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Douglass Unified School District

Athletic Director

Athletic Director

Jason Menard

A man with short brown hair smiles at the camera, wearing a suit and tie.

Asst. Principal/Athletic Director

Douglass Unified School District
921 E 1st Street
Douglass, Kansas 67039
Phone: +1 316-747-3300

About Me

  • Educational History:

    • I graduated from McPherson High School in 2005.
    • I graduated from MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2010 with a Bachelors degree in Physical Education
    • I graduated from Wichita State University in 2013 with a Masters degree in Educational Leadership (Administration)

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    Degrees and Certifications:
    HS Diploma – McPherson High School

    Bachelors – Physical Education – MidAmerica Nazarene University

    Masters – Educational Leadership – Wichita State University

    CAA – Certified Athletic Administrator – NIAAA

    Professional Development:

    • I am a member of USAKansas, KASSP and KIAAA
    • I serve as the Class 3A Representative for the Kansas Interscholastic Athletic Directors Association
    • 2018 Kansas District 4 Athletic Director of the Year
    • 2021 KIAAA President
    • 2023 NIAAA State Award of Merit Award Winner
  • Current Position:

    • This is my seventh year in the Douglass school system. All serving in the same position as the Assistant Principal/Athletic Director of the Middle and the High School.

    Previous Position:

    • Prior to getting into Administration, I taught in the Andover school district as a Physical Education teacher.
    • I coached numerous sports throughout my tenure in Andover.
  • Family Information:

    • I was married on June 4, 2011 to my Beautiful wife Heidi.
    • We met while attending MidAmerica Nazarene University in 2007.
    • On September 27, 2013 we welcomed a precious baby girl, and her name is Presley.
    • On May 11, 2016 we welcomed child number two, another baby girl named Rowan. 
    • On August 22, 2018 we welcomed child number three, ANOTHER GIRL named Remington
    • On July 8, 2022 we had yet ANOTHER GIRL and her name is Rory. 

    A family of six poses for a photo outdoors, smiling at the camera.

  • Personal Information:

    • AVID Kansas Jayhawks Fan 
    • Love cooking on my Blackstone Griddle
    • Love Dr. Pepper
    • Love Movies and could talk about them all day!