Jevon Fanner was crowned the Vernon High School Homecoming King for 2023 during pep rally Friday afternoon. At the pep rally he escorted Queen nominee Marli Limon. Other Homecoming King nominees and the Queen nominees they escorted included: Kell Castleberry and Jaylie Freeman; Chris Martinez and Kaylee DeLaune; Kale Sherrill and Rufaro Mubvumba; Julius Dawkins and Amya Chivara; Greg Newton and Terra Stanfill; Alex Rivera and Cirstin Ivy; and T.J. Thomas and Layla Trinidad.
There was an electric atmosphere in D.O. Fulton Gym Friday afternoon during the Homecoming Pep Rally. It started with an awesome rendition of the "National Anthem" and lasted all the way through to the "Vernon School Song!"
Three weeks into the school year and Vernon ISD is currently surpassing it's attendance goal for 2023-24!! Great job students and parents!!! Keep it up!!
There were mums, mums everywhere this morning as students arrived at VHS. The 2023 Homecoming game is tonight 7 p.m., at Leo Brittain Field. Our Lions will take on the San Angelo Lake View Chiefs. Student dance to be held after the game in the courtyard at the high school. Students must have VHS student badge to get into the dance, which is being sponsored by the VHS Student Council.
It was class color wars at VHS Thursday as part of the Homecoming Week celebration. Freshmen wore orange; sophomores wore yellow; juniors wore blue; and seniors wore purple.
GOOD LUCK!!! To our Lady Lions as they open District 7-3A volleyball action today at 4 p.m. at D.O. Fulton Gym.!! Lady Lions -- Go Cage a Tigerette!!! Who's King of the Jungle?
If you can't make it to tonight's Lions Homecoming Game against the Lake View Chiefs, you can catch all the action online at www.network1sports.com/station/kvwc. The local radio station however is unable to broadcast the game over the radio, due to issues with the tower. Just remember you can catch it online by following the link.
*** PLEASE BE AWARE!!! -- Any comments posting links to watch the game are scam. Click on those links at your own risk.***
REMEMBER!!! Tickets must be purchased ahead of time for tonight's Homecoming game between our Lions and the San Angelo Lake View Chiefs. Scan the code or click on this link to be taken to the ticket purchase page on the Vernon ISD website https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Lions tennis team hits the court today for a district match against Hirschi!!! GO LIONS!!!
Lions' 2023 home-opener and Homecoming!! Come out and fill the stands!!
Although the building is not quite 100 percent completed, Vernon ISD has announced there will be an open house for the new Vernon Elementary School from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Friday. There will also be an open house at Vernon High School during that same time frame for the new media center and other renovations that were done to the building.
For more of the story, go to https://www.vernonisd.org/article/1231215
This morning, the McCord 1st Grade Gifted & Talented students took part in a STEM challenge. The students were divided into groups and had the task of building a boat. The challenge was to see which boat could hold the most marbles without sinking.
Members of the Superintendent Advisory Council met for the first time at lunch Tuesday in the boardroom of the Administration Center. VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward formed the council, which consists of students from the 9th thru 12th grades, to stay in informed on the school experience from a student perspective. During their first meeting, members talked about they liked about high school and about some of their concerns.
Members of the council advocated for a 40-minute lunch period. After hearing their effective argument, Dr. Ward advised VHS Principal Cynthia Jackson to look into adjusting the schedule to allow students to have a 40-minute lunch period. Students also commented about it being too cold in the high school building, and Dr. Ward said temperatures would be adjusted in the building.
The advisory council will meet once a quarter.
Homecoming Pep Rally -- 2:15 p.m., Friday -- D.O. Fulton Gym. VHS Homecoming King will be crowned during pep rally. VHS Homecoming Queen to be crowned during halftime of Lions' Homecoming game.
Get your tickets online today!!! 2023 Homecoming Game!!! Your 2-0 Lions taking on the 1-1 San Angelo Lake View Chiefs. Kickoff is 7 p.m., at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium. It's also Lions' home-opener!!
Our Lady Lions wrapped up the non-district portion of their schedule Tuesday night with a 22-25, 25-16, 25-23, 25-23 come-from-behind victory over the Wichita Falls High Lady Coyotes. The Lady Lions open District 7-3A action at home Friday when they host the Jacksboro Tigerettes. Varsity will begin at 4 p.m., with both JV matches to begin at 5:30 p.m.
Vernon Middle School Students of the Week are: 6th grade -- Bryn Gardner & R.J. Villarreal (not pictured); 7th grade -- Austyn Moore & Caylor Streit; 8th grade -- Flora Ortega & Isaac Trejo. Great job students!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! To these Lions for earning Player of the Game honors for their performances in Vernon's 21-20 victory over Gainesville on Friday night. MVP -- Jevon Fanner; Co-Lion Heart Award -- Shyne Rodriguez & Case Fleming; Big Stick -- Adarius Williams; Ball Hawk -- Ty Scott; and Co-Special Teams -- Johnny Pruitt & Julius Dawkins. Your photos will be on the digital sign at VHS and the Admin Building all week!!
Our Lady Lions volleyball teams are at home this evening hosting squads from Wichita Falls High School. Action starts at 4:30 p.m., with varsity taking the court at 6:30 p.m. Head on out to D.O. Fulton Gym and cheer on the Lady Lions in their final non-district match of the season!! Purchase tickets at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
There will be plenty of fun to be had Friday afternoon at our Lion Roar event leading up to the kickoff of the 2023 Homecoming Game. The fun starts at 4 p.m., Friday and continues until 6:30 p.m. Play fun carnival-style games for free and win some Lion swag!! Food trucks will be on hand selling their tasty treats!!! Don't miss out!! The event will be held just west of D.O. Fulton Gym.
