Marlborough High School Seeks New Principal After Sierpina's Departure

District launches search committee to find successor after one-year tenure.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 5:08am

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An abstract, impressionistic scene of high school students moving through a softly lit hallway, conveying a sense of motion and community.The search for Marlborough High School's next principal aims to find a leader who can provide stability and support for the school community.Marlborough Today

Marlborough High School's principal, Stephen Sierpina, will step down on June 30 after just one year in the role. The Marlborough Public Schools district has already started a search process to find a new leader who can maintain strong academics and support students, teachers, and staff.

Why it matters

Principal turnover can disrupt a school community, so the district is aiming for a thorough, inclusive search process to find the right fit to lead Marlborough High School going forward.

The details

Marlborough Public Schools is forming a search committee and promises a comprehensive process to find a new principal who can build on the school's academic strengths and provide strong support for the entire school community.

  • Principal Stephen Sierpina will step down on June 30, 2026 after one year in the role.
  • The district has already launched the search for Sierpina's successor.

The players

Stephen Sierpina

The outgoing principal of Marlborough High School, who will be departing the role on June 30 after just one year.

Marlborough Public Schools

The school district that oversees Marlborough High School and is leading the search for a new principal.

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What’s next

The district's search committee will work to identify and evaluate candidates to become the next principal of Marlborough High School, with the goal of having a successor in place before Sierpina's departure on June 30.

The takeaway

Maintaining consistent, effective leadership is crucial for a high school, so the Marlborough Public Schools district is taking a proactive approach to find the right principal to guide Marlborough High School going forward.