VHS News: May 2015

Sunday, May 17, 2015

May 17, 2015

· The PTO will meet on Monday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. All parents, teachers, and staff are encouraged to attend. Please submit any items for discussion at the meeting or any ideas for the betterment of our school to vicksburghs@gmail.com.

· Graduation ceremony for VHS Class of 2015 will be Thursday, May 21, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the stadium.

· Last day of school is Thursday, May 21.

· Volleyball tryouts will be held June 1 and June 2 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Bring proper clothing, knee pads, and shoes for tryouts. If you have any questions, please see Coach Scribner.

· Information for the APEX Summer School 2015 is as follows: There will be two sessions for Credit Recovery and one session of New Subjects for the APEX Summer School 2015. The 1^st Credit Recovery session will be June 8 – Jun 19 in the VHS Library from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Orientation will be June 8. The 2^nd Credit Recovery session will be June 22 – July 3 in the VHS Library from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Orientation will be June 22. The New Subjects session will be June 8 – July 3 in the VHS Library from 9:00 a.m. – 10 a.m. Orientation will be June 8. There are a total of 40 slots available for each of the Credit Recovery sessions and 20 slots available for the New Subjects session. Placement in the program is strictly based on first come/first served. Quizzes/Chapter tests are to be completed online, except for final exam. The final exam will be a traditional, pen and paper exam that will be given on the last day of each session. The courses offered: English I, Algebra I, Geography, Biology, French I/II, English II, Government, Geometry, World History, Physical Science, Spanish I/II, English III, U.S. History, and English IV. Students must meet enrollment qualifications for APEX. Students will have the opportunity to work on APEX in VHS Room 207, Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon. Registration fee for Credit Recovery is $100. Registration fee for New Subjects is $300.

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

Monday, May 11, 2015

May 10, 2015

VHS Senior Awards Night will be on Monday, May 11, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium.

Marching Band auditions will be held May 11 – May 14, 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on the band practice field.

State testing will be from May 11 – May 15. Proctors are needed from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Please contact Mr. David Mitchell at 601-619-2396 or Mrs. Katrina Johnson at 601-415-7492 if available to serve as a proctor.

Cap and gown pictures may be picked up in Room 104.

Please remember to pick up your yearbooks in Room 104. There are a limited number of yearbooks available for $60 while supplies last. See Mrs. Strelzoff.

Volleyball tryouts will be held June 1 and June 2 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Bring proper clothing, knee pads, and shoes for tryouts. If you have any questions, please see Coach Scribner.

Information for the APEX Summer School 2015 is as follows: There will be two sessions for Credit Recovery and one session of New Subjects for the APEX Summer School 2015. The 1^st Credit Recovery session will be June 8 – Jun 19 in the VHS Library from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Orientation will be June 8. The 2^nd Credit Recovery session will be June 22 – July 3 in the VHS Library from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Orientation will be June 22. The New Subjects session will be June 8 – July 3 in the VHS Library from 9:00 a.m. – 10 a.m. Orientation will be June 8. There are a total of 40 slots available for each of the Credit Recovery sessions and 20 slots available for the New Subjects session. Placement in the program is strictly based on first come/first served. Quizzes/Chapter tests are to be completed online, except for final exam. The final exam will be a traditional, pen and paper exam that will be given on the last day of each session. The courses offered: English I, Algebra I, Geography, Biology, French I/II, English II, Government, Geometry, World History, Physical Science, Spanish I/II, English III, U.S. History, and English IV. Students must meet enrollment qualifications for APEX. Students will have the opportunity to work on APEX in VHS Room 207, Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon. Registration fee for Credit Recovery is $100. Registration fee for New Subjects is $300.

The Gator Gourmet cookbook sponsored by the VHS Choral Department is on sale. Please contact Tracy Smithey at 601-831-1807 or Mrs. Katrina Johnson at 601-415-7492 for purchase.

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.

Sunday, May 3, 2015

May 3, 2015

· The VHS Star Student of 2015 is Amy Dixon, the daughter of Chris and Glenda Dixon. She chose Mr. Cody McElwain as her Star Teacher.

· The VHS 2015 Academic Hall of Fame inductees are: Elizabeth Bufkin, Miesha Bure, Amy Dixon, De’Arimus Smith, Austin Warren, and Erika Wheeler.

· The VHS 2015 Senior Gator Award recipients are: Torey Daniels, Erica Darden, India Jones, Briana Knox, Kori Screws, Tyler Smith, I’Sheana Stamps, Ishmael Thompson, Marcus Williams, Darbie Woods, and Stefan Young.

· Mrs. Lamb’s Physics and AP Physics classes participated in a live virtual field trip of NASA’s Goddard Space Center on May 1 to celebrate Space Day. Senior Cody Gardner said, “It makes me proud to be working on becoming a civil engineer.”

· Teachers’ Appreciation Week is May 4 – May 8. The VHS PTO is sponsoring a Faculty Breakfast on May 5, which is Teacher Appreciation Day, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Parent volunteers will also assist the teachers by making photocopies for them each morning from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. during the whole week. Any parent who would like to assist in these activities can contact Mrs. Katrina Johnson at 601-415-7492.

· The VHS Athletic Banquet will be Monday, May 4 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

· The VHS Band Banquet will be Tuesday, May 5 beginning at 6:30 p.m.

· Tryouts for the VHS Swim Team will be held Tuesday, May 5 and Thursday, 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.

· VHS Senior Awards Night will be on Monday, May 11, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium.

· State testing will be from May 11 – May 15. Proctors are needed from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Please contact Mr. David Mitchell at 601-619-2396 or Mrs. Katrina Johnson at 601-415-7492 if available to serve as a proctor.

· The Gator Gourmet cookbook sponsored by the VHS Choral Department is on sale. Please contact Tracy Smithey at 601-831-1807 or Mrs. Katrina Johnson at 601-415-7492 for purchase.

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.