Catholic Diocese taps Oldman-Ramona-Rutland superintendent as O’Gorman High principal

Dawn Hoeke to succeed Joan Mahoney, who is retiring after 36 years in the Bishop O’Gorman Catholic School System

Dawn Hoeke was named principal of O”Gorman High School in Sioux Falls on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (Photos contributed by Madison Daily Leader and O’Gorman High School)

Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools has named Dawn Hoeke as the next principal of O’Gorman High School, with her appointment taking effect for the 2026-27 school year.

Hoeke currently serves as superintendent of the Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School District and brings three decades of experience in education, including leadership roles as both a superintendent and principal in South Dakota and North Dakota.

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