High school/middle school principal retires after first year on the job

After only one school year, Bob Burkhart is retiring as the principal of Wrangell High School and Stikine Middle School.

Burkhart relocated from Ennis, Montana, last year to take the job, coming from a position as a principal at a school in Missoula, Montana, which he took on after being retired the first time.

“He just decided not to sign an additional year contract and will continue as principal through the end of this year’s contract,” said Schools Superintendent Bill Burr. “He is looking to retire with his wife in Montana where they have spent many years in the past.”

Burkhart said he will...