Dr. James Allison will be the new principal at Black Hawk Middle School.He will assume the position starting July 1.“We are excited to have Dr. Allison coming on board. He went through three rounds of interviews and was the top candidate,” said Dr. Gregg Klinginsmith, superintendent, Warren County R-III School District.Allison is completing his second year at Rockwood Valley Middle School, in the Rockwood School District, where he serves as an assistant principal.“We were looking for someone with middle school administrative experience who has a track record of success. His background in Francis Howell, Ferguson-Florissant, and Rockwood will be an excellent contribution to the Warren County R-III School District,” said Klinginsmith. “He has a passion for middle school education and we are looking forward to him starting on July 1.”Allison replaces Lisa Pirrung, who is leaving Black Hawk Middle School June 30. She is heading to another district.There will be a public meet and greet for families to get to know Allison from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at Black Hawk Middle School, 300 Kuhl Ave., Warrenton.Prior to joining Rockwood Valley Middle School, Allison spent three years as an administrator in the Ferguson-Florissant School District. He began his career in education teaching social studies in the Francis Howell School District at both the high school and middle school levels. While teaching in Francis Howell, he participated in the Francis Howell Leadership in Education Administration Program.Allison sponsored or coached several activities, including football, baseball and golf at the high school level and intramurals at the middle school level.He received his bachelor’s degree from Lindenwood University in history. He received his master’s degree and his doctorate in education from Lindenwood University.

Dr. James Allison