July 3, 2024, Press Release from the Shawnee School District: (Shawnee School District) – Shawnee Local School District announces leadership changes following the June Shawnee Board of Education meeting. Mr. Dylan Dronberger was named the Director of Development and Assessment. Dronberger has been with the District since 2021, serving as Shawnee High School Principal and Assistant High School Principal. A native of Kansas, Dronberger attended Fort Hays State University and earned his Bachelor of Science in Education and Master of Science in Educational Administration degrees. He also served as the Building Principal, Athletic Director, and Transportation Director at Victoria Jr./Sr. High School in Victoria, Kansas from 2012-2021. Dronberger, who is replacing Amber Straub upon her retirement after 35+ years of service to Shawnee, said, “It is an honor to follow in Amber’s footsteps. She continually fostered Shawnee’s ‘Tradition of Excellence’ and ensured that the District was meeting or exceeding educational standards. I look forward to building upon her success and working alongside Superintendent Diglia to ensure that Shawnee will always promote the best in education.”