The Vernon Lions will face Denver City Thursday night in a Class 3A, D1 Area Playoff game and to help get you pumped up here are highlights from their 42-14 Bi-District victory over Clyde. Video courtesy of Iban Lira and audio courtesy of KVWC Radio. https://youtube.com/shorts/bH11hwAcSj8?feature=share
In our Bluebonnet Curriculum kindergarten students are currently learning everything about a farm -- from the ground up. Earlier this week Mrs. Weddle read "The Little Red Hen" to her class. In the story, the Little Red Hen goes out and harvests wheat while the other chickens play, but when winter comes and the other chickens have nothing to eat, the Little Red Hen shares her food. After reading the book, Mrs. Weddle told her students she was going to make bread and students had the option of helping her or going to play. Five students opted to help their teacher. Once the students who hadn't helped smelled that freshly baked bread, they wished they had helped because they wanted some. Like the Little Red Hen, Mrs. Weddle's helpers decided to share their bread with all of their classmates. Mrs. Weddle said this project also tied into their math lessons with measurements using vocabulary word capacity. Students helping her understood that a measuring cup held more than a teaspoon or tablespoon.
All VISD campuses will be operating on an Early Release Schedule tomorrow due to the Lions' Area Playoff Game being played in Canyon.
Nine Vernon High School students have been been recognized by Vernon College for Academic Excellence in College Algebra for the Fall semester. Those students are: Ben Armstrong, Lily Beam, Bowie Eakin, Brooklyn Harjo, Brandon Juarez, Sriram Kadiyala, Jeana Martinez, Rodrigo Olivas, and Klancy Sherrill. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Five members of the Roarin' Lion Band earned a chair in the All-District Band following last Saturday's auditions in Wichita Falls, and two more members are alternates. Reagan Baskerville was named 2nd Chair Trumpet, while Rodrigo Olivas earned 8th Chair Clarinet; Braeden German made 8th Chair Trombone; and Jace Northcutt made 8th Chair Percussion. Jesse Mejia claimed 13th Chair Clarinet to earn a spot in the honor band. Alternates for the honor band are Flor Ortega, 1st Alternate Tuba, and Aislyn Williams, 1st Alternate Trombone. Congratulations!! We're so proud of you!
Our VES Art program is in search of old CDs & DVDs to use for a recycle art project the students will be working on in the Spring semester. Those wishing to donate old CDs or DVDs to the project may bring their old discs to the VES Office. Please do not bring the cases; they are not needed for the art project.
For the 2nd week in a row Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium is hosting a playoff game!! This Friday night is a big Class 4A, D1 Area Playoff game between Stephenville and Dumas, with the winner of the game having a great chance to win Region 1. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Tickets must be purchased online at https://bit.ly/StevsDum or scan the QR code below.
Tickets for the Vernon vs. Denver City Class 3A, D1 Area Playoff game can be purchased online at bit.ly/VernonvsDenverCity
Vernon is the visiting team and will sit on the East side of Happy State Bank Stadium. No signs are allowed on the rails of the stands. Also, NO fans are allowed on the field following the game.
Vernon is the visiting team and will sit on the East side of Happy State Bank Stadium. No signs are allowed on the rails of the stands. Also, NO fans are allowed on the field following the game.
Our VES Student Council Fundraiser concludes Thursday. The Student Council is selling feathers for .25 cents, with the two homerooms in each grade that have the most feathers on their turkey getting a chance to compete in the Turkey Bowl that will be held Friday morning. The money raised from the fundraiser will be used to fill the wish list of as many stars from the local Star Tree as possible. Anyone can make a donation toward the fundraiser. Donations may be turned in at the VES Office. Thursday is the deadline to donate to the project.
Yesterday, students in Mrs. Chavira's class had fun learning about light and shadows.
These students were honored as our VES Students of the Week for last week: 2nd Grade -- Elijah Grimes; 3rd Grade -- Alexander Romero-Rodriguez; 4th Grade -- Michael Ledesma; and 5th Grade -- Ellis Wilson. Congratulations!! Great job!!
Vernon Lions Players of the Week for their bi-district victory over Clyde are: Tyce Payne, Offensive MVP, Most Explosive & Co-Big Stick; Cordell Scott, Defensive MVP; Joseph Eneanya, Special Teams MVP; Bowie Eakin, Co-Lion Heart; Adrain Felton, Co-Lion Heart; Mason Ballard, Top Blocker; Thomas Gonzales, Ball Hawk; Kadyn Whiteside, Co-Big Stick; and Manny Ochoa, Boss Hog. Our Bi-District Champion Lions will take on Denver City Thursday night in an Area Playoff game.
First Grade Students of the Week honorees for last week are: Kamilah Smith, Matthew Marsh, Tavin Peterson, Emiliano Mendoza, Abraham Ramirez, and Treyvier Leija. Not pictured are Willow Bell and LaDarius Pitts. Congrats!! Way to go!!
Receiving our Kindergarten Student of the Week honors for last week are: Taylor Kenyon, Cora Robb, Avyanna Howe, Noah Lopez, Armani Johnson, and Lynda Shepherd. Keep up the good work! Way to go!!
Our McCord Pre-Kindergarten Students of the Week for last week are: Saint Toombs, Atticus Chavira, Ava Parker, and Kamdyn Hartwell. Congratulations!! Great job!
Our VMS Jingle Bell Jog & Santa Strut is set for Saturday, Dec. 13. The event is a fundraiser for our student incentive program, with the money raised helping pay for things like perfect attendance prizes and special trips. Register by Nov. 30 to secure a Jingle Bell Jog & Santa Strut t-shirt!! Entry fee is $20 for students and $30 for adults. Use the QR code below to register online. Check in on the day of the event will begin at 8:30 a.m., in the parking lot of the high school gym, with the event starting at 9 a.m.
Our Lions Spirit Pep Rally will be held Thursday morning as the players prepare for their Class 3A, D1 Area Playoff clash with Denver City. The dress up theme for the day is "Twin Day" as the theme for the pep rally is "Make the Mustangs See Double!" The pep rally will begin at 9:25 a.m., Thursday, at D.O. Fulton Gym.
Congratulations to our 9 Lady Lions volleyball players and managers who earned all-district recognition. Receiving 1st Team All-District honors along with being named to the Academic All-District team were seniors Klancy Sherrill and Aaliyah Moralez. Senior Jeana Martinez made the 2nd Team All-District squad and was also on the Academic All-District team, while senior Mylee Greening made the 2nd Team All-District team. Freshmen Blakeney Downes and Caylee Streit were both Honorable Mention All-District and made the Academic All-District team. Juniors Cambree Lee and Kyleigh Taylor received Honorable Mention All-District honors, and manager Brooklyn Harjo made the Academic All-District list.
A VHS Junior Class Meeting for students and parents is being held this evening at 5:30 p.m., at the VHS Cafeteria. This should be a quick meeting. Students and parents, please make plans to attend.
Our VMS Student of the Week honorees for last week are: 6th Grade -- Tamia Hill & Alonnzo McCarver; 7th Grade -- Anabell Reyes & Elias Trejo; and 8th Grade -- Jazlyn Herrera & William McCarthy. Great job! Keep up the good work!!
