Bowmar Elementary School
• Julie Marcy, from ERDC Environmental Lab, read to the 3rd grade classes and presented each student a book, “Who is Jane Goodall?” She shared her inspiration of becoming a research biologist with the students.
• Reading Fair Winners:
Excellence in Reading:  Ashley Moore, Thomas Kilroy, Adalyn Reese Anderson, Marin Sherwin, Mayson Shealy
District Winners:  Emma Fox, Cinnamon Green, Baylie Townsend, Taylor Chewining, Katelyn Clark, Gordon Wilkerson, Ben Vroman, Macy Watts, Will Watts, Tatum Watts
• Diane Liddell’s First Grade welcomes Ms, Kristy Gross, a student at the University of Phoenix, as a student teacher this semester.
• Students are encouraged to bring in Box Tops and Coke Rewards!

Bovina Elementary School
• Our Bovina Giant leaders last week were Cadence Carter, Michael Berger, Kenyla Harris, Zaylon Green, Marquan Jones, Precious Jackson, Kaitlynn Ozburn, Preston Pittman, Chelsea Chiles, Shane Levins, Kaylyn  Carver, Musa Blake, Alex Hearn, Carley Jones, Marleigh Williams, Dylan Solomon, Summer Mocknick and Mylie Nelson.
• Our top classes for bringing in the most boxtops are Mrs. Harvey’s kindergarten class and Mrs. Hughes’ third grade class.
• Our Spelling Bee winner was Natalie Edwards and the runner up was Chaney Parman.
• We are learning about Habit 6 from The Seven Habits of Happy Kids.  This habit is about learning to synergize.  It is the habit of creative cooperation. Our students are using teamwork, open-mindedness, and the adventure of find new solutions to old problems.
• Our Bovina bucks leaders last week were Mrs. Hughes’ third grade class and Mrs. Mixon’s second grade class.

Dana Road Elementary School
• Miss Mississippi, Jasmine Murray, visited and presented an antismoking program called “Tar Wars”.
• Madison Armstrong placed third  in Division L (Group/Family 3rd-5th grade) in the District Excellence in Reading Competition.
• Ty’Shon Hill placed first in Division B (1st Grade Individual) in the District Reading Fair. Ty’Shon advances on to compete in the Regional Reading Fair in March.
• Third grade parent night will be held Jan. 22nd at 6 p.m..  Important information about the 3rd grade promotion test will be given.

Jacob’s Ladder
• The students at Jacob’s Ladder went to First Presbyterian Kindergarten and Preschool for Chapel Chat on Thursday. We always look forward to seeing our friends from the preschool, singing songs with Mr. Thomas, and listening to Bible stories with Ms. Jan.
• On Friday we went to Vicksburg Convalescent Home to play bingo with our friends. We always have such a good time laughing and visiting with the wonderful residents.
• We were excited to see Mrs. Sharon Andrews at the YMCA on Tuesday for weekly exercise.
• Student of the week is Phillip Scales.

Porters Chapel Academy
• Eager Eagle of the week in the first grade class of Rebecca Pace was Alyssia Kyzar.  Students are learning how to count money by purchasing items from the classroom store and adding the amounts and counting coins as part of their morning routine.  The students are learning jingles to assist them in learning parts of speech.
• December Students of the month, recognized for their good behavior and good grades are:  Mrs. Pace’s First Grade class – Garrett Reeves, Mrs. Stinson’s Second Grade class – Sophie Masterson, Mrs. Angel’s Third Grade class – Abbie Yates, Mrs. Bennett’s Fourth Grade class – Ryanne Richardson, Mrs. King’s Fifth Grade class – Katie Tillman, and Mr. King’s Sixth Grade class – Erin Gullett.

