Dr. Sherlock Hirning, Superintendent
sherlock.hirning@k12.nd.us
Elgin/New Leipzig Public School
110 West Street North
Elgin, North Dakota 58533
Phone: 701-584-2374
Fax: 701-584-3018
 

Greetings from the Office of Superintendent,

It is a pleasure to have the privilege of serving in an important role as part of the Elgin/New Leipzig School District as your educational leader. It is my hope that my service to the Elgin and New Leipzig communities will always be in the best interest of our students.

I have been an educator for 53 years, serving in various roles during my tenure in education. I have been an administrator for 48 years and still feel that I have a great deal to learn, so my daily activities include learning something new every day just as I hope our students will endeavor to do. I truly believe that life is a never-ending opportunity for learning and a privilege that all humanity should take advantage of. Education is the greatest gift of mankind.

As I face my duties each day as superintendent I try to follow the guidance of the "Serenity Prayer:" "God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the Courage to change the things I can, and the Wisdom to know the difference." It is with this mantra that I approach every day's challenges and hope for the respect of those I engage with to have patience and understanding.