BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- The Benton Harbor Area Schools Board of Education announced that new superintendent has been approved for a three-year contract. 

Dr. Simone Griffin officially begins her role as BHAS Superintendent on Monday, July 28. 

“As your newly appointed superintendent, I am incredibly excited to become a member of Tiger Nation,” said Dr. Griffin. “Together with our dedicated educators, engaged families, and supportive community, we will build upon Benton Harbor's already remarkable commitment to excellence and transform our district into a national flagship where students don't just learn academics, but learn to embrace who they are and who they're meant to become,” said Dr. Griffin. 

Dr. Simone aligned with the district's priorities, including improving student retention and recruitment. 

“The Board of Education is confident in its selection of Dr. Simone Griffin as Superintendent of Schools,” said Board President Dashuna Robinson. “We are excited to partner with her over the next three years and look forward to district-wide success obtained through her M.I.R.A.C.L.E.S. framework. We ask that all community stakeholders support BHAS in giving her a strong foundational welcome to Tiger Nation!" 

The community can meet Dr. Griffin at the Back to School Bash on Wednesday, August 13 at Benton Harbor High School from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. At 6:00 p.m. a formal reception will be held in the high school library hosted by the BHAS Board of Education. The community will have the opportunity to meet with Dr. Griffin. 

For more information on the event can be found online.