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Bach named High School Principal of the Year

and social emotional learning. SAHS serves as events and activities to cheer on the Ponies. He
an anchor school for others to emulate and is has an uncanny ability to remember students’
one of just 30 schools in the country selected names and is able to form meaningful, lasting
for the BARR Network for School Improve- relationships with students.
ment funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates “Rob understands building relationships
Foundation. with students is the most important thing,”
Another highlight of Bach’s tenure is the said one teacher. “Rarely do we end a staff
Pathways program bringing real-world experi- meeting without him reminding us to ‘Go for
ences and interest-based, relevant classes for every student.’ This isn’t just a tagline for Rob,
students. Pathways offers additional oppor- he models this for staff every single day.”
tunities for post-high school success to all Students say Bach has allowed their
students, whether they are pursuing a vocation voices to grow at the school and has provided
or college degree, military or going directly the school board with feedback that accurately
into the workforce. represents the student body.
“Rob has a challenging job of leading “Mr. Bach truly values every student
such a large school, but he does it beautifully,” and prioritizes our needs above all else,” said
said Director of Schools Dawn Waller Lueck. student council president Sam Young. “I am
“He is a strong leader who possesses a growth very grateful to have a principal that puts me
mindset and keeps students at the center of his first.”
work.”
Stillwater Area Public Schools has spearheaded several progressive initia- Beyond the everyday duties and demands
Stillwater Area High School principal tives, including grade reconfiguration. The of serving as a building principal, one of
Rob Bach has been named the 2024 Minne- multi-million-dollar building project added Bach’s greatest strengths is his ability to stillwaterschools.org
sota High School Principal of the Year. He 700 ninth graders and 30 new staff to the high connect and relate with students. Stillwater
was chosen by the Minnesota Association of school. Area High School has a population of about
Secondary School Principals out of more than Bach was also instrumental in implement- 2,800 students, but as a large school, it feels
1,200 high school principals in the state. Bach ing BARR, Building Assets and Reducing like a close-knit community because of Bach’s
is now one of just 50 educators nationwide in Risks, which has contributed to the shift in leadership in the building.
the running for National High School Princi- adult mindsets. Staff focuses on the strengths Bach can often be spotted high-fiving
pal of the Year. of students and builds off that to ensure they students in the hallways, socializing in the
During his 10 years at Stillwater, Bach are meeting their full potential in academics cafeteria with students, and attending sporting

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