• Congratulations to our Pirate Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams on outstanding seasons! Both teams showed incredible dedication, perseverance, and teamwork from the first workout to the final race. The boys' team qualified to move on to the regional meet for the 4th consecutive year. Congratulations to both teams again.
• We will have a Key Club meeting and shirt pick-up on Tuesday, October 14th, in Mrs. Gau's room 504.  Times are 7:55 am and 3:55 pm.  Please make plans to attend!
• Senior Boys will be taking photos on Tuesday, October 14th. We will call for you in groups according to last name, be sure to be listening to the announcements throughout the day. Photos will be taken in the auditorium. Boys will need to wear a white button-up shirt and a tie.
• Homecoming Week just got a whole lot sweeter — and a little messy! Get ready for our Pie in the Face Challenge. Starting today, October 13 during both lunches drop your money into the jar of the person YOU want to see pied! The staff member who raises the most money will be our lucky “winner”. So bring your cash, cast your votes, and let’s see who’s going to win!

• Pirates, it’s time to start preparing for the Homecoming Overall and Pants Decoration Contest! On Homecoming Day, wear your decorated overalls or pants and check in with Mrs. Sanchez in Room 509 before 1st period to enter! The winner will be announced after the pep rally. Show your Pirate pride and start decorating now!

• We will have a Key Club meeting and shirt pick-up on Tuesday, October 14th in Mrs. Gau's room 504.  Times are 7:55 am and 3:55 pm.  Please make plans to attend!

• Hey Seniors! Your yard signs have arrived and are ready for pickup after school today in Mrs. Hoffpauir's office. Huge thanks to Marsh Tire for generously providing them at no cost!

THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Give every day the chance to become the most beautiful day of your life. 

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• It’s game day! Tonight, your Vidor Pirates are ready to take on the Huffman-Hargrave Falcons at 7:30 PM at Huffman Stadium. Let’s fill the stands with black and gold, make some noise, and show the Falcons what Pirate Pride is all about! Grab your friends, bring your spirit, and let’s cheer our team on to another big win! Go Pirates!
• Step into the Roaring ’20s at our Gatsby Gala Homecoming Dance! Join us Saturday, October 11th, 7:30–10:30 PM at the Vidor Elementary Cafeteria. Tickets are $15 and on sale October 6–10 during lunches. Dress to impress and don’t wait—get your ticket!

• Seniors, don't forget- cap and gown photos are next week! Girls will be taking photos Monday October 13th and Boys will be taking photos Tuesday October 14th. We will call for you in groups according to last name, be sure to be listening to the announcements throughout the day. Photos will be taken in the auditorium. Boys will need to wear a white button up shirt and a tie. Next week, there is a dress up theme each day, but please don't put on any facepaint until after you've taken your cap and gown photo!

• Homecoming Week just got a whole lot sweeter — and a little messy! Get ready for our Pie in the Face Challenge. Starting Monday, October 13 during both lunches drop your money into the jar of the person YOU want to see pied! The staff member who raises the most money will be our lucky “winner” and get pied. So bring your cash, cast your votes, and let’s see who’s going to win!

• Pirates, it’s time to start preparing for the Homecoming Overall and Pants Decoration Contest! On Homecoming Day, wear your decorated overalls or pants and check in with Mrs. Sanchez in Room 509 before 1st period to enter! The winner will be announced after the pep rally. Show your Pirate pride and start decorating now!

• We will have a Key Club meeting and shirt pick-up on Tuesday, October 14th in Mrs. Gau's room 504.  Times are 7:55 am and 3:55 pm.  Please make plans to attend!

THOUGHT OF THE DAY: You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today - Abraham Lincoln

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• Step into the Roaring ’20s at our Gatsby Gala Homecoming Dance! Join us Saturday, October 11th, 7:30–10:30 PM at the Vidor Elementary Cafeteria. Tickets are $15 and on sale October 6–10 during lunches. Dress to impress and don’t wait—get your ticket!

• SENIORS: Cap and Gown pictures will be taken next week. Girls- Monday 10/13 and Boys- Tuesday 10/14. Check your Google Classroom for more information.

• Please help wish our Pirate Tennis Team good luck as they travel to Hudson High School to take on the Madisonville Mustangs today for the Area round of playoffs!

