2022-23 ACADEMY OF INNOVATION APPLICATIONS

NOW BEING ACCEPTED

Deadline to apply - Friday, February 11, 2022

ATTENTION RISING 7TH GRADERS (Graduating class of 2026) - 

CLICK HERE or Follow the link below for printable application. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qcYW2UZEf6OK5I6w7jhdOLJJ5XoIhevJ/view?usp=sharing

VWSD's Academy of Innovation (AOI) is an accelerated program of study for junior high (grades 7 and 8) students in Vicksburg, Mississippi.  Students will have the opportunity to participate in learning processes that incorporate thinking, exploration, and projects while integrating college and career state standards in a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) environment.  For more information, visit AOI's website at www.vwsd.org/aoi.

2022-2023 RIVER CITY EARLY COLLEGE APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE NOW - DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FEB. 11, 2022

ATTENTION EIGHTH GRADERS: Online applications for River City Early College for the 2022-2023 school year are now open.  Click here to apply or follow the link below.   

FRIDAY - February 11, 2022 - DEADLINE TO APPLY

Follow this link to online application: https://forms.gle/mEiXmPvwLxSvPfVs8

IMPORTANT DATES

Monday, January 24, 2022

RCEC will visit Warren Central Junior High School 8th graders

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

RCEC will visit Vicksburg Junior High School 8th graders

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

RCEC will visit Academy of Innovation 8th graders

Tuesday, February 1, 2022 -

Community Information Night - 5:30PM

River City Early College - George Oaks Building - Hinds Community College Campus, (755 MS-27, Vicksburg, MS 39180)

All prospective 8th grade students and parents are invited to attend

Friday, February 11, 2022

Application Deadline - no applications will be accepted after this date

Tuesday, February 15- Friday, February 25, 2022

Parent/Student Interviews (held at RCEC)

March 11, 2022

Acceptance/Waiting list letters will be mailed to all applicants

Link to application: https://forms.gle/mEiXmPvwLxSvPfVs8

MASK MANDATE EXTENDED UNTIL JANUARY 14, 2022

In their November 18, 2021 meeting, the Board of Trustees voted to extend the mask mandate on VWSD campuses until January 14, 2021. After that time, teachers who are immunocompromised have the option to require students to wear a mask while in their classroom. 

• 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. 

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

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

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. 

CLICK HERE for the latest information on the 2018 Facilities Improvement Bond projects.