VHS News: 2013

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Congratulations to Coach Tavares Johnson on being named Vicksburg Post Coach of the Year and Mr. Andrew Hoyt for being chosen to represent VHS in the Vicksburg-Warren Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Educator Recognition Program. Go Gators!!!

“In God we trust; all others must bring data.”
W. Edwards Deming

Deowarski McDonald, Assistant Principal
Vicksburg High School
3701 Drummond Street
Vicksburg, MS 39180
601-636-2914 office
601-631-2885 fax

Go Gators!!

Thursday, November 14, 2013

SATP tutoring is now available, please contact Vicksburg High School for more information at 601-636-2914.

Parents,

Vicksburg High School has begun mailing progress reports to your home address in an effort to keep you abreast of your child's academic progress. Please contact Vickburg High School at 601-636-2914 if you have any questions or if you did not receive a report.

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Vicksburg High School News

Attention…..Attention…Attention

Calling All Gators!!!
The annual can food drive has begun. Please bring food items to your English class daily until Wednesday November 13 to benefit the Storehouse Community Food Pantry. Many families in our community are less fortunate, so please consider donating food items to assist those families.

Prom Magazine Sale!
The junior class is having their annual magazine sale for prom. Students who sell six magazines are eligible to get into prom free for two years. The initial cost of prom is $30.00 and increases.

VHS Girls and Boys Clubs
The VHS girls and boys clubs are up and running! The Empowering Future Women Mentoring Program met this past Saturday for a meet and greet session in the VHS cafeteria. There were a total of 40 girls who signed up for the program. Dr. Tameka Johnson, assistant principal at VHS is the instructor for the mentoring program.
The Men of Honor boys club will meet every Wednesday from 2:40 pm until 3:30. There were a total of 20 boys who signed up for the club. However applications are still being taken, and those who are interested should contact Mr. Michael, assistant principal for more information.

Thursday, October 24, 2013

New Resource for VHS students

World Book Online gives you access to the following:

World Book Student
Inventions and Discoveries
World Book Differentiated Package
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
World Book Mobile
World Book Kids
World Book Advanced
World Book Discover

Click here for more details.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

VHS High School News

Vicksburg High School is starting a boys and girls club.

The Men of Honor Program – all boys interested in joining this club need to see Mr. Michael-Asst. Principal in Office C. The focus of the program is character, honesty, perseverance, and integrity. Mr. Michael is also inviting any men who are interested in being facilitators. Registration will begin October 16th thru October 25th. The meetings will be held on Wednesdays from 2:35pm until 3:35pm.

Empowering Future Women Mentoring Program and Girls Club – Dr. Tameka H. Johnson-Asst. Principal is inviting all girls who are interested in joining this club to register during October 7th thru November 4th. The girls will learn leadership skills as well as life skills. Other topics include gaining exposure to a plethora of cultures, college readiness and tours, fellowship and community service. The meetings will be held mainly on Saturdays and possibly some Wednesdays.

Any parent who would like for his or her child to become a member of either club should contact Vicksburg High School at 601-636-2914 and speak with either Mr. Michael or Dr. Tameka Johnson.

Saturday, October 5, 2013

SAT Seminar & Fashion Show Oct. 7th at 6pm

SAT Seminar & PTO Fashion Show on Oct. 7th at 6 pm. More details can be found here.

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

VHS Weekly Announcements

Seniors

· Retake proofs are in Room 104. Please pick them up between classes.

· There is still time to turn in applications for the senior transition program. Remember, you must qualify to participate and complete the program successfully to receive a $200.00 scholarship. All applications must be turned in either to Ms. Coleman in guidance or to Mrs. Gloria James at the WIN Job Center.

· Community Service Hours are available for 20 seniors. The Children's Shelter will hold a celebration on November 16, 2013. 20 seniors, males and females are needed as waiters and ushers at the banquet. The attire you must wear is black pants and a white shirt. See Mrs. Jenny Drake in room 8 to sign up for this event.

· Seniors! Pick up a senior T-shirt order form from Faye Quizzagan or Isla Thomas. Shirts are $15.00 and the deadline will be October 4.

Pep Rally Theme

· This week's pep rally theme is "Bury the Dogs"! Please dress in beach attire for the pep rally on Friday.

· Students interested in competing in a "Bury the Dogs" contest at the pep rally should sign up with a varsity cheerleader.

· Student Council is sponsoring an anti-bullying contest. Donate coins and dollars this week to a student council member to help your class win.

General Information

· Football tickets are on sale in office B. Pick up tickets during lunch only.

· The Vicksburg-Warren Chapter Jackson State University Alumni is once again planning a field trip to Jackson State University’s High School College Day on Saturday, October 5, 2013. There is a $20.00 fee that includes the bus ride, lunch, T-shirts, and entrance to the JSU vs. Arkansas Pine Bluff game. Please go by the Guidance Office or see Mrs. Stamps in the Career Center for permission slips. The deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013.

· Gator pompoms are $2.00 each and may be purchased from Coach Stacey Banks in 308B.

· GATOR IDOL 2013 is a school wide talent competition for Vicksburg High School students. Preliminaries will be held on October 3, 2013 at 6:00 pm and the final competition will be October 10th at 6:00 pm. Competitors MUST SIGN UP before Tuesday, October 1. Registration forms and information can be found at Office B and in Coach Fis's room 215. There will be individual and group categories for vocal, dance, and instrumental. There will be a winner in EACH category and then an OVERALL GATOR IDOL winner. Sign up now and maybe YOU will be "GATOR IDOL 2013"!

· Last Chance! Senior portraits and school day pictures will be Monday October 7, 2013 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Don't miss out on your chance to be in the yearbook!

· It's time to order your yearbook! See Ms. Butler in room 104 or order at JOSTENS.COM

· The annual National Crime Night Out will be held on October 1, 2013 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Club Info

· The Key Club Pizza Party for current and new members has been rescheduled for October 2. Please see Mr. Wong for further details.

· All Generation Free members please pick up TATU shirts by Friday, September 27, 2013. Helpers are needed for the National Crime Night Out on October 1.

· All National Technical Honor Society members please see Jessie Washington, Maya Taylor or Sarah Legg for club updates.

Acknowledgements

· Congratulations to the VHS Swim Team. They placed third overall in the Warren Central Invitational.

· Congratulations to the VHS Spirit Ribbon winners Preeti Patel, Alexis Tubbs, and Leon Miles. They received free game tickets to all home football games as well as free concessions. Spirit ribbons are sold by the VHS PTO for $1.00 each.

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Give with Target: Vote for Vicksburg High School.

This year, Target will give money to schools all over the country for one simple act: a vote. Our school needs just 25 votes to earn a $25 donation from Target. But that's only the beginning. For each additional vote, our school will get $1 more. So please remember that, although the gesture is small, the rewards are potentially huge. Go to GiveWith.Target.com to vote for Vicksburg High School. Voting has been extended and now closes on September 30 or until Target has given away all $5 million.

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