Hollymead Elementary Principal Resigns

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. — Albemarle County Public Schools (ACPS) accepted the resignation of Joe McCauley from his position as principal of Hollymead Elementary School.

“I have been extremely grateful for these last four years at Hollymead Elementary School. It is a wonderful place filled with an incredible staff, wonderful children and caring families,” McCauley reflected. “As much as I would have loved to continue in my role, I believe that it is in the best interest of Hollymead Elementary School that new leadership carry it forward in this next part of its journey. New leadership will allow this school to begin and continue a journey of healing that it so very much needs.”

“We have accepted Mr. McCauley’s resignation, and we wish him the best in his future endeavors,” said Dr. Rebecca Berlin, chair of the Albemarle County School Board. “We have asked acting superintendent Dr. Hayes to establish a transition plan to prepare for the coming school year.”

ACPS will appoint an interim principal for the 2026-27 school year and intends to conduct a formal search for McCauley’s replacement beginning February 2027.