Source: 6A Kitty Hawk Landing Ste 101
Londonderry, NH 03053
(603) 432-1120, ext 1115
Contact: Amity Small, Londonderry
School District Communications Chair
Date: 3/26/2026
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LHS Announces new Director of Lancer Academy & Shift to Three House Offices
After a year of long term planning for more career connected learning opportunities for LHS students,
the District is excited to announce a change to Londonderry High School’s House model—the shift from
four to three house offices and the addition of Lancer Academy—a place where students can look for
alternative ways to get credits—like CTE classes, Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs), and the adult
education program.
After a series of interviews and unanimous support from the School Board, LHS Alum and long-time
Assistant Principal Katie Sullivan has been named the Director of Lancer Academy. She will shift into this
new role July 1, 2026.
Sullivan is well-known for her support of students and her dedication to the Londonderry school system
and community. Last fall, she collaborated with the Londonderry Fire Department to create the first ever
Fire Department ELO that was very successful. She has been meeting with other community members
and businesses to create more opportunities like this for students. Additionally, the District’s Adult
Education program (currently run by Assistant Principal Crystal Rich), will fall under the Lancer Academy
umbrella starting this July. Rich will continue her role as Assistant Principal.
Sullivan, whose ties to Londonderry run deep, will miss her time as Assistant Principal of House Four, yet
she is very excited for her new role. She shares, “It has been an honor and privilege being the AP in
House 4 since 2006—I cannot thank the families and students I’ve worked with enough, and they will forever be part of my Lancer family. But as one door closes, I am extremely excited to build a new
tradition as the first-ever Director of Lancer Academy. The future is bright for creating different
pathways for our Lancers to graduate, and I am super excited to Lead the Way for Lancer Nation!”
Superintendent Dan Black is pleased to see Sullivan in this new role commenting, “I am excited about
the innovation happening at LHS with this move. Katie Sullivan is the right person to work with our
students, families, and the larger Londonderry community to find more Career Connected Learning for
our students. She did an excellent job with the ELO with our Fire Department this year, and I know even
more great partnerships are coming with Lancer Academy under her leadership!”
Along with several other details, the LHS administrative team is currently working on the redistribution
of students in the shift to a three House model. More news will be shared with LHS staff, students, and
families as we prepare and details come together for the opening of the 2026-27 school year.