Doniphan West USD 111 has announced the hiring of two new principals for the 2026–2027 school year. Jacqueline Coleman, with 16 years of experience in Atchison Public Schools, will be the new elementary school principal. Tomi Violett, currently a kindergarten teacher, will take on the role of junior and senior high school principal. Both principals will start their new positions on July 1st, replacing the outgoing principals who are resigning at the end of June.