A month in, Hancock Middle-High School principal Andrew Kaetzel sees local pride, great potential & opportunities to prepare students

by Geoff Fox

When classes began at Hancock Middle-Senior High School on August 25, there were a few new faces around the school. One of those was in the principal’s office, that of Andrew Kaetzel.

Kaetzel took over the principal role on July 1 after Jennifer Ruppenthal retired following the 2025-2026 school year.

Kaetzel began his teaching career 18 year ago in the classroom, teaching third grade, fifth grade, middle school special education, and physical…