Robbins hired as new 6-12 principal

There is a new grades 6-12 principal in Whitehall.

The Whitehall School Board of Trustees voted May 8 to hire Melissa Robbins who is currently serving as a counselor for the district. She will take over for Hannah Nieskens who has been hired as the new Whitehall Superintendent.

A total of 12 applicants applied for the principal position and three interviewed with a committee consisting of administration, teachers, and board members.

Current Superintendent John Sullivan said Robbins will do a tremendous job for the school.

The board also voted to hire Megan Weinheimer, Katie Corrigan, Co...