School district hires new principal

The Petersburg School District announced last Friday that it has hired Gustavus High School Principal Brad King as the new principal of Petersburg High School and Mitkof Middle School starting next year.

According to the school's announcement, King has over 30 years of experience in education ranging from teaching, administration, curriculum development, budgeting, coaching, and more.

"Mr. King will bring a calm, steady hand to our school, and a wealth of educational experience," the district wrote.

King has lived in Southeast for 10 years, serving as principal in Hydaburg and Gustavus.

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