Harrisonville Cass R-IX School District has new High School Principal

Jason Eggers

The Harrisonville Cass R-IX School District is pleased to announce that Jason Eggers has been hired as the Principal at Harrisonville High School, pending release from his current district.

Mr. Eggers comes to Harrisonville from the Jefferson City Public Schools where he has served as assistant principal for one year. Prior to that, he was the Principal at Maryville High School for seven years and Principal at Mound City High School for seven years. He began his teaching career in Mound City as a vocal music teacher in 1997.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Vocal Music Education, a master’s degree in Secondary Administration, and an educational specialist’s degree in Superintendency all from Northwest Missouri State University.

His honors and awards include 2002 Region 1 FCCLA Administrator of the Year, 2003 Commissioners Award for Excellence in Professional Development, 2004 & 2012 Missouri Gold Star School, 2005 NCLB Blue Ribbon School, 2010 MASSP/Walsworth Consummate Professional Award, 2012 PLC Missouri Exemplary School, and 2012 NCBL Blue Ribbon School State Nomination.

Mr. Eggers is a member of both the Missouri and National Associations of Secondary School Principals. He is past president of NWMASSP, past Northwest District representative for MASSP, and current president of MASSP.

Mr. Eggers and his wife have three daughters. Mr. Eggers will begin his employment with the district on July 1.