Claremont names Nichole Boynton as new middle school principal

Claremont has tapped Nichole Boynton to lead Claremont Middle School, naming the longtime district employee as the building’s next principal in a change announced June 19. Boynton spent the past 11 years as student services coordinator at Disnard Elementary, giving her an inside view of Claremont schools and the needs of students and families.

The move carries weight well beyond one administrative vacancy. Claremont Middle School sits at the center of the district’s daily academic and behavioral climate, and the principal’s job reaches into scheduling, discipline, special services coordination, teacher support, family outreach and the transition students make from elementary school into adolescence. Boynton’s background in student services suggests the district is choosing someone who already knows how to work across those systems.

That experience may matter as SAU 6 continues to steady its leadership structure after a turbulent stretch in 2026. By promoting someone already embedded in the district, officials are signaling continuity and internal trust at a time when schools are trying to protect morale, keep operations predictable and avoid unnecessary disruption. For Claremont families, staff members and students, that kind of handoff can mean a quicker adjustment heading into the new school year.

Boynton’s move from Disnard Elementary to Claremont Middle School also shows where the district is placing its experienced staff as it tries to preserve institutional knowledge. A principal with a long record in student services is likely to enter the middle school role with a close understanding of family communication, support services and the pressures facing students as they move into a more complex grade span. As the 2026-2027 year approaches, the district has framed the appointment as a practical step toward stability in a school that shapes the experience of many Claremont students every day.