Just a reminder: VISD is operating on an Early Release schedule today and tomorrow.
When school is dismissed on Friday Vernon ISD will be on its Thanksgiving Break. All campuses and administrative offices will be closed until Monday, Dec. 2, when classes resume.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
The District 7-3A Volleyball Academic All-District Team has been announced and 11 Lady Lions have been doing the work in the classroom and made the team. Academic All-District honorees are Zayleigh Sweet, Yuleyka Ramirez, Key'Maria McBride, Mari Johnson, Danielle Eneanya, Kaleigh White, Zayley Horn, Kyndell Horn, Klancy Sherrill, Jeana Martinez and Aaliyah Moralez.
We are proud of you!!
IT'S GAME DAY!!!
Our Bi-District champion Lions are traveling to Lubbock today for a Class 3A, D1 Area Playoff game against the Amarillo River Road Wildcats!! Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Lowrey Field. Tickets can be purchased at the gate by scanning a QR Code and paying electronically or with credit card. To purchase tickets online follow this link: https://lubbockisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/all
There is a clear bag policy:
Clear plastic vinyl or PVC Not to exceed 12” x 6” x 12”
One-gallon clear plastic resealable bag
Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”
Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.
Fans will continue to be able to carry items into the stadium in a permissible clear bag, such as binoculars and cameras.
For those not going to the game: KVWC will be broadcasting the game on the radio and online, and Lubbock ISD is streaming the game here:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/lubbock-independent-school-district-lubbock-tx
Go Lions!!! Bring home another gold ball tonight!!!
We're proud of you!!
Students in our Culinary Program cooked and served a complete Thanksgiving dinner to VHS teachers, staff and administration today. The menu included everything from turkey and dressing, to mac and cheese, and to the peach cobbler and banana pudding for dessert. Everything was outstanding!! Mrs. Audrey Hastings and her students did an amazing job.
Today is Education Support Professionals Day! To operate efficiently and provide a quality education school districts need professionals working behind the scenes and outside the classroom who care as much about the students as those who work in the classroom. Vernon ISD is extremely lucky to have that type of behind-the-scenes professionals as members of our VISD family and we just want to say "Thank you" to all of them!!
We wrapped up our VHS Student Incentive Fund Fundraiser and the top three students who raised the most money were Kaydence Smith, Kellan Byars and Donnie Montano. The students received an Amazon gift card.
On Tuesday, the Angelo State University Wind Ensemble performed for the Roarin' Lion Band. The ASU director and some of the ASU band students talked to our VHS band students about furthering their education in college and some of the similarities and differences between high school band and collegiate bands. VHS Band Director Jeremiah Hastings said the band students loved the performance and their interest in furthering their education after graduation grew.
Last week Atticus Mixon's tennis teammates applauded him being named the VHS Student Difference Maker for November. VHS Principal Dr. Cynthia Jackson said Atticus was chosen because he always maintains a positive attitude, even when times are challenging. Dr. Jackson stated Lions Tennis Coach Carrie Castleberry and members of the team told her Atticus is always encouraging to his teammates and he inspires others to follow his example. He is a success on and off the tennis court, as Atticus maintains high academic standards in the classroom, and he always has a "lion's heart".
One Vernon Lion tennis player was named to the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State Team, and three others received Honorable Mention. Making the Academic All-State Second Team was Kaitlyn Beam, while Addie Soucy, Courtney Saylor and Atticus Mixson received Honorable Mention honors. Congratulations!!
With all of the District 7-3A teams now eliminated from the volleyball playoffs, the district has released its All-District Volleyball Team for 2024 and five Lady Lions made the team, with 5 others receiving honorable mention.
Vernon's Key'Maria McBride was named the Most Valuable Server for the district, while Lady Lions making the First Team were Mari Johnson and Klancy Sherrill. All-District Second Team honors went to Mijah Johnson and Jeana Martinez.
Lady Lions receiving honorable mention were Zayleigh Sweet, Kaleigh White, Aaliyah Moralez, Yuleyka Ramirez and Mylee Greening.
