Heather Oentrich, current Assistant Principal at Fort Riley Middle school will take over for retiring principal, Joe Handlos on August 3.

Oentrich has been an assistant principal at Fort Riley Middle School since 2011. Prior to that she served as a FRMS science teacher for eight years. She received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 2002 and her Master of Science in Educational Leadership in 2007.

While at Fort Riley Middle School Oentrich has facilitated a variety of professional development opportunities in order to improve instruction. Current principal Joe Handlos stated, “After 38 years at Fort Riley Middle School, I am extremely invested in this building and care deeply about its success. I’m confident that Mrs. Oentrich will embrace this opportunity and lead Fort Riley Middle School in a manner which will prepare its students to succeed in the future.”

“Heather Oentrich ahs been instrumental to the success at FRMS. Her innovative approach and ability to work well with others will serve her well in her role as principal, ” stated Dr. Beth Hudson USD 475 Associated Superintendent.