Atlantic City High School Principal Returns to Job

Constance Days-Chapman resumes duties after indictment dismissal

Jan. 28, 2026 at 10:15am

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Constance Days-Chapman, the suspended principal of Atlantic City High School, has returned to her position after the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office moved to dismiss the indictments against her and Superintendent Dr. La'Quetta Small. Both had been charged in connection with abuse allegations against Small and her husband, Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small.

Why it matters

The reinstatement of the principal is seen as a positive development for the high school and the community, as it restores stability and leadership after a period of uncertainty and controversy surrounding the abuse allegations.

The details

Days-Chapman and Small were indicted last year on charges related to the alleged abuse of Small's husband, Mayor Marty Small. However, the prosecutor's office has now moved to dismiss the indictments, allowing Days-Chapman to resume her duties as principal of Atlantic City High School.

  • On January 28, 2026, Days-Chapman returned to her position as principal.
  • The indictments against Days-Chapman and Small were dismissed more than a week prior to her return.

The players

Constance Days-Chapman

The principal of Atlantic City High School who was suspended due to abuse allegations but has now been reinstated.

Dr. La'Quetta Small

The superintendent of Atlantic City schools who was also indicted along with Days-Chapman but has now had the charges dismissed.

Marty Small

The mayor of Atlantic City and the husband of Superintendent Dr. La'Quetta Small, who was the subject of the abuse allegations that led to the indictments of Days-Chapman and Small.

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The takeaway

The dismissal of the indictments and the reinstatement of the principal and superintendent represent a positive step forward for the Atlantic City school district, allowing it to move past the controversy and focus on providing a stable educational environment for its students.