Have you registered your new student yet? School starts on August 1!
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Congratulations to Caitlin Schmidt, who will serve as both Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Apalachee High School starting with the 2025-2026 school year. The Board of Education approved Caitlin during the June 3 meeting.
Caitlin Schmidt brings 22 years of experience in education, with a strong background in physical education and softball coaching. She began her teaching career in Sebring, Florida, where she taught elementary and middle school physical education and coached high school softball.
She later moved to Atlanta and spent five years with Fulton County School. There, she taught middle school health and physical education at Webb Bridge Middle School and coached fastpitch at Cambridge High School, where they captured the 2016 Fastpitch Softball State Championship along with several titles and Elite 8 appearances.
Caitlin has served as the Assistant Athletic Director at Lanier High School for seven years. She has held several head coaching roles and taught health and physical education during that time.
"As the Athletic Director at Apalachee High School, I’m excited to help contribute to a culture where student-athletes and coaches can truly thrive. My goal is to pour into our student-athletes, supporting their goals and aspirations both on and off the field while promoting personal growth and excellence in athletics. I’m passionate about ensuring our program plays a vital role in the school’s mission of improving lives through education, one student at a time."