New Principal for McKinley, Assistant for Minot North

Minot North High School has appointed Brian Aufforth as its new 10-month assistant principal, pending school board approval. Aufforth has been a dedicated member of Minot Public Schools since 2006 and has led the McKinley High School Alternative Learning Center as principal since 2017. He expressed honor in taking on the new role, emphasizing his commitment to fostering strong relationships and a positive environment for student success.

Following Aufforth's departure from McKinley, James Swegarden has been selected to lead the alternative learning center as its new principal. Swegarden currently serves as a homebound teacher at the center and previously held the position of junior high and high school principal at Glenburn Public School District. He shared his enthusiasm for leading McKinley, aiming to create a supportive atmosphere where students feel valued and empowered.