Richard Montgomery High School Names Acting Principal
David Mugerwa will lead the school for seven weeks starting December 14 as the principal takes a temporary leave.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Administration
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David Mugerwa will step in as acting principal at Richard Montgomery High School starting December 14, 2026. He is currently serving as a principal intern for the 2026-27 school year.
Why it matters
The transition occurs as principal Ms. Deeny prepares for a seven-week leave of absence. This internship program aims to prepare veteran administrators for future leadership roles within the school system.
David Mugerwa has 21 years of total experience in education, including 10 years as an assistant principal. He will assume the acting principal role for seven weeks starting December 14, 2026.
The players
David Mugerwa
An educator with 21 years of experience currently serving as the principal intern at Richard Montgomery High School.
Ms. Deeny
The current principal of Richard Montgomery High School who initiated the leadership internship program.
The details
David Mugerwa leverages his background at schools like Paint Branch and Bethesda-Chevy Chase to oversee daily operations at Richard Montgomery. He currently maintains visibility by moving between different floors of the building. To ensure consistent communication with students, he utilizes email and Instagram updates to keep the school community informed of activities.
Timeline
2026-27 school year: David Mugerwa serves as principal intern.
December 14, 2026: David Mugerwa becomes acting principal.
Seven weeks: Total duration of Ms. Deeny's leave.
The Home Front
School leadership transitions often follow the established protocols of the Montgomery County Public Schools leadership pipeline program. These developments reflect broader trends in administrative succession planning within the district.
Families can expect school operations to remain consistent during the transition period starting in December. Students should continue to use the established email channels to reach the administration for any inquiries.
The takeaway
This leadership transition is a planned educational development designed to mentor experienced staff. Parents should note the December 14, 2026, start date for the acting principal’s term to ensure they direct school-related inquiries to the appropriate leadership point of contact.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The MoCo Show.
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