Miami-Dade Schools Announce Principal of the Year Finalists

Annual awards honor top school leaders in the district

Apr. 15, 2026 at 4:57pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a school principal's desk with a nameplate, coffee mug, and pen holder, repeated in a tight grid pattern, conceptually representing the recognition of exceptional school leadership.The annual celebration of Miami-Dade's top school leaders spotlights the innovative principals driving student success across the district.Key Biscayne Today

Miami-Dade County Public Schools has revealed the finalists for its 2026 Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year awards. The prestigious honors recognize exceptional school leaders who have made significant contributions to their campuses and communities.

Why it matters

The Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year awards are highly coveted in the Miami-Dade school district, which is the fourth-largest public school system in the United States. Winning these awards can elevate a school leader's profile and open doors to new opportunities to shape education policy and practices.

The details

Each year, M-DCPS selects finalists for Principal of the Year and Assistant Principal of the Year based on a rigorous evaluation process that considers factors such as student achievement, community engagement, and innovative leadership. The winners will be announced at a special ceremony later this spring.

  • The 2026 Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year awards will be presented in May 2026.

The players

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

The fourth-largest public school district in the United States, serving over 334,000 students across 392 schools.

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What’s next

The winners of the 2026 Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year awards will be announced at a ceremony in May 2026.

The takeaway

The annual Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year awards in Miami-Dade County recognize exceptional school leaders who are driving innovation, student success, and community engagement across the district's vast network of public schools.