We just realized we missed posting our VMS Students of the Week for the week of Feb. 9-13. Those students were: 6th Grade -- Paw Wah & Elias Garcia; 7th Grade -- Amiyah Hampton & Kayden Contreras; and 8th Grade -- Praylee Patterson & Colton Pauly. Congratulations!! Way to go!!
Vernon College is hosting an informational meeting for parents of VHS students who are considering taking dual credit courses for the first time in the 2026-27 school year. Students also need to attend the meeting, which will be held at 5:30 p.m., Monday, in the King Physical Education Center on the VC campus.
Earning our Student of the Week honors for the week of Feb. 16-20 were: 6th Grade -- Gracie Najera & Cameron Enriquez; 7th Grade -- Azaria Copeland & Jaidyn Chance; 8th Grade -- Lezah Lee & Miles Sanchez. Great job!! Congratulations!!
Two ensembles and one soloist from the Roarin' Lion Band earned the right to advance to the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Competition after receiving a Superior Rating on the Class 1 (Advanced Rating) piece of music they performed at the UIL Region 7 Solo and Ensemble Competition held earlier this month. To find out more, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2728975
Some members of our 7th Grade Band, as well as some eighth grade members of the Roarin' Lion Band participated in the UIL Region 7 Solo and Ensemble Competition held earlier this month. VMS band students collected 22 gold medals. To find out more, please follow this link
https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2728966
https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2728966
Earning our 1st Grade Student of the Week honors for the week of Feb. 16-20 were: Tommy Freeman, Wyatt Corona, Bentley Carr, Luka Cardenas, Thomas Bohannon, Kelis Wilson, and William Fluid. Congrats!! Outstanding work!! Keep it up!
Receiving our Kindergarten Student of the Week honors for the week of Feb. 16-20 were: Marcus Bergman, Ezra Curnutte, Lynda Shepherd, Joseph Vasquez, Ty Anzaldua, Vanessa Neal, and Jordan Leija (not pictured). Congratulations!! Keep up the good work!
Selected as our Pre-Kindergarten Students of the Week for the Week of Feb. 16-20 were: Saw Day, Eliana Perez, Rodrigo Benitez, and Judiah Hollis (not pictured). Great job!! We're proud of you!!
We have 2 groups of VES Students of the Week to recognize. Receiving Students of the Week honors for the first and second week of February are: 2nd Grade -- Kimberly Beltran Castillo & Kamryn Castillo; 3rd Grade -- Sandra Penado Hernandez & Maceo Villarreal; 4th Grade -- Jonah Hastings & Katie Dobbs; and 5th Grade -- Christopher Lewis & Maggie Colbert. Congratulations to all!! Great job!! Keep up the good work!
We are continuing to highlight the eight CTE (Career and Technical Education) pathways we offer at VHS this month, as February is CTE Month. A few of those pathways start at Vernon Middle School as well. All incoming ninth graders choose a pathway as they enter VHS. All of the pathways offer industry based certifications that help the students in the workforce after graduation. The pathway in the spotlight today is Culinary Arts.
We held a senoff this morning for our film students who left this morning for the UIL State Film Festival. All three film entries advanced to the semifinals, with two moving on to the State competition which will be held tomorrow in Austin. https://youtu.be/BG1Bo_ySIiU
CHEERLEADER PARENT MEETING
Parents of students who signed up to tryout for the 2026-27 cheerleader squad are reminded the last parent information meeting will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, in the VHS Cafeteria. If you did not attend the first meeting, which was held last week, you MUST attend this meeting if your child is going to try out for the cheerleading team.
Parents of students who signed up to tryout for the 2026-27 cheerleader squad are reminded the last parent information meeting will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, in the VHS Cafeteria. If you did not attend the first meeting, which was held last week, you MUST attend this meeting if your child is going to try out for the cheerleading team.
We are having a sendoff for our VHS filmmakers who have advanced to the UIL State Film Festival. Two films "HIM IN BLACK: The Investigation" produced by Donivan Montano, Malakhi Propes-Scott, Jacob Brown, and Kenneth Cordero; and "A Tail of Two Lives" produced by Garrett Munson reached the State Finals in their categories. After the sendoff, which starts at 9 a.m., the Vernon Police Department and Fire Department will escort the students down Wilbarger before turning right on Main and leading them out of town. Dustin Swatzell is the sponsor of our film team.
Good luck guys!! Bring home some hardware!!
Good luck guys!! Bring home some hardware!!
The drawing for our 4th Six Weeks Perfect Attendance prizes was held Friday morning and the lucky students were: Neimiah Lin, 6th Grade; Stephen Say, 7th Grade; and Cristobal Meza, 8th Grade. Each young man received a "Mystery Box" prize that included items such as Legos, Lava Lamps, Squishmallos and more items. Each week During the 4th Six Weeks, students were able to put their name in the drawing every week -- as long as they didn't miss a day of school.
A ceremonial First Pitch was delivered Friday evening prior to the Lions' 2026 home opener at Jabe Brazzle Field. The Lions and coaching staff honored VHS graduate and long-time baseball assistant coach David Ashby. A 1968 graduate of Vernon High School, David played for the Lions and returned as an assistant coach in 1990. Although he retired from VISD in 2016, David remains a fixture at the baseball field showing his support for the players and coaches.
We are continuing to highlight the eight CTE (Career and Technical Education) pathways we offer at VHS this month, as February is CTE Month. A few of those pathways start at Vernon Middle School as well. All incoming ninth graders choose a pathway as they enter VHS. All of the pathways offer industry based certifications that help the students in the workforce after graduation. The pathway in the spotlight today is Teaching & Training.
We will be taking class pictures on Wednesday, March 18. Parents can order online by using the QR code on the flyer below. Or from getting an order form from VES.
February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) month, and we're highlighting each of the eight CTE pathways that we offer at Vernon High School. A few of those pathways start at Vernon Middle School as well. All incoming ninth graders choose a pathway as they enter VHS. All of the pathways offer industry based certifications that help the students in the workforce after graduation. The pathway in the spotlight today is Printing & Imaging.
The Lady Lions hosted the Vernon Girls Powerlifting Invitational Meet held Thursday evening at the Middle School Gym. Over 100 girls from area schools, along with Lamesa, competed in the event. This meet was the last opportunity for girls to lift the weight required to advance to the regional meet. Several of our Lady Lions hit personal best lifts at the meet. Several also wrapped up a spot in the regional meet.
With all four district representatives eliminated from the playoffs, District 7-3A has released its Girls Basketball All-District Team and three Lady Lions earned Honorable Mention recognition. Receiving that honor were Lily Beam, Lily Maxwell and Breasha Waggoner. Six Lady Lions made the Academic All-District Team. Earning that distinction were Nadia Gaines, Kenzie Dobbs, Lily Beam, Lily Maxwell, Callie Sanchez, and Caylee Streit. Congratulations to all!!!
