On Wednesday, students in Mr. White's Economics classes took a bus trip to the historic Fargo Cemetery in the north part of Wilbarger County. Students were given an opportunity to view the tombstones, some over 100 years old, to help them gain an understanding of "The Dash." The purpose of the trip was twofold. It gave the students a chance to view the history of the cemetery and to understand that life offers more than monetary things. Mr. White told the students it is important to live your life to the fullest and put less worry on income and more on time spent.
Students wore green today to celebrate the VHS Student Initiative Student of the Month for January, Sam Thomas. Sam is a member of the Class of 2025 who scored a 30 on the ACT test and consistently makes the A-B honor roll. Sam is a co-Drum Major of the Roarin' Lion Band, and is also active in theater and one-act play. Sam shows determination and dedication in the classroom, and can also be found mentoring students in the cafeteria. Congratulations Sam, our January Student Initiative Student of the Month. And -- Happy Birthday!
Vernon Middle School will be hosting a Public Meeting as part of our Targeted Improvement Plan. The meeting will be held at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4, at VMS. School leaders will go over the School Improvement Plan .
Today was the letter 'x' day for our pre-kindergarten students. One activity to help them recognize the letter 'x' involved going on a treasure hunt because, as we all know, 'x' marks the spot of the buried treasure. They dressed up as pirates and with "arrrrgh" echoing in the hallways they searched for their 'x'. The students located 'x' and the buried treasure in the school office.
After their Friday night open date, our Lions return to the court tonight for a battle with the Bearcats in Henrietta. The District 7-3A action will begin with the JV boys' game at 4:30 p.m. in the high school gym, with the freshmen boys' game starting at 5:30 p.m., in the back gym. The Lions and Bearcats should tip off at approximately 7:15 p.m. Good Luck Lions!!!
Our Lady Lions are back in action tonight after their open date, and they are traveling to Henrietta for a District 7-3A showdown with the Lady Cats. They will be trying to stop a 2-game losing streak and maintain sole possession of 2nd place in the district. There will be no girls' sub-varsity game. The Lady Lions' game will begin at approximately 5:45 p.m. Go Lady Lions!!! Good Luck!!
DEADLINE!!! Today is the last day to preorder your Chick-Fil-A meal for Friday night's basketball games! This is a fundraiser for the Junior Class. This is also Senior Night for Basketball, Wrestling & Powerlifting.
Seven Vernon Lions received their MVP footballs from Texas Farm Bureau Insurance for their performances in the final two games of the 2024 season. Our local Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Agency provides game balls each week, however they ran out of football and just now received their new supply. Receiving their MVP footballs last week were: Carson Schoppa, Offensive MVP; J'Dyn Cooper, Offensive MVP; Adarius Williams, Defensive MVP; Javier Lopez, Defensive MVP; Landon Bynum, Defensive MVP; Mu Soe, Special Team MVP; and Tyce Payne, Defensive MVP. We would like to thank Texas Farm Bureau Insurance for their support of the Lions football team and all the support they provide Vernon ISD.
Three Vernon Lions made the Class 3A Football All-Academic All-State Team for the 2024 season. Earning those honors were seniors Adarius Williams, Javi Lopez and Nick Guzman. Congratulations!!
Our VES Students of the Week so far in January include:
Jan. 1-10: 2nd Grade -- Ruth Lehman; 3rd Grade -- Raelynn Gonzalez; 4th Grade -- Kree Kajs; 5th Grade -- Krislynn Lawson
Jan. 13-17: 2nd Grade -- Opv-Luhv Beard; 3rd Grade -- Blake Smith; 4th Grade -- Tajsa Johnson (not pictured); 5th Grade -- Bernice Serrano
Jan. 20-24: 2nd Grade -- Khadija Madugi; 3rd Grade -- Dallas Jackson; 4th Grade -- Ellis Wilson; 5th Grade -- Angela Ampig
Congratulations to all of these students!! Great job!! Keep up the good work!!
Last Friday, VMS Student Council President Olivia Hastings and members of the 8th grade class delivered donations from our VMS Canned Food Drive that was held in the Fall to the local USSV.
Last week students in Ms. Butler's art classes created abstract sculptures using floral foam and paint. They did a great job.
Our VMS tennis team competed in the Iowa Park Jr. High Tennis Tournament on Saturday and came away with two championships and a 3rd place finish. Steven Ybarra and Cameron Streit were the Boys Doubles champions, and Brooklyn DeLaune and Virshini Kadilaya claimed the gold in Girls Doubles. It was all Vernon in the 3rd place match in Boys Doubles, and Calvin Kemp and Brayden MacMillan just edged teammates Braxton Booth and Braeden German in a close battle.
The 2025 Yamparika yearbook is going to be special!! Buy yours today!!
SENIORS -- purchase your senior spotlight in the yearbook!
Businesses -- support the 2025 Yamparika by purchasing an ad in the yearbook!
All of these can be done by scanning the QR code or following this link https://www.yearbookforever.com/school-store/po4RnMb2qkVLC68F1jN6gQX3
Vernon ISD is helping the Vernon Boys & Girls Club help get the word out by sharing this flyer! Registration is currently underway for the B&G Softball League for students in kindergarten thru 8th grade. Sign up today!! Should be a great season!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! to Garrett Munson who finished as a runner-up in the 2025 SWRE Youth Tour Contest. Garrett receives a $500 scholarship and an expenses-paid trip to a leadership conference. Great job Garrett!! We're proud of you!!
Balfour representatives were on campus today to take orders for caps and gowns from our VHS seniors. Seniors who did not order today, may order caps and gowns from the Balfour website. Caps and gowns should be ordered within the next 2 weeks to ensure they are here by graduation.
Vernon Elementary Students of the Week for December were:
2nd Grade -- Weekonehsu Myint, Dexter Shelton and Mason Smith
3rd Grade -- Nayeli Castillo, Luis Quintero and Jose Centeno
4th Grade -- Kason Balderas, Cadence Valverde and Tomas Avitia
5th Grade -- Alexa Nail (not pictured), Ava Valles and Isla Streit
Congratulations to all of our Students of the Week!!! We apologize for the late posting.
Two Vernon High School students, Jacob Brown and Garrett Munson, are finalists in the 2025 SWRE Youth Tour Contest. The final portion of the contest, the interview, was held yesterday. SWRE will announce the winners of the contest live on the Southwest Rural Electric Facebook page at noon today. Good luck to Jacob and Garrett!!
VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward was at Vernon High School at the perfect time today, as he received an Apple Cinnamon Muffin from Culinary Art students Mylee Greening and Mijah Johnson. Our Culinary Arts students made the muffins to celebrate those staff members who had December birthdays. They are celebrating January birthdays next week, and Dr. Ward, who's birthday is this month, received his treat a little early.
