Saturday, March 28, 2015

March 28, 2015

The VHS weekly Gator Spotlight featured Mr. Brian Crawford of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

All eleven VHS students who attended the regional science fair at Jackson State University placed in their respective categories.  The first place winners included Chloei Fulgham, Yolanda Parson, and Paul Auttonberry.  The second place winner was Christopher Farrish.  Third place winners included Evonte’ Shepherd, Edward Auttonberry, and Kionna Taylor.  The fourth place winner was Slade Kingston-Miles.  Fifth place winners were Walter Boyd and Brittany Brewer.  The sixth place winner was Dyamond Benton.  The first through third place winners were eligible to attend the state science fair in Hattiesburg on March 24th.  At the state science fair, Chloei Fulgham won second place and was named the winner of the Yale Science and Engineering Award; Yolanda Parson placed fourth. 

Varsity Boys basketball tryouts will be April 8th, 9th, and 10th, beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the VHS gym.  The attire is shorts, t-shirt, and basketball shoes.  The students must have a current physical and copy of their grades.  If additional information is needed, please contact Coach Dellie Robinson.

Senior graduation products will be delivered to VHS on April 2nd during lunch.  Students who have a balance must pay the balance on this date. 

The VHS Junior Class honored the memory of their dear classmate, Danielle Peoples, by placing flowers at her grave on March 27th.  March 7, 2015 marked one year since her death.

Prom memories can be preserved with the purchase of the 2015 VHS Prom DVD.  The cost is $10.00.

The VHS website is http://vhsgators.org; VHS Twitter feed is @VHSGators1; VHS Instagram is VHSGators1 or https://instagram.com/vhsgators1/; VHS PTO is https://www.facebook.com/vhspto.

Monday, March 23, 2015

March 22, 2015

Choir auditions will begin on Mar. 23 to Mar. 25.  Call backs will be on Mar. 27.
The VHS administration and PTO would like to thank Wilcox Theaters for sponsoring a movie day for the VHS honor roll students.
The following professionals came to VHS during Engineering Week to talk to students about STEM opportunities:  Henry A. Dulaney, Stephen A. Pranger, Cary A. Talbot, Brian Crawford, and Gerardo I. Velazquez.  The VHS family would like to thank them for taking time out of their busy schedules to talk to the students in the STEM classes.
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) will host Noche de Ciencias (Science Night) at the Vicksburg Warren School District Central Office on Mar. 25, 6:00 p.m., for junior high and high school students.
The VHS website is http://vhsgators.org; VHS Twitter feed is @VHSGators1; VHS Instagram is VHSGators1 or https://instagram.com/vhsgators1/; VHS PTO is https://www.facebook.com/vhspto.

Saturday, March 14, 2015

March 15, 2015

Praise Choir will rehearse Mar. 18 after school in Room 14.  Students need to see Mrs. Gardner or Mr. Peterson for details.

Varsity cheerleader tryout applications are available in Room 217.  Tryouts will be Mar. 27.  Forms are due by Mar. 18.  NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Yearbook staff applications for 2015-2016 are available in Room 104.

Students may pick up choir audition agreement form from Mrs. Smith in the Band Hall or Coach Fisackerly in Room 215 for the 2015-2016 school year.  Students who do not audition will not be considered for an upper level choir, but will still need to return an agreement form indicating they would like to be considered for choir.

VHS has an official twitter account to be used a forum to educate, inform, and announce school news.  Follow us @VHSGators1.

Friday, March 6, 2015

March 6, 2015

Congratulations to the Vicksburg High Gators Quiz Bowl members for their win at the Black History Quiz Bowl sponsored by the King Solomon Historical Preservation Society.  Team members were Warner Buxton, Nicholas Crasta, Mekahel Dotson, and Jessica Parson.

Congratulations to Edward Auttonberry who participated in the Congress-Bunderstag Youth Exchange Program.  As a result he will spend a month in Germany.

Praise Choir will rehearse Mar. 18 after school in Room 14.  Students need to see Mrs. Gardner or Mr. Peterson for details.

Varsity cheerleader tryout applications are available in Room 217.  Tryouts will be Mar. 27.  Forms are due by Mar. 18.  NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Yearbook staff applications for 2015-2016 are available in Room 104.

Students may pick up choir audition agreement form from Mrs. Smith in the Band Hall or Coach Fisackerly in Room 215 for the 2015-2016 school year.  Students who do not audition will not be considered for an upper level choir, but will still need to return an agreement form indicating they would like to be considered for choir.

The United Way is offering high school seniors free help with mandatory state tests.  Workshops will be held on Mar. 9 and Mar. 10 in the Education Building at Jackson State University and on Mar. 21 and Mar. 28 at Murrah High School.  The time at both locations is 8 a.m.-12 noon.  Pre-registration is required.  Go to http://tinyurl.com/SATP2015.

Spring Break will be Mar. 9 thru Mar. 13.  Students will return to school on Mar. 16.

VHS has an official twitter account to be used a forum to educate, inform, and announce school news.  Follow us @VHSGators1.

Sunday, March 1, 2015

March 1st, 2015

The VHS Madrigals participated in the Lenten Fine Arts at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Vicksburg, MS. Afterwards, they performed a concert for students at Vicksburg Junior High.

Because of the inclement weather, the PTO meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, Mar. 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Some items that will be discussed are scholarships, movie for the AB honor roll students, U-Lace fundraiser, College Night, Computers for Learning, school beautification, Teacher Appreciation Day and Teacher Appreciation Week. All parents and faculty are asked to attend. Please submit any items for discussion at the meeting or any ideas for the betterment of our school to vicksburghs@gmail.com.

All Juniors will be given the ACT on Mar. 3. Parents of Juniors are asked to make sure their child is presents and on time. The cost of the ACT is covered by the state. Students can practice using the ACT section of USA Test Prep. For login information, contact the Guidance Office of VHS.

The VHS Junior and Senior Prom will be on Saturday, Mar. 7.

Spring Break will be Mar. 9 thru Mar. 13. Students will return to school on Mar. 16.

VHS has an official twitter account to be used a forum to educate, inform, and announce school news.  Follow us @VHSGators1.

VHS also has an official Instagram account. Follow us at vhsgators1 or https://instagram.com/vhsgators1/