School Administration

Greetings from Upper Darby High School!
My name is Dr. Craig Parkinson, and I am honored to be entering my second year as Principal of Upper Darby High School. I am truly excited to continue serving the Royals family, a community with a rich history of academic excellence and a tradition of preparing students to lead with confidence. I am also grateful to work alongside an incredibly dedicated staff who are passionate about supporting and uplifting the students of UDHS.

With more than 25 years of experience in education, I have served as a social worker, emotional support teacher, dean of students, assistant principal, high school principal, and superintendent. Each of these roles has allowed me the privilege of making a meaningful impact on the lives of the children and families I served. My commitment to improving student outcomes and fostering strong, supportive school communities remains at the heart of my work.

As principal of UDHS, my top priority is to maintain an inclusive and equitable learning environment that celebrates the diversity of our remarkable student body. Together, we will empower our students not only to meet future challenges but to thrive as leaders.

This school year, I will host a monthly Parent/Guardian–Principal Forum to share important information about the great things happening at UDHS, as well as areas where we continue to grow. I invite you to join me in these open and honest conversations as we work together to ensure all students have meaningful and enriching experiences at Upper Darby High School. I view our parents and guardians as true partners in our students’ learning journey.

In addition, I will send weekly communications to keep our school community well informed about upcoming events and ongoing initiatives. These updates will also highlight the extraordinary achievements of our students and staff as they represent UDHS and uphold our mission.

I am looking forward to another amazing school year filled with positive experiences and lifelong memories for our students and staff.

Sincerely,
Dr. Parkinson