Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

School district employee Vicki Brantley addresses MVISD school board members Members of the Mount Vernon ISD School Board heard a Level III Grievance this week filed by district employee Vicki Brantley against board member Mellisa Dunavant.

Tax holiday set on back-to-school items

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

Texas shoppers can save money on certain items during the state’s annual sales tax holiday, which this year is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 11-13.

Consulting and professional services fees presented to board

Details: Category: School News; Published on Friday, 21 July 2017 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Superintendent Dr. Gregg Weiss presented a report to members of the Mount Vernon ISD Board of Trustees detailing consulting and professional services fees paid during the 2016-17 school during their July meeting last week.

Middle school cheerleaders garner eight awards

Details: Category: School News; Published on Sunday, 06 August 2017 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Mount Vernon Middle School cheerleaders The Mount Vernon Middle School (MVMS) cheerleaders competed at an UCA cheer camp July 23-26 and brought home eight awards.

School begins budget process with a deficit proposed

Details: Category: School News; Published on Monday, 17 July 2017 13:00; Written by Super User

Preliminary 2017-18 budget figures were presented by Business Manager Barbara Shurbet to Mount Vernon ISD board members during a special meeting on Monday, July 10.

High School cheerleaders are Top Banana at camp

Details: Category: School News; Published on Friday, 04 August 2017 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Mount Vernon High School cheerleaders The cheerleaders for Mount Vernon High school attended camp over the summer and won numerous awards.

District to save $1.385 million after refinancing bond debt

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

During the July meeting of the Mount Vernon ISD board, it was announced that the district will receive $1.385 million in savings following the refinancing of the 2008 capital improvement bond debt.

Band preparing to march into action

Details: Category: School News; Published on Friday, 28 July 2017 14:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Assistant Band Director Christopher Partridge put the incoming freshman through their paces The Mount Vernon Mighty Tiger Marching Band is preparing to march into action for the 2017 season.

Athletic boosters to meet Tuesday

Details: Category: School News; Published on Monday, 10 July 2017 09:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

A meeting for the Athletic Booster Club for Mount Vernon ISD will be Tuesday, July 11 at 6 p.m. Those interested in supporting the atheltic department are urged to attend.