High School Principal
Email Josh Ketterhagen

920-668-8686 ext. 553

I am honored to be the principal of a first class, 5-star high school and school district. We are dedicated to educating each and every student, everyday. It is our mission to provide a safe place for students to learn and work to make sure every student has a relationship with at least one staff member.  We treat each student that walks through our doors with respect and dignity, and understand that each student has their own story and individual needs.  Our teachers and staff work together, finding ways to meet those needs of each and every student. Our alternate day block schedule enables teachers to dive deep into a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for life after high school.  The extended class times provide students opportunities for creative, collaborative, and cooperative activities to further understanding. Built into our day is a 35 minute Rocket Block where students are able to receive extra academic help, have time dedicated to student life, and time to build an Academic/Career Plan (ACP).

We have a balanced assortment of educational opportunities, with a focus on the four core areas of English Language Arts (ELA), math, science, and social studies, while also providing for many opportunities in the fine arts, including art, business, computer science, family and consumer economics, music, technology education, and more. We offer a wide variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual credit courses, and Cooperative Academic Partnership Program (CAPP) courses. In every course, we also have a goal to teach the soft skills needed to be successful in this ever-changing world. We are dedicated to teaching the whole student and emphasize our three "big expectations" of being respectful, responsible, and ready throughout all areas here at CGBHS. We teach and emphasize what it means to be a citizen in this world. Positivity is woven throughout our entire fabric of orange and black.

Outside of our classrooms and coursework, Cedar Grove-Belgium High School has a wide variety of clubs, activities, and athletics.  Many of our students participate in multiple extracurricular activities, with our goal to have all students participate in at least two activities outside of the regular curriculum and day. Participation in these activities promotes valuable lessons in time management, service, and community involvement.

I began my career in education in 1997 here at Cedar Grove-Belgium High School. I spent the first 16 years teaching Biology, AP Biology, and Anatomy & Physiology, and became the principal in 2013. I have been the athletic director and coached basketball (girls and boys), baseball, golf, and more throughout my years here at CGB. My wife Sally is the CGB Elementary School Counselor, and we have lived in this wonderful district with our five boys since 1999. All five boys attend CGB or have attended CGB. They have been able to experience so many opportunities and have been prepared for life beyond high school. Our oldest son has since graduated from Iowa State University, our second, Logan, attends UW Eau Claire, and Cole, our middle son, attends the University of Minnesota in the twin cities.  We all bleed Rocket orange and have “Rocket Pride” to the core.

Thank you for visiting our website. If I can be of any help or answer any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Go Rockets!

Mr. Josh Ketterhagen, High School Principal