Shawano School District Begins Search for New Administrator

District aims to fill high school principal role before next school year

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:19pm

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An extremely blurred, abstract scene of people moving through a school hallway, with soft, warm colors and a sense of motion and energy, conceptually representing the transition in school leadership.The Shawano School District's search for a new high school principal aims to maintain stability and continuity for students during a leadership transition.Shawano Today

The Shawano School District in Wisconsin has launched a search for a new high school principal after current Principal Matthew Radeuchel announced he is leaving for a position in another district. Superintendent Kurt Krizan says the district posted the opening on Thursday and plans to move quickly through the hiring process to have a new principal in place by July 1.

Why it matters

Finding the right school leadership is crucial for maintaining stability and continuity in a district. The Shawano School District wants to act swiftly to fill this key administrative role before the start of the next academic year.

The details

Radeuchel, who joined the Shawano School District in 2023, informed his staff on Wednesday that he would be taking a position in another district. The district immediately posted the open principal position on Thursday and plans to leave it open for about two weeks before moving into the screening and interview process. Superintendent Krizan says the goal is to have a new principal contract approved by June so the person can start on July 1.

  • Radeuchel informed staff on Wednesday that he would be leaving.
  • The district posted the open principal position on Thursday morning.
  • The posting will remain open for about two weeks.
  • The district aims to have a new principal contract approved by June.
  • The new principal would start on July 1.

The players

Matthew Radeuchel

The current Shawano High School principal who is leaving for a position in another district.

Kurt Krizan

The superintendent of the Shawano School District who is overseeing the search for a new high school principal.

Shawano School District

The public school district in Shawano, Wisconsin that is seeking a new high school principal.

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What they’re saying

“Matt let his staff know on Wednesday that he was going to be taking a position in another district.”

— Kurt Krizan, Superintendent

“With a plan, we would have a contract approved sometime in June so that the person could start right away July 1.”

— Kurt Krizan, Superintendent

What’s next

The district will screen applicants and bring selected candidates in for on-site interviews over the next few weeks. They aim to have a new principal contract approved by June so the person can start on July 1.

The takeaway

Finding the right school leader is a critical task for any district, and the Shawano School District is moving swiftly to fill this key administrative role before the start of the next academic year. The quick timeline reflects the importance of maintaining stability and continuity in school leadership.