Hamilton Heights’ Mitch Street recognized as IASP District 5 Assistant Principal of the Year

Submitted by Hamilton Heights School Corporation

Hamilton Heights School Corporation announces that Hamilton Heights High School Assistant Principal Mitch Street has been named the District 5 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP). District 5 encompasses Boone, Hamilton, Howard, Madison, Miami, and Tipton counties.

This distinguished honor recognizes exemplary leadership, dedication to student success, and outstanding service within Indiana’s public schools.

Street brings nearly two decades of educational experience – and a deep, personal connection to Hamilton Heights – to his role. He began his career at Heights in 2008 as a Social Studies teacher and quickly became known for his ability to mentor and inspire students both in the classroom and on the field.

After serving as Assistant Varsity Football Coach and later Head Coach, he transitioned to Dean of Students in 2014, spending the next decade strengthening relationships, supporting students, and contributing to a positive, student-centered school culture.

Now serving as Assistant Principal, Street remains deeply committed to the place where he built his career, raised his family, and found a community he is proud to serve.

“Mitch is an exceptional leader whose integrity, compassion, and commitment to students set him apart,” Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood said. “He has been highly successful at Hamilton Heights as a head coach, dean of students, and now assistant principal. He is absolutely the right person to be in this role at exactly the right time, and we are incredibly proud to see his work recognized at the state level.”

HHHS Principal Whitney Gray added, “Mitch is more than deserving of this honor, and I could not do what I do without his support. His attention to detail is so impressive, and everything he does is done in a first-class manner. He puts kids first in all that he does and makes it a priority to build a rapport with our students. I am so grateful for his leadership and couldn’t ask for a better assistant principal.”

Street holds a Bachelor of Social Science Education from Olivet Nazarene University and a master’s in educational leadership from the American College of Education. Reflecting on the honor, Street shared his gratitude for the community that has shaped his career, noting that he is humbled by the recognition and thankful to work alongside such dedicated educators and remarkable students.

Street’s leadership is marked by steadiness, integrity, and a deep belief in empowering both students and staff. He is committed to fostering a school environment where students can explore their interests, discover their strengths, and prepare for life beyond high school.

From the District Assistant High School Principal winners, one is chosen as the State High School Assistant Principal of the Year. The state level winner will be announced at the award celebration at the IASP Fall Professionals Conference.