Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Cole Huizinga received a silver award from the head of the Criminal Justice department at Lubbock Christian University. Cole Huizinga, a 2012 graduate of Mount Vernon High School, was honored for his academic accomplishments in multiple ceremonies at Lubbock Christian University (LCU) over the past two weeks.

Texas retired school personnel give the gift of service

Details: Category: School; Published on Wednesday, 22 April 2015 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Each year members of the Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) give back to their communities by serving others. Members of the Franklin County Retired School Employees,

Prom dresses needed

Details: Category: School; Published on Sunday, 12 April 2015 20:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Gently used prom dresses are needed for Mount Vernon High School students who cannot afford to purchase one. Prom has been set for Saturday, April 18. If anyone has any dresses gathering

Class of 1951 sets annual reunion

Details: Category: School; Published on Tuesday, 21 April 2015 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Mount Vernon High School class of 1951 reunion has been set for Saturday, May 2. The event will be conducted at the lake home of Steve and Tammy DeWolf with Rex and Barbara Norris as hosts.

Horticulture class plant sale set

Details: Category: School; Published on Tuesday, 07 April 2015 13:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The horticulture class at Mount Vernon High School has planned their annual plant sale for Saturday, April 11. The sale will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the green house

TRTA Delegates met with Vandeaver

Details: Category: School; Published on Tuesday, 21 April 2015 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Local Texas Retired Teachers Association state delegates Minnie Birdsong (left) and Sarah Birdsong (right) met with State Representative Gary Vandeaver at the TRTA State Convention in Austin on April 8.

Retired teachers to meet with legislators in Austin

Details: Category: School; Published on Monday, 06 April 2015 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Franklin County Retired School Employees Association President Minnie Birdsong and FCRSEA Legislative Chairman Sarah Birdsong, along with more than 1,000 retired educators,

Aggie Muster offers attendees chance to support scholarships

Details: Category: School; Published on Tuesday, 14 April 2015 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Muster is a time-honored tradition held by all Aggies. Each year on April 21, Texas Aggies around the world gather to honor students and former students who have passed on during the year.

Mandatory meeting for dual language program Thursday

Details: Category: School; Published on Wednesday, 01 April 2015 19:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The first of two mandatory meetings for parents interested in enrolling their Kindergarten age children in the Dual Language Two Way program is Thursday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the elementary cafeteria.