Superintendent

July 1st Jeffrey A. Walters, begins his new role as superintendent for the 2019-2020 school year. Jeff, the former Principal at Kettle Moraine High School, was hired in April after a five month search.

“I am extremely excited to get started as part of our team at HUHS. I have had the opportunity in the last few weeks to meet parents, students, staff, and community and business partners from the area and very much appreciate the warm welcome and support they have provided me and my family in this transition. I look forward to great things in preparation for the 2019-20 school year, and am eager to meet more members of the community as we continue to make HUHS a destination for all future Orioles!” Jeff Walters

Jeff graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1997 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education-Learning Disabilities.  Jeff earned a Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership from Marian College in 2002, and recently completed the Administrative Leadership Program from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee leading to Superintendent Licensure this year.

Jeff began his teaching career at Kiel Area School District in 1997 as a Learning Disabilities Teacher.  After eight years, Jeff worked for East High School and Journeys Charter School with the Oshkosh Area School District as a principal for two years.  For the next four years, Jeff was the principal at Mishicot High School.  Until recently accepting the Superintendent Position with Hartford Union High School, Jeff was the Principal in the Kettle Moraine School District for the past eight years.

Jeff is supported by his wife, Beth Hughes-Walters, daughter, Jordyn, who graduated high school this year and is off to Winona State to pursue a teaching degree, sons, Justin (JJ), 9th grade and Brady 6th grade.

HARTFORD UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION HIRES NEW SUPERINTENDENT

April 4, 2019, Hartford, WI, Hartford Union High School’s (HUHS) Board of Education announced they have hired a new superintendent to start the 2019-2020 school year, Jeffrey A. Walters, Principal, Kettle Moraine High School.

Approximately 40 candidates applied for the position. Nine candidates were interviewed by the Board early March. The Board chose four semi-finalists for second-round interviews in Closed Session on Tuesday, March 19^th. Two candidates from the four semi-finalists was selected on March 19^th and both candidates returned on March 21st to participate in a community forum and final interviews with the board.  The board met on April 3^rd to vote and approve a two year contract for Walters.

“I am honored to have been selected as Superintendent of Hartford Union High School and look forward to working alongside students, parents, staff, and our community in providing an environment where all students are challenged to reach their full potential. It is an exciting opportunity to make HUHS a destination high school for all future Orioles.” Jeff Walters

“It has been a long five month process of finding the right candidate for our District, but it has been so worthwhile.  We are excited to officially approve the contract and announce Jeff Walters as the next Superintendent for the HUHS District.  We are confident that our school community will continue to thrive with this leadership.  The HUHS Board is also most appreciative of the work Dr. Attila J. Weninger has done for HUHS and continues to do as he and Jeff Walters will communicate and work together for a smooth future transition.  HUHS is in great hands!” Tracy Hennes, School Board President.

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