December 21, 2014

The following VHS students participated in the “Learn Program” at South Park Elementary:  Briana Knox, Kori Screws, Grace Bufkin, Torey Daniels, Kalea Abney, Jayla Atlas, Zack Coomes, Erica Darden, Parker Demeranville, Sean East, Madeline Gual, Jazmine Green, Taylor Hollowell, Tyler Kimble, Katlin Leverette, Charity Lockridge, Raven London, Beth Martin, Will Martin, Tyler McDowell, Shelby Murihead, Tae’lor Nelson, Mack Rather, Jada Sims, Jay Sturgis, Jadyn Stone, Bobbi Taylor, Austin Warren, Analiese Wasson, Darius Williams, and Deshun Younger.  This event was sponsored by the VHS Key Club.

The members of the National Honor Society served as bell ringers for the Salvation Army at various locations throughout the community.  Members who volunteered were Elisha Howard, Karry Callahan, Miesha Bure, Jessica Parson, Mack Rather, Brittney Jenkins, Ishmael Pendleton, Monique Jones, Jamison Watson, De’Andre Davis, and Deshun Younger

Parents and students are urged to check the updated school website.  Information about scholarships, SATP, and other items of interest are posted on the website.

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

Students will return to school from the Christmas break on January 5.

 

 

Tips for a successful year at VHS

Tips for a successful year at VHS can be found here.

December 14th, 2014

The Science Fair was recently held at the school.  Class 4 winners are:  Behavioral & Social Sciences – Lily Brown, 1^st place, Nicholas Crasta, 2^nd place, Ashley Pendleton, 3^rd place; Biochemistry – Chelsha Myers, 1^st place, Christopher Farrish, 2^nd place, Paul Auttonberry, 3^rd place; Botany – Bobbi Taylor, 1^st place, Brittany Brewer, 2^nd place, Jadyn Stone, 3^rd place; Chemistry – Ronesha Tucker, 1^st place, Zachary Moore, 2^nd place, Trevor Talbot, 3^rd place; Medicine & Health – Kionna Taylor, 1^st place, Jon Bantugan, 2^nd place, Walter Boyd, 3^rd place;  Physics – Slade Kingston-Miles, 1^st place, Hailry Randolph, 2^nd place, Shamar Dorsey, 3^rd place.  Class 5 winners are:  Behavioral & Social Sciences - Grace Bufkin, 1^st place, Edward Auttonberry, 2^nd place, Marshall Banks, 3^rd place; Biochemistry – Elishia Howard, 1^st place, Brittnei Vines, 2^nd place, Alexis Drayton, 3^rd place; Botany – Caroline Williams, 1^st place, Yolanda Parson, 2^nd place, Ruby Alexander, 3^rd place; Chemistry – Shantesia Lockridge, 1^st place, Marcus Williams, 2^nd place, Tyler Smith, 3^rd place; Earth, Space & Environmental Sciences – Dyamond Benton, 1^st place, Evonte’ Shepard, 2^nd place, Tatiyana Freeman, 3^rd place; Engineering, Computers & Math – Mikkah Davis, 1^st place, Keiyana Gaskin, 2^nd place, Shelby Muirhead, 3^rd place; Medicine & Health – Abrina Emerson, 1^st place, Kynan Heath, 2^nd place, Charity Davis, 3^rd place; Microbiology – Nathan Fox, 3^rd place; Physics – Chloei Fulgham, 1^st place, Brendan Gardner, 2^nd place, Hannah Emerson, 3^rd place; Zoology – Austin Neihaus, 1^st place.   These winners will be eligible to attend the regional science fair on March 20, 2015.  Coordinator is Sylvia Lamb.

The VHS Student Council sponsored a Penny Harvest to benefit the Warren County Children’s Shelter.  Students were asked to drop change and dollars into their English teacher’s orange bucket.  Winners will be announced later and the winning classes will receive a party. 

The following VHS Key Club members participated in the “Learn Program” at Vicksburg Intermediate:  Jayla Atlas, Trey Blackmore, Jazmine Green, Tyson Hardy, Daylon Jewitt, Katlin Levette, Tyler McDowell, Olivia Oakes, Dewayne Sims, Jada Sims, Jay Stirgus, Tyler Smith, Jadyn Stone, and Bobbi Taylor.

The VHS Family would like to thank the following students, “future” students, parents, and teachers for making their campus beautiful:  De’Andre Davis, Jessica Parson, Ashley Moore, Quincy Brown, Nicholas Johnson, Demetris Valentine, Zaria Neal, Austin Warren, Da’Marcus Darden, Raven Ross, Na’Keia Stewart, 1^st grader Grace O’Leary of Dana Road, and 5^th grader Taylor O’Leary of Vicksburg Intermediate; parent volunteers were Colin and Dannetta Crasta, Deborah Cooper, and Katrina Johnson; teacher volunteers were Sylvia Lamb and Regina O’Leary.

