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New primary principal and elementary assistant principal
What happened
Sharon Pettis is the new principal of Buckingham County Primary School, replacing Denise Bryant, who was principal in January. Dr. Darnisha Stith is the new assistant principal at Buckingham County Elementary School. Both were introduced with other new staff.
Why it matters to families
Principals set the tone, discipline and priorities for their schools. Families of K-5 students have new leaders to get to know.
The evidence
The September 9, 2026 meeting recording includes the human resources director introducing new employees, including the new primary principal and elementary assistant principal; Ms. Pettis was first introduced at the July 8 meeting.
The source
September 9, 2026 school board meeting, Part 2 (recording)See the full record for Buckingham County Public Schools.
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