Oswego High School Principal Mike Wayne Announces Retirement

OSWEGO, IL — Principal Mike Wayne will retire at the conclusion of this school year, after serving as Oswego High School’s Principal for 14 years. Mr. Wayne has been in public education for 33 years, starting his career as a high school social studies teacher, football and tennis coach. When he began at OHS in 2006, there were a little over 1,500 students attending the school. As he retires, that number has grown to 2,800 students. The staff at OHS has also increased by 100 people since Mr. Wayne started there. He is the second longest serving OHS principal since the school’s inception in 1886.

Students, staff, and community members said they will miss seeing Wayne in the halls and at many school events.

“Mr. Wayne has been the face of OHS for the past 14 years; he knows and genuinely cares about his students and his staff. We wish him the very best in his well-deserved retirement,” shared Superintendent Dr. John Sparlin.

While school officials said Wayne can never be replaced, the search for the new leader of OHS has begun. The search process will include input from staff and parents. School officials have not yet told Patch any details regarding the search's timeline or criteria.