Thurman named MHS principal

MANSON - The Manson School Board has approved the hiring of Mr. Shawn Thurman to fill the position of Manson High School Principal. Don Vanderholm served as Manson High School Principal for 11 years prior to accepting the Lind/Ritzville Superintendent position for the 2018-19 school year.

Mr. Thurman comes to Manson from the Yakima School District with 20 years of experience.  He began his educational career as a para-educator for two years at Sunnyside School District where he then became a teacher and taught for six years.  He received his administrative certification in 2012 and has worked as a curriculum and assessment coordinator, special programs director and assistant middle school principal. He currently serves as Yakima School District’s Title One Chief Officer.

Shawn, his wife Kristy, son Scott and daughter Jessica are excited to join Manson School District and the Manson Community.