Earning recognition as VMS Students of the Week for this week are:
6th Grade -- Anjely Ayala and Alexander Bailey;
7th Grade -- Zailey Vargo and Adrian Gourneau
8th Grade -- Katie Caveness and Julian Rodriguez
Congratulations!!! Keep up the good work!!
Congratulations to these young ladies for being selected as the VES Students of the Week for last week:
2nd Grade -- Charlotte Crosthwait & 3rd Grade -- Charley Booth
4th Grade -- Cambri Araiza & 5th Grade -- Ashlynn Torres
Great job!! Keep up the great work!!
Keeping children entertained and busy during the summer can sometimes be hard to do. VISD has a solution to that problem -- Art and Chess camps. These camps will be held June 17-20. The Art Camp has sessions for students in junior high and high school, while the Chess Camp is for students in third thru eighth grade. See the flyers below for more information.
If your child loves sports, be sure and sign them up for Volleyball Camp 2024!! The camp will be held June 10-12 and is open to kindergarten thru 9th grade students (incoming grade for 2024-25)
Check out the flyer below for more information!!
Spring is here and it's time to buy plants for your garden!! Our annual FFA Plant Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to Noon, Saturday. Our FFA students have over 5,000 plants to sell this year consisting of numerous bedding plants, potted plants, hanging baskets and vegetables!! The first 50 people in the door Saturday morning will receive a 15% off coupon. For purchases of $80 or more, you will receive a special blend fertilizer mixture to help protect your investment.
Quick reminder that our Vernon Elementary Blood Drive for the Our Blood Institute (formerly Texas Blood Institute) will be held tomorrow from noon to 4 p.m. Also remember if an adult donates blood in the name of one of our students, the student earns a pizza!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Kameron Plyler Class 3A Region 1 High Jump champion!! Kameron will compete at the State Meet in May.
Here are some more photos for you to enjoy from our McCord Spring Program featuring our Kindergarten Class.
The McCord Spring Program featuring the Kindergarten Class was held last night at the Wilbarger Auditorium. The students went through a variety of songs they've learned this year including "Walk To School Song," "Count To 100 Silly Song," "Peanut Butter & Jelly Song," and the "Short Vowel Song."
Our Lady Lions wrap up their 2024 season tonight as they take on the Henrietta Lady Cats. This is also Senior Night for the Lady Lions. Senior activities start at 4:15 p.m., with the varsity game to begin at 5 p.m. at Ronda Havins Softball Field. The Lions will play at 7 p.m., following the JV game that begins at 4:30 p.m. at Jabe Brazzle Field.
Today, Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward and Asst. Supt. Blaise Boswell popped in at VHS to distribute popcorn to all teachers and staff to show the district's appreciation for all they do for their campus and their students. Dr. Ward also provided a quick lesson to students a Spanish class, and he and Blaise listened to English teacher Doug Patterson has he explained what activity students in his classroom were doing today. Administration will be popping in at each campus on selected Fridays as we close out the school year.
A report of seeing a post concerning a possible threat to a "Vernon Middle School" was made this morning campus administrators this morning. Please read the statement below for more information.
Selected as our McCord Student of the Week for last week were:
Pre-Kindergarten: Michael Crosthwait, Kristopher Roseborough-Mitchell, Andres Lora, Teal Sweet, and Dakota Perez
Kindergarten: Jeremiah Martinez, Scarlett Tate, Jonah Barnes, Gracie Villanueva, Bryan Fox-Guerrero, Tommy Teague, Trindyn Torres, and EhSunny Poe
1st Grade: Tessa Perez, Jayden Bryant, Rhea Snow, Audrina Lopez, Blossom Lar, Grace Jansa, and Eileen Baires Rivera.
Congratulations!!! Keep up the good work!!!
Honored as our McCord Students of the Month for March were: Pre-Kindergarten -- Brantley Riggins; Kindergarten -- Braylee Moseley; and 1st Grade -- Brayden Skinner. Not pictured is Specials Student of the Month Beckham Shugart.
Congratulations!!! Good work!!
Due to the inclement weather expected on Saturday, the decision has been made to postpone the VISD Lions Roar Golf Scramble. While disappointing, the safety of our participants and the integrity of the event are our utmost priorities. We are pleased to announce the event has been rescheduled for Aug. 23, 2024!
All sponsorships will be rolled over to that date automatically. Once again, we extend our sincerest gratitude for your support and understanding during this unforeseen circumstances.
We will have six Lions competing in the Class 3A Region 1 Track & Field Meet scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Abilene Christian University.
Julius Dawkins and Jamari Chance will be competing in the Triple Jump, while Kameron Plyler will compete in the High Jump, and Jackson Aydelott will compete in the 200-Meter Dash and the 400-Meter Dash.
Jerick Weaver and Ty Scott will join in on the 800-Meter and Mile Relays.
Good Luck to all!!
There will be four Lady Lions competing at the Class 3A Region 1 Track & Field Meet scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Abilene Christian University.
The 800-Meter Relay team of Mari Johnson, Klancy Sherrill, Zayleigh Sweet and Key'Maria McBride qualified for regionals after finishing second at the area meet.
Key'Maria will also compete at regionals in the Triple Jump, while Mari will compete in the Discus. Klancy advanced to regionals in both the 300-Meter Hurdles and the High Jump.
Good luck ladies!!! We are proud of you!!
Here are more photos of the fun benefit basketball game played Monday night at D.O. Fulton Gym. It was VHS students -- Ice Spice Elite -- versus a team of VISD staff -- The Old Geezers, Proceeds from the event went to the VHS Class of 2026 and the Sunshine Program at the Boys and Girls Club.
It was a fun time Monday night at D.O. Fulton Gym when a team of VHS students -- Ice Spice Elite -- took on a team of VISD staff -- The Old Geezers -- in a charity basketball game. Proceeds from the event benefited the VHS Class of 2026 and the Sunshine Program at the Boys and Girls Club.
🦁Enterprise🦁
It's with great excitement that we recognize Enterprise for their generous sponsorship of our Lions Roar Golf Scramble! We extend our sincere gratitude to Enterprise for their invaluable support, impacting approximately 2,000 students, teachers, and staff members in the Vernon ISD community.
Their contribution plays a crucial role in enriching educational experiences and fostering opportunities for everyone involved.
