Newly appointed Dakota Valley High School Principal Jeff Hamm, right, poses for a photo with his family, from left, son Ethan Hamm, wife Jesica Hamm, and daughter Elizabeth Hamm. Jeff Hamm officially assumed the high school principal role on July 1, marking his 20th year with the district. Submitted photo

A well-known face recently embraced a new leadership role within the Dakota Valley (DV) school system. With ease and excitement, Jeff Hamm became DV’s high school principal for the 2026/27 school year. As is to be expected, he is settling in well thanks to his familiarity with the school and local community. In February, the DV school board voted to offer the position to Hamm who already had an es…