Carroll ISD students crushed beloved principal won’t be handing them their diplomas

The Southlake Carroll school district prides itself on “a tradition of excellence,” but many students’ favorite tradition has been stripped from them: being handed their diploma by Principal Ryan Wilson.

Among other personnel changes, Carroll Senior High School’s principal of four years was not offered a contract for the 2026-28 school years. Carroll High School’s principal Christina Benhoff didn’t receive a renewal either. Parents, students and district employees made their disapproval known May 5 as they protested and spoke out at the school board meeting.

Wilson will still be on stage for the May 23 graduation ceremony at Dragon Stadium, just in a different capacity than usual. Superintendent Jeremy Glenn said this year’s ceremony will be student-led, a change that began with discussions last fall…

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