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Board approves Hospitality & Tourism elective at Vicksburg High School

Vicksburg Community Schools Board of Education · February 9, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a new Hospitality & Tourism elective for VHS that will emphasize real-world experiences and travel-related exploration; counselors and students reportedly expressed strong interest.

Karen Rikkers presented a proposal for a Hospitality & Tourism elective at Vicksburg High School, saying the course will emphasize hands-on, real-world experiences in a growing industry and include exploration of travel and museum-related content. She told the board that counselors and students have signaled strong interest in the course.

Board members approved the course during the consent vote. Rikkers did not provide a detailed budget or specific partners during the presentation; implementation steps and scheduling will be set through curriculum planning.