Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Son Tran receives a haircut from the new cosmetology teacher Cayla Norwood during the Back to school Fair on Thursday, August 8. Immunizations and spirit items were also available at the event.

Workforce Solutions announces Pilot Program

Details: Category: School; Published on Saturday, 17 August 2019 13:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas recently announced a new opportunity for Mount Vernon ISD students in the upcoming school year.

School clothes

Details: Category: School; Published on Monday, 05 August 2019 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Volunteer Marcie Linwood helps a family select items at the Community Clothes Closet on Friday, August 2.

Fill the Bus

Details: Category: School; Published on Saturday, 17 August 2019 11:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Texas American Bank employees display the school supplies that have been collected as part of their Fill the Bus campaign.

Homecoming dance planned

Details: Category: School; Published on Tuesday, 30 July 2019 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Community Events Committee is in the planning stages for a Homecoming Dance to be Saturday, Sept. 14.

State FFA convention

Details: Category: School; Published on Wednesday, 14 August 2019 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Mount Vernon FFA members who attended the State Convention were Reporter Jeffery Hunnicutt, Past President Lauren Rhea, President Breanna Harvey, Aaren Brashear, Vice-president Cynthia Castillo, second row, Advisor Marcus Siddens, Secretary Harrison Sachse, Treasurer Brady Ingram, Parliamentarian Dalton Steward, and Sentinel Kaci Sumrow.

Volunteers needed for clothes closet

Details: Category: School; Published on Sunday, 14 July 2019 13:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Volunteers and donations are needed for the Community Clothes Closet to benefit Mount Vernon ISD students.

Register now for GED, ESL Classes

Details: Category: School; Published on Monday, 05 August 2019 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Adult Education Department at Northeast Texas Community College is accepting new and returning students for its General Educational Development (GED) and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs.

Jack and Betsy Cook scholarship established

Details: Category: School; Published on Monday, 08 July 2019 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

A scholarship in the name of Jack and Betsy Cook is being established by the Franklin County Arts Alliance. Donations honoring the Cooks are needed for the fund.