Melissa Hubbard named Clayton High principal

Submitted by Johnston County Public Schools

CLAYTON — Melissa Hubbard has been named principal of Clayton High School by Johnston County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Eric Bracy.

Hubbard is in her 26th year working in education, and has most recently served as principal of Archer Lodge Middle School. Archer Lodge Assistant Principal Matt Johnson will serve as interim principal of the school.

Hubbard is also the district’s 2022-2023 Principal of the Year. She is a fourthgeneration Clayton High graduate and native of Clayton.

“Clayton is more than home. Clayton is a place, at its heart, that aspires to and inspires greatness in Johnston County,” Hubbard said. “Clayton has become a flagship community for what it means to support students, families and our community. I look forward to working with staff, students, families and our community to grow and be the best it can be.”

Hubbard earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of North CarolinaWilmington, her first master’s degree through a cohort with East Carolina University, and her second master’s degree from Campbell University. She has served JCPS in the role of teacher, assistant principal and principal throughout her very successful career.

“Mrs. Hubbard made significant contributions to the academic success of Archer Lodge Middle School,” Bracy said. “Under her leadership, the school ranked 12th in the state for academic growth last school year. We cannot wait to see what wonderful impact she will have on the Clayton High community.”