Micah Fisher is the new principal at High Plains High School and Middle School. Polk County News Photo by Rick Holtz
POLK — There is a new face in the principal’s office at High Plains.
Micah Fisher comes to the district after spending the last five years as Associate Principal at North Platte High School. Before that he was a teacher at South Sioux City Schools for three years, serving as the health and strength/conditioning coach and as a coach with their football and basketball programs.
Fisher graduated from Midland University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Fitness/Sports Management and PK-12 Physical Education with a minor in 7-12 coaching. He received a Master’s of Education in PK-12 Educational Administration from Chadron State College and an Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Administration from Wayne State College.
He has two children from a previous marriage — a six-year-old son, Grayson, and a three-year-old daughter, Amylia.
Fisher officially started his new role in July. He said he spent the month meeting the staff and going through professional development.
“There are a lot of great things already in place,” he said. “I am hoping to expand on that.”
Right now Fisher said he wants to focus on communication, school culture and building relationships.
“Whenever you come into a new building, there is always an adjustment period,” he said. “You have to see what can and cannot work. What I have seen from our staffs is they are very motivated and very encouraged. It’s really helping them to continue to move forward.”
He said that having a common communication between the two buildings is important.
“A lot of times when you have a new principal come in people put their guards up,” he said, adding that he does not want to come in and just say what will and will not happen. “It’s not fair to students or staff. Teachers are the front line of our education process. They know what can and cannot work in certain areas.”
Fisher will serve as the assessment coordinator for the district. He said that from an academic standpoint it is important to see constant growth over time.
“Data is very transparent to me,” he said. “Whether in sports or academics, you can always push to be better. There are always things you can do to improve your area. I like to bring a collaborative environment.”
Another area that Fisher said is important is communication with parents.
“Everyone can be uncertain about the new guy coming in,” he said. “In the school system there is nothing to hide. If anyone has a concern I would be happy to address it.”
