Welcome Back to Students & families
from the NPHS Admin Team
NPHS ADMIN TEAM
Brian is entering his 19th year in education. He taught instrumental music in Prescott, WI and New Prague, MN for 13 years. Mr. Thorstad has served as an administrator for 5 years at GFW Middle School, Le Sueur-Henderson Middle and High School and New Prague High School.
Brian Thorstad
Building Principal
Building Principal
Dear Trojan Students and Families,
I would like to welcome our students, parents and community members to New Prague High School for the 2023-2024 school year. I am honored to serve as Principal at NPHS and would like to thank our communities, parents, students and staff for their warm welcome. As a new year of learning begins, we look forward to prioritizing relationships and ensuring each of our students are prepared to achieve their post-secondary goals. I am excited to be a part of the New Prague Trojan school community where all students are welcomed, valued and supported to grow and thrive as learners.
I look forward to meeting you over the course of the year and we encourage all students and families to be active in our school. I am excited to learn about our students' areas of interest, support their needs and celebrate success throughout the year!
In preparation for our return to school, I encourage you to review this website to learn more about our 2023-2024 school year. Please do not hesitate to contact our school office with any questions that arise.
Go Trojans!
Brian Thorstad
The 2023-2024 is Tom's 31st year in education. Prior to coming to New Prague, he taught English in Sandstone, Minnesota. He has been at NPHS for 19 years. He was a member of the NPHS English department and baseball coach for many years before moving into the role of Assistant Principal.
Tom Wetshcka
Assistant Principal
Grades 10 & 12
Assistant Principal
Grades 10 & 12
I am starting my 19th year on staff, my 8th year as Assistant Principal at New Prague High School, and my 31st year in education. My day-to-day role at NPHS is student-centered in a variety of areas. Attendance, student assistance, student behaviors, and monitoring building protocols for safety, buildings and grounds, and working with our staff are my main focus. In addition, working with parents and our communities is also a very important part of my job duties. I will be the point person for students in grades 10 & 12 this year.
I look forward to the beginning of each year as it offers a chance to start fresh with new students and families. NPHS is a great place to be, and we are driven to provide the best possible learning opportunities for all students in our communities.
Julie has been an educator for 17 years. She has taught Spanish for the last four years at NPHS before moving into the role of Assistant Principal this year. Prior to her time in New Prague, she taught for 12 years at Faribault High School. She completed her administrative internship at New Prague High School this past year and completed her K12 Principal licensure in 2023 through MSU- Mankato.
Julie Meier
Assistant Principal
Grades 9 & 11
Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! I look forward to continuing to serve the students and families of New Prague High School in the role of Assistant Principal this school year. I am grounded in the belief that all students can achieve excellence and my role as an administrator is to assist them on their journey. My primary focus this school year will be communicating with students, families, and staff as well as providing support in the areas of attendance, behavior and achievement. I will be working primarily with students in grades 9 & 11.
I am excited for the beginning of the school year and welcoming both returning and new students to our building. NPHS offers many wonderful programs and activities for your student to explore. I encourage you to reach out to discuss these opportunities or to discuss any questions you may have. Go Trojans!
Front Office Staff
