The Mountain Home School Board is set to make decisions on two significant issues that could reshape Mountain Home High School in the coming months.
One proposal under consideration involves relocating ninth-grade classrooms and teachers to the high school, forming a dedicated ninth-grade academy. If approved, the move could take effect as early as the 2027-28 school year. Superintendent Allyson Dewey stated that the board plans to openly discuss the proposal before voting on it in the next few months. Public input is encouraged.
Additionally, the school board is evaluating plans to remodel Mountain Home High School by replacing 108,000 square feet of existing space with a 105,000-square-foot facility. Superintendent Dewey described the project as a “need, not a want.”
At its next meeting, scheduled for November 19 at 6 p.m. at the Central Office, the board will consider a budget for proposed expenditures, including potential financing for the new high school. According to Dewey, the district is awaiting an $8 million grant decision, which could influence a future public vote on the new high school. A millage increase would not be required for the project, a key difference from 2022 and 2023 millage proposals rejected by voters.
The public is encouraged to watch the most recent school board meeting on YouTube and attend the November 19 discussion to provide feedback and ideas. If approved by the board, the project would not go to voters until November 2027.
For additional information, contact the Mountain Home Public Schools central office or visit mhbombers.com.