2012 PSAT/NMSQT

The 2012 PSAT/NMSQT is the qualifying test that students must take to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation competitions for college scholarships that will be awarded in 2014. The PSAT will be given on October 17, 2012. The cost is $14 per student tested. Fee waivers are available to students who qualify for free/reduced lunch if requested by May 15. Students who will be juniors in the fall of 2012 please let Mrs. Champion know by May 15 if you want to sign up to take the PSAT/NMSQT.

Junior Visitation Day at Judson College

Experience Judson College on the day that they have set aside especially for juniors. Call 800-447-9472 to reserve your place. Call or visit the website at www.judson.edu for directions. Attend Junior Visitation Day and they will waive your Judson College application fee. Your day there gives you a chance to explore Judson's academic program in depth, meet other students and Judson faculty, and tour their facilities. The Admissions and Financial Aid Seminar will introduce you to their admissions process and comprehensive program of financial assistance.

Summer School 2012

Summer school forms are available in Mrs. Champion's office. Students who need a summer school form must sign that they received one. Summer school courses are held at Chilton County High School and cost $300 each. Driver's Education classes cost $200. A $50 deposit is required by May 24th. The balance of the fee is required on the first day of class. Cash, certified check, or money order only - no personal checks. See Mrs. Champion for more information or call Chilton County High School.

Congratulations to Omar Brito Estrada!

Omar Brito Estrada won the Spanish competition at the State Beta Club Convention on April 19. The quiz was predominately about Spanish history and culture. He received a plaque and an invitation to attend the National Beta Club Convention and compete in the national Spanish competition. Congratulations, Omar!

Distinguished Young Woman Program

Junior girls, please look at this link http://www.ajm.org/ to apply for the Distinguished Young Woman (DYW) program. It was formerly known as the Junior Miss Program. The date of the DYW competition for Chilton County is July 14, 2012. Please apply soon. Mrs. Leslee Deavers is the chairperson for this event. She is a 3rd grade teacher at Verbena High School. Please let me know if you have any questions about the DYW Program or applying.

Spring Graduation Exam Dates

March 19-Language
March 20- Reading
March 21-Biology
March 22-Math
March 23- Social Studies

On Tuesday, March 13, the VHS 9th - 12th grade students will meet in the auditorium during flex period for an orientation for the Graduation Exam. On Wednesday, March 14, there will be calculator practice for those taking the math section. The practice will be in 1st block in Coach Harris's class and 2nd block in Mrs. Cleckler's class. The administrators, proctors, and monitors for the exam will have training on Wednesday, March 14, at 3:00 pm. The graduation exams will be administered in rooms 19 and 20 during the week of March 19-23. Students who are testing should get plenty of rest and eat breakfast each day before the test.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Any student who brings a cell phone or other electronic device into the test room will have their test invalidated (which means it will not be scored).
Students who have previously passed the graduation exam in grades 10-12 may check in at 11:30 am each day of the tests. All 10th graders will have to take the reading, language, and social studies sections. Some 10th graders have already passed the biology and/or math sections. Those students who have passed those sections may check in at 11:30 am.

Congratulations to Marqueskia and Coach Ivey!

Verbena High School has the honor of having an athlete and coach chosen for special recognition in our county by The Clanton Advertiser. Marqueskia Deramus has been chosen as the "Athlete of the Year" and Coach Nicole Ivey has been chosen as the "Coach of the Year". It was an exceptional year for the VHS girls' basketball team coached by Ivey. The team won the County Tournament for the first time in history. Marqueskia has scored over 1000 points in her basketball career on top of placing first in state in the shotput and discus throw. We are so proud of these Verbena ladies!