Press Release

McGehee School District Names Justin Holt as Next Superintendent

McGehee, Arkansas — February 5, 2026  

The McGehee School District Board of Directors has unanimously selected Justin Holt as the district’s next superintendent, effective July 1, 2026, following the retirement of long-time superintendent Linda Tullos.

This announcement is based on reporting by Rachel Denton Freeze of the Times-News.

Holt currently serves as Assistant Superintendent for the McGehee School District. He joined the district in 2019 as McGehee High School Principal and served in that role until 2024, when he was promoted to Assistant Superintendent.

“The school board voted unanimously to hire Justin as our next superintendent following the retirement of Mrs. Tullos,” said MSD School Board President Jeff Owyoung. “He has done a fantastic job learning from her, and we all look forward to his leadership as we continue working to make our schools the best they can be.”

Holt earned his Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University, and his Education Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University.

In addition to his work in education, Holt is actively involved in the McGehee community. He serves on the McGehee Chamber of Commerce Board, is President of the McGehee Police Foundation, and is a member of the Delta Country Club Board.

Holt and his wife, Rachel, have two children, Emersyn and Brady. The Holt family is committed to the McGehee community and looks forward to continuing their service to students, families, and staff.

Source Credit:

Portions of this announcement are based on reporting by Rachel Denton Freeze, McGehee-Dermott Times-News.

Live Stream Sports Channel

Hi everyone, 

I have some exciting news to share on behalf of our athletic program. Together with Hudl, we plan to offer a livestream of every home varsity game played in the gym or on our field. 

If you can attend our games, we encourage you to do so. We want to give people who can’t physically attend our games the ability to tune in and support Owl athletics. With our livestream, working parents, faraway family members, alumni, and anyone else who wants to watch can support our athletes. 

We will be selling pay-per-view passes on an annual, monthly, and single-game basis. A single-game pass will be $8, a monthly pass will be $15, and a yearly pass will be $75. These prices are intended to be similar to the costs of attending the game. 

By offering fans the ability to watch our games through a high-level broadcast, we’re hoping to earn critical revenue for our athletic program that helps us [buy new uniforms/equipment, etc.] Thank you for your support in helping us reach that goal. 

You can access our broadcast using this link https://team1sports.com/highschool/ar/?S=mcgeheeowls . I will also be reaching out weekly to share our upcoming livestream¬ing schedule, and the link to purchase or access the broadcast. 

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns. 

Sincerely,
Marcus Haddock
Justin Holt 

Social Media Awareness Campaign

Student learning is a shared responsibility between schools and parents. Technology is transforming how and where students learn. The classroom has been extended to any location with an internet connection. As students spend more time learning and socializing online, we all need to work together to ensure our students stay healthy and safe. The Social Media Awareness Campaign (SMACtalk) was formed in response to this need. The purpose of SMACtalk is to bring awareness, provide resources, and increase communication for teachers, parents, and students.