Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Twenty two members of the Mount Vernon High School Mighty Tiger Band have earned the right to advance to the State UIL Solo and Ensemble competition in May.

Football district moves back to east in UIL realignement

Details: Category: School News; Published on Saturday, 10 February 2018 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The biennial realignment by the University Interscholastic League was announced Thursday, February 1, and Mount Vernon football opponents moved back to schools to the east.

Weiss’ contract extended, election equipment bought

Details: Category: School News; Published on Saturday, 27 January 2018 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Members of the Mount Vernon ISD Board of Trustees voted to purchase election equipment and extended the contract for Superintendent Dr. Gregg Weiss during the monthly meeting on Thursday, January 18.

Academic UIL at Mount Pleasant

Details: Category: School News; Published on Tuesday, 06 February 2018 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Mount Vernon High School UIL Academic Team The Mount Vernon High School Academic UIL team competed Saturday, January 27 at an event at Mount Pleasant High School.

It’s a 3-peat!

Details: Category: School News; Published on Wednesday, 17 January 2018 15:15; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Triple UIL State Champion Mount Vernon High School Cheerleaders, coaches, and administrators For the third year in just the three year history of the program, the Mount Vernon High School cheerleaders won the State UIL championship in the Game Day Cheer competition.

McTeacher night donation

Details: Category: School News; Published on Thursday, 01 February 2018 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

McDonald’s representatives Cristian Fraire, Amanda Dunavant, and Victor Martinez present Mount Vernon Elementary Principal Jennifer Driver with a $1,000 check.

Band students selected for All-Region, Four States bands

Details: Category: School News; Published on Monday, 25 December 2017 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Several Mount Vernon High School (MVHS) Mighty Tiger Band students have been honored with selections to the All-Region and Four States band.

UIL realignment to be released Thursday

Details: Category: School News; Published on Wednesday, 31 January 2018 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The biennial University Interscholastic League reclassification and realignment for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years will be released at 9 a.m. Thursday, February 1.

Clayton Kershaw visits with Mount Vernon ISD students

Details: Category: School News; Published on Thursday, 07 December 2017 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Clayton Kershaw, starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, visits with seventh grader Vincent Reyes and Sal LeBlanc during a MV Cares gathering on Wednesday, November 29.