Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Saltillo High School senior Dakota Patridge signed a letter of intent to run cross country for Hardin Simmons University in Abilene on Tuesday, March 21.

Students prepare to exhibit at project show

Details: Category: School News; Published on Monday, 27 March 2017 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Students who are members of the Mount Vernon FFA, Mount Vernon Junior FFA, and Franklin County 4-H organizations have signed up to exhibit goats, steers, dairy heifers, and broilers at this year’s project show and auction on Saturday, April 1.

Mount Vernon Colorguard and Winterguard win a Superior Rating

Details: Category: School News; Published on Saturday, 04 March 2017 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Mount Vernon Colorguard and Winterguard with trophies. The Mount Vernon High School Winterguard competed Saturday, February 25 in the Marching Auxiliaries Northeast Texas Regional Dance and Flag Competition at Liberty High School in Frisco.

Shattered dreams

Details: Category: School News; Published on Thursday, 16 March 2017 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Franklin County first responders tend to the victims of a mock head on collision as Mount Vernon High School students watch.

Public performance set for high school One Act Play

Details: Category: School News; Published on Friday, 03 March 2017 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

A public performance of Mount Vernon High School’s 2017 One Act Play production will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 5 in the school’s auditorium.

Nominations sought for School League of Honor

Details: Category: School News; Published on Wednesday, 08 March 2017 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Nominations are being sought for the 2017 Franklin County Schools League of Honor. This is the 15th year for the program, which honors outstanding graduates and employees of the Franklin County Schools in a “League of Honor.”

Watson signs with Howard Payne University

Details: Category: School News; Published on Monday, 27 February 2017 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Brady Watson, second from left, was joined by family members as he signed his letter of intent to play football for Howard Payne University. Brady Watson signed a letter of intent to play football at Howard Payne University on Friday, February 17 at Mount Vernon High School.

“Shattered Dreams” presentation planned

Details: Category: School News; Published on Sunday, 05 March 2017 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Don’t be alarmed when you see emergency vehicles at Mount Vernon High School on Tuesday, March 7.

Floyd, Thomas, high school receive UIL reprimands

Details: Category: School News; Published on Thursday, 23 February 2017 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Mount Vernon High School and coaches Brad Floyd and Joe Thomas were found to have violated rules related to off-season and non-school participation regulations by the UIL State Executive Committee in meetings on Wednesday, February 15.