Wednesday, April 30, our VISD All-Star athletes will get their chance to shine at our Vernon All-Star Olympics!! This is a warm-up for our athletes, who will go on to compete at Altus in an Area All-Star Olympics event in May. Donations are currently being accepted to help make our Vernon All-Star Olympics extra-special!! Come on out to Lions Stadium on April 30 and cheer on our All-Star athletes!
This afternoon our National Honor Society students went over to Vernon Elementary to spend time with the 2nd grade students in the Gifted & Talented Program. The high school students helped the elementary youngsters build an electronic bug that included motors, switches, wires, and even 'antennas'. The bugs then scooted around the hallway.
KAUZ-TV, Channel 6, will be in town today broadcasting their weather report live from Vernon High School for both their 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., newscasts. Their special guest will be VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward.
Over the last two weeks, our 5th grade students have been prepping for the Reading STAAR test through a STAAR Boot Camp with various stations. Today, our students went outside to the playground to perform "sentence surgery." In this activity, students used chalk to create original sentences on the concrete and then labeled all parts of the sentence.
Our Fellowship of Christian Athletes is hosting a Passion Workout on Monday, April 14, that is open to the public. Dinner will be provided for all students following the workout. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m., on Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium.
Our students are currently selling some wonderful gourmet popcorn -- and it's all online!! There are a variety of flavors and all have been approved by our McCord Elementary taste testers! -- especially the Tutti Fruity! Order online by scanning the QR code below or by following this link: https://abc.launchfundraising.com/fundraiserhomeinfo/O/F2NXND
Students in our Gifted & Talented Program are presenting a GT Art Showcase on Friday. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m., at the Red River Valley Museum . Stop by and check out some of their amazing artwork!! We have some talented youngsters!! The come-and-go will last until 7 p.m.
Last week, Mrs. Hastings' Intro to Culinary students learned all about pasta. After researching the history of pasta, the students made fresh pasta by hand, and were then able to enjoy their freshly-made pasta.
We apologize for the late post, but yesterday, April 4, was School Librarian Appreciation Day and we have four of the best! Mary Charo, Lisa Hass, Emily Richey, and Loren Vontungeln all go above and beyond at their campuses in both their own duties, and in helping staff and students. We do -- indeed -- appreciate these four ladies!!
In Thursday evening's running finals of the District 7-3A Track & Field Meet, our VHS athletes picked up three event titles and grabbed 13 top four finishes, with those athletes advancing to the Area Track & Field Meet. To find which of our Lions and Lady Lions advanced to compete in the Area Track & Field Meet, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2131269
Despite cold, cloudy and breezy weather conditions, our Lions and Lady Lions claimed 3 individual event titles Thursday evening at Day 2 of the District 7-3A Track & Field Meet in Iowa Park. Several of our athletes also had their personal best times of the season. To find which of our Lions and Lady Lions advanced to compete in the Area Track & Field Meet, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2131269
UPDATE: Varsity game will begin at 6 p.m. JV game will still start at 4 p.m., but will only play 90 minutes.
As of 11 a.m., it is still Game Day for the Lions on this rainy Friday, as they are set to travel to Wichita Falls this evening for a District 7-3A game against the City View Mustangs. The JV game will start at 4 p.m., with the varsity game set to get underway at approximately 7 p.m. Good Luck Lions!!
It was a packed house for each of our lunch periods yesterday at our VES Cookout!! We had to set up extra tables to handle all the parents, grandparents and other family members who came to eat with their student! It is great to see so many of our parents on our campus and enjoying time with their student. The smiles on our students' faces are always bigger when their family spends time with them at school, and yesterday there were ear-to-ear grins everywhere!!
Starting next week, on April 10, we will have one STAAR Test day a week for three consecutive weeks (April 16, April 24). Check out the information below and the helpful tips to make sure your student has the opportunity to do their very best on those testing days.
Four Lady Lions and four Lions made the medal podium for field events at the District 7-3A Track & Field Meet, which began yesterday in Iowa Park. The meet wraps up today with the finals of the running events set to begin at 5 p.m. To see all of the varsity Day 1 results for VHS, please click on the following link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2127780
The District 7-3A Track & Field Meet began yesterday in Iowa Park, and VHS claimed four event titles and 8 Lions & Lady Lions qualified for the Area Track Meet. The finals of the running events begins today at 5 p.m. To see all of the varsity Day 1 results for VHS, please click on the following link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2127780
Tomorrow is an Early Release Friday for our Vernon ISD students. We hope they enjoy the early start to their weekend!
Congratulations to our VMS Students of the Week:
6th Grade -- Aaliyah Hampton & Elias Trejo
7th Grade -- Aylin Cordova Marquez & Bryson Boswell
8th Grade -- EhBlue Poe & AB Lopez-Ramos
Great job!! Keep up the good work!!
Our One-Act Play competed at district earlier this month, and while the play did not advance to the next round of competition, three individuals earned special recognition. Garrett Munson received the Best Tech Award, while actors Logan Luster and Creed Feltman received honorable mention All-Star Cast honors.
The public will have two opportunities this weekend to see a performance of "Black Snow" our One-Act Play production. We will perform at 7 p.m., Friday, at the Wilbarger Auditorium, and again at 5 p.m., Saturday, at the VHS Cafeteria. Admission is $5.
After the One-Act Play, there will be a Film Showcase featuring the film that earned 2nd place at the State competition, as well as the other films that advanced to compete at State.
Please join us for this wonderful play and show your support for our One-Act Play students.
Find your walking shoes and join the fun!!
The Vernon Pride Stride 1K/5K will be held TOMORROW!! 6 p.m., starting at the VHS gym.
Registration (T-shirt not included):
• $10 for students
• $20 for adults
• Register online by scanning the QR Code or on race day (race day registration begins at 5:15 PM)
Prizes:
• First place 5K female and 5K male will each win a $25 Amazon gift card
All proceeds directly support Vernon Middle School students through field trips and other incentive programs.
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