Vernon ISD

Tomorrow will be busy one in the Media Center. From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., seniors can pick up their caps and gowns. And, also during that time students who earned a letterman jacket this year can be fitted for their jacket.

Our Students of the Week for last week (March 23-27) are: 2nd Grade -- Raylynn Duggan (not pictured); 3rd Grade -- Grace Jansa; 4th Grade -- Lillie Hawkins; and 5th Grade -- Trayvian Arthur. Great job!! Congrats!! Keep it up!

Receiving our Student of the Week honors for last week (March 23-27) are: 6th Grade -- Akaya Bennett & Daylin Butler; 7th Grade -- Chelsey Cordero & Ba Ney (not pictured); and 8th Grade -- Reese Fisher & Thony Teng. Congratulations!! Keep up the great work!!

Don't forget!! Tomorrow is our STAAR Night at VES!! We're serving a free spaghetti dinner and there will be PTO carnival games and grade-level booths. STAAR Night will be held from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Last week, KFDX reporter Dylan Jimenez visited Vernon Elementary to interview Mr. Perez for a story on the district's Emergent Bilingual program, and specifically Mr. Perez's classes here at VES. A few of our students were also interviewed by Mr. Jimenez for the story, which should air today. Tune in to KFDX today for the 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscast to catch the story.

Our VHS Roarin' Lion Band Winter Guard will take the floor at D.O. Fulton Gym on Thursday for their Community Showcase. Members of the Winter Guard will be performing their contest show. The Community Showcase will begin at 6 p.m. Come on out and show your support for this wonderful group!

Ten Lady Lions brought home medals from the City View Mustang Relays that was held Wednesday. As a team, the Lady Lions picked up a second place finish. At the Jacksboro track meet a couple of weeks ago junior Breasha Waggoner broke her own school record in the high jump by clearing 5-feet, 7-inches. She set a new school record just last year when she cleared 5-6. Breasha has won the high jump at track meet so far this season.

Our Lady Lions will be looking to win their second District 7-3A game in a row this evening when they host Henrietta at Ronda Havins Softball Field. Vernon defeated the Lady Cats, 13-4, in Henrietta on Tuesday. Game time is set for 5 p.m. Bundle up against the wind and come on out to support our Lady Lions!! Good luck!!

Our Lions will be hosting Henrietta on the baseball diamond today and there has been a slight change to the schedule. The JV game has been canceled, and the start time for the varsity game has been moved up to 6 p.m. Brave the wind and come out to Jabe Brazzle Field to support the Lions. Good luck!!

Tomorrow is an Early Release Friday for Vernon ISD. We hope our students enjoy their early start to the weekend.

Vernon High School is forming a Pep Squad for the 2026-27 school year. The Pep Squad will be away for enthusiastic students to sit together and show their Lion Spirit in the stands. If you're interested in joining, please fill out the form found here: http://bit.ly/40uNopp
An information meeting for parents will be held on Tuesday, April 7, in the VHS Cafeteria. The meeting will start at 6 p.m.

The VHS Cheer Team is getting ready to host an “Egg-citing” Easter Egg Hunt for the entire student body, and we need your help to make it a success!
Our goal is to provide a fun-filled afternoon for our students, and we are looking for donations of pre-filled plastic Easter eggs. Whether they are filled with wrapped candy (no nuts, please!), stickers, or small prizes, every egg helps!

Donation Details:
What: Pre-filled plastic Easter eggs
Deadline: Thursday, April 2nd
Drop-off Location: VHS Main Office

Your generosity helps the Cheer Team build school spirit and create a memorable holiday tradition for all VHS students. Thank you so much for your support of our team and our school community!

Students in Mrs. Garnett's Human Growth and Development classes took a field trip across the street Wednesday, as they visited the Sonshine Place Preschool at Calvary Baptist Church. Our students helped the youngsters with projects at the art table, played dolls, and showed the kids a few basketball tricks.

Yesterday VISD Supt. Dr. Blaise Boswell sat down with KAUZ reporter Shun'de Hooks to discuss his appointment as superintendent and what the future holds for Vernon ISD. To view interview, click the following link: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2026/03/10/vernon-isd-officially-names-new-superintendent/

Mrs. Price's 1st Grade class had a special guest Wednesday, as City of Vernon Animal Control Officer Hunter Price dropped by. He discussed how wild animals have to be treated differently than pets and went over some animal safety tips. We appreciate Officer Price taking time to visit with our students.

The District 7-3A Golf Tournament wrapped up Wednesday at the River Creek Golf Course in Burkburnett and for the third straight year VHS junior Claire Mayo will be advancing to the 3A Region 1 Golf Tournament. Mayo finished third in the Individual Medalist competition, just one stroke away from 2nd place. However, with both golfers who finished ahead of her qualifying for regionals with their teams, Claire moves on as well. She shot a 168 for the tournament. Katie Cavaness also competed as an individual for the Lady Lions.
For the Lions, Truett Schur was tied for second in the Individual Medalist competition after Day 1, but struggled on Day 2 and finished tied 9th with a total of 167. Teammate Kayson Sanders had a steady two days and finished tied for 8th with a total of 166. As a team, the Lions finished seventh out of 11 teams, as four schools entered two teams. Rounding out the Vernon team were Sebastian Sanders, Bentley Dobbs, and Kaleb Bucher. Albert Ragland also competed as an individual. Congrats Claire and great job by all of our VHS golfers!!!

Good luck to our students competing in the District 7-3A UIL Academic Meet today and tomorrow. The meet is being held in Wichita Falls at the Vernon College campus.

We will have a sendoff in the morning for Justin Rejino, who will be leaving for the Boys State Powerlifting Meet. The sendoff will begin at 9:15 in front of Vernon High School and at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Vernon Police Department and Wilbarger County Sherriff's Office will escort Justin down Wilbarger Street. Park on Wilbarger and honk your horn, or stand along the street and cheer him on has they head out of town.