404 West Washington St
Dothan, AL 36301
Phone: 334.792.8331
Fax: 334.792.1016
Mission Statement: Houston County Schools, believing that our children are our future, commit to a partnership with stakeholders, to provide safe, caring learning environments that encourage each student to achieve to his or her full potential.
Vision Statement: Houston County schools, in partnership with our stakeholders, will prepare students to lead productive, lives and meet the high expectations of a competitive global society. In this pursuit, we will strive to become innovative, exemplary, and technology-rich centers for learning. We will inspire, challenge, and empower students to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners who are excited by the challenges of tomorrow. By implementing high-quality, research-based, educational strategies in a safe, secure, and nurturing environment, we will ensure the success of our students to compete in the twenty-first century. While sharing this vision, we will shape the future through perseverance, dedication, and teamwork.
Non-Discrimination Policy: It is the official policy of the Houston County Board of Education that no person in the Houston County Schools System shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, handicap, sex, religion, creed, national origin, or age under any program, activity, or employment.
Project Child Find: Help us locate children with disabilities by contacting Houston County Schools at 334.792.8331 for children ages 3-21, the Interagency Coordination Council at 1.800.543.3096 (V/TDD) for birth through age 2, or Alabama Relay Service at 1.800.543.2547 (voice only).
Houston County Schools serve approximately 6770 students in Southeastern Alabama. The system consists of one K-12 virtual school, one PreK-3 school, one PreK-5 school, three PreK-6 schools, one 6-8 school, one 7-8 school, three 7-12 schools, two 9-12 schools, a career academy that serves students in grades 9-12 from throughout the county, one Alternative School, and Hope High School which serves At-Risk students in grades 9-12. Houston County Schools employs approximately 1040 professional and support personnel with an operating budget of approximately $70 million.
To find out more you can visit the Houston County, Alabama website.
Ashford Elementary School (PreK-5)– Sharon LeRoy, Principal
Joshua Blalock, Assistant Principal
Cottonwood Elementary School (PreK-6)- Paul Strange, Principal
Lindsey Andrews, Assistant Principal
Rehobeth Primary School (PreK-3)- Dusty McKinley, Principal
Jami Whilock, Assistant Principal
Scotty Matthews, Assistant Principal
Rehobeth Elementary School (PreK-3)- Mary Hudson, Principal
Richard Tisdale, Assistant Principal
Scotty Matthews, Assistant Principal
Webb Elementary School (PreK-6)- Jodie Shelley, Principal
Daniel Bristow, Assistant Principal
Wicksburg Elementary School (PreK-6)- James Blissett, Principal
Ashley Braswell, Assistant Principal
Ashford Middle School (6-8)- Jarod Andrews, Principal
Dr. Stephanie Alexander, Assistant Principal
Rehobeth Middle School (7-8)- O’Shawn McClendon, Principal
Robbie Brown, Assistant Principal
Ashford High School (7-12)- Dr. Donnie Chambers, Principal
Eric Lawrence, Assistant Principal
Cottonwood High School (7-12)- Darren Stewart, Principal
Randy Meadows, Assistant Principal
Houston County High School (7-12)- David Tice, Principal
Jeffry Ellison, Assistant Principal
Wicksburg High School (7-12)- Lee Hyde, Principal
Nathan Rainey, Assistant Principal
Alternative School- Scott Stephens, Principal
Houston County Career Academy (9-12)- Dr. Chris Kennedy, Principal
Heather Turvin, Assistant Principal
Houston County Virtual School (3-12)- Niki Apida, Principal
DeDe Coe, Assistant Principal
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Mountain SD is dedicated to reducing its carbon footprint and fostering a culture of sustainability within its schools and central office.
Sustainability is a core value for our district, and we strive to create a learning environment that promotes environmental responsibility for future generations.
The district has implemented a comprehensive program that includes a variety of initiatives. These include:
These efforts are not only benefiting the environment, but also creating a more engaging learning experience for students. Through school gardens and outdoor classrooms, students are actively involved in understanding environmental issues and exploring sustainable solutions.
Mountain SD is committed to continuing its leadership in sustainability and inspiring other school districts to adopt similar practices.