Everett High School Principal Named State Top Leader
The Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals recognized Amy Boyles for her leadership at the Lansing high school.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Secondary Education
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Amy Boyles has been named the Michigan High School Principal of the Year by the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. The honor highlights her work in fostering school safety and engagement at Everett High School.
Why it matters
The award recognizes Boyles for her significant efforts in improving school safety, boosting student engagement, and ensuring staff stability. Her leadership has been a key factor in the recent success and performance metrics at the local high school.
Amy Boyles brings 25 years of experience to her role as principal, a position she has held since 2021. Under her leadership, the school achieved a 95% graduation rate while reducing annual office discipline referrals from over 2,000 to under 400.
The players
Amy Boyles
She is the principal of Everett High School who was recently honored with a state-level leadership award.
Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals
This professional organization advocates for and supports the state's secondary school leadership.
Everett High School
This is a public high school located in Lansing that has seen significant improvements in student outcomes.
The details
The award ceremony was hosted at the Everett High School gym to celebrate Boyles for her integrity, commitment to staff, and communication skills. She will now advance to represent Michigan in the National Principals Association competition to determine the national winner.
Timeline
Amy Boyles took over as principal at Everett High School in 2021.
The state award was presented to Boyles in October 2026.
The national competition winner is scheduled for announcement in the spring of 2027.
Culture Shift
This recognition aligns with broader national efforts to prioritize effective school leadership as a solution to student engagement challenges. It reflects a growing trend of professionalizing the principal role to ensure long-term stability in public education institutions.
The recognition of Everett High School leadership highlights the ongoing efforts to maintain safe and effective learning environments in local Lansing schools. Families can expect a continued focus on student engagement and academic success as the school maintains its current performance standards.
The takeaway
Effective school leadership is a critical component in driving measurable improvements in student outcomes and graduation rates. Maintaining these high standards requires consistent commitment to communication and school-wide safety protocols.
What happens next
The National Principals Association will announce the national winner of the Principal of the Year competition in the spring of 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WLNS 6 Lansing.
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