Staples High School Principal Announces Resignation

WESTPORT, CT — James D'Amico announced Friday morning he will be resigning as principal of Staples High School this year. According to a letter sent to families by Superintendent of Schools Colleen Palmer, he has accepted the position of principal at New Fairfield High School, his alma mater.

He is set to begin this new position on July 1. (To sign up for Westport breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

"This transition date will allow Mr. D'Amico to remain in his current position until the end of June, providing an orderly and effective end to our school year," Palmer said in the letter. "We extend our best wishes to Mr. D'Amico as he moves on to his new role this summer, and thank him for his years of dedicated service to our District."

According to Palmer, school officials have already reached out to Cooperative Education Services (C.E.S.) to assist them in the search process for a new principal.

"With almost six months before the start of the new school year, this is a realistic timeline to recruit, select, and on-board our new school leader before the new school year begins," Palmer said. "Staples is a nationally-distinguished school with 1,900 amazing students and 200 dedicated, expert staff. We expect that our posting for a new principal will attract a strong pool of candidates, and this search process will be a top priority for us as we work to name our next principal to lead us forward in continued educational excellence."

D'Amico has held the position of principal at Staples High School since 2016.