High School Principal

Job Description

Catholic Memorial High School in Waukesha, WI, has partnered with Partners in Mission in the search for their next Principal. Catholic Memorial High School was founded by the parishioners of St. Joseph Parish in 1949. The school stands as a living memorial to 29 young men who gave their lives for their country.

CMH is an International Baccalaureate World School also offering Advance Placement courses as well. CMH is a college preparatory high school recognized for providing an outstanding and inspiring student experience that is rooted in the Catholic faith, emphasizing high academic rigor matched by high student support. Recent recognition includes Exemplary Recognition for Academic Excellence from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and a Project Lead The Way Distinguished school for eight consecutive years for STEM curriculum. Catholic Memorial High School's mission is to educate students as individuals, intellectually and spiritually. The school guides students to work to their highest, God-given potential. Catholic Memorial prepares them for post-secondary education and to become leaders who serve the Church and the world.

To learn more about this amazing school community, please visit their website.

The Principal is the school's Chief Academic Officer, and, as such, is responsible for the daily oversight of all academic affairs. The principal works the school administration, faculty, staff, and counseling department, as together they implement the Mission Statement (CMH Mission and Memorial Way Values) and philosophy (Academic and Student imperatives within the school's strategic plan). The principal is directly accountable to the President and would begin in the summer of 2026.

The Principal is the recognized educational leader of the school and is thus responsible for all duties to maintain academic operations of the school, while ensuring the continual advancement of Catholic Memorial High School as the leader in Catholic formation and educational excellence.

Reach out to Shana Rossi directly to learn more about this exciting executive leadership opportunity.

View the prospectus: https://bit.ly/catholicmemorialprincipal

The search committee is on a fast track to identify and secure the next Principal. All inquiries and applications will be treated with the highest degree of confidentiality and with the greatest respect. Candidates are expected to be available to assume the responsibilities of Principal in July 2026.

About the Employer

Partners in Mission School Leadership Search Solutions is the retained search division of Partners in Mission, the nation's leading full-service consulting firm focused exclusively on developing excellence in Catholic school advancement and leadership. As partners among ourselves and with our clients' missions, we value, understand, and embrace the importance of Catholic education in our personal and professional lives - and remain committed to ensuring its strength and vitality for years to come. Engaged by religious and school communities, boards and dioceses, our team of dedicated search consultants have identified and secured mission-driven professionals to serve in a myriad of diverse Catholic school and diocesan leadership positions from Massachusetts to Hawaii.