Eight Greenville County Schools will open on Wednesday, August 22 with new principals. They are:

Chris Ross, Bell’s Crossing Elementary. Former Principal, Fork Shoals Elementary;  replaces Barbara Barlow, who retired

Interim – Charles Davis, Brushy Creek Elementary. Replaces Dr. DeeDee Washington, who has been named Associate Superintendent for Academics

Mimi Melehes, Ellen Woodside Elementary. Former Assistant Principal, E. North Street Elementary Academy; replaces Stephanie Reese, who left the district

Kimberly M. Reid, Fork Shoals School. Former Assistant Principal, Fork Shoals Elementary; replaces Chris Ross (see above)

Mark Joseph, Greenville Early College Program. New position; Previously served as Administrative Assistant, Sterling School

Larry Ertzberger, Group Homes. New position; Former Assistant Principal, Travelers Rest High

Heather Hester, Heritage Elementary. Former Assistant Principal, Buena Vista Elementary; replaces Martha Kinard, who retired

Joshua F. Morgan, Slater-Marietta Elementary. Former principal at North Canton ES, Waynesville, NC; replaces Lindsey Cole, who retired.

Do have any back-to-school news or announcements for Mauldin or Mauldin-area schools? Send them to editor Hal Millard at hal.millard@patch.com.