Taunton high school announces Scott Holcomb as next principal
TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE)- Superintendent John Cabral has announced Scott Holcomb as the next principal at Taunton High School, he has been serving as interim principal since August 1.
“In the brief period of time that Scott has served our district, we have received numerous reports from staff, students and community members alike praising his work within the high school and the relationships he’s built thus far with our community members,” Superintendent Cabral said. “With such glowing feedback, it became apparent to us that we did not need to look any further than Scott for a candidate for the full-time position. We are looking forward to the ways in which he will continue to improve upon our school and the relationships he will continue to foster and grow.”
Holcomb has a long history of experience administrating for schools. For North Attleboro Public Schools, he has served as Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and a principal for their high school. For Seekonk Public Schools, he has served as assistant principal. Holcomb has been a science teacher for Hopkinton and Bellingham high schools, and an adjunct professor for Roger Williams University.
As interim principal in Taunton, there was an increase of dual enrollment courses by 50% allowing students to earn college credits throughout high school. He has also implemented new science and math curriculum, and Junior Achievement programs. Holcomb also increased the safety of the school, creating a new hall pass policies, student and staff ID’s, hiring additional security, and upgrading internal communication systems.
“I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to continue the work I have started this fall semester at Taunton High School alongside our staff members and students,” Principal Holcomb said. “The THS community has been extremely welcoming so far and has assisted me greatly in my transition, and I look forward to continuing to grow the partnerships I’ve created so far with staff, families and students to continue to provide community members with the best possible experience with THS.”
