In 1985, John Cougar Mellencamp wrote the song “Small Town”. In 2013, Mellencamp told Rolling Stone, "I wanted to write a song that said, 'You don't have to live in New York or Los Angeles to live a full life or enjoy your life.' I was never one
Date: Tuesday, May 18th, White Day
Lunch today: mini corn dogs, baked beans, baby bakers, chilled fruit, low fat milk low fat milk
Breakfast tomorrow: piggle stick or cereal, chilled fruit, fruit juice, low fat milk
Lunch tomorrow: macaroni and cheese, glazed carrots, romaine salad with tomatoes, breadstick, chilled fruit, low fat milk
Birthdays: Gisele Medina, Mrs. Collins
Monday, May 17
Maroon Day
STUDENTS: Any student who has accumulated 7 or more absences in a class must appeal for credit in that class. Those students who need to appeal for credit will be notified today. Forms to appeal are available in the guidance office. Forms must be completed by the student and then turned in to the teacher of the class in which they are appealing for credit.
Students: All books and material are to be returned to the Media Center before the end of the week.
Any boys or girls interested in running cross country next year should attend a meeting in Mrs. Wagner's room on Wednesday at 7:30 am. Please see Coach Latshaw or Coach Wagner with questions if you can't attend.
The Alexandrian Public Library is looking for students interested in volunteering this summer for kid's' programs. Interested students can sign up in Mrs. Steinhart's room, C123, or email her.
Date: Friday, May 14th, White Day
Lunch: lasagne with meat sauce, romaine salad, grape tomatoes, chilled fruit, breadstick, low fat milk
Birthdays today: Alania Allyn, Lindsey Lilleston
Birthdays this weekend: Aubrey Hardy, Madelyn Harralson, Gigi Santoro
Announcements:
Friday, May 14
Gray Day
STUDENTS: Any student who has accumulated 7 or more absences in a class must appeal for credit in that class. Those students who need to appeal for credit will be notified today. Forms to appeal are available in the guidance office. Forms must be completed by the student and then turned in to the teacher of the class in which they are appealing for credit.
Thursday, May 13
Maroon Day
The Unified Track and Field team competed this past Tuesday at Boonville High School. Mount Vernon had many victories in individual events and ended up placing third overall in the meet. First place finishers in the events included Haley Rutledge, Kelcey Ricketts,
Will Ayers, Genna Biggerstaff, Renee Bippus, Julia Kingery, Emily Hueftle, Bradien Royal, Lennon Haton, Gabe Owens and Keaton Brickner.
STUDENTS: Any student who has accumulated 7 or more absences in a class must appeal for credit in that class. Those students who need to appeal for credit will be notified today. Forms to appeal are available in the guidance office. Forms must be completed by the student and then turned in to the teacher of the class in which they are appealing for credit.
Date: Thursday, May 13th, Maroon Day
Lunch today: egg omelette, French toast sticks, potato smiles, spiced apples, low fat milk
Breakfast tomorrow: bacon scramble pizza, chilled fruit, fruit juice, low fat milk
Lunch tomorrow: lasagne with meat sauce, romaine salad, grape tomatoes, chilled fruit, breadstick, low fat milk
Birthdays: Malachi Spainhoward
Wednesday, May 12
Gray Day
The senior members of National Honor Society meet tomorrow at 7:30 am, for the senior breakfast. We will meet at the picnic tables outside the cafeteria weather permitting. If the weather is not OK to meet outside we will meet in the Family and Consumer Science kitchen. Please let Mr. Riedford know if you have a conflict and can not attend.
The National Honor Society will meet tomorrow at 7:30 am, in the PAC. .All sophomore and junior members are expected to be at this meeting. If you have a conflict and can not attend, please let Mr. Wheaton know before the meeting.
STUDENTS: Any student who has accumulated 7 or more absences in a class must appeal for credit in that class. Those students who need to appeal for credit will be notified today. Forms to appeal are available in the guidance office. Forms must be completed by the student and then turned in to the teacher of the class in which they are appealing for credit.
Date: Wednesday, May 12th, White Day
Lunch: chicken smackers, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, rolls, chilled fruit, lot fat milk
Breakfast tomorrow: donut, chilled fruit, fruit juice, low fat milk
Lunch tomorrow: egg omelette, French toast sticks, potato smiles, spiced apples, low fat milk
Birthdays:
Tuesday, May 11
Maroon Day
The senior members of National Honor Society meet this Thursday, May 13, at 7:30 am, for the senior breakfast. We will meet at the picnic tables outside the cafeteria weather permitting. If the weather is not OK to meet outside we will meet in the Family and Consumer Science kitchen. Please let Mr. Riedford know if you have a conflict and can not attend.
