The Peoria Unified School District has named Darien Schoolcraft as the new principal for Centennial High School. This appointment comes after significant staff restructuring in the wake of a teacher sex scandal that has rocked the district [1]. The scandal, which involved inappropriate behavior by some teachers towards students, led to numerous changes within the school system, including the removal of several faculty members and administrators [2]. Schoolcraft is expected to take over as principal at Centennial High School. His appointment follows other recent personnel moves aimed at addressing issues stemming from the teacher misconduct allegations [3]. The district has been under scrutiny since the scandal broke in early 2026, with ongoing investigations into potential violations of student rights and safety protocols.
Peoria Unified School District Names New Principal Amid Teacher Sex Scandal
The Peoria Unified School District has appointed Darien Schoolcraft as the new principal of Centennial High School, following a series of personnel changes in response to a teacher sex scandal within the district.
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- Personnel changes have occurred within the school system
- Teacher misconduct was a significant factor in these changes
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