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The Student News Site of Vel Phillips Memorial

Lewis Howard Latimer

Black History Month Spotlight: Lewis Howard Latimer

Anvika Annyapu February 5, 2024

Throughout history, several figures have been swept under the radar. During Black History Month, in collaboration with Spartan News and BSU, every week, we will spotlight an underrecognized Black figure...

Seniors!! Don't miss out...

Seniors!! Don’t miss out…

May 14, 2023

Please fill out this form to be included in the final issue of the Sword & Shield >> graduation issue! Check out last year's copy that was passed out at graduation!

Some Things to Know about the Construction

Some Things to Know about the Construction

Olivia Zhu August 26, 2022

We’re all excited for the construction at Memorial! New bathrooms, furnished classrooms, and an upgraded art department are just a few of the many changes. Below you’ll find some things to know about...

Who was Vel Phillips?

Who was Vel Phillips?

Sophia Jiang August 6, 2022

Living as an African American woman in the mid-1900s was extremely challenging. From being prohibited from entering a segregated church to being denied work, Velma Phillips faced the brunt of systemic...

August 4th, Contruction Zone

Construction Zone; August 4, 2022

August 4, 2022

A quick walk thru around Memorial 4 weeks before school starts...

2022-23 STUDENT ENROLLMENT INFO

2022-23 STUDENT ENROLLMENT INFO

VPM Admin August 1, 2022

Student Enrollment days for the 2022-23 school year is here. Online Student Enrollment begins for ALL GRADES starts Thursday, August 3. To help ensure our students, families, and staff are safe, MMSD is...

Students: Vote Here for Your Favorite VPM shirt!

Students: Vote Here for Your Favorite VPM shirt!

TPF, Adviser August 1, 2022

The renaming committee is looking for student input for a new school t-shirt design. There are lots of different designs and options but the committee would like to know what students would like. You fill...

Parking will be tight this year!!

STUDENT PARKING PERMITS

Admin August 1, 2022

Due to construction, there will be a decrease in the number of parking permits sold to students this year and next year. First priority will be given to Seniors and then to Juniors. The sale of permits...

Don't miss out on your 2023 yearbook!

Yearbook Information

TPF, Adviser August 1, 2022

Senior photos for the Olympian 2023 are due NOVEMBER 4, 2022.  The photograph should be a vertical head and shoulder shot. The image should be sent to [email protected] as a high resolution...

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