Dear South Range Local Community, 

What an exciting summer to be a Raider! Let me be the first to welcome you back to a new school year. As the new Superintendent of South Range Local Schools, I will be working with the administration to plan for a successful school year filled with partnerships, teamwork, and celebrations. I am honored and excited to work alongside the students, staff, and community. I will work collaboratively to ensure our district honors the mission and vision of the district by ensuring that we continue to "educate, empower, and enable each student to become a caring and contributing citizen in a diverse global climate, focusing on individual pathways to success while maintaining respect and responsibility for our community." We will work as a team to uphold the rich traditions of being "the community centerpiece building on excellence." To ensure our mission and vision are always in the forefront of our work, the amazing staff and administration will continue to focus on the following four key components:

• High Expectations

• Communication & Collaboration

• Student Performance 

• Safety & Resources

Throughout the year, we will work to "Tell Our Story" showcasing the academic and extracurricular achievements of our students. As we continue a team-centered, collaborative approach, I invite you to become part of the story. To better understand what makes South Range so special I have launched a "listening tour" that will continue throughout the year. Your voice and experiences are important to me. Please reach out to my secretary, Paula Lipke, if you are interested in stopping in to share "your" South Range story. I will make sure the coffee is hot! 

It is with great honor and pride that I have been selected to serve this amazing school and community. Please feel free to contact me directly via email, phone, or in-person. Let me thank you in advance for everything you do for your child(ren) and the South Range school community. It takes a village to be the best in all we do! I am excited to be an active member of the Raider Village! 

With great enthusiasm and excitement, Go Raiders!

Dr. Jarred Zapolnik

Superintendent 

jzapolnik@southrange.org

330-549-5226