By KARI BLURTON
Hays Post

A candidate for the new assistant principal of Hays Middle School is expected to be announced at next week’s Hays USD 489 Board of Education meeting, according to Superintendent Dean Katt.

At Monday’s work session, Katt told board members 20 people applied for the position, including three internal applicants.

Current HMS Assistant Principal Shannon Demel is leaving the position to take on her new role as principal of O’Loughlin Elementary, effective June 1.

Demel replaces longtime O’Loughlin Principal Nancy Harman, who announced her retirement in January.