Derek Arrowood

In my more than 12 years as superintendent at Hamilton Heights, I’ve witnessed the ever-changing landscape of education—but one constant remains: the unwavering innovation, imagination, and limitless opportunities that continue to shape the experiences of our students. Every day across our district, remarkable moments unfold—bold ideas take root, creativity flourishes, and new pathways emerge to…

With less than 30 instructional days left, we are in the home stretch of the 2025-26 school year. As we wind down our school year, Whitney Gray and Mitch Street are moving full steam ahead in their new roles as our high school principal and assistant principal. Together, Gray and Street, who began their careers…

At Hamilton Heights, opportunity is the spark that ignites potential and transforms dreams into reality. Ken Poirot, writer, scientist, and financial professional, once said, “Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want.”  This profound sentiment beautifully captures the essence of what we strive to achieve every day: turning today’s opportunities into the foundation…

The month of March has been set aside to celebrate the important role that the arts (visual arts, music, theater, and dance) play in schools across the nation. March has been designated by the National Dance Education Organization as “Dance in Our Schools Month,” by the National Association for Music Education as “Music in our…

As the superintendent of Hamilton Heights School Corporation, I am honored to serve a community that embraces the transformative power of public education. Our public schools are truly remarkable institutions, and I am continually inspired by the dedication and passion of our educators, students, and families. My experience in a public school helped me to…

At last week’s Superintendent Advisory Group meeting, Jack Russell, President and CEO of OneZone, was our guest presenter. He shared his work with and perspective on our Reaching New Heights initiative. Jack did an excellent job enlightening the group about the program from a business perspective and as a parent with a child enrolled at…