Hayek takes over as principal at Ivy and Oasis high schools

School is starting in a few short days, and the students attending Fallbrook schools aren’t the only ones who are excited about the first day. New Oasis and Ivy high schools principal John Hayek is anxious to meet his new students and begin building relationships with them.

When former principal Melissa Marovich, who had held the position for eight years, decided to take a position as director of student services with the Fallbrook Union High School District (FUHSD), the district began looking for a new leader for the award-winning schools.

According to FUHSD superintendent Hugo Pedroza, Hayek...