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Capstone Classical Academy names new headmaster
Dr. William Rutherford to succeed Paul Fisher as head of Fargo private school
Mar. 28, 2026 at 1:14am
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Capstone Classical Academy in Fargo, North Dakota has announced that Dr. William Rutherford will be the school's new headmaster, succeeding Paul Fisher who is leaving to relocate closer to family. Rutherford is joining Capstone from Jackson Hole Classical Academy in Wyoming, where he previously served as headmaster of the private K-12 classical Christian school.
Why it matters
Capstone Classical Academy is a relatively new private school in Fargo that has been working to establish itself as a leader in classical Christian education. The transition to a new headmaster is an important milestone as the school looks to build on the foundation laid by its previous leadership and grow its programs, including graduating its first class of students.
The details
Dr. William Rutherford will take over as headmaster of Capstone Classical Academy on June 1, 2026. He is succeeding Paul Fisher, who was hired as Capstone's headmaster in the fall of 2021 but is now leaving to relocate closer to family. Rutherford comes to Fargo from Jackson Hole Classical Academy in Wyoming, where he previously served as headmaster of the private K-12 classical Christian school.
- Dr. Rutherford will begin as Capstone's new headmaster on June 1, 2026.
- Paul Fisher was hired as Capstone's headmaster in the fall of 2021.
The players
Dr. William Rutherford
The incoming headmaster of Capstone Classical Academy in Fargo, North Dakota. He is joining Capstone from Jackson Hole Classical Academy in Wyoming, where he previously served as headmaster of the private K-12 classical Christian school.
Paul Fisher
The outgoing headmaster of Capstone Classical Academy in Fargo, North Dakota. He is leaving the school to relocate closer to family.
Capstone Classical Academy
A private K-12 classical Christian school located in Fargo, North Dakota that is working to establish itself as a leader in classical Christian education.
What they’re saying
“I am honored to be chosen for this position. In its short history, Mr. Fisher, teachers, staff, board, and school founders have laid a tremendous foundation, and Capstone is becoming a leader in classical Christian education. I look forward to building on this work and leading the school into its next season of growth, including its first graduating class.”
— Dr. William Rutherford, Incoming Headmaster
What’s next
Capstone Classical Academy will welcome Dr. Rutherford as its new headmaster on June 1, 2026, as the school continues to grow and prepare to graduate its first class of students.
The takeaway
The transition to a new headmaster at Capstone Classical Academy represents an important milestone for the relatively new private school as it looks to build on its early success and solidify its position as a leader in classical Christian education in the Fargo area.
