April 26, 2015

On Tuesday, April 21, Mrs. Velazquez’s Spanish 2 students had a real life experience in the classroom.  Members of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and volunteers came to VHS, and the Spanish 2 students had to interview them in Spanish.  The following speakers and volunteers who participated were Lyan Garcia, Mariely Mejias, Javier Osorio, Henry Diaz-Alvarez, Yamiretsy Pagan, Omar Esquilin, Axel Montalvo, Luis De Jesus, Juliana Bueno, Gerardo Velazquez, Gustavo Emmanuelli, and Natalia Ocasio.  Students will also write a biography of the guests in Spanish.

The VHS Fine Arts Choral Department presents “Through the Decades”, a night of fun, song, and dance with a small representation of music from each decade beginning with the 50’s.  The program will be held in the VHS Auditorium on Tuesday, April 28, 6:30 p.m.  Admission is $3.00 and concessions will be available.  For more information contact Tracy Smithey at 601-831-1807.

The Vicksburg High School Missy Gators Varsity Basketball tryouts will be held on April 27 – April 29 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the VHS gym.  The attire is basketball clothes and shoes.  The students must have a current physical and a copy of their third nine weeks report card.  For more information contact Coach Hartzog at 601-636-2914 ext. 20.

Relay for Life will be held at the VHS Stadium on Friday, May 1, from 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.  For more details contact Mrs. Meredith McRight at 601-636-2914.

Tryouts for the VHS Swim Team will be held May 5 and May 7 at 4:00 p.m. at the Vicksburg YMCA.  Students must have an updated physical to tryout.  No two-pieces, boxers, t-shirts, or briefs will be allowed.  The use of goggles and swim caps is advised.  For more information contact E. Gardner at 601-636-2914.

Congratulations to the following Gators for their District performances which earned their team 2^nd place overall:  Keiyana Gaskin, 1^st place in 100m & 200m dash; Tymesha Nabors, 2^nd place 300 hurdles; Mikayla Banks, 4^th place 100m; Char’Davia Anderson, 4^th  place 400m; Jade Douglas, 4^th place 800m; Jordan Davis, 4^th place in the 100m & 300m hudles; 1^st place 4X100 relay team of Keiyana Gaskin, Mikayla Banks, Destiny Allen, and Tymesha Nabors; 1^st place 4X200 relay team of Kiona Patton, Tymesha Nabors, Destiny Allen, and Keiyana Gaskin; 2^nd place 4X400 relay team of Char’Davia Anderson, Jade Douglas, Jamiracle Williams, and Tymesha Nabors; Leon Miles, 1^st place in 110 and 300 hurdles; Jarod Squire, 2^nd place in 400m dash; Daylon Jewitt, 4^th place 400m dash; Darrius Tucker, 4^th place 800m run; Boys 4X200 relay team placed 1^st; Boys 4X100 relay team placed 3^rd; and the Boys 4X400 relay team placed 1^st.

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.

New scholarship listings

Dr. Stewart L. Kees Scholarship - Deadline 5/4/15

Ledora P Marley Scholarship - Deadline 5/1/15

For all listings, please check http://vhsgators.org/students.htm

April 19, 2015

The Gator Spotlight for the week was Adam Stirgus, a 2006 graduate.

The National Honor Society traveled to the Jefferson County Nursing Home on April 15 as part of their services for National Volunteer Week.  The students played bingo with residents and handed out goody bags.

The PTO will meet on Monday, April 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria.  All parents and staff are asked to come and be involved.  Please submit any items for discussion at the meeting or any ideas for the betterment of our school to vicksburghs@gmail.com. 

The physical schedule for VHS athletes will be Saturday, April 25, starting at 10:30 a.m., at Warren Central High School.  Students are to enter Building B entrance under the stadium (Tennis Court end).

The Vicksburg High School Missy Gators Varsity Basketball tryouts will be held on April 27 – April 29 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the VHS gym.  The attire is basketball clothes and shoes.  The students must have a current physical and a copy of their third nine weeks report card.  For more information contact Coach Hartzog at 601-636-2914 ext. 20.

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.

April 12, 2015

VHS Relay for Life team will sponsor Newks’ Night at Newks from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13.  All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.  Please come out and support this worthy cause.

The VHS Gator Girl Clinic will be April 13^th – April 16^th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the VHS JROTC Building.  Tryouts will be held on April 17^th at 8:30 a.m. at the VHS JROTC Building.  For more information feel free to contact Kim Stevens at 601-738-5694.

The VHS Varsity and Women’s choirs will compete in the state competition on Friday, April 17^th.

Congratulations to the VHS Tennis Team on their winning season (6 and 3).  They will play for District next week.

Alcorn State University, the Mississippi Department of Transportation, and the Federal Highway Administration will host a three-week residential program, Mississippi Summer Transportation Institute, where participants will receive enrichment courses and labs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, as well as job and life skills.  For more information contact the MSTI office at 601-877-6440/3964.  Application deadline is May 8^th.

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.