SMITHVILLE — The Smithville Board of Education approved a new high school principal for the 2023-24 school year. Dr. Tracy Platt is stepping down from her longtime role.

Scott Moore has accepted the role of principal. According to a district release, Moore began his career as a high school social studies teacher and soccer coach. Moore is currently the principal at Fort Osage High School. He has served in this role for the past eight years and was an assistant principal for 10 years prior. Moore was awarded Trails West STUCO Principal of the Year award in 2018.

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