The Rockingham County Schools Board of Education has approved the appointment of a new administrator, naming Stephanie Wray as the next principal of Dalton L. McMichael High School, effective July 1, 2026.

Wray brings 25 years of experience with Rockingham County Schools to her new role. A proud 1996 graduate of McMichael High School, she has served the district in a variety of capacities, including teacher, instructional coach, assistant principal, and principal. For the past 11 years, she has led Western Rockingham Middle School as principal. Reflecting on her time there, Wray shared that she is “grateful to have had the opportunity to lead WRMS alongside an amazing group of teachers and staff for over a decade.”

A lifelong resident of western Rockingham County, Wray said she is “honored to be selected as the next principal of her alma mater, Dalton L. McMichael High School.” She looks forward to continuing her work in the western zone and building strong relationships with students, staff, families, and the broader community.

Wray holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Master of Education in Elementary Education from Elon University. She also earned her licensure in school administration from Appalachian State University and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in Educational Administration from Appalachian State, with an anticipated completion in 2027.