Welcome to the Arcanum-Butler Local School District and the 2023-2024 school year!
In this, my 12th year as the Superintendent of Arcanum-Butler Local Schools, I pledge to do my best to lead and serve the district to the best of my abilities. Our mission remains ...to provide a caring and safe environment where students are challenged to become lifelong learners and productive citizens. To do so, we must continue to work as a community to provide the necessary support and encouragement for all of our students. Arcanum-Butler Local Schools encourages our students and staff to embrace The Trojan Way. We believe that taking pride in all that we do and striving for excellence will continue to place our district at the top of the county and region.
On behalf of the district, I want to thank you for your continued support of our students and invite you stay connected and informed throughout the year. The Arcanum-Butler School District continues to be an outstanding place for students to learn and grow!
Loyal & True,
John N. Stephens
Mr. John Stephens is a 1994 graduate of Arcanum High School and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Bluffton University in 1998. He completed his Masters of Science degree in School Leadership from the University of Dayton in 2002 where he also completed the principal and superintendent licensure programs.
After teaching in the Vandalia-Butler School system for eight years, he returned to Arcanum to serve as elementary principal for six years. Mr. Stephens began serving the district as the Superintendent in 2012.
Mr. Stephens, wife Mary and sons Luke and Drew reside just south of Arcanum near Ithaca.