Eagle Administration

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Mr. Nick Toungett, Principal

Mr. Toungett is a former graduate of Horn Lake High School.  He received a Bachelors of Science in Education at Williams Baptist College.  He continued his education at William Woods University where he received a Master's Degree in Secondary Administration.

Mr. Toungett was an assistant baseball coach at Williams Baptist College before returning to Horn Lake High School.  He taught and assisted with the baseball team for three years at Horn Lake before becoming an assistant principal at Horn Lake High School.  Mr. Toungett also served as principal of Center Hill Middle School before coming back "home" to HLMS where he then served as the HLMS Principal for eight years. 

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Assistant Principals

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Mr. Warren Herron, Asst. Principal

With a passion to serve his community, Mr. Herron is no stranger to Desoto County School District. Mr. Herron is currently in his 5th year as Assistant Principal here at HLHS. Previously he served as Assistant Principal at Horn Lake Intermediate and educator/coach at Southaven High School. With a sincere passion for education, he looks forward to working directly with students, parents, and staff members to achieve some amazing goals for this academic school year. Building the capacity for future success for all is essential.

Educational Background Includes:

  • Specialist in Educational Leadership/School Administration - Arkansas State University

  • Master of Education - Teacher as Leader- Belhaven University

  • Bachelors of Science in Education - Mississippi State University

  • Associates of Arts in Business and Computer Technology - Northwest Mississippi Community College

  • Southaven High School Graduate (Class of 2009)

"I look forward to a successful school year and elated to set the expectation of EAGLE Excellence for all. " - W. Herron

Mrs. Janna Thompson the Assistant Principal Smiling at the Camera

Mrs. Janna Thompson, Assistant Principal

As a seventeen-year veteran, I enjoy all the aspects of facilitating, leading, and growing along with the education process. I have had the opportunity to teach multiple Math courses where I have planned and executed diverse lessons.  

My experience coaching basketball has been a great way to practice communication and leadership. As a lifetime learner, I like to stay abreast of the newest standards and techniques, while collaborating with co-workers.  Aside of my faith, I enjoy spending time with son Jaydon and husband Jason. 

School Portrait Picture of Mrs. Sarah Leach, the Assistant Principal

Sarah Leach, Assistant Principal

Ms. Leach is a graduate of Senatobia High School. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from the University of Southern Mississippi. After beginning her teaching career, she furthered her education by earning a Master of Education degree in Special Education from the University of Mississippi, a Master of Education in Psychometry from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and a Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University.

Ms. Leach has served as a SPED teacher and cheer coach at Independence Middle School and Senatobia High School, SPED Behavior Specialist for DCS, Psychometrist for the DCS gifted education program, Assistant Principal at Horn Lake Intermediate School, and MTSS PBIS Specialist for the DCS academic services department.

Mr. Wiley Maddox the Assistant Principal Portrait picture

Mr. Wiley Maddox, Assistant Principal

Mr. Maddox is a graduate of Bruce High School. He earned an Associate's degree from East Mississippi Community College, where he played football for two years. He then earned his Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education from Mississippi State University. He further gained a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Mississippi. 

Mr. Maddox served as an English teacher, football coach, and baseball coach at Madison Palmer High School for one year before returning to Bruce High School to serve as a Social Studies teacher, football coach, and tennis coach for three years. He then served as an English teacher and tennis coach at Lake Cormorant High School for two years before joining Horn Lake High School as an Assistant Principal.