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Washington Irving Elementary marks 100 years, welcomes new principal DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - Washington Irving Elementary School is marking its 100th year of operation this year as students returned to class, some of them part of families with multiple generations tied to the school. Jennifer Green, who dropped off her grandson on the first day of school, said she, her daughter and her grandchild have all attended Washington Irving. “I actually think that Washington Irving is a really good school,” Green said. “So not only does my grandbaby get to come here, but my daughter also got to attend here. So I think that is pretty awesome.” New principal joins the milestone year Alongside the centennial celebration, the school welcomed a new principal, Josh Recer. “Very excited about the opportunity,” Recer said. “Very humbled to have the opportunity to be the principal of a school with 100 years of service to the community and to education in Durant.” District adds teachers, principals ahead of new school year Durant Public Schools welcomed 38 new teachers and three new principals across the district this year. Superintendent Mark Moring said student well-being remains the district’s priority. “The care that we show for our students and the compassion that we show for our students — that’s what we’ve talked about being our motto of this year’s ‘All In,’ and focusing on the entire student,” Moring said. “They’re not just a test score. They’re not just a seat in our classroom. They’re a human being.” Students appeared ready for the new year. Etta Grace Couch, starting second grade, said she loves learning. First grader Kaydem Stevens offered a simple send-off: “Have a good year.” Copyright 2026 KXII. All rights reserved.