The PSAT will be offered to all VHS 11th graders and homeschool students who live in the Vernon school district on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The fee to take the PSAT is $18 and the registration deadline is Oct. 3, at noon. To register, please see Mrs. Scales in the VHS office. The PSAT is a qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program, as well as a practice test for the SAT.
VMS held its drawing for the perfect attendance prize in each grade Friday and the winners were: 6th Grade -- Kendall Balderas; 7th Grade -- Miyah Mejia; and 8th Grade -- Emmanuel Garcia Menendez. They each won a Meta Quest VR device. During the 1st six weeks, each week students who had perfect attendance earned an entry into a drawing for a chance to win the perfect attendance prize. Students will take a survey today to determine the perfect attendance prize for the 2nd six weeks.
Class of 2026 parents -- now is the time to purchase an ad honoring your senior in the 2026 VHS Yearbook!! You can also purchase a yearbook for your senior as well. Go to: https://bit.ly/class2026seniorad
Join us for the 3rd Annual LIONS ROAR HOMECOMING Tailgate on October 10th! We invite Vernon ISD school clubs, VISD-endorsed organizations, local businesses, churches, and community groups to participate. Only Vernon ISD entities can sell items, and Vernon ISD will not be providing prizes for booths.
Just like last year, we’ll set up in the horseshoe drive in front of Vernon Elementary School. Participants must supply their own materials and manage cleanup. The event kicks off at 4:30 PM, and close at 6:30 for 7 PM game kickoff.
If your group wants to participate, please complete the form located at this link: https://bit.ly/lionsroarform
Please complete the Google form by end of the day, October 4th.
We can’t wait for a fantastic tailgate celebration! Questions? Contact Kori Eakin at kori.eakin@visdtx.org.
Just like last year, we’ll set up in the horseshoe drive in front of Vernon Elementary School. Participants must supply their own materials and manage cleanup. The event kicks off at 4:30 PM, and close at 6:30 for 7 PM game kickoff.
If your group wants to participate, please complete the form located at this link: https://bit.ly/lionsroarform
Please complete the Google form by end of the day, October 4th.
We can’t wait for a fantastic tailgate celebration! Questions? Contact Kori Eakin at kori.eakin@visdtx.org.
McCord PTO -- THANK YOU!!
Earlier this week the McCord PTO treated our teachers and staff with a special delivery! Thank you for taking time out of your busy lives to show appreciation to our teachers and staff at McCord!!
Earlier this week the McCord PTO treated our teachers and staff with a special delivery! Thank you for taking time out of your busy lives to show appreciation to our teachers and staff at McCord!!
A huge THANK YOU to the VES PTO for going above and beyond to show our teachers and staff how much they are appreciated!! Today's teacher cart was such a treat -- featuring a mini pancake bar with all the toppings. Thanks to Alma Alvarado for the delicious pancakes and Julie Hernandez for creating a custom teacher cart that made it extra special. Our VES family is so grateful!!
Our Picture Day is next week!!! We hope all of our students and staff show up Wednesday with smiles on their faces!!
Here are photos of a few of our students who went all out for yesterday's dress up theme "Western Day."
Here are a couple of more cute kiddos in their western attire for yesterday's Western Day dress up theme.
Yesterday, students in Mrs. Lisa Hanson's Anatomy & Physics class worked on Heart Rate Investigations. The students did a variety of physical activities and then checked their heart rate with an oximeter. Some of the athletes in her class competed with each other to see whose heart rate was the highest.
Our Lady Lions travel to Jacksboro this afternoon for a District 7-3A battle with the Tigerettes. Vernon is 1-1 in district play. The varsity match will begin at 4 p.m., with the sub-varsity matches set for 5:30 p.m. start. GOOD LUCK LADY LIONS!!!!