The National Honor Society will meet this Thursday, May 13, at 7:30 am, in the PAC. .All sophomore and junior members are expected to be at this meeting. If you have a conflict and can not attend, please let Mr. Wheaton know before the meeting.
Date: Tuesday, May 11th, Maroon Day
Lunch today: beef or chicken taco, cheese and lettuce, seasoned corn, soft tortilla or hard shell taco, chilled fruit, low fat milk low fat milk
Breakfast tomorrow: cinnamon toast sticks, chilled fruit, fruit juice, low fat milk
Lunch tomorrow: egg omelette, French toast sticks, potato smiles, spiced apples, low fat milk
Birthdays:
Monday, May 10
Gray Day
The senior members of National Honor Society meet this Thursday, May 13, at 7:30 am, for the senior breakfast. We will meet at the picnic tables outside the cafeteria weather permitting. If the weather is not OK to meet outside we will meet in the Family and Consumer Science kitchen. Please let Mr. Riedford know if you have a conflict and can not attend.
The National Honor Society will meet this Thursday, May 13, at 7:30 am, in the PAC. .All sophomore and junior members are expected to be at this meeting. If you have a conflict and can not attend, please let Mr. Wheaton know before the meeting.
Date: Monday, May 10th, White Day
Lunch: grilled chicken on bun, potato smiles, fresh carrots and ranch, chilled fruit, low fat milk
Breakfast tomorrow: egg and cheese biscuit, chilled fruit, fruit juice, low fat milk
Lunch tomorrow: beef or chicken taco, cheese and lettuce, seasoned corn, soft tortilla or hard shell taco, chilled fruit, low fat milk
Birthdays today: Brandon Owens, Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Hargett
Thursday, May 6
Maroon Day
Anyone interested in running for a class officer next year needs to complete an application. Applications have been emailed to your school account for you to print OR you may pick up a copy from Mrs. Delancy in room A218. All applications are due today.
Date: Thursday, May 6th, Maroon Day
Lunch today: pizza, seasoned corn, fresh carrots and ranch, chilled fruit, low fat milk
Breakfast tomorrow:
Lunch tomorrow:
Birthdays:
Wednesday, May 5
Gray Day
Anyone interested in running for a class officer next year needs to complete an application. Applications have been emailed to your school account for you to print OR you may pick up a copy from Mrs. Delancy in room A218. All applications are due today.
Tuesday, May 4
Maroon Day
Anyone interested in running for a class officer next year needs to complete an application. Applications have been emailed to your school account for you to print OR you may pick up a copy from Mrs. Delancy in room A218. All applications are due by Thursday, May 6.
Date: Tuesday, May 4th, Maroon Day
Lunch today: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, steamed broccoli, roll, chilled fruit, low fat milk
Breakfast tomorrow: donut, chilled fruit, fruit juice, low fat milk
Lunch tomorrow: pulled pork or rib-be-que on bun, baked beans, baby bakers, chilled fruit, low fat milk
Birthdays:
Monday, May 3
Gray Day
Anyone interested in running for a class officer next year needs to complete an application. Applications have been emailed to your school account for you to print OR you may pick up a copy from Mrs. Delancy in room A218. All applications are due by Thursday, May 6.
Date: Monday, May 3rd, White Day
Lunch: hamburger or cheeseburger on bun, potato smiles, seasoned corns, chilled fruit, low fat milk
Breakfast tomorrow: sausage biscuit, chilled fruit, fruit juice, low fat milk
Lunch tomorrow: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, roll, chilled fruit, low fat milk
Birthdays today: Alexis Buchanan, Kaylen Hatch, Jayclin Quarles, Mrs. Reynolds
Thursday, April 29
Maroon Day
Anyone interested in running for a class officer next year needs to complete an application. Applications have been emailed to your school account for you to print OR you may pick up a copy from Mrs. Delancy in room A218. All applications are due by Thursday, May 6.
There will be a Senior meeting in the PAC on Monday, May 3, during reading period.
The Mount Vernon Marching Band and Mr. Stone are looking for new members to be a part of the Colorguard! Tryouts are today from 5:30 - 7:30 in the High School Band Room. If you have more questions, please feel free to ask Mr. Stone. Hope to see you there!
The Unified Track and Field team competed this past Tuesday against Vincennes Lincoln and Boonville. Mount Vernon had many victories in individual events and ended up placing first overall in the meet. First place finishers in the events included: Gabe Owens, Jesse Russ, Nolan Deno, Keaton Bricker, Braiden Royal, Lennon Haton, Genna Biggerstaff, Lauren Carr, Emily Hueftle, Kylee Rickets, Jayden Ricketts, and Drew Rapp.
