Simsboro High School

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Simsboro High School
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Simsboro High School in May 2010
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Simsboro High School
1 Tiger Drive

Simsboro
,
Louisiana

United States
Coordinates 32°32′03″N92°47′12″W / 32.53404°N 92.78672°W / 32.53404; -92.78672
Information
TypePublic
PrincipalLacey Holcomb
GradesPK-12th
Color(s)Purple and gold   
Mascot Tiger
Nickname T Bone
RivalChoudrant High School
Website http://simsboroschool.wixsite.com/simsboro

Simsboro High School is in Simsboro, Louisiana, United States, and is a part of the Lincoln Parish School Board

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History

Simsboro High School was founded in 1855 by James M. Sims. The school became recognized by the state in 1904 and saw the addition of a junior high wing in 2006. [1] The principal is Ms.Lacey Holcomb

Student life

Simsboro High School educates children in grades Kindergarten through 12. [2] Students can also participate in cheerleading, student government, or clubs and activities such as 4-H. Junior high cheerleading has been added for the 2024-2025 school year.

Athletics

Simsboro High athletics competes in the LHSAA.

The school fields teams in baseball, boys & girls basketball, softball, and track & field.

Notable alumni

Notable faculty

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References

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  2. "School Information". Simsboro.lincolnschools.org. Retrieved 2013-04-07.
  3. "L. D. Napper". tributes.com. Retrieved July 3, 2013.