Sulphur Springs ISD Assistant Superintendent Josh Williams announced in a social media post Saturday afternoon that he will be returning to the high school as principal, pending board approval of the change.
Williams had previously served as principal at the high school. In April of 2016, he was approved to become the assistant superintendent of secondary education and state programs in June of 2016. Derek Driver began his contract as SSHS principal on July 1, 2015. In April 2022, Driver notified administrators he would be resigning his post at the end end of June to accept a position as high school principal in Celina school system, reportedly the fastest growing districts across the country.
On Saturday, May 21, 2022, a social media post with a photo of Williams and his family announced Williams will be returning to SSHS once again to serve as principal. Williams stated that he’s desperately missed the staff and students and is excited to return to SSHS.
