Bach named Principal of the Year
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Bach named Principal of the Year
The Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) has named Rob Bach the High School Principal of the Year for the Capitol Division. Bach has served as the principal of Stillwater Area High School since 2014. He is one of 8 high school principals from across the state to be recognized with this honor.
Bach was nominated by his peers for this award, which recognizes outstanding school leaders. He was selected from one of the largest MASSP divisions, the Capitol Division, which includes members from Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington counties.
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