Published by education on Fri, 11/25/2022 - 12:00am
Mt. Vernon High School Speech and Debate competed in the Nixa IE Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 12. Thirteen schools participated in total with about 180 students in attendance.
Published by education on Wed, 11/23/2022 - 12:00am
Twelve Mt. Vernon High School FFA students advanced to the District Speaking Contest on Nov. 17. The results are as follows: Soil and Water District Champion, Raegan Pendleton; Reserve Champion, Emily Fox; Cooperatives District Champion, Ryleigh Misemer; Teach Ag.
Published by education on Wed, 11/23/2022 - 12:00am
On Thursday, Nov. 17, the Mt. Vernon School Board presented Laura Hazelton with her November MVP Award. Hazelton is the Special Education Teacher at Mt. Vernon Middle School.
Published by education on Tue, 11/22/2022 - 1:13pm
Two people from Springfield were arrested after allegedly leading officers from the Aurora-Marionville Police Department on a high-speed chase, after which drugs were reportedly found on their person.
Published by education on Tue, 11/22/2022 - 8:27am
Mt. Vernon High School FFA took 22 students to compete in the Area 11 Speaking Contest on Nov. 10. These members researched, wrote, memorized and delivered a six to eight minute speech. These are all sponsored by statewide commodity groups.
Published by education on Tue, 11/22/2022 - 8:18am
The Mt. Vernon High school band students that auditioned for All-District Band knew there were no guarantees. The audition is a snapshot. Nine students traveled to Carthage on Nov. 8 to audition. The process includes pages of audition materials, scales, and hundreds of hours of preparation.
Published by education on Fri, 11/18/2022 - 12:00am
Robinson Elementary School in Aurora, held a fundraiser to help with student and staff needs for education and recognition purposes. The students who raised the most were rewarded with a ride in a Hummer Limo to enjoy a sweet treat at Braum’s.