Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

During a tearful reading of a prepared statement, Mellisa Dunavant resigned her position from the Mount Vernon ISD Board of Trustees during their meeting on Monday, August 21.

School district files criminal complaint against Dunavant

Details: Category: School News; Published on Thursday, 17 August 2017 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Mount Vernon ISD Superintendent Dr. Gregg Weiss, on behalf of the district, has filed a criminal complaint against Mellisa Dunavant for an incident that occurred July 13.

First day of school

Details: Category: School News; Published on Thursday, 24 August 2017 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Daeybreana Timmons, the daughter of Jermekie and Bill King, was excited about the first day of school and went straight to her cubby to hang up her backpack in the pre-kindergarten classroom of Jenny Grolemund.

Meal programs continue, cafeteria rates rise slightly

Details: Category: School News; Published on Monday, 14 August 2017 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Mount Vernon ISD will participate in the free and reduced-price meals program again this year, and cafeteria rates have risen.

Eclipse gazing

Details: Category: School News; Published on Wednesday, 23 August 2017 15:31; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Mount Vernon High School students Anthony Van Dieden, Bryce Crow, Cameron Woods and Kaden Proffitt wear protective glasses provided by Principal Jason Glover to view the eclipse on Monday, August 21.

Teague retires

Details: Category: School News; Published on Monday, 14 August 2017 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Jordan Sustaire presented Michael Teague a pair of Anderson Bean Boots from the Saltillo FFA. Michael Teague was honored with a dinner Monday, Aug. 7 upon his retirement after 30 years as the Saltillo ISD FFA teacher.

Eleven new faces join Winfield ISD

Details: Category: School News; Published on Tuesday, 22 August 2017 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Eleven new faces will greet students as they return to class at Winfield ISD next Monday. Marshall Moore will serve as the principal for the pre-kindergarten through eighth grade campus.