Hybrid Scheduling Learning Option Approved by School Board

The Board of Trustees voted on Thursday, August 26th to accept revised options for instructional delivery for the students of the Vicksburg Warren School District effective Monday, August 30, 2021. This revision was made possible because of changes adopted by the Mississippi Department of Education on August 19, 2021 allowing districts the flexibility to offer certain learning options through October 31, 2021.

Families may choose: 

• Face-to-face instruction at your students’ school OR
• Hybrid Scheduling - students’ must participate in a minimum of 330 minutes each day of actual teaching (synchronous and asynchronous) as required by Mississippi law.
  • Parents Must sign compact to enroll your student 
  • Enrollment open through September 7, 2021
  • Students who are enrolled in Hybrid Scheduling will remain on the At-home schedule through October 31, 2021 - unless revoked by student's principal
  • Per MHSAA guidelines, students who are enrolled in At-Home Hybrid scheduling may be allowed to practice with teams and activities but cannot participate in contests until they return to face-to-face instruction.  

More information and the enrollment form is available at www.vwsd.org/reopen2021

BOARD ISSUES MASK MANDATE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

In a special called meeting on August 12, 2021, The Board of Trustees approved a district-wide universal mask mandate effective immediately for all students, teachers, staff and visitors on campuses and on school buses. All students, staff and visitors should report to school (or board the bus) wearing a mask beginning on Friday, August 13, 2021. If a child does not have a mask, one will be provided.  

The mask mandate is effective immediately and will remain in effect until further notice. 

The safety of students and staff remains at the forefront of decision making at the District. The Vicksburg Warren School District strongly recommends that all individuals ages 12 and older be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

The following verbiage was added to the plan.   

• Universal masking - wearing a mask covering the nose and mouth - when indoors or on the school bus for all teachers, staff, and students, when not eating or drinking, regardless of vaccination status. 
• Universal masking - wearing a mask covering the nose and mouth - for visitors to K-12 school school settings, regardless of vaccination status.
• Exceptions: 
• If there is a medical condition that prevents the wearing of a mask. Such conditions must have supporting documentation from a health care provider. 
• While speaking to someone who is hearing impaired. 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE UPDATED PLAN

The Vicksburg Warren School District has developed tools for our families to help understand quarantine guidelines and to view sample letters they may receive if their student test positive for COVID-19 or has been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus. 

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE SAMPLE PARENT TOOL

You may also view a flowchart for guidance on whether your child should report to school. 

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE SHOULD I REPORT TO SCHOOL FLOWCHART FOR STUDENTS

SAFE RETURN TO SCHOOL 

The Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) Board of Trustees continues to match the recommendations of the Mississippi Department of Health (MSDH), Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) and remains committed to the safety and well-being of all its students and staff.  

Following recommendations from MSDH and CDC, the Vicksburg Warren School District strongly recommends: 

1. All individuals age 12 and older be fully vaccinated for COVID-19
2. All individuals (students, teachers, staff, visitors) wear a mask fully covering both their mouth and nose while indoors

CLICK HERE TO VIEW AN IMPORTANT VIDEO MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT REGARDING BACK TO SCHOOL

ACADEMY OF INNOVATION RECERTIFIED AS LEADER IN ME LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOL BY FRANKLIN COVEY

The Vicksburg Warren School District is celebrating the recertification of the Academy of Innovation as a Lighthouse School, a highly-regarded standard set by FranklinCovey for the school’s implementation of the Leader In Me (LiM) initiative. In their review, FranklinCovey noted that “Lighthouse Schools are extraordinary examples for other schools to follow. As such, they should be places anyone the world over could visit to learn about and be inspired by the strength of the leadership model.”

View the full press release by clicking here

SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4

The VWSD Board of Trustees will hold a special called board meeting today at 12 Noon . The agenda can be viewed at: https://go.boarddocs.com/ms/vwsd/Board.nsf/Public

ACADEMY OF INNOVATION STUDENTS TO BEGIN 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR IN NEW BUILDING ON ROSA A. TEMPLE DRIVE

The Vicksburg Warren School District is pleased to announce the new Academy of Innovation middle school building will be open for its 7th and 8th grade students to begin the 2021-22 school year. 

The state-of-the-art building, made possible by the facilities improvement bond passed in March of 2018, is ready to receive students on their first day of school, Friday, August 6, 2021. Teachers and staff will return on Monday, August 2. 

CLICK HERE TO READ FULL PRESS RELEASE

Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) Announces Free Online Adult High School Diploma Program for Former Students, Parents of Current Students and Employees

Beginning May 4, 2021, adults who have not yet earned their high school diploma and were previously VWSD students, or are a parent of a current VWSD student, or are currently a VWSD employee,  will be able to earn their high school diploma online for free.

Along with a high school diploma, participants can also increase their marketability in a career they are passionate about by completing career courses to earn industry certifications in an area of interest. Click the link below to learn more. 

Individuals who are interested in learning more about VWSD’s Adult Diploma Program or registering to participate, can call 601-638-3813, email adulted@vwsd.org, or visit www.vwsd.org/adulted for more information. 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER or visit www.vwsd.org/adulted

Two community information sessions are planned. Individuals who have questions or need additional information about the Adult Diploma Program are encouraged to attend. 

Vicksburg High School

Auditorium (Enter from Confederate Avenue)

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

6:00 PM

Warren Central High School

Auditorium

Thursday, May 6, 2021

6:00 PM

We want to support our students' efforts to pursue additional education or secure employment so we have made requesting a transcript easy. 

Current and former students and alumni of the Vicksburg Warren School District, may now request transcripts online to be picked up or delivered electronically directly to an educational institution or employer. 

Follow this link to request your transcript: https://needmytranscript.com/vicksburg-warren-school-district-transcripts/faq

A small fee may apply. 

GRADUATION 2021

APRIL 12, 2021 - Following current mandates set by local and state leaders, the ceremonies at the Vicksburg Convention Center may be filled to 75% capacity and attendees will be required to wear masks covering both nose and mouth for the duration of the event. The changes will allow the Class of 2021 to graduate together and provide the opportunity for a limited number of family and friends to attend the ceremonies. Each school will provide additional information to their Class of 2021 graduates. 

REVISED GRADUATION SCHEDULE AND DETAILS:

May 26, 2021 - WEDNESDAY: River City Early College - 6PM

Approximately 60 graduates

10 guest tickets each 

May 27, 2021 - THURSDAY: Warren Central High School - 6PM

Approximately 250 graduates

6 guest tickets per graduate

May 28, 2021 - FRIDAY: Vicksburg High School-  6PM

Approximately 185 graduates

8 guest tickets per graduate