Story originally posted on the Garretson School Website by Supt. Guy Johnson
The Garretson School District is proud to announce the hiring of our next middle school/high school principal, Chris McGregor.
Mr. McGregor has been in education for the past 22 years. He brings eleven years of experience as a middle/high school principal to the district. He started his administrative career in Parker and his most recent assignment has been in the Scotland, SD school district.
In those two districts, he has not only served as the principal, but also has served as the Activities Director for a period of time and also the Special Education director for two years. He spent the first eleven years of his career as a social studies teacher and coach in the Bonesteel-Fairfax and McCook Central school districts.
In his time as a coach, he's led teams at different age levels in football, volleyball, boys basketball, girls basketball and track. We are excited to see him continue his administrative career as a Blue Dragon!
People who know Mr. McGregor say that some of his greatest attributes include a calm, steady demeanor, an ability to build solid relationships and the willingness to listen to students, parents as staff to fully understand any issues that may need a solution.
Scotland HS teacher and parent Kevin Janish describes Mr. McGregor's greatest attributes as his personal and professional concern for students and the fact that he works hard to ensure that students have a safe environment in which to learn and work.
"He wants to make sure that his students feel like every one of them can succeed," Janish said.
When asked what he's looking forward to about coming to Garretson, Mr. McGregor replied, "I'm very excited to be joining the Garretson team! I am looking forward to meeting the staff; students, and community and becoming part of the Blue Dragon family. I grew up in a community the size of Garretson and I love the spirit of caring and helping each other out that small towns have. I love working in a school where you can get to know everyone and have those personal connections. I'm looking forward to getting to work and making a positive impact on the students and the community of Garretson."
Welcome to the Garretson Blue Dragons Team, Mr. McGregor!
           Editor’s Note: The hiring of Mr. McGregor comes after months of controversy resulting the termination of Chris Long. This post was made on the School’s website on April 28th. The first official notation of the hiring of the new principal occurred on Tuesday, April 26, when school business manager Jacob Schwietzer submitted the special meeting minutes where McGregor was hired.
