In 1855 James M. Sims saw the need for education in Simsboro. Using an old log stage, J. L. Monroe became the first teacher in a one room schoolhouse, The school had to relocate in a pediod of 15yrs. In 1904 the school became accrediated by the state. In the early 1900's the school burned down and classes were held in a church. In 1933 the auditorium was built. In 1947 the present building was errected, along with a gym and cafeteria in 1965. In 1978 the L wing was added to the main buildings. In 1886 an elementary annex, ag shop, library, and multipurpose gym was added. Construction has been started on a Jr. High annex and should be done in the near future.HistoryFormer principals include: Prior to 1888---John Moore W.L.Hodge 1888---Loula Hayes William Hodge 1899---A.J. Johnson Mr. Wright Mr. Nelson 1904-1905---W.W. Bingham 1905-1906---J. Van Sant 1906-1907---Otis Bullock 1907-1911---C. E. Hooper 1911-1912---W. A. Bynum 1912-1917---H. E. Townsend 1917-1918---H. L. Campbell 1918-1919---Edwin W. Doran 1919-1926---J. G. Hicks 1926-1933---Roy B. Hester 1933-1937---R. E. Oxford 1937-1937---Helon Madden 1937-1947---Morelle Emmons 1947-1964---James Harold Napper 1964-1971---Charles L. Cook 1971-1975---Gerald W. Cobb 1975-1976---Richard B. Hinton 1976-1978---Dr. Gerald W. Cobb 1978-1983---Norris W. Alexander 1983-1989---Dr. David Gullat 1989-1997---Harry L. Jones 1997-1998---Dr. Charles R. Scriber 1998-2002---Judy Mabry 2002-2006---Tim Nutt 2006-2006---Mrs. Tally 2006-present---Barbara Kirkland Simsboro High Schoolboard members include: W. A. Burt, M. W. Hood, T. C. Alexander, Dan Durrett, L. M. Napper, L. Dowling, P. Woodard, and currently Curtis Dowling