Marshall Public Schools Hires New Activities Director

Derek Bohnsack to join district after over a decade at Missouri Valley College

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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After more than a decade at Missouri Valley College, Derek Bohnsack is joining Marshall Public Schools to serve as the district's next Activities Director beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Bohnsack will succeed Kelly Callanan, who is departing Marshall Public Schools to become the activities director for the Boonville R-1 School District.

Why it matters

Bohnsack's hiring comes at a critical time for Marshall Public Schools, as the district faces the challenge of finding a new conference affiliation after the North Central Missouri Conference dissolves at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. As the new Activities Director, Bohnsack will play a key role in navigating this transition and ensuring the district's athletic programs continue to thrive.

The details

Bohnsack currently serves as the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Missouri Valley College, where he has worked for 16 years as both a student and an employee. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing all of Marshall Public Schools' athletic and extracurricular programs.

  • Bohnsack's hiring was approved during a special closed session of the Marshall Public Schools Board of Education on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
  • Bohnsack will begin his new position as Activities Director for Marshall Public Schools in the 2026-2027 school year.

The players

Derek Bohnsack

Incoming Activities Director for Marshall Public Schools, with over a decade of experience at Missouri Valley College.

Kelly Callanan

Outgoing Activities Director for Marshall Public Schools, who is departing to become the activities director for the Boonville R-1 School District.

Caleb Petet

Superintendent of Marshall Public Schools, who will work with Bohnsack to find the right conference affiliation for the district's athletic programs.

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What they’re saying

“One major problem Bohnsack will face is the lack of conference membership for MPS after the North Central Missouri Conference dissolves at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. Bohnsack says he'll' be working with Superintendent Caleb Petet to find the right fit for Marshall.”

— Derek Bohnsack, Incoming Activities Director (kmmo.com)

What’s next

Bohnsack and Superintendent Petet will work together to identify a new conference affiliation for Marshall Public Schools' athletic programs before the start of the 2026-2027 school year.

The takeaway

Bohnsack's hiring represents a fresh start for Marshall Public Schools' athletic programs, as the district navigates the challenge of finding a new conference home. His experience and leadership will be crucial in ensuring the district's student-athletes continue to have opportunities to compete at a high level.