Sigourney School District Names New Superintendent

Current superintendent Kevin Hatfield discusses the selection of Nathan Wood as the district's next leader.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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In a two-part interview, current Sigourney School District Superintendent Kevin Hatfield discusses the selection of Nathan Wood as the district's next superintendent, who will begin his new role in July.

Why it matters

The transition of school district leadership is an important event for the local community, as the superintendent plays a key role in setting the vision and priorities for the district's schools.

The details

Hatfield, who has served as Sigourney's superintendent for the past 8 years, spoke about the process of selecting Wood as the next leader. Wood was chosen from a pool of qualified candidates and will take over the role starting in July.

  • Hatfield has served as Sigourney's superintendent for the past 8 years.
  • Wood will begin his new role as superintendent in July.

The players

Kevin Hatfield

The current superintendent of the Sigourney School District, who has held the position for the past 8 years.

Nathan Wood

The newly selected superintendent of the Sigourney School District, who will begin his role in July.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to welcome Nathan Wood as our next superintendent and look forward to the new vision and leadership he will bring to our district.”

— Kevin Hatfield, Superintendent, Sigourney School District (kciiradio.com)

What’s next

The Sigourney School Board will formally approve Wood's contract at their next meeting in June.

The takeaway

The transition of school district leadership is an important event for the local community, as the superintendent plays a key role in setting the vision and priorities for the district's schools.