Harrison Central High School is a 6A public high school located in Lyman, Mississippi, (USA). It currently has a student body of 1,622 students and 144 faculty.HistoryIn 1957, Harrison County consolidated several community-based high schools to create Harrison Central High School on the present-day Lyman Elementary Campus of Harrison County School District. As the community grew, a new Harrison Central High School was constructed in 1967. Currently, the new campus houses grades 9-12. To help with overcrowding at this campus, the school district recently built West Harrison High School in western Harrison County, MS.AdministrationPrincipal Averie BushAssistant Principals Shana Boggs Michael David Deonardo Scott Instructional Literacy Coach Michelle JohnstonExtracurricular activitiesClubs/OrganizationsCheerleadingThe school spirit squad has won over Sixteen State Cheerleading titles through MHSAA, They have been ranked Fifth, Seventh, and Eighth place for several of years at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship. The squad won its first national title after competing against schools from many states at the Mardi Gras National Cheerleading Championship in 2001. Most recently placing third place in the world competition.Student CouncilThe Student Council is composed of four separate class councils and one “overall” council. The student council consists of representatives of each class in school. Each council, including the overall council, has its own set of officers, representatives, and helpers. The council, with their sponsors, help promote the general welfare of the school. The principal works closely with the president in the area of the student government and affairs. The student council’s main duties are to plan and produce many school functions including the prom and homecoming dances. The student council is also responsible for designing class “apparel”, such as t-shirts and jackets.
