Milford Schools Announces New Athletic Director

Milford Public Schools Superintendent Robert A. Tremblay announced Monday that Peter Boucher has been selected as the system’s new athletic director.

Boucher, who will gradually assume his responsibilities over the next few weeks, comes to Milford from Canton, Mass., where he has served as the principal of the Lt. Peter M. Hansen Elementary School for the last three years. Boucher also has experience in Wrentham, Mass., where he twice served as the interim athletic director for the King Philip Regional School District before filling athletic director roles at the middle, high and community college levels in Florida.

“Milford is very fortunate to have Mr. Boucher join our administrative team,” Tremblay said in a press release. “His enthusiasm, leadership experience as an administrator and athletic director, his passion for health and wellness, and his desire to help our student athletes achieve excellence both on and off the field will benefit the entire Milford community.”

The Boston Globe named Boucher a “Hometown Hero” in 2013, and he was inducted into the King Phillip Hall of Fame as a coach and athlete in 2012. Also in 2012, the MIAA named Boucher the Massachusetts Wellness Director of the Year.

“We are delighted to have Peter join the Milford Public Schools,” said Milford High School Principal Carolyn Banach in a press release. “His depth and breadth of experience will bring innovative ideas and programs to the high school and middle school athletic programs. Peter has tremendous energy and his positive mindset will drive success and achievement for our student-athletes and coaches in the Hockomock League.”

Boucher said in the press release that he is “ecstatic and honored” to be coming to Milford.

“This is an amazing opportunity for me to join a school district that has exhibited championship expectations related to character, academics, activities and athletics,” he said. “I plan to reach out to a variety of students, staff, families and community members over the next few months and years to further encourage these expectations for excellence.”

The public is invited to a welcome reception for Boucher on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. in the Milford High School media center.