Today, we had the pleasure of recognizing and honoring two outstanding Kansas Administrators! This morning, we recognized Heath Henderson (Skelly Elementary, USD 490) as the 2026 KS Elementary Principal of the Year, and this afternoon, we honored Rick Sola (Chisholm Trail Middle School, USD 233) as the 2026 KS Middle School Principal of the Year. A big CONGRATULATIONS to these two outstanding principals! #POY2026 #KSPrincipals
Yesterday, we also had the pleasure of surprising and recognizing the 2026 KS High School Assistant Principal of the Year, Mr. Chase Rietcheck from Ulysses High School, USD 214. Congratulations, Mr. Rietcheck! #KSPrincipals #POY2026
This morning, we surprised and recognized Kurt Seiler as the 2026 Kansas High School Principal of the Year. Mr. Seiler is the principal at Independence High School in USD 446. Congratulations, Mr. Seiler on this well-deserved recognition! #KSPrincipals #POY2026
It was a great closing to #KPC25 today! Jara Wilson talked about the power of AI, Todd Dain led a conversation around advocacy, and Dr. Tyler Cook challenged us to have integrity, empathy, humility and resilience. Thank you for a wonderful closing keynote! #edleadershipmatters
The morning is off and going at Day 2 of #KPC25. Sessions are full as leaders dig in to more learning. A big thank you to all of our presenters who have made the last two days so impactful. We love to see our KS Principals stepping up to lead their peers! #edleadershipmatters
We closed the day with another great round of breakout sessions. Leaders continued to learn about developing community, culture, and a vision for instructional leadership. Thank you to all of our presenters who led high quality sessions throughout day 1 of #KPC25!
We are having a great afternoon full of more learning, collaboration, and conversations! Leaders are learning about building morale, connecting with parents, managing crisis, and more. #KPC25 #edleadershipmatters
Leaders are taking time after lunch to connect with peers in their KPA Region. Board members are facilitating great conversations within their groups about successes, challenges, and ways they can support one another. #KPC25 #edleadershipmatters
Thank you to all of our sponsors and vendors who support our annual conference. Attendees have multiple opportunities to interact with vendors throughout the day. Tables were full after lunch with conversations and connections. Thank you, vendors! #KPC25
We have kicked off our opening session with Keynote Jordan Montgomery! He is speaking to participants on The Art of Encouragement, discussing empowering teams, effective communication, and emotional intelligence. Thanks for Credit Union of America for sponsoring! #KPC25
Another great round of breakout sessions is in the books! This session, leaders learned about "branding" their culture, being trust willing, AI, and how to be a vulnerable leader who inspires others through clarity and intentional development. #KPC25 #edleadershipmatters
The 2025 Kansas Principals Conference is off to a fantastic start! Over 200 leaders are here and were ready to hit the ground running with our first round of breakout sessions at 8:00 am. We can't wait to see what the next two days has in store! #KPC25
Congratulations to Susan Grey (USD 338), the 2025 Kansas Elementary Principal of the Year, as she was recognized by @NAESP in Washington, D.C. at the National Distinguished Principal Ceremony and Awards earlier this week. #KSPrincipals #edleadershipmatters
Every October we celebrate National Principals Month by recognizing our school leaders and our Board of Directors. The leaders at #KPA are dedicated to serving school leaders by building connections, collaboration, and learning. Thank you school principals and our KPA Board!
We are having a great day in Wichita as we host our annual Secretary's Workshop. This a great day for our school secretaries to network, collaborate, learn and have fun as we honor them and the vital role they play in our success! Thank you to all who joined. #edleadershipmatters
The 2025 KPA Secretary Workshop is just a week away! It is an excellent opportunity for your school secretaries and/or administrative assistants to get out of the building for a day of professional development, recognition, and fun! Don't miss the opportunity to register them for this annual workshop designed with them in mind! https://www.ksprincipals.org/o/kpa/page/secretary-workshop
📢 KPA Principal of the Year Nominations – Deadline Sept. 30!
The Kansas Principals Association is seeking nominations to honor outstanding principals across the state. 🏆
✅ Elementary, Middle, High School & Assistant Principals recognized in each region
✅ Regional Finalists selected, with state-level winners advancing for national recognition
It only takes a few minutes to nominate—and your submission helps celebrate the incredible leaders shaping Kansas schools!
👉 Submit your nomination by September 30, 2025: https://forms.gle/dTHitbzxP2tdkEPc8
The Kansas Principals Association is seeking nominations to honor outstanding principals across the state. 🏆
✅ Elementary, Middle, High School & Assistant Principals recognized in each region
✅ Regional Finalists selected, with state-level winners advancing for national recognition
It only takes a few minutes to nominate—and your submission helps celebrate the incredible leaders shaping Kansas schools!
👉 Submit your nomination by September 30, 2025: https://forms.gle/dTHitbzxP2tdkEPc8
Today is the final day to submit a breakout proposal for the 2025 Kansas Principals Conference! We encourage you to share your experience and insights with your peers—even if you don’t consider yourself an expert or have all the answers. Your district is likely facing challenges similar to others, and your perspective could make a real impact. https://forms.gle/wsnsHS9MckQwc8VR7
We are busy this fall with the Secretary's Workshop at the end of this month and the KPA Annual Conference in November. Breakout proposals are still being accepted for the KPA Conference. Use the QR codes to learn more and register for either event. Share with others you know!
New Principals met in Topeka today to explore their ‘why,’ build relationships, set goals, and reflect on how to best serve their school families. Thanks to our partners at #KELI and @KSPrincipals for supporting this group! #edleadershipmatters