December 7th, 2014

The schedule for the re-testing for SATP is as follows: Dec. 8 - U.S. History; Dec. 9 – Biology I for last names A-J; Dec. 10 - Biology I for last names K-Z; Dec. 11 - Make-up for all U.S. History and Biology I.

The following students were recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society: Makayla Busby, Mekahel Dotson, Charity Davis, Jessica Thomas, Billy Watson, David King, Shelia Jones, Meiya Walker, Autumn Wines, ZyDerrica Gibbs, Kaneisha Taylor, Akia Brown, Katlyn Freeman, Hanah Kinley, Kiara Lyons, Brittani Mebius, Keshondra Smith, Dynasty Sylvester, Dierus Abby, Justin Bell, Payton Edwards, and Nicholas Johnson.

Cast members for Singe Feast 2014 are: Jamison Watson, King; Darbie Woods, Queen; Miesha Bure, Jester; Cody Gardner, Mertonsire; Tanner Gardner, Lancelot; Kenzie Irons, Lance Little; Ashley Erves, The Truth Fairy; members of the Royal Court are Zaria Neal, Brooke Rigsby, Ke’Aubrey Clark, Brittany Brewer, Carmen Braxton, Erika Wheeler, Breezlynn Dillon, Fay Valerio, Jadarius Flagg, Vidal Thuha, Tevin Sylvester, Noah Ledbetter, Warner Baxton, and David Frost. The production will be presented on Dec. 12, 7 p.m., at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center. Dinner will be provided by Palmertree Catering. Contact Tracy Smithey at 601-831-1807 for tickets.

The following VHS Key Club members participated in the “Learn Program” at Warrenton Elementary: Briana Knox, Kalea Abney, Tre Blackmore, Erica Darden, Amy Dixon, Sean East, India Jones, Will Martin, Imani McDonald, Taelor Jones, Alyssa Pugh, Ruddie Shears, D’Arimus Smith, Leiana Thornell, Austin Warren, Caroline Williams, and Stefan Young.

VHS students volunteered their time to beautify their school campus.  This event was sponsored by the PTO.  The VHS Family and the PTO would like to thank all the participants who made this event a success. Photos can be found here.

Parents and students are urged to check the updated school website.  Information about scholarships, SATP, and other items of interest are posted on the website.

 

November 30th, 2014

The schedule for the re-testing for SATP is as follows:  Dec. 1 - Algebra I; Dec. 2 and 3 - English 2 for last names A-J; Dec. 4 and 5 - English 2 for last names K-Z; Dec. 5 - Make-up for all Algebra 1 and English 2; Dec. 8 - U.S. History; Dec. 9 - Biology for last names A-J; Dec. 10 -Biology for last names K-Z; Dec. 11 - Make-up for all U.S. History and Biology. 

Baseball tryouts will be Dec. 1 and 2, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the baseball practice field.  Bring gloves, athletics pants, weather appropriate tops, tennis shoes or cleats, and a copy of recent medical physical form.  Sign up for tryouts in Office A or Office B. 

The PTO will sponsor a Staff and Faculty breakfast on Dec. 2 at 7:50 a.m. 

Science Fair projects are due Dec. 2.  The Science Fair will be held on Dec. 4 in the gym. 

Tryouts for the varsity track and field team will be held Dec. 2 and 3 at 4 p.m. at the stadium.  All interested athletes must have a completed physical before they can try out and should wear athletic clothing and tennis shoes.  Athletes must attend both days of tryouts. 

Please contact Tracy Smithey at 601-831-1807 by Dec. 5 to reserve your 2014 Singe Feast tickets. 

There will be a Campus Beautification/Community Service Project on Dec. 6 from 9 a.m.-12:00 noon. 

The VHS Madrigals will perform at the Holly Days festivities at the Southern Cultural Heritage Center on Dec. 6 at 1 p.m.

Parents and students are urged to check the updated school website.  Information about scholarships, SATP, and other items of interest are posted on the website.

