Wrangell Sentinel -

Wrangell High School and Stikine Middle School principal Colter Barnes announced last week that he will not be returning to the position in the fall.

In a letter attached to the daily high school

bulletin last Friday, Barnes announced his resignation, effective June 19. In the letter he thanked the community's students and parents for their support and hard work.

“I want to thank each and every one of you for all your patience, support, feedback and for entrusting me with your children for this past year,” the letter read.

Barnes was hired Aug. 1, 2014, to replace retiring principal an...