Welcome

Dear Metropolitan School District of Wabash County parents, guardians, staff, and students,

My name is Mike Keaffaber and I am honored to serve as your superintendent. We have an outstanding school district, and our staff is dedicated to inspiring a community of learners to discover and achieve their passion and potential.

Wabash County has been my lifelong home. I graduated from Southwood Jr./Sr. High School and was privileged to have my dad (hero) as my teacher/band director before his unexpected passing in 1987. I earned my degree in elementary education from Marion College (now Indiana Wesleyan University). After college, I spent twenty-three years at Oak Hill United School Corporation, first as an elementary teacher for ten years and then as a principal for thirteen years—four in elementary and nine in junior high. I transitioned to MSD of Wabash County as the principal at White’s Jr./Sr. High School and then at Northfield Jr./Sr. High School. I later served as the Assistant Superintendent of Finance, Director of Transportation, and Director of Food Service for one year before becoming the superintendent. This is my ninth year as superintendent and seventeenth year at MSD of Wabash County.

My wonderful wife of 39 years is the former Susan Schenkel, Northfield Salutatorian alumna, and now a retired teacher.  She is talented in many areas and is also the organist at our church.  We have two adult children and a daughter-in-law.

I believe you will find me approachable and committed to a straightforward philosophy of life and education: Work Hard and Be Nice, a principle instilled in me by my dad. This philosophy encompasses much but is foundational to achieving success.

The MSD of Wabash County is more than a place of education; it is a community. Our dedicated teachers, staff, and administrators are passionate about helping our students reach their fullest potential. We believe in fostering a love for learning, encouraging critical thinking, and promoting the development of well-rounded individuals who are prepared for the future's challenges and opportunities. I am excited about the upcoming 2024-2025 school year and look forward to working with our students, staff, parents, and community.