Redwood Elementary School
• Morning announcement leaders for the week include Jason Ashley, Hailey Blackwell, Joey Greer, and Jamie Boyd.
• Welcome Redwood’s newest staff member, Librarian Greg Sellers!
• We would like to recognize The Leader in Me monthly “Star Students” for consistently modeling effective leadership qualities. One representative was chosen for each grade level and their success will be celebrated at the end of the month during The Leader in Me assembly including Josh Williams, Luke Worthy, Victor Baker, Destyne Henderson, Jordan William, April Skipworth, and Landon Pettway.
• Again, a big SHOUT out to Mrs. Watkins’ third grade class for being the first winner of The Leader in Me “spirit stick”.
• Reminder: PTO is selling Redwood Elementary Cookbooks for $10. Delicious recipes have been compiled just for you! What a wonderful treat! Don’t delay, buy one today!
Reminder: Items for the PTO Rummage Sale on Feb. 7th can be brought to the school now. Any donations are greatly appreciated!!

Scholastic Academy
• Congratulations to the SA Spelling Bee Winner, 7th Grade Caitlin Doyle, and the runner up, Andre Ranis!
• There won’t be school on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, to observe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
• Cookbooks are being sold through 1/30/15 for eighth grade; orders can be turned in prior to that time.
• $1 Jean Day will be Jan. 22!
• Newk’s Night is Thursday, Jan. 29th 5-8.  Please plan on volunteering and/or eating that night to show your support of SA.
• The district Spelling/Vocabulary Bee is Thursday, Feb. 5th at 9 a.m. at Bowmar Elementary.
• Disney Trip payment is due, Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, for eighth grade.
• Please encourage your child to read since he or she will receive an AR summative test grade at the end of the nine weeks.  Your child should obtain his or her point goal with at least 85 percent accuracy.
• Please utilize the following sites for extra practice:
www.mobymax.com/ms994
www.studyisland.com
• QEP’s go home every Wednesday; please sign and return them on Thursday.

Sherman Avenue Elementary School
• Faculty/staff members Shannon Smith, Karen Gray, Sheila Scott, and Whitney Holmes were “thrown fish” for the week, in recognition of their behavior that best exemplified the Fish! Philosophies of play, make their day, be there, and choose your attitude.
• Boxtop winners are: Gabriella Parker, Tristian McFelt, Baylyn Pecanty, Nikolas Carson, Ja’Mya Barnes, Anna Reynolds, Owen Norquist, Hunter Ferguson, Will Bates, Ashton Saleh, Cordero Reed, Dylan Bracey, Jacob Wasson, Aniyah Norman, Anniesty Clark, Ashton Wardley, Casey Smith, Dylan Britt, Sakiya Watkins, Bella Hedrick, Kemarie Gray, Marissa Stewart, Takearon Stewart, Danny Moore, Jaxon Boyd, Sarah Farmer, Tony McCloud, Nalaysia Guise, Davon O’Neal, William Luke, Jaquarius Cage, James Archer, Mionna Marbra, Demareon Anderson, Jaiden Williams, Jordyn Williams, Kendra Valentine, Kendrell Valentine, Javeon Bohanon, Sebastian Koeppel, Najael Richards, Giorgia Phillips, Liberty Thomas, Alyssa Erekson, Sam Harris, Charlie Harris, Daylyn Bourne, Shaniya Lewis, Azaria Wilson, Londyn McGary, Corey Keen, Kaden Martin, Justin Williams.
• This week’s Puppy Buck Drawing Winners are: Damereon Anderson, Elizabeth Ramsey, Quintera Turner, Tymiya Powell, Ashli Anderson, Junniya Porter.
• Students in Art are learning about visual perception. Each class is creating drawings with objects that are near and far.

South Park Elementary School
• Second graders at South Park Elementary created penguins and snowmen. The students used metal buckets and googly eyes for the penguins. Tissue paper and accordion style crafts were used to make the snowmen. The students were so eager to see their finished products!
• Science Fair Winners; 1st -3rd grade winners: Physics-  Kara Rowe, Trinity McGloster, Medicine & Health-  Ja’Marreon Rawls, Engineering-  Alex Rowe, Earth Science-  Kennedy Mullins and Chemistry-  Trenton Davis
4th-6th winners: Botany-  Peyton McKenzie, Chemistry-  Matthew Campbell, Madeline Walker, Jeannie Trest, Engineering-  Tony King, Ashleigh Bailey, Medicine & Health-  Dequan Phillips, Evan Childers, Samantha Smith, Microbiology-  Bridger Jung, Jacob Jung, Hayden Jung, Physics-  Joseph Sennett, Sarah Copes, Chandler Jones, Zoology-  Jade Ross
• BEST IN SHOW- Matthew Campbell

