At least three Houston ISD schools have announced principal changes ahead of the 2026-27 school year — with some moves tied to promotions, reorganization and departures in the district’s upper ranks.
The principal changes include Pin Oak Middle School, Briarmeadow Charter and Westbury High School.
Since the state takeover, HISD has seen high turnover among principals. Nearly 40 HISD schools had new leaders for the 2025-26 school year, and the Houston Chronicle has tracked at least 177 principal changes across 156 HISD campuses through December 2024. Experts say principal turnover can create instability and contribute to teacher turnover, which has also risen under state-appointed leadership…