Forest Park Names New Principal

By Corbin Lingenfelter

Ferdinand- Forest Park has found their next Principal.

The Southeast Dubois County School Corporation held their first post school year board meeting on Wednesday, June 1^st. The school board approved several items including a budget calendar, transferring of funds from the preschool to the rainy day fund, and more. Another series of announcements was the hirings.

Ryan Haas was named the next Principal of Forest Park Jr/Sr. High School. Superintendent Dr. Jamie Pund shared details.

“Ryan has been the principal at Pine Ridge for the last ten years. He will be moving from the elementary level to the secondary level, so he will be taking on that challenge.”

Haas signed a two year contract with Pine Ridge before the start of last school with Pine Ridge.

Haas’ knowledge and experience was a big factor in the decision says Dr. Pund.

“He brings a lot of experience to the table. When you look at his knowledge base of our students and community and the experience he has as an administrator, its taking those skills and pushing it to the next level.”

Haas is taking over for departing Principal Tyler Lemen who is moving to Birmingham, Alabama with his wife Jordan.