Vicksburg High School
• Mr. James E. Stirgus, Jr. was our “Gator Spotlight” on Monday, Jan. 5.
• The Vicksburg High Choral Department will present the musical “Tarzan” on Jan. 30 and Jan. 31, 7 p.m. each night.  Contact Tracy Smithey at 601-831-1807 for ticket information.
• United Way has announced the Teen Help Essay Contest.  Students must be a graduating senior for the 2014-2015 academic year.  Students must write a one-page essay on the topic “The Importance of Volunteerism”.  Essays are due Feb. 6.  No late entries will be accepted.  First place winner will receive a $500 book scholarship, and the second place winner will receive a $250 book scholarship.
• For more information on Free ACT workshops visit and pre-register online at www.get2college.org.  Workshops will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Get2college center in Jackson.  The next ACT will be Feb. 7
• Parents and students are urged to check the updated school website by visiting www.vhs.crasta.net.  • The site includes information about scholarships, ACT dates and workshops, stating testing, and more.  Students can click on the Student’s Corner and parents can click on the Parent’s corner.
VHS has an official twitter account to be used a forum to educate, inform, and announce school news.  Follow us @VHSGators1.

Warren Central Intermediate School
• Students who mastered the most skills in Academy of Reading and Math for the week of Jan. 5th-9th
• 3rd- Sha’Maya Brown for math and Kaitlyn Johnson for reading
• 4th- Jaylen Parker for math and Walteria Hardy for reading
• 5th- Ci’Mya Chambers for math and Kateesha Malone for reading
• 6th – Tamia Williams for math and Corterius Clark for reading
• Also, Lashundria Dixon for math and Brice Brotherton for reading

Warren Central High School
• Students caught doing something good are Lawrence Jackson, Cedric Harris, Zachary Barnes, Miraculous Powers, Keyonia Torrain, Darian Landers-Shaw, James Walker, Taliferro Bass, Derrick Dotson, Trey Watts, Jerrica Qualls, Logan Cessna, and Lanisa Magee.  Staff Members of the Week are Matt Gullett and Lynda Trussell.
• Students in Biology I and US History will be taking Case 21 Practice Tests during their class periods Jan. 21, 22, 23 & 26.
• The WCHS varsity basketball teams will be playing Greenville O’Bannon in the Red Carpet Classic 2:30 P.M. (Lady Vikes) and 4 P.M. (Vikings) at Vicksburg High School Saturday, Jan. 24.
The WCHS National Honor Society Induction will be held Monday, Jan. 26, at 6 P.M. in Gym A.  A reception will follow in WC Library.

