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New Principals Take Charge in Wilmington Schools | Wilmington News
Seven new principals are set to take the reins across Wilmington-area schools for the 2026-27 school year, bringing fresh energy and deep local roots. Tony Hudson moves to Hoggard High from Trask, Sam Smithson steps up at Myrtle Grove Middle after four years as assistant principal, and Nicole LaBarre brings out-of-state experience to Town Creek Elementary. Jodie Pender returns to Brunswick County schools as Southport Elementary’s new leader, while Ashley Goodlett and Jeremy Mortensen take over at West Pender and Burgaw Middle respectively. Brian Allen, who led Burgaw Middle since 2023, will…
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