It was Western Day for the VHS spirit pep rally as the Lions take on the Richland Raiders tonight. Here are a few sights and sounds from the pep rally. https://youtu.be/TzWZqABrgFc
A big THANK YOU to Fancher Electric for donating breakfast tacos and to Texas Credit Corporation for providing waters this morning to celebrate the first six weeks at VMS and VHS! Our teachers and staff were so appreciative of this special treat, and we are grateful to members of the VMS & VHS PTO who delivered! Your generosity helps make Vernon ISD a wonderful place to learn and work! 🐾❤️
Last night in Wichita Falls, our 7th grade football squad picked up a 32-26 victory, while our 8th grade team suffered a 36-8 loss.
Scoring TDs for the 7th grade squad were Kenneth Sweet with touchdown runs of 60, 13 and 42 yards, and Ja'Kaiden White with scampers of 5 yards and 25 yards. White also hit Kameron Fanner with a 40-yard pass to set up one of the touchdowns. Offensive MVPs were Sweet and White, while defensive MVPs were Tyler Holmes & Beckett Bayer.
In the 8th grade game, Vernon found the end zone in the 2nd quarter on a 90-yard interception return by Tatum Gipson. R.J. Villareal ran in the 2-point conversion. Braxten Booth was the Offensive MVP, while Gipson was the Defensive MVP.
Scoring TDs for the 7th grade squad were Kenneth Sweet with touchdown runs of 60, 13 and 42 yards, and Ja'Kaiden White with scampers of 5 yards and 25 yards. White also hit Kameron Fanner with a 40-yard pass to set up one of the touchdowns. Offensive MVPs were Sweet and White, while defensive MVPs were Tyler Holmes & Beckett Bayer.
In the 8th grade game, Vernon found the end zone in the 2nd quarter on a 90-yard interception return by Tatum Gipson. R.J. Villareal ran in the 2-point conversion. Braxten Booth was the Offensive MVP, while Gipson was the Defensive MVP.
Another reminder about the rules at Children's Health Stadium where the Lions will be playing tonight.
The Prosper ISD stadium has some strict policies. Only clear bags are allowed at the stadium. Visitor seating is on the east side of the stadium and tickets must be purchased for the east side. Crossing over between the east side and the west side is prohibited. Tickets may be purchased at the gate with cash or credit card, or online at https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/prosperisd/entity/schools/17
NO air horns, whistles or noisemakers are allowed
NO re-entry to the stadium without the purchase of a new ticket, this includes passes
NO outside food or drink is allowed
Children's Health Stadium -- 2000 Stadium Dr., Prosper
The Prosper ISD stadium has some strict policies. Only clear bags are allowed at the stadium. Visitor seating is on the east side of the stadium and tickets must be purchased for the east side. Crossing over between the east side and the west side is prohibited. Tickets may be purchased at the gate with cash or credit card, or online at https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/prosperisd/entity/schools/17
NO air horns, whistles or noisemakers are allowed
NO re-entry to the stadium without the purchase of a new ticket, this includes passes
NO outside food or drink is allowed
Children's Health Stadium -- 2000 Stadium Dr., Prosper
It's Thursday Night Football -- Lions' style!! We're traveling to Prosper tonight for a non-district game against the Richland Raiders. The game is set for a 7 p.m. kickoff and will be played at Children's Health Stadium. Vernon is 3-0 heading into tonight's contest, while the Raiders are 0-3. Today's spirit pep rally will be held at 11:50 a.m., in Fulton Gym.
Also, please remember today VISD is on its early release schedule.
Also, please remember today VISD is on its early release schedule.
Our 2nd graders have been studying the Ancient Greek Civilization and today they participated in an Ancient Greek Olympic games to tie into their studies. The games included the javelin throw, the discus throw, and a "mini" marathon. Measuring the 26 meters for the " mini" marathon also ties into their math unit on measurements
Tomorrow is an Early Release Day for Vernon ISD. Please remember that Friday will now be a regular school day.
Our VES Big Kahuna fundraiser starts tomorrow!! The money from this fundraiser is used for our student incentive programs and field trips.
Our Pre-K Students of the Week for last week are -- Jhett Duggan, Amora Davis, Roy Medina, and (not pictured) Zoey Torres. Great job!! Congratulations!!
