06/22/2026
“VIS Beta Club Heads to Nationals!”
VICKSBURG, Miss. — Excitement filled the air at Vicksburg Intermediate School this morning as several Beta Club scholars boarded a charter bus and began their journey to Nashville, Tennessee, where they will compete in the 2026 National Beta Convention.
The National Beta Convention is the premier annual gathering of Beta members from across the nation, bringing together thousands of students who exemplify the organization’s pillars of achievement, character, leadership, and service. Throughout the week, students will compete in a variety of academic, leadership, STEM, visual arts, and performing arts events while participating in leadership development opportunities and networking with fellow Beta members from across the United States.
The VIS Beta Club earned the opportunity to compete on the national stage following an outstanding year of achievement and success at the state level. The students have spent countless hours preparing for their events and are eager to showcase their talents and represent their school, community, and state.
“Our students have worked incredibly hard to reach this level of competition, and we could not be more proud of them,” said Mrs. Kimberley King, VIS Beta Club Head Sponsor. “This experience is about much more than winning awards. It is an opportunity for our scholars to grow as leaders, build confidence, develop new friendships, and demonstrate the excellence that exists within Vicksburg Intermediate School. We are excited to watch them compete and shine on the national stage.”
As the scholars make their way to Nashville, the VIS family asks parents, alumni, community members, and supporters to join in wishing them safe travels, focused minds, and a successful week of competition.
These students are not only representing Vicksburg Intermediate School, they join Warren Central Intermediate School Beta Club in representing the Vicksburg Warren School District, the City of Vicksburg and the State of Mississippi with pride, determination, and excellence.
Good luck, Beta Scholars! We are cheering for you every step of the way.
One Team. One Goal.