John Bridle selected as principal of New Boston Central School

John Bridle, the assistant principal at New Boston Central School for eight years, was appointed by the school board on March 18 and will become principal on July 1, replacing the retiring Tori Underwood.

John Bridle, currently the assistant principal at New Boston Central School, has been appointed principal and will begin the role on July 1. The New Boston School Board confirmed the appointment at its March 18 meeting. Bridle has worked in education for more than 20 years across several New Hampshire communities and has served as the school's assistant principal for the past eight years. He will replace Tori Underwood, who is retiring on June 30. Key details: - The school board appointed John Bridle as principal at its March 18 meeting. - Bridle will begin his new role on July 1 and lead into the 2026-27 school year. - Tori Underwood is retiring effective June 30. - Bridle has more than 20 years of experience in New Hampshire schools, including roles in Rochester, Fremont and Newmarket. - As assistant principal, he led the Local/State Assessment CORE team, supported elementary-to-middle curriculum alignment, and implemented the school's learning management system. - He holds a master’s degree in principal leadership from New England College, a bachelor’s degree in social science education, and an advanced graduate studies certificate in educational leadership from Plymouth State University. Summary: The appointment keeps an experienced member of the current administrative team in leadership during the upcoming transition. Bridle will assume the principal role on July 1 following Underwood's retirement on June 30. The change prepares the school for the 2026-27 school year.