PAWNEE COUNTY —USD 495 Board of Education approved the promotion of Roni Ettleman as the next Principal of Larned High School, effective July 1, 2025, according to a media release from the district.
Mr. Ettleman is currently serving as Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at LHS and will step into this new role following the departure of Mr. Dustin Wilson, who has accepted a position as Superintendent at Lebo-Waverly, USD 243.
“I’m excited for the opportunity and look forward to continuing to work with the great teachers and coaches at Larned High School in this new role,” Roni shared.
Superintendent Bryce Wachs said, “Roni has been a strong and consistent leader at LHS. He’s built great relationships with students and staff and has helped create a positive culture throughout the building. We’re excited to see him take this next step and continue moving LHS in the right direction.”
Before moving into administration, Roni spent 15 years teaching Business at Atchison Public Schools. He earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration and Economics from Fort Lewis College, followed by a Master’s in Education from the University of Phoenix and a Master’s in School Leadership from Benedictine College.
He and his wife, Amy, moved to Larned in 2019. They have three daughters—Ashton, Brittany, and Camryn—and two grandchildren, Kendry and Kollins.
We’re proud to have Roni stepping into this role and look forward to what’s ahead for LHS under his leadership.