We're 2 days away from the Lions Class 3A Area Playoff game against the Wildcats from Amarillo River Road!! Tickets can be purchased at the gate by scanning a QR Code and paying electronically or with credit card. To purchase tickets online follow this link:
https://lubbockisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/all
The following is information about the clear bag policy that will be enforced for your playoff game:
Visitors to PlainsCapital Park will be able to bring the following style and size bag or package into the facility:
Clear plastic vinyl or PVC
Not to exceed 12” x 6” x 12”
One-gallon clear plastic resealable bag
Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”
Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.
Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag: briefcases; backpacks, cinch bags, and fanny packs that are not clear and/or exceed the size restriction; luggage of any kind; computer bags/cases; camera bags/cases; binocular bags/cases, or any bag larger than the permissible sizes.
Fans will continue to be able to carry items into the stadium in a permissible clear bag, such as binoculars and cameras.
Our Lady Lions played their second game of the 2024-25 season Saturday afternoon and picked up their second victory of the year as they dropped the Breckenridge Lady Bucks, 70-30. Vernon is home again tomorrow, as the Lady Lions will cost Clarendon. JV action begins at 4:30 p.m., with the varsity game to start at approximately 6 p.m.
The Lady Lions hit the road for the first time season on Friday when they travel to Childress to take on the Lady Bobcats. Due to the Childress football team having a playoff game Friday night, the basketball game times have been moved up. The JV game will begin at 1 p.m., with the varsity game to follow at approximately 2:30 p.m.
The Lions snapped a six-year playoff victory drought Friday night with their 28-9 win over Sweetwater in a Class 3A, D1 Bi-District game. Receiving Lion Awards for their performances were: Co-Offensive MVP -- Tru Gipson, Ty Scott & J'Dyn Cooper; Co-Defensive MVP -- Tyce Payne, Adarius Williams & Landon Bynum; Ball Hawk -- Adarius Williams; Big Stick -- Landon Bynum; Co-Lion Heart -- Carter Kieschnick, J'Dyn Cooper & Adrain Felton; Special Teams MVP -- Mu Soe.
Congratulations!!
Last week, MVPs from the Lions' games against Iowa Park and Peaster received their game balls from Amanda Lehman and Tiffany Rosalez, who are with the local Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Agency. MVPs for the Iowa Park game were Nick Guzman, defense; Donnie Montano, special teams; and Ty Scott and Tru Gipson, co-offensive MVPs.
MVPs from the Peaster game were Ethan Wilkinson, Offensive MVP, and Javi Lopez, Defensive MVP.
VHS students, especially seniors and their parents, have the opportunity to attend an informational meeting on how to fill out the FAFSA form, which is extremely important for students applying for scholarships and financial aid. The meeting is set for tonight at 5:30 p.m., in the VHS Cafeteria.
Tomorrow, parents have two opportunities to attend a Gifted and Talented Information Meeting. Learn the difference between a gifted student and a high achiever. Find answers to the questions: Should I nominate my child for GT testing and what does VISD's GT Program look like on each campus. Two meeting opportunities: 1 p.m. -- VISD Administrative Center Boardroom 6 p.m. -- VHS Media Center
Check out these highlights from our Lions' 28-9 Bi-District playoff victory over Sweetwater. Video courtesy of Ibanliraoficcal. Audio courtesy of KVWC and Network1sports.com
https://youtu.be/pmofba_qRsk
Here are scenes from the Lions' 28-9 bi-district victory over Sweetwater last night. The Lions had not advanced past the first round of the playoffs since 2018. Vernon will now face Amarillo River Road in the Class 3A, Division 1 Area Round of the playoffs. The game will be played Thursday night at Lowery Field in Lubbock. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Vernon will be the visiting team. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. Passes will be accepted.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
Due to the Lions playing their Class 3A Area Round Playoff Game on Thursday night, Vernon ISD will operate on an early release schedule on THURSDAY! The district will also operate on an early release schedule on Friday. The early release on Friday was on the original school calendar.
Our bi-district champion Lions will head to Lubbock next Thursday for their Class 3A, Division 1 Area Playoff Game. The Lions will be facing Amarillo River Road at Lowery Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
