The Parent Teacher Organization at Mount Vernon ISD is organizing a Fall Festival at the elementary school. Volunteers and silent auction items are needed for the event. Anyone interested in helping with the event or donating items for the silent auction should contact PTO President Candace Martin at 903-588-0208. Her e-mail address is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The event is set from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 in the back parking lot at the elementary school. For more information, see the September 29 edition of the Mount Vernon Optic-Herald.








