April 29, 2026
The Rockingham County Schools Board of Education has approved the appointment of a new administrator, naming Kevin Hairston as principal of Rockingham County Early College High School, effective July 1, 2026.
Hairston brings more than 22 years of experience in education to his new role. He began his career with Rockingham County Schools at Rockingham County High School, where he served as a dropout prevention counselor for four years. He then spent nine years at Rockingham County Early College High School as the school’s first school counselor.
For the past nine years, Hairston has served as an assistant principal at Northern Guilford High School, gaining extensive experience in school leadership.
Hairston holds bachelor’s degrees in psychology and political science from Radford University, as well as a master’s degree in Counseling and Human Development from Radford University. He also earned his principal certification from Appalachian State University.
Hairston brings more than 22 years of experience in education to his new role. He began his career with Rockingham County Schools at Rockingham County High School, where he served as a dropout prevention counselor for four years. He then spent nine years at Rockingham County Early College High School as the school’s first school counselor.
For the past nine years, Hairston has served as an assistant principal at Northern Guilford High School, gaining extensive experience in school leadership.
Hairston holds bachelor’s degrees in psychology and political science from Radford University, as well as a master’s degree in Counseling and Human Development from Radford University. He also earned his principal certification from Appalachian State University.