With the help of Wilbarger County Farm Bureau Board Member Austen White, three VES students get a look at the Ag Day t-shirts being provided by the Farm Bureau. Fourth and fifth grade students will wear their t-shirt at the Annual Ag Day, sponsored by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Wilbarger County 4-H, Wilbarger County, Wilbarger County Farm Bureau and Vernon College, which is being held tomorrow morning at the Wilbarger County Exhibit Building.
Lady Lions hit the road to Iowa Park today for a big District 7-3A battle with the Lady Hawks.
On Monday, the Lions cited as MVPs in Vernon's victory over Breckenridge in their District 3-3A, Div. 1 game Friday night received special Game Balls from Tiffany Rosalez, an agent for the local Texas Farm Bureau office led by Toby Kitchens. Players receiving special footballs were: Offensive MVPs - Andrew Hernandez, Ismael Urista, Keigan Ballard, Christian Gallegos, Alex Rivera (the offensive line) and Jevon Fanner; Special Teams MVP - Javy Lopez; and Defensive MVP - Shyne Rodriguez.
Members of our VES kitchen staff received a big "Thank You" from VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward, Director of Child Nutrition Skylar Boatman and Director of Child Nutrition Administrative Assistant Alice Rodriguez last Tuesday after serving the lunch at the our new school.
The Lions are hosting Iowa Park this Friday in a HUGE District 3-3A, Div. 1 contest. Lion fans wear your maroon and white and pack the stands!!! Show your Lion Pride!!!
Please do not click on any links that say they have tickets for sale. Tickets can only be purchased online at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
The VMS Students of the Week for last week are: 6th Grade -- Bella Salazar & Jacob Martinez; Nyairah Massenburg & Ywa Soe; and 8th Grade -- Georgia Balderas & E.J. Knight. Congratulations!!! Your photo will be displayed on the digital signs at VMS and the Administrative Center this week.
Our Lions put the Buckaroos in the dust, 42-20, Friday night. Player of the Game Awards went to:
Offensive MVPs -- Jevon Fanner; and the offensive linemen Alex Rivera, Christian Gallegos, Keigan Ballard, Ismael Urista and Andrew Hernandez.
Defensive MVP -- Shyne Rodriguez
Special Teams MVP -- Javi Lopez
Big Stick Award -- Johnny Pruitt
Ball Hawk Award -- Adarius Williams
Lion Heart Award -- Julius Dawkins
Congratulations! Your photo will be displayed on the digital sign at VHS and the Administrative Center this week.
VMS Principal Katrina Price is handing out the Principal's Award to deserving students for each six weeks. The Principal's Award recognizes students for their diligent efforts in improving themselves academically, socially and emotionally. The award has been explained with the Zuli greeting and salutation "Zawubona" meaning -- I See You. I Value You. You are important to me.
6th Grade Award winners were: Jacob Martinez, Jonathan Fuentes, Praylee Patterson, Bryn Gardner, Aylin Cordova, Cypriana Valtierra-Vargo, Abel Galvan, Jazlynn Herrera, Neris Saravia and Tyson Qualls.
7th Grade Award winners were: Sophia Bohannon, Caylee Streit, Nyairah Massenburg, Leah Mena, Kylah Venerable, Andres Pablo, Caylor Streit, Urijah Lira, Jacobi Pedigo and Ruben Ochoa.
8th Grade Award winners were: Ysabella Ampig, Katie Caveness, Flor Ortega, Jacqueline Diaz, Georgia Balderas, Julian Rodriguez, A.J. Ragland, Jesse Mejia, Giovanny Flores and E.J. Knight.
Scenes from today's pep rally pumping up that Lion Spirit for tonight's district game at Breckenridge.
It was "Surfs Up!" Spirit Friday today, with VHS students wearing their beach or Hawaiian attire to show their Lion Spirit. The Lions are in Breckenridge tonight to take on the Buckaroos in a district battle.
These McCord students received Student of the Week honors. Honorees include: Pre-Kindergarten -- LaDarius Pitts, Jason Moo, Tommy Freeman, Alexander Wigington, and Noel Cordoba. Kindergarten -- Holden Mahan, Trelyn Cherry, Xoey Barnes, Josiah Mergerson, Jaxon Koch, Karson Gearld and Aaron Anthony. 1st Grade -- Evayla Kiiskila, Jayden Bryant, Maceo Villarreal, Sebastian Logsdon, Mark Robinson, Grace Jansa, Barrett McBroom and Savannah Wilson. Their photos will be on the McCord digital sign. Great job students!!!
Congratulations to Melinda Garza, Emily Duncan and Susan Mitchell for receiving top honors for the month of September. Ms. Garza was Staff Member of the Month; Ms. Duncan was Teacher of the Month; and Ms. Mitchell was Specials of the Month. Well deserved honor ladies!! Thank you for all you do for our students.
These 36 VHS students received special t-shirts and a reception in honor of them earning their CCMR point. The goal for Vernon High School is for every graduate to earn their College, Career, and Military Readiness point. Students earn their point by completing dual-credit courses; or earning a certification; or meeting TSI criteria via scores on the SAT, ACT, TSI-A, or College Prep Course in English and Math. Congratulations to these students!!! Job Well Done!!
Let's Go Lions!!! Vernon travels to Breckenridge today for a HUGE District 3-3A, Div. 1 game against the Buckaroos. Remember Lions -- Tough People Last!!! Go whip the Buckaroos!!
Our Roarin' Lion Band will be performing at the UIL Marching Contest tomorrow at 10 a.m., in Wichita Falls at Memorial Stadium. Good luck!!!
The PTO will be selling Lion tattoos tomorrow at lunch. Show your Lion Pride!!!!
Come on and help pump up the spirit before the Lions hit the road to take on the Breckenridge Buckaroos!
Remember it is an Early Release Friday!
Here is our VISD Social Worker Nicole Cameron's newsletter for October.
Selected as the Vernon Elementary School Teacher of the Month for September was Brittany Schumann, while librarian Lisa Hass was selected as the Staff Member of the Month for September. Congratulations!!!
