Jordan Smith signs with Hardin Simmons

Jordan Smith, Vidor’s 6’1” senior noseguard and 2021 superlative selection as All-District MVP signed with Abilene-based Hardin Simmons University Wednesday in Pirate Gym. Smith will join two recent VHS graduates, Gage Galloway and Brad Nunez at HSU.

Looking Back 2/13/1992

These members of the Camp Fire group at Oak Forest Elementary School have designed and made Valentines to be delivered to hospitalized veterans in an area Veterans Administration Hospital. Group leaders are Lisa Aery and Tina Davis.

Career and Technical Education

Career and Technical Education Month found Vidor High School students presenting evidence of their hard work to VISD School board members.

Michele Moss of VJHS Named VISD Employee of the Month

Michele Moss of Vidor Junior High was named Vidor ISD's Employee of the Month for February 2022. She is a seventh grade ELAR (English/Language Arts/ Reading) teacher.

Vidor High School winners

This past Monday several Vidor High School students performed in the school finals for the 118th Stark Reading Contest. Cameron Cain placed 2nd in interpretive reading with a $1500 scholarship, Triston Tinkle placed 1st in interpretation with a $2000 scholarship.

Vidor Elementary students

Vidor Elementary students in Mrs. Majors' class had a great time learning about Chinese New Year. A student's mother prepared over 20 Chinese bento boxes, allowing everyone to partake in the Lunar New Year tradition.

Vidor Middle School

Vidor Middle School held their spelling bees on February 2 and 3. 6th grade winner was Benaiah Simmons, with Roman Bauhan in second place and Lexa Welcah taking third. 5th grade winner was Gracie Daigle. In second place was Brett Sellers (left).

For Hope Week the Vidor

For Hope Week the Vidor Middle School 5th grade art classes made positive messages on origami Valentine hearts for the high schoolers to take with them. The 5th graders were excited to be able to give encouragement to the teenagers with their artwork.

Girl Scouts donate pet supplies

The Vidor Girl Scout Troop 130458 donated pet supplies and a check of 10% from their Fall Product Sales to the Vidor Animal Shelter. It was part of their Give Back program they do for every fund raiser they have . Courtesy Photo

Spelling bee at Pine Forest

Spelling bee at Pine Forest took place on Friday, February 4. First place winner was Emersyn (Emmy) Bryant, who will go on to compete at the District level on March 31. Second place winner was Vance Sellers and third place went to Gunner Norton. VISD Courtesy Photo