Beth Newton will serve as Murchison Middle School’s full-time principal after being approved April 22 by Austin ISD board of trustees. Newton had been serving as the school’s interim principal since February. According to the district, Newton has a master's degree in educational administration from the University of Texas at Austin and has worked in AISD for 18 years, including as Hill Elementary School principal. Murchison Middle School is located at 3700 N. Hills Drive, Austin. 512-414-3254. www.murchisonmatadors.org