Edwards-Knox Central School District is welcoming a new elementary principal to its halls. Erin Hays was appointed to the position during the Oct. 14 Board of Education meeting.
Hays brings a wide range of experience to the table. She began her career teaching art at Massena Central School, and went on to teach at both Morristown and Indian River. Across all three schools, Hays’ passion for the subject shined through her organization of local Arts in Education programs, Arts Festivals, and planned activities and trips for her students. In 2024, Hays was promoted to serve as the Dean of Students at Indian River School District, and she has since moved into the role of Assistant Principal for the Watertown City School District.
Current principal Lura Hughes will continue in her role through the end of October, at which time she will retire. Hughes grew up attending Edwards Central School, and proudly returned as an elementary teacher in 1992. She was promoted to her current role as Elementary Principal in September of 2014.
We thank Lura Hughes for her dedication and care for Edwards-Knox students in the earliest stages of their learning, and we look forward to starting this new chapter of leadership with Erin Hays!