Board of Education Approves Hire of Adam Ball as Rockwood South Assistant Principal

The Rockwood Board of Education has approved the hiring of Adam Ball as an assistant principal at Rockwood South Middle, effective July 1. He replaces Nicholas Morgan, who has accepted a position outside of the district.

Ball is serving as an interim assistant principal at Eureka High this school year after working as a STEM teacher at Rockwood South for three years. Prior to that, he taught STEM in grades 6-12 in the Bayless School District for nine years. He was the recipient of the Rising Star Award in Bayless in 2016 and the Rockwood South Discover, Connect, Make a Difference Award in 2022-2023. Ball has helped develop districtwide curriculum for Project Lead the Way classes, was a member of the Rockwood Ignite program for aspiring administrators and has served as a Summer Academy assistant principal.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies Education and Master of Arts in School Administration from Southeast Missouri State University. 

"I am beyond excited and truly honored to return home to Rockwood South Middle School as an assistant principal for the 2026-2027 school year,” he said. “I am thrilled to reunite with our talented students, dedicated staff and supportive parents to continue showcasing the excellence that defines RSMS. It’s good to be back!"

Ball lives with his wife, Samantha, and their four children in Fenton.