Paul Lagerstedt will take over as assistant principal and athletic director at South Whidbey High School.

After Kelly Kirk’s resignation this spring to become the athletic director of Vashon Island High School, the South Whidbey School District announced its search for an assistant principal. Lagerstedt officially began his position July 1 at the start of the new school year.

His responsibilities include leading and supervising the extra-curricular athletic programs, serving as the athletic director for the district, planning and organizing for the learning achievement of a diverse student population; coordinating and evaluating staff, programs and services within the school and leading and supervising the Associated Student Body.