Principal

Chris Oberhoffer is the principal of Washington Middle School. In addition to starting at Washington in 2022, he was the lead administrator at Alta Vista Campus from 2010-2022.  Previous to his administrative roles, Mr. Oberhoffer served as a Student Needs Facilitator, Instructional Coach, TAG Facilitator, NHS supervisor, and science teacher during his tenure at Dubuque Senior High School from 2004-2010. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Northern Iowa, earning a BA in Science Education.  His Master’s Degree in School Leadership was completed at Loras College in Dubuque.  Connecting with each individual student has been a career focus for Mr. Oberhoffer.  He has a passion for creating meaningful school memories for students and encouraging them to be the best versions of themselves each day.  Mr. Oberhoffer has continued to foster Washington’s rich tradition of teaching excellence and strong sense of community for our families. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.