Vernon ISD

LATE START THURSDAY!!
Vernon ISD will now be operating on a 2-hour delay start today. Buses will run 2 hours late. We look forward to seeing all of our students and staff.

Vernon ISD will be operating on its regular schedule on Thursday. VISD administrators will be out early in the morning driving roads and checking conditions. If we go to a delay start, we will send out information via Facebook, our Vernon ISD App, and by text as early as possible in the morning. Please be aware there are still a few slick spots around town on the side roads, so please take extra caution driving in those areas. We look forward to seeing all of our students and staff tomorrow!!

Our Vernon Middle School girls' and boys' basketball games that were originally scheduled for Thursday will now be played on Friday. The boys will play here and the girls will play in Holliday on their regular time schedule.

Our District 7-3A basketball games against Holliday that were originally moved from this evening to Wednesday, have now been moved to Thursday. Games will be in Holliday, varsity teams only. Lady Lions' game will begin at 4:30 p.m., with the Lions' game to follow at approximately 6 p.m.

NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY!
Vernon ISD will be closed tomorrow. We are hopeful that we can resume school Thursday on our regular schedule. We will continue to keep parents updated.

NO SCHOOL TUESDAY!!
Vernon ISD administrators have announced VISD will be closed Tuesday due to the road conditions from the winter weather. We expect to be on our regular schedule Wednesday. If that changes, we will let everyone know as soon as possible. Vernon's basketball games scheduled for Tuesday evening in Holliday have been postponed.

NO SCHOOL MONDAY!!
Vernon ISD administrators have announced VISD will be closed Monday due to the road conditions from the winter weather. As of now, VISD will operate on a 2 hour late-start schedule on Tuesday, with buses running 2 hours late. We will provide confirmation of that late start, or any changes to Tuesday's schedule, on Monday afternoon. Parents/guardians, if you are not receiving our text messages, please login to your Skyward account and update your contact cell number. If you do not have a Skyward login, please contact your campus when we return to school. We hope everyone stays safe and warm.

This afternoon, Vernon ISD Athletic Director and Lions Head Football Coach Kevin Sherrill announced he was leaving after serving in those roles for five years. Other than his first year in Vernon, the Lions have made the playoffs every season, winning two playoff games and reaching the regional quarterfinal round in both 2024 and 2025. He has accepted the AD/Head Football Coach position with Blooming Grove ISD. To read more about Coach Sherrill leaving, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2653721

Out of an abundance of caution, Vernon ISD is canceling school for tomorrow, 1/23/2026. All schools and offices will be closed. The Vernon Boys and Girls Club will also be closed.

VHS senior Kamryn Hall signed a letter of intent to attend Friends University on a powerlifting scholarship during a ceremony held Wednesday morning the foyer of D.O. Fulton Gym. Hall has qualified for the State Powerlifting Meet for the last three years, and will be looking to make it four years a in row in February. She was a Silver medalist at State last year. To read more about Kamryn and her signing ceremony, please follow this link https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2650877

UPDATE: VERNON ISD WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY. NO CLASSES. Due to the winter weather that is expected to hit the area Friday afternoon, Vernon ISD will be operating on our regular Early Release Schedule tomorrow. PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE WEATHER, THE VERNON BOYS & GIRLS CLUB WILL NOT BE OPEN TOMORROW. We hope of our students, staff and their families stay safe and warm during the winter storm. We will make an announcement Sunday afternoon concerning school on Monday.

Students in our Pathways to Education CTE program traveled to Wichita Falls on Wednesday to attend the Region 9 SparkEd Future Educator Conference. The keynote speaker for the program was Rider graduate and USA Olympian Taliyah Brooks. During the conference students attended breakout sessions hosted by different groups. Those sessions included: Pathways to Education hosted by Vernon College; Future Coaches of Texas Association, hosted by FCTA; and Educator Preparation Program hosted by Midwestern State University.

Tonight, Madison Kretzmer from Vernon College will be at the Lion's Den Teen Center to provide students with an overview of Vernon College programs, including Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways. She will also work with students to identify areas of interest and potential career paths. This session is designed to help students begin thinking about their future after high school. Future sessions may include Vernon College instructors from specific programs as guest speakers. Refreshments will be served to those who attend the event.

Students in Ms. Smith's and Mrs. Pedigo's kindergarten classes have been learning about community helpers and first responders. In a special way to bring that learning to life, the students wrote thank-you letters to McCord SRO and VISD Director of Safety & Security, Lt. Autumn Thames. And, they were able to deliver those letters in person.

Due to the weather forecast, our Friday night basketball games were moved to tonight. Our Lions will be taking on the City View Mustangs at D.O. Fulton Gym as they wrap up the first half of District 7-3A action. There will be no JV boys game. The Lions will take the court at approximately 7:30 p.m., following the Lady Lions' game. To purchase tickets, go to https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Good luck Lions!!!

Due to the weather forecast, our Friday night basketball games were moved to tonight. Our Lady Lions will be hosting the City View Lady Mustangs in a District 7-3A game at D.O. Fulton Gym. The game will tip off at 6 p.m. To purchase tickets, go to https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Good luck Lady Lions!!!

Named as our Pre-Kindergarten Students of the Week for the week of Jan. 12-16 were: Shepherd Say, Ava Torres, Semajae Leija, and Danny Velasquez. Congratulations!! We're proud of you!!

Cited as 1st Grade Students of the Week for the Week of Jan. 12-16 were: Keenan Sowells, Sannay Moo, Wila Hamer, Monse Balderas, Genesis Amador, and (not pictured) Matthew Grinie and Juan Garcia. Great job!! Keep up the good work!!

Our Kindergarten Students of the Week for the week of Jan. 12-16 were: Ermias Maldonado, Olivia Hernandez, Mason Garcia, Beau Adams, Kyrie Peterson, Ian Lorenzo, and Ezekiel Nino. Congratulations!! Keep up the good work!!