The Blair Oaks R-II School District has announced the hiring of Chris Marshall as Blair Oaks High School Principal for the 2021-2022 school year. 

Mr. Marshall is currently the Assistant Superintendent in the Morgan County R-II School District in Versailles.  He has 18 years of educational experience and has spent the last 2 years serving in his current position.  Prior to becoming Assistant Superintendent, he spent 11 serving as a mathematics teacher, Assistant Principal / Athletic Director, and High School Principal in Versailles.  Mr. Marshall received his Bachelor’s Degree from Westminster College and his Master’s and Specialist’s Degrees from William Woods University.

Chris Marshall and his wife Lesley have two children, Jaxon (15) and Ryley (11).

The District currently operates 3 buildings.  Starting in the 2021-2022 school year, the District will operate 4 buildings.  Mr. Marshall will replace Melinda Aholt, who will serve as Principal at Blair Oaks Middle School of grades 6-8.  Current Elementary School Principal, Tara Bishop, will continue serving as the Elementary School Principal of grades K-2.  Current Middle School Principal, Kimberley Walters, will serve as the Intermediate School Principal of grades 3-5.