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Hiawatha Today
By the People, for the People
Hiawatha Middle School Hires New Principal
Dallas Keller to take over as principal for 2026-27 school year
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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The USD 415 Board of Education in Hiawatha, Kansas has unanimously voted to hire Dallas Keller as the new principal of Hiawatha Middle School for the 2026-27 school year. Keller currently teaches math at the school and has prior teaching experience at other schools.
Why it matters
The appointment of a new middle school principal is an important leadership transition for the school district. Keller's hiring comes as the current superintendent, Lonnie Moser, is set to retire, with the current middle school principal, Kyley Gatz, moving up to become the new superintendent.
The details
Dallas Keller holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Benedictine College and a Master of Education from Baker University. He will be succeeding Kyley Gatz as the principal of Hiawatha Middle School.
- Keller will take over as principal for the 2026-27 school year.
- Lonnie Moser is set to retire, with Kyley Gatz becoming the new superintendent.
The players
Dallas Keller
The new principal of Hiawatha Middle School, who currently teaches math at the school and has prior teaching experience at other schools.
Kyley Gatz
The current principal of Hiawatha Middle School, who will be becoming the new superintendent of USD 415 after Lonnie Moser's retirement.
Lonnie Moser
The current superintendent of USD 415, who is set to retire.
USD 415 Board of Education
The governing body of the school district that unanimously voted to hire Dallas Keller as the new principal of Hiawatha Middle School.
What’s next
Keller will officially take over as principal of Hiawatha Middle School for the 2026-27 school year, while Kyley Gatz will become the new superintendent of USD 415.
The takeaway
The appointment of Dallas Keller as the new principal of Hiawatha Middle School represents a leadership transition for the school district, as the current superintendent retires and the current middle school principal moves up to the superintendent role.
