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Welcome to Comanche Middle School, home of the Coyotes!

At Comanche, we are interested in educating the whole child. We strive to teach our students academics, personal wellness, citizenship and teamwork. We value our students, families and staff!

CMS Coyote mascot

 

Comanche Middle School
1601 1st Avenue
Dodge City, KS 67801

Phone: (620) 371-1100
Fax: (620) 339-4802

Grades: 6th, 7th & 8th 
Principal: Dr. Rachael Webb
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director: John Michael Schartz
Assistant Principal: Ty Thomas
Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Meet the Principal

Rachael WebbMeet Dr. Rachael Webb, Principal at Comanche Middle School. Webb has been in education for 16 years and loves working with the students, staff and parents each day. Webb has degrees from Hawaii Pacific University, Auburn University, FHSU and has completed her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Wichita State University. She is a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. She enjoys working out, gardening and spending time with her family.

 

webb.rachael@usd443.org

 

 

Meet the Assistant Principals

John Michael SchartzMeet John Michael Schartz, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director at Comanche Middle School. He will be starting his 34th year in the education profession. He was in the classroom/weightroom for 26 years and coached all 33 years. He has been an administrator for 7.

Schartz received a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Mary of the Plains and a Masters in Education Administration from Washburn University.

Comanche is one of the first buildings he started teaching in in the early 90’s and looks forward to being an Assistant Principal here.

 

schartz.john@usd443.org

 

Ty Thomas pictureMeet Ty Thomas, Assistant Principal at Comanche Middle School. Ty grew up here in Dodge City, KS. He attended Sacred Heart Cathedral School from kindergarten through 8th grade and graduated Dodge City High School in 2010.

Ty attended Fort Hays State University where he played baseball while earning Bachelor of Science degrees in Education and Health and Human Performance. He then went on to earn his Master of Science in Education Administration from Emporia State University in 2021.

He loves spending time with his family. His wife Edith is a Kindergarten teacher at Northwest Elementary School. They have two sons Gabriel who will be a Sophomore at DCHS, and Orlando who will be a Freshman at DCHS. They also have a baby due in July.

Professionally, Mr. Thomas has been an assistant principal and athletic director for one year, and a classroom teacher & coach for 9.5 years. When asked about his new position Ty said, “I look forward to working with the incredible families and dedicated staff at Comanche Middle School. I’m passionate about empowering students to recognize their potential and supporting them as they work hard to achieve their goals.”

 

thomas.ty@usd443.org