Flathead principal takes job at FVCC

This is the final year Principal Peter Fusaro will greet students and staff with his motto — “every day is a great day at Flathead High School” — as he embarks on a new career at Flathead Valley Community College.

The phrase has set the tone for the past 11 years Fusaro has served as principal, capping off a total of 20 years working at the school.

Fusaro’s contract ends June 30. His new position at the community college will be as director of the Trades and Industrial Arts Department. One of his responsibilities will be strengthening relationships between the college, area school districts and local industries, according to Flathead Community College Director of Educational Services Chris Clouse.

The new position harkens back to Fusaro’s early career as a technology education and industrial arts teacher. Fusaro said it was an opportunity to take his career in education in a new direction.