Mar 25, 2025

Drees hired as Hays High Assistant Principal and Activities Director

Posted Mar 25, 2025 10:22 AM

Hays Post

HAYS, KS – The USD 489 Board of Education approved the hiring of Chris Drees as the new assistant principal and activities director at Hays High School during their meeting on Monday.

Drees will succeed Lance Krannawitter, who is retiring.

Currently the athletic director and head basketball coach at Plainville High School, Drees brings extensive experience to the position. During his 12-season tenure at Plainville, he compiled a 159-117 record, led the team to three state tournament appearances, and achieved a state runner-up finish in 2014.