Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Destanation Imaginantion Team The seventh and eighth grade independent Destination Imagination team won first place at the regional event and will be making their fourth trip to the state competition. For more information about the regional event and a listing of team members, see the March 13 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.

Lowry named to Basketball Academic All State

Details: Category: School News; Published on Wednesday, 12 March 2014 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Grant Lowry, a senior at Mount Vernon High School, has been named to the Basketball Academic All-State team. To be considered, an eligible basketball player must be of good moral character, a senior, and have an overall grade point average of 92 or above.

Taking one for the team

Details: Category: School News; Published on Saturday, 08 March 2014 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Elementary Physical Education teacher Andrea Ables gets slimed by Genevieve Campbell and Tina Carter as the elementary celebrated making their fund raising goal for the American Heart Association.

Debate team claims third place in district

Details: Category: School News; Published on Tuesday, 11 March 2014 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Kristen Blase and Jessica Minter captured third place at the district Cross Examination Debate meet in February. The finish qualifies the pair as alternates at the state competition March 10-11.

One Act Play dedicated to craft

Details: Category: School News; Published on Friday, 07 March 2014 12:00; Written by Super User

Mount Vernon High School’s One Act Play cast and crew are dedicating many hours to practice as they prepare their 2014 performance. A public performance has been set for Sunday, March 16

Seven candidates file for school board

Details: Category: School News; Published on Sunday, 09 March 2014 18:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

During the last week to register as a candidate, two more candidates filed their applications for a place on the Mount Vernon ISD ballot as a School Board Trustee.

Nominations sought for School League of Honor

Details: Category: School News; Published on Monday, 03 March 2014 12:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Nominations are being sought for the 2014 Franklin County Schools League of Honor. This is the 12th year for the program, which honors outstanding graduates and employees of the Franklin County Schools in a “League of Honor.”

Bohlken top winner in 4-Way Speech

Details: Category: School News; Published on Sunday, 09 March 2014 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Bailey Bohlken won first place in the local Rotary Four Way Test Speech Contest. Second place was earned by Colton Wylie, and third place was Kelly Brizuela.

Saltillo ISD nominated as Blue Ribbon School

Details: Category: School News; Published on Sunday, 02 March 2014 15:00; Written by Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

The Texas Education Agency announced this week that Saltillo ISD is one of 25 Texas public schools nominated for the national 2014 Blue Ribbon Schools recognition.