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During a specially called board meeting on August 12, the Sampson County Board of Education approved Superintendent Dr. Jamie King's recommendation for an administrative transfer, appointing Dr. Dan Chabot, the current principal of Midway Elementary School, as the new principal of Union High School effective August 26.

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* pictured Dan Chabot

Current Union High School principal Leslie Neal has accepted a position outside of Sampson County Schools but will remain at Union through August 23 to ensure a smooth and effective transition. 

Jacob Willis has been selected to step into the role of principal at Midway Elementary School, starting Monday, August 19. Dr. Chabot will collaborate with Mr. Willis until August 23 to ensure a smooth and effective transition. Mr. Willis joins Midway Elementary from Midway High School, where he has been serving as an assistant principal.


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* Pictured Jacob Willis

Assistant principal transfers include:

  • Curtis Daughtry, current assistant principal of Hobbton High School, has been named assistant principal of Midway High effective August 19.

  • Becky Hines, former Sampson County Schools educator and assistant principal, has been named assistant principal of Hobbton High School effective August 19.