THOUGHT OF THE DAY: “Remember, you can’t have a million-dollar dream with a minimum-effort attitude!”

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• Best of luck to the Pirate Cross Country teams as they compete in the District Meet tomorrow at Claiborne Park! Every step counts — run for your teammates, your school, and Pirate pride!

• Homecoming Week just got a whole lot sweeter — and a little messy! Get ready for our Pie in the Face Challenge. Starting Monday, October 13 during both lunches drop your money into the jar of the person YOU want to see pied! The staff member who raises the most money will be our lucky “winner” and get pied. So bring your cash, cast your votes, and let’s see who’s going to get creamed!

• Step into the Roaring ’20s at our Gatsby Gala Homecoming Dance! Join us Saturday, October 11th, 7:30–10:30 PM at the Vidor Elementary Cafeteria. Tickets are $15 and on sale October 6–10 during lunches. Dress to impress and don’t wait—get your ticket!

• We need you to fill out the homecoming pep rally form by today if you are interested in participating in any of the events. Please read the directions carefully when you do! After Wednesday, we will not take any more submissions. The form was posted in your Google Classroom.

• Pirates, it’s time to start preparing for the Homecoming Overall and Pants Decoration Contest! On Homecoming Day, wear your decorated overalls or pants and check in with Mrs. Sanchez in Room 509 before 1st period to enter! The winner will be announced after the pep rally. Show your Pirate pride and start decorating now!

•  Seniors, don't forget - cap and gown photos are next week! Girls will be taking photos Monday October 13th and Boys will be taking photos Tuesday October 14th. We will call for you in groups according to last name, be sure to listen to the announcements throughout the day. Photos will be taken in the auditorium. Boys will need to wear a white button up shirt and a tie. Next week, there is a dress-up theme each day, but please don't put on any facepaint until after you've taken your cap and gown photo!
• The Textile Arts Club will be selling crafts and accessories for next week's dress-up themes! We'll also have a make your own bracelet station for $5. We'll be in the main hallway each morning before school, Tuesday-Friday!  We hope to see you there!  

• Debate students who will participate in the UIL Debate event this weekend need to come by Mrs.Conn's room 106 today or tomorrow.

• We will have a Key Club meeting and shirt pick-up on Tuesday, October 14th in Mrs. Gau's room 504.  Times are 7:55 am and 3:55 pm.  Please make plans to attend!

THOUGHT OF THE DAY: Don’t be sad. Don’t be mad. Be glad it’s Wednesday- Reagan & Breanna 

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• Please help me in congratulating your Pirate Tennis Team for defeating the Hampshire Fannett Longhorns 11-8 yesterday moving them on to the Area Round of Playoffs!

• Step into the Roaring ’20s at our Gatsby Gala Homecoming Dance! Join us Saturday, October 11th, 7:30–10:30 PM at the Vidor Elementary Cafeteria. Tickets are $15 and on sale October 6–10 during lunches. Dress to impress and don’t wait—get your ticket!

• There will be a mandatory Interact meeting Wednesday, October 8th in the Library at 7:45 am .... Make plans to come for our guest speaker from Rotary.

• Pirates, it’s time to start preparing for the Homecoming Overall and Pants Decoration Contest! On Homecoming Day, wear your decorated overalls or pants and check in with Mrs. Sanchez in Room 509 before 1st period to enter! The winner will be announced after the pep rally. Show your Pirate pride and start decorating now!

• Seniors, don't forget- cap and gown photos are next week! Girls will be taking photos Monday October 13th and Boys will be taking photos Tuesday October 14th. We will call for you in groups according to last name, be sure to be listening to the announcements throughout the day. Photos will be taken in the band hall. Boys will need to wear a white button up shirt and a tie. Next week, there is a dress up theme each day, but please don't put on any facepaint until after you've taken your cap and gown photo!

• Starting today, the Textile Arts Club will be selling crafts and accessories for next week's dress up themes! We'll also have a make your own bracelet station for $5. We'll be in the main hallway each morning before school Tuesday-Friday!  We hope to see you there!

• We need you to fill out the homecoming pep rally form by Wednesday if you are interested in participating in any of the events. Please read the directions carefully when you do! After Wednesday, we will not take any more submissions. The form was posted in your Google Classroom. 

THOUGHT OF THE DAY: You must expect great things of yourself before you can do them- Michael Jordan

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