By Beth Christian
Broschart
The Parsons Advocate
Helmick leaving as assistant principal/CTE director at Tucker County High School.
PARSONS – A longtime instructor/administrator at Tucker County High School announced he would be leaving his position. J.R. Helmick, former collision repair instructor and Tucker County High School Assistant Principal said he would be leaving his position to pursue another opportunity.
“I graduated from Tucker County High School in 1985 and went to college,” Helmick said. “I came back and accepted a position at TCHS as the collision repair instructor and taught for 20 years. Six years ago, I moved up to the position as assistant principal.”
Helmick said he was not looking for another position.
“I planned to stay at TCHS until I retired,” Helmick said. “I love it there. It’s a family and it’s a great place to work. Working under Jay Hamric’s leadership is second to none.”
He said he has enjoyed his years at TCHS. “It’s been a great ride.”
“An opportunity came along that is just too great to pass up,” Helmick said. “It offers a chance for me to use some of the skills I learned from Mr. Hamric and Dr. Campbell. I am looking forward to it.”
Helmick spoke to the Tucker BOE members during their last board meeting. “It’s with a heavy heart I announce my resignation. I will miss the place. I love the staff and I love the students.”
Helmick accepted a position as the principal of the Kenneth “Honey” Rubenstein Center. “I have always wanted to be a principal – this is an amazing opportunity for me.”
“I will also be working with several schools with the simulated workplace program through the West Virginia Department of Education. But my main role will be the Principal of the Rubenstein Center.”
Helmick said TCHS is an amazing place to work. “What an opportunity for the person who moves into that position,” he said.