Warrenton Elementary School
• Pledge and Creed Captains for the week of December 15th were: Jaylen Smith, Shareonna Compton, Bradley Hynum, Lailee Wells, Quinton Powell, Marvin Martin, Alex Martin, Shane Bohannon, Timothy Ross, Teyanna Monroe.
• Pledge and Creed Captains for the week of Jan. 5th were: JoJo Donlon, Khalia Ross, Jaylen Armstrong, Ken’Aryieal Cox, Kayden Ismael, Takiya Hemphill, Tia Doyle, Geliyah moore, Peyton Jones, Shamira Banks.
• Happy Birthday to all Faculty, Staff, and Students celebrating in Jan..
• Congratulations to Mrs. Jennifer Bell’s Second Grade Class for bringing the most pennies for the Penny Harvest.
• The Warrenton Library collected 192 books for the book drive! Way to go Warrenton!!!
• 3rd Nine Weeks AR Goals: Kindergarten-10 pts.   1st-15 pts.   2nd-15 pts.   3rd-20 pts.   4th-6th-25 pts.
• Science Fair Projects are due Jan. 28th and are required for 4th – 6th grades.
• VHS Spring Musical “Tarzan” will be Jan. 28th. The cost is $3 per student. Each student that plans to attend MUST turn in their field trip form and fee by Tuesday, Jan. 20th in order to attend.
• Yearbook Early Bird Special- For the month of Jan. ONLY yearbooks are $15.
-Congratulations to Keshaun Perkins for winning First Place at the District Reading Fair. Also, Congratulations to Destiny Perkins (First Place), Cameron Green (Second Place), and Tiernen and Taegan Thompson (Second Place) at the Excellence in Reading Fair at the Vicksburg City Auditorium.
• First Semester All A Honor Roll – Sidney Allen, Madison Howell, Robert Jones, Camila Martinez, Camren Nunnally, Ambrielle Thomas, Lazaria Thomas, John Willimas, Jaydah Wilson, Cameron Brown, William Clark, Ja’keyla Curry, Cambria Lasalle, Krystal Rojas, J’aliyah Smith, Camyrn Anderson, Rae Bantugan, Jai’lyn Davis, Amelia King, Tre’Shon Neal, Kennadi White, De’von Burrell, Andre’ Patton Jr., Shecobian Robinson, Monsour Saleh, Gideon Thompson, Caitlyn Woods, Independence Barrentine, Ciara Carter, Williams Donlon, Brandon Leist, Morgan Bailey, Jenna Brantley, Mario Brown, Cayleigh Dispenza, Christopher Gentry, Wy’neisha Hardy, Angelina Johnson, Christopher Martinez, Cassidy Wells, Keegan Whitney, Earnest Coleman, Zykira Fisher, Gabriel Thompson, Jeanette Bantugan, Conner Harrigill, Megan Edwards,Teyanna Monroe, Michala Ellis, Quinton Powell, Sarah Randolph
• First Semester A/B Honor Roll – Vanessa Delacrus, Ryan Cousins, Jamie Jackson, Elijah Rainey, Robresha Ward, Cayden Wells, Xavier Thomas, Erion Wilson, Dylan Bell, Chloe Farmer, Cassidy Carmichael, Paul Elqadi, Jesus Garcia, Tagen Hynum, Whitley Parks, Jaydon Patton, Aliyah Sanders, Gabrion Turner, Akeelah Walker, Kamaria Ward, Javen Wilson, Adrian Andrews, Skylar Guin, Sydney Swayzer, Mikhyd Sylvester, Taryunah Cosby, Odalis Delacruz, Malik Montgomery, Keyshan Nixon, Layla Algabri, Richard Ellerbe, Lavondre Galimore, Alex Jefferson, Makiyah Odom, Derrick Rainey Jr., Ru’keyia Smith, Dana Callahan, David Jackson, Ta’tyanna McDonald, Destiny Perkins, Deon Robinson, Izabela Scallions, Shane Bohannon, Cedativas Coleman, Tia Doyle, Lakendric Ross, Serenity Humphrey, Kayden Ishmael, Jakya Kelly, Mylanesa Lewis, Brionnah Lovins, Justin Lovins, Eduardo nunez, Deonta Segrest, Maggie Steele, Taegen Thompson, Voshon Williams,Terri’Aunce Edwards, Kingston Nicholas, Michyla Redden, Timothy Ross, Briniya Burks, Kristin Cobbs, Ken’Aryieal Cox, Mikey Harrell, Arshayla Johnson, Cheyenne McCullough, Dafranko bailey, Kentrez Bershell, Samuel Flores, A’Niyah Hughes, Keshaun Perkins, Toni Taylor, Brelynn Beck, Taylor Harrigill, Arieanna Joyner, marvin Martin, Akira McArthur, Michael Montgomery, Ke’Tory Qualls, Cor’Deja Wells
• First Semester All B Honor Roll- Dakota Miles, Jada Williams, Maurice Ross, Kenneth Hall, Henrionna Johnson, Javen Sanders, Jazlynne Miles, Bobby Sorrels, Ahlia Breedlove, Christopher Williams, Billy Graham