We would like to congratulate Jarrod David for winning the runoff election for Place 3 on the VISD School Board. Jarrod received 241 votes, while Kyle Echols received 159 votes. We thank both Jarrod and Kyle for their interest in serving on our school board.
Nine Lions received honorable mention honors for the District 4-3A, D1 All-District Football Team. Those players were Adarius Williams, Ethan Wilkinson, Manny Ochoa, Mason Ballard, Tyce Payne, Brayden Booth, Keigan Ballard, J'Dyn Cooper and Mu Sue. Congratulations!!
The Lions also had six players make the District 4-3A, D1 All-District Second Team. Making the Second Team offense were Carson Schoppa, J'Dyn Cooper and Hilton Rodenberger, while Adrain Felton, Bowie Eakin, Nick Guzman and Jamari Chance made the Second Team Defense. Congratulations!!
With all District 4-3A, D1 teams eliminated from the football playoffs, the All-District Team has been announced. Vernon's Ty Scott was named the Offensive Player of the Year, while Tru Gipson, Jamari Chance, Keigan Ballard, Christian Gallegos, Landon Bynum, Tyce Payne, Javier Lopez and Carter Kieschnick were named to the All-District First Team. Congratulations to all of our Lions who received first-team honors!!
Don't forget -- The VHS Drama Department is presenting "Ripcord" tonight at 6:30 p.m., and Saturday at 2:30 p.m., in the VHS Cafeteria. The theater students have worked hard the production and it will be a fantastic show! Admission is $5. Bring a non-perishable food item and receive free popcorn and drink.
The Roarin' Lion Band Wind Ensemble took the stage last Thursday evening at the Vernon ISD Band Department's, "A Feast of Carols" Christmas Program at the Wilbarger Auditorium. The band performed four songs including "The Night Before Christmas" which was narrated by Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward.
It was "Christmas Movie Character Day" at VES today, and Buddy the Elf, Jovi (from the "Elf" movie), Rudolph, Tim Allen's Santa Claus, Cousin Eddie, Cindy Lou Who, Frosty the Snowman, "Nana Claus", another elf and Ralphie from "The Christmas Story" were here roaming the halls.
The middle performance of the VISD Band Program's "A Feast of Carols" Christmas Program was provided by the VMS 7th Grade Intermediate Band. They performed four songs including the Christmas favorite "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!"
The 6th Grade Beginners Band gave the opening performance last night at the VISD Band Program's "A Feast of Carols" Christmas Program. The band performed six songs including Christmas songs "Good King Wenceslas" and "Jingle Bells."
It was "Mad About Plaid" day Thursday as part of our 10 School Days of Christmas at VHS. Students wore their favorite flannel or plaid attire.
Thursday students in Ms. Kristyna Butler's art classes practiced the art of paper folding and making 3D snowflakes. They did a great job!! Love the snowflakes!!
Our3rd grade students visited The Herring Bank this morning and performed several of the songs from their Christmas Program they presented Tuesday evening at the Wilbarger Auditorium.
Our 2nd grade students visited The Waggoner National Bank this morning and performed several of the songs from their Christmas Program they presented Tuesday evening at the Wilbarger Auditorium.
It was "Candyland Day" at VHS today as part of our 10 School Days Before Christmas fun! Students were encouraged to dress like a candy cane or a snowman.
Tomorrow night music will fill the air in the Wilbarger Auditorium, as our VISD Band Program will present its annual Christmas Concert. The program will begin with performances from our Vernon Middle School bands and they will be followed by the Roarin' Lion Band. The concert starts at 6 p.m., Thursday.
Our 3rd grade students had a blast getting to sing in the "snow" during a portion of their Christmas Program last night at the Wilbarger Auditorium. After their performance, the 2nd grade students returned to the stage as the two grades combined for a couple of songs to wrap up their annual Christmas Program.
Our 2nd grade students had fun and did a great job during their performance at our 2nd & 3rd Grade Christmas Program, which was held Tuesday evening at the Wilbarger Auditorium. After the 3rd grade portion of the program, the 2nd graders returned to the stage and joined the 3rd graders for a couple of songs to close out the show.
Nominations are still being taken for the VISD Gifted & Talented Program. The deadline to nominate a student for the GT Program is Friday, Dec. 20. To nominate a child for the program you can scan the QR code below or click on this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Sa10TrKXrQUptSKAw7D9B2Cq9rqixkaLwjjjnPc9tjA/viewform?edit_requested=true
Our VHS Drama department will be performing "Ripcord" this Friday and Saturday in the VHS Cafeteria. The Friday performance starts at 6:30 p.m., while the Saturday performance will begin at 2:30 p.m. Admission is $5. Those who bring a non-perishable food item will receive free popcorn and a drink.
Students in Mrs. Kayla Bennett's English classes take a moment to write thank you letters to the donors who helped the Boys & Girls Club purchase the new teen center.
