Principal Kenny Pennington Leaving MHS after 13 Years

July 12th, 2012 by

After 13 years principal Kenny Pennington is leaving MHS.

“Mr. Pennington has been offered the position of associate director of Arkansas AdvanceED, formerly know as North Central, which is responsible for accreditation of schools. Pennington will become the director of the organization, next spring, upon the retirement of their current director.

Pennington was assistant principal at MHS from 1996-2000, left for 1 year, then returned as MHS principal in 2001.

He plans to remain a Monticello resident, when his resignation takes effect on July 20.

He told MLive, “I want to thank everyone for their support.. It’s been a blessing to work with the students, teachers, and administration in the Monticello School District. I have been very fortunate to work with outstanding school in outstanding community that support it’s schools.”

Superintendent Bobby Harper told MLive, “Mr Pennington did an outstanding job for us, and provided a great service to the students and the district. We hate to lose him.”

The school board has not taken action, yet, but will likely seek an interim, so that they will have time to find a permanent replacement.

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Felissia Matthews says:

July 11, 2012 at 4:01 pm

Awwwwww we are going to miss him.????

Rick says:

July 11, 2012 at 4:57 pm

A good man. Good luck in your new position.

Angela Purifoy says:

July 12, 2012 at 2:08 am

Congrats to you Mr. Pennington… We were so very pleased that you were the principal during the years our boys were in school. You have always taken a true and caring interest in all of the students, and did a fine job as principal may you enjoy your new position… God bless

Sarah Caldwell says:

July 12, 2012 at 11:29 am

Congratulations, Mr. Pennington!

Mandy Rochelle Tropf says:

July 14, 2012 at 5:04 am

Congrats KP! Best of luck to you and your new adventure.

Barbara Benton says:

July 16, 2012 at 12:47 pm

Congratulations on your new position Mr. Pennington. My children,Alex and Patrah Benton, thought the world of you when they were in school. Thanks for leaving a good, positive impression on my children. Good luck to you.

Barbara Benton