McGuire Named Principal of New Heights Middle School for the 2025-2026 School Year

Dr. Jason McGuire has been named the Principal of New Heights Middle School for Chesterfield County School District for the 2025-2026 school year. Dr. McGuire brings with him 20 years of experience in public education, spanning preschool through 12th grade, as well as the university level. His teaching and leadership career includes service in both North and South Carolina.

Dr. McGuire began his teaching career with Union County Public Schools (NC) and later joined Chesterfield County Schools, where he spent 14 years serving the Pageland and Jefferson area schools as both a teacher and school administrator. Over the last 10 years, he has worked in school administration and district-level administration as an assistant principal, principal, and coordinator of information technology. In addition to his work in K–12 education, Dr. McGuire serves as an adjunct professor at Wingate University, teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Dr. McGuire earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Wingate University and went on to complete his Master of Education, Educational Specialist, and Doctorate in Educational Leadership—all from Wingate University. Additionally, Dr. McGuire is a member of both the Chesterfield County Administrators Association (CCAA) and the South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA).

We look forward to Dr. McGuire’s continued leadership and dedication to excellence at New Heights Middle School.

Published May 8, 2025 Print