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Elementary school gets a new principal starting July 1
What happened
Superintendent Elizabeth Hallett announced at the June 16, 2026 meeting that Michael Stanton will join Nantucket Public Schools as the new principal of Nantucket Elementary School beginning July 1, 2026, replacing Kimberly Kubisch, who had led the school through at least March 2026. The superintendent thanked the search committee for its work. Our collected records do not state why the previous principal left.
Why it matters to families
The principal sets the tone and runs day-to-day decisions for every Nantucket Elementary School student and family, from discipline to school culture to how the school handles problems. A change in leadership right before a new school year means families and staff are starting the year with someone new in charge.
The evidence
The June 16, 2026 draft minutes, recorded in the August 18, 2026 packet, state that Superintendent Hallett announced Michael Stanton will join Nantucket Public Schools as the new NES principal beginning July 1, and thanked the search committee and staff involved in the hiring process.
The source
August 18, 2026 agenda packet (includes June 16, 2026 draft minutes)See the full record for Nantucket Public Schools.
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