Principal set to stand down

Nancy Blade to leave high school post at end of school year. Laguna Beach High School Principal Nancy Blade announced Tuesday she will leave her position as of June 30.

“I am leaving for both personal and professional reasons. It’s time for me to take the next step,” Blade said in a press release issued by the school district.

“I will cherish this last semester with students, parents and staff as we complete the WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges accreditation) process and consider new programs such as International Baccalaureate, and as I continue working with staff to honor our children.”

Since joining the Laguna Beach School District in 1998, as principal of Top of the World School, Blade has also been active in leadership roles in the community.

She has served as co-chair for the Joint LBUSD/City of Laguna Beach Youth Substance Abuse Task Force Steering Committee, member of the Q4e Steering Committee, co-chair of the Q4e Academic Depth Committee, and member of both the district curriculum council and the district’s negotiating teams.