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Houston School District names Ellison new superintendent

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Houston High School’s principal will become the school district’s next superintendent.

Posted: Oct 14, 2020 12:09 PM
Updated: Oct 14, 2020 12:10 PM
Posted By: Zac Carlisle

HOUSTON, Miss. (WTVA) - Houston High School’s principal will become the school district’s next superintendent.

During Tuesday’s school board meeting, the Board of Trustees named John Ellison the new superintendent of the Houston School District.

He’ll replace current superintendent Tony Cook who will retire following the end of the fall semester.

Related - Houston school superintendent to resign at end of semester

Ellison previously served as a teacher, coach and principal at Houston Upper and Middle schools.

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