We're already preparing for the 2024-25 school year and that means it's time to sign up for tryouts to be a VHS cheerleader! Students wishing to tryout MUST sign up this week. VHS students may sign up in Mrs. Ramirez's office, while 8th grade students may sign up in Mrs. Perez's office. Parent meetings will be held on Feb. 19 and Feb. 26. Meetings will be held at 6 p.m., both days, in the VHS Cafeteria. A parent must attend one of the meetings.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Vernon Lion Izzy Espinoza captured the bronze medal in the 120-pound class at the Class 5A Region 1 Wrestling Tournament this past weekend in Lubbock, and along with the bronze medal the senior also earned a trip to the State Wrestling Tournament! The State Wrestling Tournament will be held this Thursday and Friday in Houston.
Our Lady Lions will be traveling to Graham today for their Class 3A, D1 bi-district battle with the Early Lady Longhorns. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. Tickets must be purchased online at: https://www.grahamisd.com/tickets
Vernon will be the visiting team, with fans sitting on the left of the court.
GO LADY LIONS!! GOOD LUCK!! BRING HOME THAT GOLD BALL!!
The 8th grade boys' basketball team wrapped up their season on Saturday and finished a perfect 14-0 and that included a win over Iowa Park in the championship game of the District 7-3A Tournament. Xaven Leija led the way with 35 points in the semifinal victory over City View, and 29 points in the 53-25 victory over Iowa Park in the championship game. Congratulations to our 8th grade team!! Great job!!
Our Lady Lions wrapped up the regular season Tuesday evening with a 51-42 victory over the Lady Hawks in Iowa Park. Check out highlights of the game here: https://youtube.com/shorts/U1USimgBb7o?feature=share
Vernon finished in second place in District 7-3A and will head into the Class 3A, Division 1 playoffs. The Lady Lions will face the Early Lady Longhorns in a bi-district game Monday evening in Graham. Tip off is set for 6 p.m. Tickets must be purchased online at https://www.grahamisd.com/tickets
Check out what our kindergarten and first grade students are studying in math. Help them enjoy math and improve their math scores by going over the Eureka Math Family Letter with them. Here are the links:
1st Grade: bit.ly/4i6Bedd
Kindergarten: bit.ly/3WTNcOT
Coach Stinson's World Geography classes are currently studying the Middle East. Earlier this week, the students were divided into groups with each group representing a Middle Eastern country at the United Nations. The project involved getting the countries to agree to a mock peace treaty. Let's just say some classes took this project to heart, as there were moments of loud communication between some of the countries. Much like what happens at the real United Nations.
Mrs. Sandoval's 3rd grade Science class is studying rapid earth changes this week. One of those changes is earthquakes. Her students were tasked with a project of using marshmallows and toothpicks to construct a tower over 2 stories tall that could withstand a 10-second earthquake (table shake). The students had fun with the project and did a great job.
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and next week is "Respect Week!" Take a look at VISD Social Worker Nicole Cameron's newsletter for more information.
Today our Lions hit the road for the final time this season as they travel to Jacksboro for a district clash with the Tigers. The freshman boys will get the action started at 4:30 p.m., with the junior varsity and Lions to follow. All games will be played in the high school gym. The Lions should take the court at approximately 7 p.m. Good luck Lions!!
This week -- Feb. 3-Feb. 7 -- is National School Counseling Week. Vernon ISD is extremely lucky to have exceptional school counselors at all of our campuses. We want to take a moment to thank all of them and recognize the wonderful work they do with our students and teachers.
Two VHS wrestlers -- Izzy Espinoza & Kellan Byars -- qualified for the Class 5A Region 1 Wrestling Tournament being held this weekend in Lubbock, while two more -- Merrick Byars & Emily Rodriguez -- are alternates in their weight class. Unfortunately, Kellan will not be able to compete, as she suffered a broken ankle in a wrestling match last weekend at the district tournament.
Here are more pictures from the "Job Shadow Day" seniors in our CTE program took part in yesterday. Vernon High School and Vernon ISD would like to thank all of our local businesses and organizations for partnering with us in important, fun, and educational exercise for our seniors.
Wednesday seniors in our CTE program had a "Job Shadow Day" as they spent the morning at local businesses following a professional in a career they are interested in pursuing. Check out the story here: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2014601
Vernon High School and Vernon ISD would like to thank all of our local businesses and organizations for partnering with us in important, fun, and educational exercise for our seniors.
BLOOD DRIVE TODAY!!
We're sharing the news because Our Blood Institute's blood supply is dangerously low. The City of Vernon Blood Drive is underway and will continue until 2:30 p.m. The bloodmobile is parked at the corner of Wilbarger and Cumberland. Our Blood Institute supplies all of the hospitals in the surrounding area, including Wilbarger General. A unit of donated blood can save 3 lives. Stop by tomorrow and give a gift that costs nothing, but can save a life!
Last week our CX Debate team competed in the district meet in Holliday and claimed second place. Members of the team were Carter Kieschnick, Adrian King, Ethan Evans and Carson Lopez. Two students, Edgar Morales and Hser Moo attended the meet as spectators to help them prepare for the competition next year.
We're already preparing for the 2025-26 school year, and tryouts for our VMS cheerleaders for next year will be held Friday, March 7. Two parents meetings are scheduled -- Feb. 11 & Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. -- a parent must attend one of those meetings if their child is trying out for cheerleader. Cheer clinics will also be offered March 3, 4 & 5, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and March 7 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, contact Robyn Hamm at 940-553-4309, ext. 5305 or robyn.hamm@visdtx.org
We're sharing the news because Our Blood Institute's blood supply is dangerously low. The City of Vernon Blood Drive will be held tomorrow from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The bloodmobile will be parked at the corner of Wilbarger and Cumberland. Our Blood Institute supplies all of the hospitals in the surrounding area, including Wilbarger General. A unit of donated blood can save 3 lives. Stop by tomorrow and give a gift that costs nothing, but can save a life!!
Vernon ISD's District Site-Based Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 12, at the Vernon Administration Building to review the Texas Academic Report. The committee will update its comprehensive needs assessment and its district improvement plan. The public is invited to attend.
In recognition of this being National School Counseling Week, VHS Principal Dr. Jackson presented flowers today to our counselors -- Sandra Kieschnick, Carol Taylor and RaeAnn Stevens -- and thanked them for the great job they do working with our students and our teachers.
