Sam Schug will begin serving as Interim Superintendent of the Nevada City School District as of September 1, 2026. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Schug served as Principal of Seven Hills Middle School for 11 years. Before joining Nevada City School District, he served as a principal in the Auburn School District for nine years and held leadership positions in Penn Valley and with the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools for five years.

Before moving into school leadership, Mr. Schug spent five years as a bilingual teacher. In total, he brings 25 years of experience in school administration and educational leadership.

Mr. Schug is a graduate of California State University, Chico, and earned his education credentials from Chapman University and California State University, Sacramento. His extensive experience as a teacher, school administrator, and local educational leader provides him with a strong foundation for his new role as Superintendent.