November 23rd, 2014

The VHS Chapter of the National Honor Society recently inducted 27 new
members into this prestigious organization. New members of the Senior Class
are: Rishard Dee, Aja Nelson, and Stefan Young. New members of the Junior
Class are: Destiny Allen, Edward Auttonberry, Karry Callahan, Charity
Davis, De'Andre Davis, Keiyana Gaston, Elishia Howard, Brittney Jenkins,
Ashley Jones, Monique Jones, Makala McKay, Ashley Moore, Olivia Oakes,
Jessica Parson, Alyssa Pugh, Raven Ross, Na'Keia Stewart, Leiana Thornell,
Demetris Valentine, Analiese Wasson, Jamison Watson, Micha Williams, Ronni
Wolfe, and Deshun Younger. The faculty and staff of VHS, parents, and
friends congratulate all of these students for this great accomplishment.
Singe Feast 2014 entitled "The Truth Fairy" will be presented by the VHS
Choral Department on December 12, 7:00 p.m. at the Southern Cultural
Heritage Center. This program is a Renaissance madrigal dinner featuring a
theatrical performance and Christmas concert performed by the students of
the choral department. A four-course dinner provided by Palmertree Catering
will be served. You may reserve your tickets by calling Tracy Smithey at
601-831-1807 by December 5.
All students interested in joining the VHS Praise Choir will need to sign up
with Mrs. Ebony Gardner in Room 14.
Baseball tryouts will be December 1 and 2, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the baseball
practice field. Bring gloves, athletics pants, weather appropriate tops,
tennis shoes or cleats, and a copy of recent medical physical form. Sign up
for tryouts in Office A or Office B.
Students interested in applying for Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society must
sign up outside Room 14 by December 5.
PTO officers for the 2014-2015 are Colin Crasta, president; Billia Knight,
vice president; Sabrina Kingston-Miles, treasurer; and Dannetta Crasta,
secretary. The PTO meets on the third Monday of each month in the VHS
cafeteria at 5:30 p.m. Please submit any items for discussion at a PTO
meeting or any ideas for the betterment of our school to
vicksburghs@gmail.com.

SATP re-test schedule

Students, We will be re-testing for SATP when we return from Thanksgiving.
Here is the test schedule:
Monday- December 1st- Algebra I
Tuesday- December 2nd- Wednesday- December 3rd- English 2 for last names A-J
Thursday- December 4th- Friday- December 5th- English 2 for last names K-Z
Friday- December 5th - make-up for all Algebra I and English 2
Monday- December 8th- US History
Tuesday- December 9th- Biology for last names A-J
Wednesday- December 10th- Biology for last names K-Z
Thursday- December 11th- make-up for all US History and Biology

SATP Test Prep

Students,
We will be testing again for SATP as soon as we return from the Thanksgiving break and we want you to be ready.
Help for students in preparing for the SATP tests:
1. Go to www.usatestprep.com
2. Click on LOGIN (orange button in upper right hand corner)
3. Click on create account (in upper left hand corner)
4. Account ID: vicksburgms
5. Teacher/Student Activation Code: newton20
6. Fill in information to create a student account.
7. Login with your account and click on SATP (on the top)

Burger King Scholars Program

Seniors!! Click here to find out more about the Burger King Scholarship Program. The application period for the 2015-2016 school year opened on Oct. 15, 2014 and closes on Dec. 15, 2014

VHS 9 Weeks Exam Schedule

Tuesday:
1st Period Exam   8:45-9:50 65 minutes 
2nd Period  9:55-10:45 50 Minutes 
3rd Period  10:50-11:35 45 Minutes
4th Period  Back on Regular Schedule

Wednesday:
1st Period   8:45-9:25 40 Minutes
2nd Period Exam  9:30-10:35 65 Minutes
3rd Period Exam 10:40-11:45 65 Minutes
4th Period  11:50-12:30 40 Minutes
5th Period  Back on Regular Schedule

Thursday:
1st Period 8:45-9:30 45 Minutes 
2nd Period  9:35-10:25 50 Minutes
3rd Period  10:30-11:15 45 Minutes
4th Period Exam 11:20-12:25 65 Minutes
5th Period Exam 12:30-2:00 65 Minutes
1st Lunch  12:30-12:55
Tardy Bell  1:00
2nd Lunch  1:00-1:25
Tardy Bell  1:30
3rd Lunch  1:35-2:00
6th Period  Back on Regular Schedule

Friday:
Activity Schedule 1st-5th Periods
6th Period Exam  1:45-2:45 60 Minutes 
7th Period Exam  2:50-3:50 60 Minutes

65 Minute Exam Periods

College & Career Night

When: Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Where: VHS Gym

Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

 

Juniors and seniors with college plans need to attend!!

Colleges, universities, careers, military and financial aid help programs will be there!

So should you!

Come check out your future!

 

District Athletic Physical Schedule

Date: April 26, 2014

Site: Warren Central High School

Time: 8:50AM

Your child will receive information soon concerning athletic physicals. They will be given instructions on how to fill out the physical form and where to meet their coach that day prior to the physicals. We ask that all student athletes report to the first coach that they will play for during the school year. The times have been set and the coaches will be there to help supervise their teams. Please have your child there on time and ready to go. Please note that all information must be complete and the waiver must be signed by the parent. Please print all information and sign where needed.

 

FREE Financial Aid Workshop

Please check the following link for more information on the Free Financial Aid Workshop.

http://vhs.crasta.net/Docs/CollgeGoalSunday.pdf

 

 

FASA Financial Aid Workshop
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Vicksburg High School Library
6 pm-8 pm
A $250.00 scholarship will be given.

“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!!

FASA Financial Aid Worshop
Vicksburg High School Library
Thursday, March 20, 2014
6pm -8pm
$250.00 Scholarship

“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!!