Reeds Spring Names New High School Principal

The Reeds Spring School District will have new High School Principal for the 2023-24 School Year.

Brandon Weldy will assume the position now held by Isaac Sooter, who will become High School Principal in Monett after nine years at Reeds Spring. 

According to a release from Reeds Spring Schools, Weldy will come to Reeds Spring from the Nixa School District where he currently serves as Assistant Principal. Weldy also previously held positions in both Republic and Ash Grove. 

Weldy will assume his new duties July 1st. 

The complete release from the Reeds Spring School District is below:
Brandon Weldy will join Reeds Spring High School as principal at the start of the 2023-2024 school year. The current principal, Dr. Isaac Sooter, has taken a job in another district.

“Mr. Weldy is a student-centered leader with a huge servant's heart,” said Reeds Spring Superintendent Dr. Cody Hirschi. “Those that work with him feel valued and heard. He will create excitement in the building, igniting learning and student engagement. He is a man of high integrity who will work to build relationships with students, staff, and parents.”

Weldy currently serves as the assistant principal at Nixa Junior High. He previously held positions in Republic and Ash Grove.

"I am incredibly humbled to be the new principal at Reeds Spring High School,” Weldy said. “The Reeds Spring School District has an outstanding reputation for academic excellence, a dedicated faculty and staff, and a vibrant student body. I am eager to become a part of this community and help shape the future of the high school!”

Weldy will begin his new duties in July.