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Houston County Schools

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.

Beliefs:

  • A school community should be a safe and caring environment that promotes respect, self-worth, creativity, and academic growth.
  • All stakeholders should work collaboratively.
  • Education should be responsive to the diversity of our students.
  • A school community should foster each student's intellectual, emotional, and physical well-being.
  • Education should be celebrated as a lifelong process that fosters personal growth.
  • Essential components of learning are innovation, risk-taking, and challenging students' limits.

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).

About Our District and Schools

A view of downtown Dothan, Alabama in Houston County.

 

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

     

Programs and Services

 

Academic Programs

  • A strong core curriculum that meets or exceeds state standards
  • Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment (DE) programs for high school students
  • Gifted and Talented programs to challenge advanced learners
  • Special Education programs to support students with special needs
  • Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to provide students with job-related skills

Extracurricular Activities

  • A variety of sports teams for students of all interests and abilities
  • Visual and performing arts programs, such as band, choir, orchestra, and theater
  • Clubs and organizations that focus on a variety of interests, such as academic clubs, and student government

Student Support Services

  • School counselors to provide academic, social, and emotional support
  • School psychologists to assess and address students' mental health needs
  • Social workers to connect students and families with community resources
  • Speech-language pathologists to help students with communication difficulties

A group of children are sitting around a table working on a project.Family and Community Engagement

  • Strong communication between schools and families
  • Parent-teacher organizations (PTOs) or volunteer opportunities for parents to get involved in their children's education
  • Community partnerships with businesses, organizations, and institutions of higher learning

Additional Resources

  • Summer school programs
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) programs
  • Professional development programs for teachers and staff
  • Technology resources, such as computers, iPads, and internet access
  • Safe and secure school facilities
     

Sustainable Learning for Our Future

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:

  • installing solar panels on school rooftops to generate clean energy
  • implementing a robust recycling and composting program to reduce waste
  • promoting the use of electric school buses for cleaner transportation
  • parterning with local farms to source fresh, locally-grown food for its cafeterias

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.

  • Young children sitting at their table working on school work.
  • Students showing teacher their robotic activity
  • Wicksburg softball team standing on softball field after winning State championship
  • High School students sitting at a table working on a project
  • Houston County Career Academy Fire Science students in their fire gear getting ready for a drill
  • Students using computers in the classroom