Alabama Association of Middle School Principals

Thank you to our 25-26 AAMSP President, April McCutcheon. April did a fantastic job of leading our organization over the past year.

The incoming President for the 26-27 school year will be Ashley Bowling from Florence City.

Members will receive communication with board members and district presidents’ information.

Congratulations to our scholarship winners
Lutis Moore and Desaree Jackson

Look for the opportunity to apply for future scholarships!!

Join us!!!

Register for Oak Mtn here: https://2026aamsptrailblazingoakmountain.events.clasleaders.org/

Register for Baldwin Prep here: https://2026aamsptrailblazingbaldwinprep.events.clasleaders.org/

Support the next generation of school leaders. The Alabama New Principal Mentoring Program is seeking experienced principals to mentor new leaders across the state.

Apply by March 31
https://bit.ly/4sCqTuv

CLAS is proud to recognize 32 outstanding schools across our state for their exceptional leadership, student achievement, and commitment to continuous improvement.

These schools represent the very best of Alabama public education. Banner Schools will be announced at the upcoming awards luncheon.

View the full list of honorees: https://clasleaders.org/communications/news/clas-names-2025-schools-of-distinction/

Thank you to our program sponsors:
American Fidelity
Bailey Education Group
Ward Scott Morris Architecture

🎉 Congratulations to Clint Brannon!
We are proud to announce Clint Brannon, assistant principal at Sardis Middle School in Etowah County Schools, as the 2025–2026 Alabama Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year!

Clint is recognized for his exceptional leadership, commitment to students, and innovative approaches that strengthen learning and school culture.

Read the full announcement: https://bit.ly/4aIAMB5

Award sponsored by Virco.

National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)

We are proud to announce that Heather Bardwell, Principal of Mountain Gap Middle School in Huntsville City Schools, has been named the 2025–2026 Alabama Middle School Principal of the Year! 🎉

Her leadership, dedication, and commitment to students and staff truly set the standard for excellence across our state.

Join us in congratulating Principal Bardwell on this well-deserved honor!
👉 Read more: https://clasleaders.org/communications/news/heather-bardwell-named-2025-2026-alabama-middle-school-principal-of-the-year/

Special thanks to Horace Mann for sponsoring this award annually.

National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)

🎉 AASSP has announced the 2025–2026 Middle School District Assistant Principals of the Year! These outstanding leaders are being recognized for their dedication to students, staff, and school communities across Alabama.
🔗 https://bit.ly/47SrKzY

🎉 AASSP has announced the finalists for the 2025–2026 Middle School Principal of the Year. We celebrate these outstanding leaders and their impact on students and schools across Alabama.
🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4ps6kj7