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DeSoto County School Board recognizes seniors and confirms two principal appointments

DeSoto County Schools Board of Trustees · April 17, 2026
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Summary

Trustees honored multiple high-school valedictorians, salutatorians and 'star students' (including students who scored 30+ on the ACT) and approved personnel moves that named April Rucker principal of Southaven Middle School and Dr. LaDonna Thomas principal of Southaven Intermediate School.

The DeSoto County School Board used part of its April 16 meeting to recognize high-achieving seniors from across the district and to confirm two principal appointments.

Superintendent (speaker 3) opened the recognitions by noting the district routinely recognizes students who scored 30 or higher on the ACT: "Throughout the school year, we have been recognizing students who have made a 30 or higher on their ACT," he said. The meeting featured a series of short presentations from…

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