During Homecoming Week each day had a Dress Day, and one of the themes was "Twin Day". Here are 2 sets of twins, plus 1 who formed a quintet.
Homecoming Week wrapped up Friday with "Spirit Day" which was the Dress Day theme. Girls were wearing their beautiful homecoming mums, and there was even an ape roaming around the halls.
There was plenty of Maroon & White running around the halls at McCord Elementary Friday as the Homecoming Week Dress Day theme was "Spirit Day"!!
This week in their science lesson our kindergarten students learned about designing and investigating, and one of the investigations they did concerned designing a noise maker. Kindergarten students in Ms. Madison Smith's class, along with other classes, made their noise makers today -- just in time for tonight's homecoming game.
On Thursday, Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward returned to the classroom as he served as the substitute teacher in Mrs. Chelsea Lopez's math classes. Dr. Ward definitely enjoyed his time in the classroom. To watch the video, please click this link https://youtu.be/xW7PM4QPwNA
Our cross country team has had a couple of strong showings in their last two meets. Last week in Burkburnett, we had 3 Top 10 finishes; 5 of our boys finished in the Top 25; and 1 girl finished in the Top 25. In Wichita Falls on Wednesday, our boys' team finished in the Top 15 among all schools who were competing 6A thru 1A. Great job cross country!! Keep up the good work!!
Our Lions are ready to go on a Leopard hunt!! Tonight's Homecoming activities will begin at 6:30 p.m. with performances by our Roarin' Lion Band and VHS Drill Team. Vernon and Gainesville will kick it off at 7 p.m., and our Homecoming Queen will be crowned during a halftime ceremony. Remember -- tickets for all home VISD athletic events must be purchased online. Go to https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases to purchase tickets.
Today's Homecoming Week Dress Day theme was "Color Wars" and the war was on at McCord, with our pre-kindergarten students showing out in red; our kindergarten students crushing it in green; and our first grade students popping out in orange!!
Tuesday is a special day for our McCord Elementary students as it is "Grandparents & Special Friends Day". If you are a grandparent or a special friend of one of our students, you are invited to join them for breakfast at 7 a.m., Tuesday. They will LOVE having you at school with them and making special memories. And, you'll get to enjoy French Toast Sticks, Coffee, Juice, etc.
Monday is a special day for our Vernon Elementary students as it is "Grandparents & Special Friends Day". If you are a grandparent or a special friend of one of our students, you are invited to join them for breakfast at 7 a.m., Monday. They will LOVE having you at school with them and making special memories. And, you'll get to enjoy French Toast Sticks, Coffee, Juice, etc.
On Wednesday, our Patient Care Technician students who are seniors attended a Leadership Conference hosted by Our Blood Institute. The students gained knowledge on what it means to donate blood, how it benefits recipients, and ways to promote our local blood drives. They also brainstormed with surrounding schools and programs on how to host a successful blood drive and use leadership skills to increase volunteer hours. Officers for our Senior Nursing Program are Aye Khine, secretary; Alondra Espinoza, vice president; Ka'Liyha Fanner, president; Emily Garcia, reporter/media coordinator; and Aubrey Castorena, treasurer. The first VHS Blood Drive of the 2024-25 school year will be held next month.
Monday evening, families of our varsity football players, trainers and managers came together for a "Paw Painting" night and it was a huge success! It was amazing to see everyone working side by side, creating memories and showing their Lion pride! A big thank you to everyone who participated and helped kick off the season in such a fun and meaningful way!
VHS staff and students were seeing double all day as today's Homecoming Week Dress Day theme was "Twin Day". Students were showing their Lion Spirit as they get prepared for Friday night's Homecoming Game against Gainesville.
There was plenty of "twinning" going on today at Vernon Elementary as "Twin Day" was the theme for today's Homecoming Week Dress Day. Our staff and students were seeing "twins" all day!!
We were just informed that Sand Road is closed from Franklin Dr. to Bismarck St. as the City of Vernon works on a water leak. It is expected to be closed for the rest of the day. If you are picking up students at McCord, Vernon Elementary or VHS you may need to change your route.
Two official voter registration deputies volunteered their time Tuesday and spent all day in the senior government classes to register students who will be 18 by Nov. 5. With this being an election year, VHS opted to teach government in the fall and economics in the spring. It is usually the other way around. Voter registration deputies will also have a table at Friday night's Homecoming Game to register anyone over the age of 18 who is not yet a registered voter.
Students in Brett White's World History class became archeologists Tuesday afternoon as they went on an archeological dig in front of the high school. They located some "archeological treasures" including a spoon, batteries, and livestock ear tags. They also found some coins and some paper currency.
Here are a few more pics of our McCord Campus showing our Lion Spirit and having fun with today's Homecoming Week Dress Day "Twin Day".
The theme for today's Homecoming Week Dress Day was "Twin Day" and the McCord Elementary halls and classrooms were full of "twins" showing their Lion Spirit!!
Our junior varsity football team will travel to Gainesville tomorrow to battle the JV Leopards. The game starts at 5 p.m.. Tickets need to purchased online by going to https://www.gainesvilleleopards.org/HTtickets
No cash is accepted at the gate.
