Ryan Isgrig

Ryan Isgrig has been named the next athletic and activities director at Marshalltown High School, pending approval from the school board at tonight’s special meeting.

Isgrig is currently the activities director for grades 7-12 at the Kuemper Catholic School District in Carroll, as well as the varsity boys soccer coach for the Knights — positions he has held since 2014.

Isgrig is a 2007 Newton High School graduate who got his bachelor’s degree in physical education from the University of Northern Iowa.

“I’m very excited to be a Marshalltown Bobcat and grateful for the opportunity,” Isgrig said. “I want to continue the strong tradition of athletics and activities in Marshalltown and continue to make a difference by giving kids opportunities beyond the classroom.”

Isgrig said he has many family connections to Marshalltown as his parents both graduated from MHS, and he had grandparents who taught in Marshalltown schools. He will replace outgoing athletic director Rollie Ackerman, who is planning his upcoming retirement. Isgrig will start on the job on July 1.

“Ryan Isgrig has proven himself to have the knowledge, skills, talent and ability to lead as a teacher, coach and activities director at a very high level, within a relatively short period of time,” said Marshalltown Schools Superintendent Dr. Theron Schutte. “I’m optimistic that his confidence, work ethic, drive for excellence and ability to positively relate to students, parents, staff and community will serve him and our school community well as the next activities director at Marshalltown High School.”

Isgrig also helped the Kuemper boys soccer team reach state for the first time in school history, as the Knights reached the Class 1A championship game in 2016 before bowing out to Dyersville Beckman in a 1-0 overtime title match.