Saturday, October 31, 2015

October 31, 2015

Final senior portraits opportunity will be November 6.

Senior Night will be celebrated before the Vicksburg and Holmes Central football game on November 6 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the stadium.  All senior football players, band members, cheerleaders, and Gator Girls will be recognized.

Varsity cheer competition will be November 7 at Pearl High School.

The Cross Country State Meet will be November 9 at Clinton High School.

Induction ceremony for the National Technical Honor Society will be November 10, beginning at 10 a.m. in the auditorium.

The JROTC will participate in the Veteran’s Day breakfast and parade on November 11 beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Monday, October 26, 2015

October 26, 2015

VHS Teacher Spotlight for the month of October is history instructor Mrs. Evelyn Moore.

Congratulations to the VHS “Pride” Marching Band, Gator Girls, Cheerleaders, and the JROTC for their outstanding performance and stellar representation of the city of Vicksburg in the Alcorn State University Homecoming parade.

In order for the students to participate in the October Movie Madness, they cannot have more than three unexcused absences and five tardies for the month of October.

VHS students are invited to attend the College and Career Night on October 29, from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Warren Central High School in Gym A.

Swimming state competition will be on October 31 in Tupelo, MS.

Musical costume fee is due November 2.  Please contact Mrs. Smithey or Mrs. Chapin for more information.

Mr. William Boyles from Ole Miss is schedule to visit the campus on November 2 beginning at 12 noon in the VHS Café.

Final senior portraits opportunity will be November 6.

Yearbooks are now on sale with a special purchase price of $40 until November 6.  Payment of any amount toward the total cost of the book can be made during lunch.  Yearbook and “Baby” ad information and order forms are also available.

Induction ceremony for the National Technical Honor Society will be November 10, beginning at 10 a.m. in the auditorium.

Warren County Crowns of Hope Pageant is a Relay for Life of Warren County fundraiser.  This event will be held on November 14 in the Warren Central Auditorium.  For more information about entry, age divisions, attire, and cost, please contact Mrs. Tonya Nelson at the Diamond Jacks Administrative Building or visit www.RelayforLife.org for more information.

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

October 21, 2015

The ACT test will be given at VHS on October 24.

The Meet the Gators for Fall will be on October 29 beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Swimming state competition will be on October 31 in Tupelo, MS.

Yearbooks are now on sale with a special purchase price of $40 until November 6.  Please see Mr. David Mitchell in Office B2 or at the yearbook table outside of Office B during lunch.

Always follow up on twitter at @VHSGators1.

Sunday, October 11, 2015

October 11, 2015

Congratulations to Jazmin Jeanea Green as the VHS Homecoming Queen for the 2015-2016 school year.   Jazmin is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Green and Marion Shawn Green.  She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Ellen James and Mr. and Mrs. Marion Green, Sr.  Jazmin is a 5-year cheerleader and a senior cheer captain, a 5-year member of the Missy Gator softball team, vice president of the senior class, and secretary of the Key Club.  She was voted Freshman and Junior class favorite by her peers.  Jazmin also serves as the vice president of the Mu Xi Omega Girls Club of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and a member of the Chick-Fil-A Leadership Academy.  She is a senior dancer with the April Green Dance Company and a member of Standfield New Life Christian Church.

Choir uniform and Madrigal costume inspection for all VHS choral students will be conducted on Friday, October 16.  Please contact Mrs. Smithey or Mrs. Chapin for more information.

Selected choral students will participate in the Male Vocal Symposium at Pearl High School on Saturday, October 17.

The Cross Country Team will participate in the Starkville High School Invitational at MSU Horse Park on Saturday, October 17 beginning at 10 a.m.

The Swim Team will participate in the North State tournament on Saturday, October 17.

Get2College workshop will be at VHS on Monday, October 19 beginning at 8:30 a.m.

The VHS PTO will meet on Monday, October 19, 5:30 p.m., in the school cafeteria.  All parents, staff, and teachers are invited to attend.  Please submit any items for discussion at the meeting or any ideas for the betterment of our school to vicksburghs@gmail.com

Yearbooks are now on sale with a special purchase price of $40 until November 6.  Please see Mr. David Mitchell in Office B2 or at the yearbook table outside of Office B during lunch.

Always follow up on twitter at @VHSGators1.

Friday, October 2, 2015

October 2, 2015

Homecoming week continues with various activities planned throughout the week.  The Homecoming Parade will be on October 8.  Homecoming Game will on October 9.

The VHS Pride Band will participate in the State Marching Band competition in Pearl on October 10.

No classes for students on October 12 for Fall break.

The PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) will be administered at VHS on October 14 in the auditorium for all interested juniors and sophomores.  The cost is $15 and can be paid to Mrs. Tello in the Guidance Office by cash and exact change only.

Tryouts for the Girl’s Archery Team will be October 14 and 15, 4:15 p.m.-5:30 p.m. in the JROTC building.  Physical exams are required in order to tryout.  Please contact Ms. Piazza at 601-636-2914 if you have any questions or need additional information.

Rehearsals have begun for the VHS musical “The Wizard of Oz”.  The cast members are as follow:  Lion – Jamison Watson; Scarecrow – Warner Buxton; Tin Man – Jadarius Flagg; Wicked Witch – Kiona Taylor; Glinda/Aunt Em – Zaria Neal; Dorothy – Kenzie Irons; Oz/Professor Marvel – Tevin Sylvester; Guard/Munchkin Coroner – Eddie Howard; Uncle Henry/Winkie General – Nic Johnson; Munchkin Mayor – Noah Ledbetter; Head Jitterbug – Kevia Davis; Winkies – Zac Abdeen, Phillip Beck, Vidal Thuha, Tevin Sylvester, Noah Ledbetter, Roderick Crowell, and Alton Harris; Munchkins/Citizens of Oz – Carmen Harris, Alyssa Cabezas, Kamira Carter, Elizabeth Parker, Maiya Wilson, Zion Jones, Tiye Strong, Sierra Shelton, Meena Dhawan, Hannah Huskey, Makenzie Lynch, Makayla Williams, Ashley Moore, Kayla Ainsworth, Tyra Wilson, and Kaitlyn Luke; Crows and Trees – Faye Valerio, Ashley Erves, Jasmine Green, Charity Lockridge, Jade Douglas, and Abrina Emerson; Lollipop Guild – Roderick Crowell and Alston Harris; Lullaby League – Makayla McKay, Faye Valerio, Madelaine Gual, and Ashley Erves; Jitterbugs/Poppies/Tornado Dancers – Alexiya Johnson, Bobbi Taylor, Carmen Braxton, Faye Valerio, Makayla McKay, Leyla Shelton, Abrina Emerson, Madelaine Gaul, Jazmine Geen, Charity Lockridge, Ashley Erves, Jade Douglas, and Kevia Davis.  The musical performances will be presented on January 29-30, 2016.

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