New Principal for Hays School

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Vauxhall Advance

Horizon School Division

The Horizon School Division is pleased to announce the appointment of Douglas Kenney as the Principal of Hays School for the 2026-2027 school year.

Douglas received his Bachelor of Education degree with rural concentration from the University of Alberta in 2014. Douglas previously spent almost 20 years working in the construction industry before going back to school in 2010 to obtain his teaching degree. He feels the switch from construction to education has been a great blessing. He has enjoyed the opportunity to see children and colleagues alike succeed in their education and in their lives.

He started with the Horizon School Division in 2017 at Taber Christian School. In 2018, Douglas began teaching at Hays School and has been part of the school community for eight years now. He has taught all grades from K-9 in his time there. He feels that it’s been a joy to be a part of such a great school community and a privilege to serve as acting principal this past year.

Douglas has been happily married to his wife Twila for 32 years and they have 2 adult children named Desirae and Carston and have lived in Medicine Hat for over 25 years. This summer, they are celebrating the wedding of their daughter.

When asked how he feels about his upcoming role as acting principal, Douglas stated, “I am very excited for the future of Hays School and the opportunity to help lead our school community in the 2026-2027 school year and beyond. I look forward to serving our students, staff, parents and community as we grow together in learning.”

“On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we are pleased to announce Douglas Kenney as Principal of Hays School.”  ~Marie Logan, Board Chair

Please join us in congratulating Douglas on his new upcoming assignment as Principal of Hays School.