April 21, 2026
Opelika City Schools announced board approval of new district leaders and principals for the upcoming school year. Key appointments include:
- Russ Hardwick as Deputy Superintendent of Operations — Currently director of student services, Hardwick previously served as assistant principal at OHS for 14 years.
- Brad Henderson as Director of Technology — Returning to OCS after serving as a system engineer at Auburn University.
- Montray Thompson as Human Resources Director — Currently principal of South Girard School in Phenix City, brings two decades of education experience.
- Dr. Mary Salmon as Federal Programs Coordinator — A 25-year veteran of Opelika City Schools.
Source: Opelika City Schools (opelikaschools.org)
From the Opelika Weekly News Digest — April 20–26, 2026 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News
