Adult Education/High School Equivalency
Holmes Community College offers Adult Basic Education classes in several locations in its district. These classes are open to the public for those who have not completed high school or wish to increase their functioning level to enter college, training, or the job market. The Adult Education and GED Department encourages all adults that are interested to become involved in one of its programs.
Launched in January, 2014 candidates desiring to obtain GED certification are now required to take the new computer-based form of the test. As of January 1, 2021, no paper and pencil GED tests will be administered. Each candidate is responsible for registration and payment for the computer-based test online. Candidates will register at www.ged.com. All age exceptions, GED Option/Alternative Education students, and those requesting special accommodations must register online for prior approval to be tested.
For more information, visit www.gedtestingservice.com where a candidate will find a one-stop shop with personalized study plans, skills assessment, career information, and more.
Holmes Community College, The Attala Center, located at 620 West Jefferson Street, Kosciusko, MS 39090, is a computer-based GED Testing Center.
Additional helpful links:
- How do I request a copy of my High School Equivalency diploma or Transcript?
- Access the 2021-2022-Adult-Education-Schedule
Meet our Team

Earline Smith
The Attala Center, Kosciusko
Adult Basic Education/HSE, Director
(662) 472-9105
esmith@holmescc.edu

Tommy Trussell
The Attala Center, Kosciusko
Adult Education/HSE Instructor, Room 113
(662) 290-0808, ext. 6003
totrussell@holmescc.edu

Yolonda Houston
Adult Basic Education/HSE Instructor
Ridgeland Campus
(601) 605-3433
yhouston@holmescc.edu

Jermarcus Bounds
Adult Education/HSE Instructor (evenings / distance learning)
Ridgeland Campus
(601) 605-3433
jbounds@holmescc.edu

Chelia Thompson
Career Pathways Transition Specialist
Ridgeland Campus
cwoodforkthompson@holmescc.edu
(601) 605-3340

Tanya Smart
Test Administrator
Ridgeland Campus
tsmart@holmescc.edu
(601) 605-3338

Daphne Higgins
Adult Basic Education/HSE Instructor
National Career Readiness Examiner
Yazoo Teen Center
1222 Jackson Avenue, Yazoo City
(662) 746-9240
dhiggins@holmescc.edu

Sabrina Reed
Adult Basic Education/Academic Assistant
The Attala Center, Kosciusko
(662) 290-0808, ext. 6003
sreed@holmescc.edu

Tammy Jones
Adult Basic Education/ Data Manager
The Attala Center, Kosciusko
(662) 290-0808, ext. 6010
tajones@holmescc.edu