Highland Schools Preparing for Leadership Changes

Principal Tim Good to remain through school year, superintendent says

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Many residents in the Highland County, Virginia community have been saddened to learn that the Good family of McDowell is putting their home on the market and planning to move. However, Highland High School principal Tim Good has confirmed that he will remain in his role through the end of the current school year, according to the school district's superintendent, Dr. Nick Nycum.

Why it matters

The departure of the Good family, who have been a fixture in the community, is seen as a loss for the Highland County Public Schools (HCPS) district. The superintendent's assurance that Tim Good will stay on as principal through at least the end of the school year helps provide stability and continuity for the high school during this transition.

The details

Tim Good has served as the principal of Highland High School. While the Good family is planning to move out of the area, the superintendent confirmed that Good will remain in his role as principal through the end of the current school year, and potentially beyond if he chooses to do so. The superintendent stated that Good's personal decisions do not affect his commitment to the school district.

  • Tim Good will remain principal through the end of the 2025-2026 school year.

The players

Tim Good

The principal of Highland High School who will remain in his role through at least the end of the current school year.

Dr. Nick Nycum

The superintendent of Highland County Public Schools who confirmed Tim Good's continued leadership of the high school.

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What they’re saying

“'Tim Good will remain principal through the end of this school year, and into the future if he chooses. Any personal decisions he and his family are making do not affect his role or his commitment to HCPS.'”

— Dr. Nick Nycum, Superintendent (therecorderonline.com)

The takeaway

The departure of the long-time Good family from the Highland County community is seen as a loss, but the superintendent's assurance of principal Tim Good's continued leadership at the high school through at least the end of the school year helps provide stability and continuity for the district during this transition.