Horatio School District

08/19/2026

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07/20/2026

07/15/2026

A Mid-Summer Update from Horatio School District

We hope everyone is enjoying a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved summer break. While our students and families have had the opportunity to recharge, it's been a busy summer across the Horatio School District.

Our maintenance and custodial teams have been hard at work completing summer projects and preparing our buildings and classrooms for another successful school year. Their behind-the-scenes efforts help ensure our schools are clean, safe, and ready to welcome students back in August.

It's also been exciting to see our campuses filled with activity through summer athletic camps and the start of football practice. These opportunities allow our students to continue developing their skills, building relationships, and representing Horatio with pride.

We would like to extend our appreciation to Coach Higgins, Coach Carver, and Coach Alexander for the time, energy, and leadership they have invested in our football students throughout the summer. Their commitment—and the dedication of all of our coaches and staff—provides meaningful opportunities for our students long before the first day of school.

As summer continues, we look forward to sharing more updates as we prepare for the start of another great year. Until then, we hope everyone continues to enjoy the remainder of the summer, and we can't wait to welcome our Lions back to campus soon.

Every Learner. Every Dream. Every Day.

07/15/2026

Horatio School District Announces New High School Principal

The Horatio School District is pleased to announce the selection of Mrs. Stephanie Ratcliff as the next Principal of Horatio High School.

Mrs. Ratcliff brings more than 20 years of experience in public education and a proven record of instructional leadership, student achievement, and school improvement. She currently serves as Principal of Idabel Primary South in Idabel, Oklahoma, where she has led initiatives focused on academic excellence, staff development, and fostering a positive school culture.

Throughout her career, Mrs. Ratcliff has demonstrated a commitment to creating learning environments where students thrive, educators are supported, and families are valued as partners in education. Her leadership experience includes school administration, instructional support, curriculum implementation, grant management, and continuous school improvement planning in K-12 public education.

Mrs. Ratcliff earned a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Southern Nazarene University, along with a Master of Education and Bachelor of Science from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. A graduate of Idabel High School, she has devoted her career to serving students and communities throughout southeastern Oklahoma.

"We are excited to welcome Mrs. Ratcliff to the Horatio family," said Superintendent Dr. Michael Odom. "Her experience, passion for student success, and collaborative leadership style make her an outstanding fit for Horatio High School. I am confident she will build strong relationships with our students, staff, families, and community while continuing our commitment to excellence."

Mrs. Ratcliff shared that she and her family are excited to become part of the Horatio community and look forward to building meaningful relationships while supporting the continued success of Horatio High School.

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Stephanie Ratcliff to the Horatio School District.

07/06/2026

We are so very proud of our own, Mrs. Derington!

One of the greatest strengths of IMPACT Arkansas is the relationships built along the way.

Welcome to an incredible leadership network, Logan Derington, Horatio SD.

07/02/2026