School District of Milton Selects Jeremy Bilhorn For Superintendent Role

The School District of Milton Board of Education is excited to announce that they have selected Milton High School Principal Jeremy Bilhorn as the District’s next superintendent. Bilhorn will replace Superintendent Rich Dahman following his planned retirement at the end of the 2025-26 school year. 

The Board is expected to officially approve Mr. Bilhorn’s hiring at an upcoming regularly scheduled board meeting in April. Upon board approval, Mr. Bilhorn will officially step into the role on July 1, 2026.

Bilhorn’s selection follows a comprehensive national search that included significant input from local stakeholders.

School Board Dr. Annette Smith shared, “Jeremy Bilhorn rose to the top of a very qualified candidate pool because of his experience in leadership and his vision for our District. He has a great passion for education and an extensive skill set that made him our selection to move into the Superintendent role.”

“This was not an easy decision as the board had three highly qualified finalists to consider,” she emphasized. “We are also very grateful for an enthusiastic and engaged community, including our staff and students, who provided their very thoughtful feedback during this selection process.” 

Bilhorn has been a member of the Milton High School community since 1997, serving as an educator and department chair before becoming principal in 2008. His time in MIlton has been marked by significant facility improvements, academic program expansions, and a deep commitment to community partnerships

Timeline

✅ February 2 – February 13, 2026 – Online Survey

✅ February 4 – February 15, 2026 –  Staff, Student, And Community Focus Groups 

✅ March 9, 2026 – Slate of candidates presented to the Board

✅ March 14, 2026 – First Round Interviews (Board Only)

✅ March 16, 2026 – Finalists Will Be Announced To Public

✅ March 18, 2026 – Finalists’ “Day in the District”

✅ 8:00 am – 5:45 pm : Final 3 Candidates Tour Locations In The District

✅ 6:00 pm – 8:10 pm: Community Members Meet & Greet at Milton High School

✅March 19, 2026 – Board conducts final interviews

✅Mid- to Late-March 2026 – Board selection is made. Offer to candidate is made.

Late March or Early April 2026 – Selected candidate is announced, approved by Board in open session

July 1, 2026 – New Superintendent’s contract officially begins