Scott County School District

06/05/2026

Player Spotlight: Dolph McDonald (Morton)

One of the top 15 football recruits in the state of Mississippi! Can do it all over the field, but is an elite corner. He is 6’1 160lbs and super athletic. He has offers from schools such as Colorado, Mississippi State, Auburn and Arkansas. A possible Dandy Dozen member. Won a state championship with the basketball team this past season.

06/05/2026

Welcome Home to Rebel Nation, Amanda Havard!

Scott Central is proud to welcome Amanda Havard back to her alma mater as a Secondary Inclusion Teacher.

A 2009 graduate of Scott Central, Mrs. Havard is excited to return to the place she once called home and begin a new chapter serving the students of her community. She earned a degree in Animal and Dairy Science from Mississippi State University in 2014 and later completed a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University in 2018.

Mrs. Havard began her educational career teaching Agriculture at the Career and Technical Center in Forest, where she served from 2014 to 2025. During the 2025-2026 school year, she taught Physical Science, Botany, and Environmental Science at Morton High School. While there, she worked closely with an Inclusion Teacher, an experience that sparked her passion for inclusion education and inspired her to pursue this new path.

When the opportunity arose to return to Scott Central, Mrs. Havard eagerly applied for the position, excited to give back to the school that helped shape her own educational journey.

Mrs. Havard is the proud mother of her son, Levi River, who will begin Kindergarten at Scott Central this year. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with family, riding horses, and helping care for their family farm.

Please join us in giving Mrs. Havard a warm Rebel welcome as she returns home to Scott Central!

06/05/2026

A special thank you to American Fidelity for sponsoring lunch during the Scott County Leadership Retreat!

We appreciate your partnership and support of educational leaders as they collaborate, learn, and grow together. Your generosity helped create an opportunity for district and school leaders to focus on important conversations around accountability, instructional leadership, accreditation, supporting English Learners, MSIS 2.0, and building stronger systems for student success.

Thank you for investing in the leaders who serve the students and communities of Scott County. We are grateful for your continued support of education.

06/05/2026

🏀💚 Lady Hornets Basketball is Back in Action! 💚🏀

The Lake Lady Hornets will be competing today at the Jones College Team Camp as they continue preparing for the 2026-2027 season!

📍 Jones College
📅 June 4, 2026

🕙 10:00 AM – Lake vs. Pearl
🕛 12:00 PM – Lake vs. Bay High
🕑 2:00 PM – Lake vs. Brookhaven

Good luck to our Lady Hornets as they work hard, compete, and continue building for another great season! Let's show them our support! 💪🐝🏀

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06/05/2026

Welcome to Rebel Nation, Rebecca Alford!

Scott Central is excited to welcome Rebecca Alford to the Rebel family as a member of our English Department and Assistant Band Director for the Rebel Pride Band.

Mrs. Alford joins Scott Central after spending the past three years teaching English I and English III at Leake Central High School. She earned her Associate’s Degree from East Central Community College, her Bachelor’s Degree in English from LSU-Alexandria, and her Master’s in Teaching from Belhaven University.

A lifelong lover of English and literature, Mrs. Alford has always been passionate about helping students discover the power of reading and learning. Teaching runs deep in her family, as her parents met while her father was teaching English, making education a true labor of love. She is committed to inspiring students to develop a love for literature and a desire to be lifelong learners.

In addition to teaching English, Mrs. Alford will serve as Assistant Band Director, working alongside her husband, Jason Alford—better known throughout Scott Central as "Mr. Bandman"—to help lead the Rebel Pride Band and continue its tradition of excellence.

Outside of school, Mrs. Alford enjoys a variety of creative hobbies, including scrapbooking, diamond art, and cross-stitch. She also loves singing karaoke and spending time with her daughter, Alyssa, making memories on their many adventures together.

Mrs. Alford is excited to begin this new chapter at Scott Central and looks forward to building relationships with students, families, and colleagues while sharing her passion for education.

Please join us in giving Mrs. Alford a warm Rebel welcome!

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Congratulations to Marlee Smith.

Clarion Ledgers 1A-4A All state team

06/03/2026

Welcome to Rebel Nation, Coach Brady Anderson!

Scott Central is proud to welcome Coach Brady Anderson to the Rebel family as our new Offensive Coordinator and part of the History Department.

Coach Anderson brings five years of coaching experience and a proven track record of developing successful quarterbacks and offenses. He began his coaching career at Louisville High School, where he served as Quarterbacks Coach and helped lead the Wildcats to the 2022 State Championship.

Following his time at Louisville, Coach Anderson continued to build his coaching résumé as Quarterbacks Coach and Passing Game Coordinator at both Neshoba Central High School and Pearl High School. Throughout his career, he has coached two All-State quarterbacks and one All-District quarterback, demonstrating his commitment to player development and excellence on and off the field.

Coach Anderson is excited about the opportunity to join Scott Central and contribute to the continued growth of our football program and school community.

Please join us in giving Coach Anderson a warm Rebel welcome as he begins this new chapter at Scott Central!

06/03/2026

Your East Central journey starts here!

New Student Orientation is scheduled for June 12 through July 17. This is your chance to get registered, ask questions, meet other new Warriors, and prepare for a successful first semester.

Register today at admissions.eccc.edu/new-student-orientation