New school superintendent appointed in Boone County

Johnston County School Board selects new superintendent

The Board voted 6 to 1 for David Pearce, who is currently the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative and Auxiliary Services.

New school superintendent appointed in Boone County

BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - Boone County Schools has a new superintendent, just less than a week after the West Virginia State Board of Education fired the previous leadership. According to the West Virginia Department of Education, Allen Sexton was appointed to the position by W.Va. State Superintendent Michele Blatt. He is the current director of Special Education for Raleigh County Schools. The WVDE says Sexton has served in his role in Rale…

Superintendent named for Boone County Schools

BOONE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) — West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has named Allen Sexton as the new permanent Superintendent of Boone County Schools, effective July 1, 2025. Sexton will succeed interim superintendent Deirdre Cline, who will remain on board to assist with the transition. Sexton currently serves as the Director of Special Education for Raleigh County Schools, bringing more than 25 years of experience in publi…

Johnston County Public Schools Names New Superintendent

SMITHFIELD – During a special called personnel meeting Tuesday afternoon the Johnston County Board of Education approved the hiring of a new superintendent. In a 6-to-1 vote, Dr. David Pearce, the current Assistant Superintendent of Administrative and Auxiliary Services, was named the new school leader, effective July 1, 2025. Dr. Pearce will replace Dr. Eric […]