About Us

Mission:

Howell Middle School's mission is to ensure all students learn at high levels today to succeed tomorrow.

At Howell, we envision a school in which:

  • Staff, students, and parents unite to achieve high levels of student growth.

  • Students and teachers engage in school activities, clubs, and organizations.

  • Staff collaborate in interdependent teams to implement best practices for improving student achievement.

Vision: Adding Value to Education for All

School Colors: Purple and White

Motto: Wildcat Pride!

School Song:

Howell Intermediate School how we love you so,
Keep your spirits ever high as onward you go,
Onward, wildcats, to the end, on to victory,
Hail to thee your purple and white, all hail to thee!

Yearly Theme: There's No Place Like Howell!

History: Howell Middle School was founded in 1970 and named after Jefferson Davis Howell (Teacher 1910-1959).

Chronological list of principals:

  • Jim Wyatt 1970-1976

  • Charles Gilpin 1976-1985

  • Kenneth Ballard 1985-1991

  • L.C. Middleton 1991-2002

  • James Maroney 2002-2004

  • Deborah Crick 2004-2010

  • Clark Motley 2010-2016

  • Jo Beth Jones 2016-present