Kimberly, Wis. – February 9, 2022 – The Kimberly Area School District is pleased to announce that Chad Michalkiewicz has been named head football coach at Kimberly High School. Michalkiewicz joins the Papermakers following 11 years as the head coach of the De Pere Redbirds.
"Chad is a high character person with exceptional communication skills and an outstanding work ethic. "He's a great fit for the Kimberly community and our football program,” said Athletic Director Ryan McGinnis.
Michalkiewicz will be taking over for Papermakers’ long-time football coach Steve Jones. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Studies and History Education from Winona State University and is currently working with at-risk youth in the alternative education program, as well as teaching social studies. His coaching experience includes positions with the Green Bay Blizzard, Northwestern University, Winona State University and Winona Cotter High School.
After taking over the one-win program, Michalkiewicz coached the Redbirds to a 62-43 record, including one divisional championship and three undefeated conference championships. Having earned his first head coaching position at just 24 years old, Michalkiewicz transformed his wealth of knowledge and experiences as a young assistant football coach into a tangible platform on which to build a football program.
“I am forever grateful for my eleven years as the head football coach at De Pere High School,” said Michalkiewicz. “The successes we realized, on and off of the field, would not have been possible without the unwavering support of the De Pere community. I am beyond thrilled to get started on the next chapter of my life as the head football coach at Kimberly High School. My wife Tracie and I are excited to join the outstanding Kimberly community and raise our two daughters (Zoey and Ava) as future Papermakers!”
About the Kimberly Area School District
The Kimberly Area School District is a progressive public school district committed to providing the best possible education available to students. Its responsibility is to help lead the way in developing well-rounded students and future citizens. The District wants every student to be given the opportunity to reach their potential through academics, the arts and co-curricular activities. It encompasses approximately 17 square miles and serves over 5,100 students in one 4K center, four elementary schools (5K-4), two intermediate schools (5-6), one middle school (7-8) and one high school (9-12). To learn more about the Kimberly Area School District, call (920)788-7900 or visit www.kimberly.k12.wi.us.