Jason Simpson has been named the new Activities Director at Lafayette High School.

The St. Joseph School District said  Simpson replaces Paul Woolard, who recently was named Assistant Principal at Central
High School.

“Jason Simpson graduated from Lafayette High School, began his coaching career here and understands the north side, our families and our students. We are excited to have him return as an administrator at Lafayette and think he will be a wonderful addition to our team,” said Dr. Tyran
Sumy, Principal.

Simpson has been with the St. Joseph School District as a business educator since 2005 at Central High School. Simpson started his coaching career at Lafayette High School from 2004-
2005 as Assistant Basketball Coach. He also was a three-sport coach for many years at Central High School in football, basketball, and tennis.

Simpson has his M.S. Educational Leadership – Secondary from Northwest Missouri State
University. He received his B.S. in Business Administration from Central Missouri State
University.

Simpson will start the new position with the district July 1, 2016.