Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

MiKenna Cupit, Collin Sewell Collin Sewell and MiKenna Cupit were named as the Rotary Students of the Month for October 2019, at Mount Vernon High School.

Food manager course offered

Details: Category: School; Published on Tuesday, 15 October 2019 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Titus County will be offering a Certified Food Manager Course on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 22 and 23, at 1708 Industrial Rd. in Mount Pleasant.

Hay Show Saturday

Details: Category: School; Published on Friday, 04 October 2019 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The annual Mount Vernon / Saltillo Young Farmer’s Hay Show will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, October. 5, at the Young Farmers Livestock Pavilion on FM 115.

Sheriff’s Posse honored by local 4-H Club

Details: Category: School; Published on Saturday, 12 October 2019 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Recognition and awards were presented to members and adult leaders/supporters at the annual Franklin County 4-H Banquet Oct. 4. Members of the Sheriff’s Posse of Franklin County were honored by the youth of the Franklin County 4-H Club for their support and leadership to the club and its members during the organization’s annual awards banquet Monday, October 7.

4-H Club kick-off event

Details: Category: School; Published on Wednesday, 02 October 2019 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Addie Brod and Sullivan Belew play in a trough of oobleck at the 4-H Club’s kick-off event on the downtown plaza Saturday, September 21.

Dad’s night planned Tuesday

Details: Category: School; Published on Friday, 11 October 2019 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Mount Vernon Elementary School will be hosts for a special night for dads and their students starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15.

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Class of ‘54 and ‘55 to meet

Details: Category: School; Published on Tuesday, 01 October 2019 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Mount Vernon High School classes of 1954 and 1955 are planning a joint class reunion for Saturday, October 12.

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Bus wreck memorial

Details: Category: School; Published on Friday, 04 October 2019 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Dale Jordan speaks during the 60th anniversary memorial of the 1959 school bus wreck that killed eight people and injured many more.

FAFSA application assistance offered

Details: Category: School; Published on Saturday, 28 September 2019 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

A Financial Aid Day has been planned at Mount Vernon High School from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday October 2. Parents and students who need assistance completing their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) are welcome to attend.