AURORA – Charles G. Hiscock has been appointed as the new principal of West Aurora High School.

West Aurora School District 129 board made the appointment at its meeting Monday. Hiscock, who will start July 1, replaces West Aurora High School co-principals Ross Truemper and Rudy Keller.

Hiscock, who expects to receive a doctorate in educational administration this spring, has been associate principal of Downers Grove North High School since 2005, according to a District 129 news release. He was picked as West Aurora principal after a selection process involving students, community members and staff, the release stated.