Welcome to Jasper Elementary!

Welcome to Jasper Elementary! I am excited and honored to join the Jasper R-V School District and become part of the Jasper family. From the moment I arrived, it was clear that Jasper is a community that cares deeply about its students, its school, and one another. I look forward to building strong relationships with our students, staff, families, and community as we work together to make Jasper Elementary a place where every child can be successful.

I believe strong relationships are the foundation of a great school. When students know they are cared for, supported, and valued, they are more willing to take risks, learn from mistakes, and challenge themselves. At Jasper Elementary, we want our students to know they have people in their corner who believe in them and will push them to be their best.

Along with building relationships, I believe we have a responsibility to teach our students accountability. Part of preparing children for their future is helping them understand that their choices matter. We want our students to take ownership of their learning, their behavior, and the way they treat others. We also want to develop problem solvers who can think for themselves, work through challenges, learn from mistakes, and persevere when things get difficult.

The mission of the Jasper R-V School District is to empower students to reach their full potential. That mission is at the heart of what we do each day. Every student who walks through our doors has different strengths, needs, interests, and abilities. Our job is to meet students where they are while continuing to challenge them to grow academically, socially, and personally.

As principal, I see myself as an instructional leader. I will continually look for ways we can improve the education we provide our children every day. That means supporting our teachers, being present in classrooms, listening to our students and families, and always asking what we can do better. I believe great schools celebrate their successes while never becoming satisfied with where they are. There is always an opportunity to learn, grow, and improve.

The vision of the Jasper R-V School District is to achieve excellence and be a source of pride that positively impacts our community. I want Jasper Elementary to be a school our students are excited to attend, our staff are proud to work in, and our families and community are proud to call their own.

My goal is simple: to push everyone in our building, including myself, to be the best we can be. We will support one another, hold ourselves accountable, solve problems together, and continue working toward excellence. That's the Eagle Way!

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as principal of Jasper Elementary, and I am excited about what we can accomplish together. I look forward to getting to know our students, families, staff, and community and to a great year at Jasper Elementary.

Go Eagles!

Mr. Durst
Principal, Jasper Elementary