HS Principal

Welcome to our school community! As High School Principal, my calling is to mentor, guide, and encourage our students in their pursuit of excellence in every area of their lives.

Our mission at Haskell is focused on driving high academic standards and cultivating an environment where every student thrives:

• Academic Excellence: We are dedicated to elevating student achievement, with a targeted goal of exceeding the state ACT average through rigorous instruction and dedicated classroom support.

• Student Engagement & Attendance: Regular attendance is key to success; we are actively working to reduce absenteeism by creating a learning environment where students feel inspired and motivated to show up every day.

• Inclusive School Culture: We strive to foster a supportive, welcoming culture that includes and values every student, ensuring everyone feels they belong.

• Extracurricular Participation: School spirit extends beyond the classroom. We strongly encourage all students to get involved in sports, clubs, and extracurricular activities to build leadership skills, strong friendships, and lifelong memories.

Educational & Leadership Backgrounds

Darron Hummingbird brings over 30 years of public and private school experience in Oklahoma to his role as Principal. His background includes serving as an administrator, high school science teacher, and athletic program leader. Throughout his career, he has led school safety initiatives, curriculum development, and professional growth for faculty, always keeping student success at the center of administrative decisions.