NewsNeighborhood News Online (Tampa)August 9, 2026Hillsborough
Hillsborough County Schools Appoint New Principals for Chiles Elementary and Freedom High
Hillsborough County schools have appointed new principals for Chiles Elementary and Freedom High for the 2026-27 academic year. The school year officially commenced on August 10.
Read the full story at Neighborhood News Online (Tampa)Why It Matters
The appointment of new school leadership impacts the administrative direction and daily management of Chiles Elementary and Freedom High for the 2026-27 school year.
Key Facts
- The 2026-27 school year in Hillsborough County began on August 10.
- Chiles Elementary has a new principal.
- Freedom High has a new principal.
Who's Mentioned
personDeanna McCahan“New principal of Freedom High School”locationFreedom High School“School receiving a new principal”personKelly Wackes“New principal of Chiles Elementary”organizationHillsborough County Public Schools“School district managing the appointments”locationChiles Elementary“School receiving a new principal”locationHillsborough County“The jurisdiction where the schools are located.”organizationFreedom High“School receiving a new principal.”organizationChiles Elementary“School receiving a new principal.”personKevin Stephenson“Former Freedom High principal, now principal of Sgt. Smith Middle School”