[dropcap]H[/dropcap]ays CISD leaders earlier this month approved the hiring of Dr. Michael Watson as the new principal for Dahlstrom Middle School.

Watson, who was hired by the district in 2014 as the principal of Live Oak Academy, oversaw a rise in the graduating class at the alternative high school. On average, the campus graduated roughly 40 students per year. In 2017, Live Oak graduated 174 students, which is the largest class in school history.

“He has a winning spirit, incredible tal...