The Arcanum-Butler Local School Board approved Mr. Tyler (Ty) Cates as the new Arcanum High School principal at the regular Board meeting held on April 13, 2023. He replaces Mr. Jason Stephan who will be moving on to become the high school principal at Brookville.
Mr. Cates received his BA and MS in Integrated Social Studies 7-12 from Wright State University in 2011 and 2012 respectively. He completed the Principal Licensure Program from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2020. Ty has successfully taught Social Studies at the high school level and has been an intervention specialist most recently at Vandalia Butler High School. He has served in various leadership positions during his career including being a head football coach, member of building and district leadership teams, as well as PBIS and IAT committees.
Superintendent Stephens noted, “Ty exemplifies the qualities that Arcanum-Butler Local Schools has looked for in our staff and administrative team members. He believes strongly in being a servant leader, caring for students, and providing opportunities for students and staff to be successful. As an AHS alumnus, Ty is passionate about taking AHS to greater heights, encompassing the Trojan Way and Loyal & True spirit. I look forward to Ty leading the AHS staff, joining a talented administrative team, and providing care and guidance for our students.”
When asked about his return to Arcanum Mr. Cates shared, “I am excited, honored, blessed and humbled for the opportunity to be the new principal at Arcanum High School. I look forward to building relationships and working with the staff and students. I am excited to continue to raise my own children in such a great community that offers the small town tight-knit atmosphere that I love. I can’t wait to lead and impact the school and community I grew up in. Additionally, I look forward to taking an already great school with a great vision to even greater heights. Loyal & True, Go Trojans!”
Ty and wife Becky reside in Arcanum with their children Khloe (17), a junior at Vandalia High School, Emma (4) who attends Arcanum Early Learning Center and Luke (2).