Santa Maria High School principal resigns

The principal of Santa Maria High School has announced his resignation, citing personal health issues.

Joe Domingues informed the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District of his decision, with Friday slated as his last day on the job.

Domingues went on an extended leave last April and has not returned to the school since. Steve Campbell has been working as principal in an interim capacity since then.

The Santa Maria Joint Union High School District said in a statement that they appreciated Domingues years of service and wished him the best in his future endeavors.

Domingues released the following statement:

” It is bittersweet that I am writing to let you know I am resigning my position as Principal of Santa Maria High School due to personal health matters. Although it has been a challenging, yet successful experience being your principal during the past decade, I feel that this decision is in the best interest for my family and myself. My resignation will be effective September 27, 2019. I have appreciated your patience and cooperation in my absence over the past few months. My responsibilities at the school have been taken over by your new acting principal, Mr. Steve Campbell. I am confident that the school-community’s tremendous work done over the years will continue. Working with the community, students and staff has been a memorable experience I will not soon forget. As with every beginning comes an end; however, as an alumni and Santa Maria High principal, I will always be a Saint. I wish you all the best and thank you for your understanding in this matter.”

Campbell will continue in the position of principal at Santa Maria High School.