Vernon ISD

It's a District 4-3A, D1 rematch for the Vernon Lions, as they will square off against Peaster in the Regional round of the Class 3A, D1 playoffs. The coaches flipped home-and-home, with Vernon picking Burkburnett and Peaster picking Graham. The Lions won the coin flip and we will be the home team next Friday at Bulldog Stadium. Game time will be determined tomorrow. Vernon defeated Denver City, 41-16, Thursday night, while Peaster defeated Shallowater, 16-0, tonight to advance to the third round of the playoffs.
OK Lions fans!! Flood Bulldog Stadium with a sea of maroon and pack the stands!

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!! Their Project Celebration Booth received the People's Choice Award for Vendors at this year's Bacon Fest. The seniors sold Munchoes Gourmet Caramel Apples at their booth, and they beat out some very stiff competition!

Here is some information on safe firearm storage. School districts across the State of Texas are now required (House Bill 121) to distribute information regarding safe firearm storage at least three times each school year. We hope everyone follows firearm safety measures and stores their firearm in a secure location.

Vernon ISD will be closed Nov. 24 thru Nov. 30 for our Thanksgiving Break. Classes will resume and offices will reopen Monday, Dec. 1, on their regular schedules. We hope all of our students and their families, along with our VISD family enjoys their Thanksgiving Break.

Mrs. Hasting's Culinary Arts students cooked and served an outstanding Thanksgiving Day meal today to all VHS staff and other VISD personnel. From turkey and ham, to dressing, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce, the meal had it all. Topping the meal off was Pecan Pie or Pumpkin Pie for dessert. Thank you Mrs. Hastings and all her students. The meal was delicious!

Yesterday students in Ms. Bennett's second and third period senior English classes were treated to a special guest speaker. Hunter Britt, a friend of Ms. Bennett who lives in Fort Lauderdale, shared how he began his career in yachting and highlighted the wide range of jobs involved in building a yacht. He also spoke on the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone and chasing a passion. Mr. Britt is the founder of H. Hilton Yacht & Ship.

Our Lions hit the road today for a Class 3A, D1 Area Playoff game against the Denver City Mustangs. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m., at Happy State Bank Stadium in Canyon. Tickets can be purchased at bit.ly/VernonvsDenverCity
A Lions Spirit Pep Rally will be held at 9:25 a.m., in D.O. Fulton Gym. And don't forget, the send off!! Line Hillcrest Drive on out past Walmart and show your support as the Lions head out today at 12:45 p.m.!! Go Lions!!

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.

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!!