Ketchum Receives Indiana Superintendent of the Year Award

The Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents’ (IAPSS) held their annual banquet on Thursday.

Paul Ketchem received his Superintendent of the Year award on Thursday. Photo by the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents

(Batesville, Ind.) - Paul Ketchum has officially received his Superintendent of the Year award.

Ketchum was recognized at the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents’ (IAPSS) annual banquet on Thursday night.

He has served as Superintendent of Batesville Community School Corporation since 2017.

Under Ketcham’s leadership, BCSC has excelled, being recognized for its high academic standards and ranking in the top 20 for best teachers and school corporations in Indiana by offering groundbreaking programming and opportunities for their students.  

"I am incredibly honored and humbled to be named the 2025 Indiana Superintendent of the Year by the Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents,” said Paul Ketcham. “This recognition truly reflects the exceptional staff and administrators at Batesville Community School Corporation, whose dedication and passion make a difference every day."

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