Approximately every quarter, VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward writes an article to let the community know how our district is performing. Here is his latest article, written while he was on a trip.
For anyone who works in a public school, the Christmas Break is always a welcome time of the year. It is a time when we get to refresh our batteries. For some, it is a time to completely remove themselves from the job, but as a superintendent, I can never fully disengage. Whenever I have tried it, I always develop a sense of low-key anxiety thinking about the lost opportunity to get a little ahead of the job. For that reason, I did not feel crazy at all for turning a trip to Quito, Ecuador over the break to sharpen my Spanish skill set, into a work session..... to continue reading Dr. Ward's article, please go to www.vernonisd.org
REMEMBER: Vernon ISD will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 15 & 16. We will resume our regular business and school schedules on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Stay warm and enjoy your long weekend. For our students who are participating in the Wilbarger County 4-H Livestock & Project Show -- GOOD LUCK!!!
REMEMBER: Vernon ISD will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 15 & 16. We will resume our regular business and school schedules on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Stay warm and enjoy your long weekend. For our students who are participating in the Wilbarger County 4-H Livestock & Project Show -- GOOD LUCK!!!
VISD Parents, your children will soon be bringing home their report card and with it there will be another report. The graphic provides information pertaining to the second report. If the links do not work on the graphic, you can click here: Family Report Video -- https://teach.mapnwea.org/impl/caphelp/Content/AboutMAP/VideoBrowse/FamilyVideo.htm
What is MAP Growth -- https://www.nwea.org/resource-center/resource/what-is-map-growth/
We are welcoming our students back from the Christmas Break tomorrow. Here's the cafeteria menu for January. We can't wait to have our students back on campus!!
It was a great Christmas Break, but we're excited to start our Spring semester tomorrow! We're ready to have our students back on our campuses and to continue their educational journey.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE: Students in DAEP and Opportunity Center students will now have classes at the Central Elementary campus. Students will need to enter the building through the main doors on the Paradise Street side of the building.
To all of our Vernon ISD family, our Vernon community and Wilbarger County, we want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year!!! We hope 2024 is a great year for all of us!!
To all of our Vernon ISD family, our Vernon community and Wilbarger County, we want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!
The Middle School Winter Formal was held Thursday evening in the VMS Gym. A Winter Formal King and Queen were crowned for each grade, and the winners were: 6th Grade -- Blut Soe & Praylee Patterson; 7th Grade -- Aiden Trejo & Plar Shee; and 8th Grade -- Carlito Rodriguez & Katie Caveness. A few special visitors also made their appearance at the dance.
Several VMS teachers got in the Christmas spirit and decorated their classroom doors. They were very creative!!
Leading up to our Christmas Break, Vernon ISD campuses will be on their early release schedule for both Thursday and Friday.
Before the Lady Lions' game Tuesday night, the members of the Vernon Middle School girls' 7th and 8th grade basketball teams were recognized and joined the varsity players in the middle of the court at D.O. Fulton Gym.
On Monday, 6th graders took their reward trip for the semester, as they traveled to Altus to see the movie "Wonka," which was followed by a visit to the bowling alley.
Our Lady Lions will hit the court at D.O. Fulton Gym tonight at 6 p.m. to take on the Jacksboro Tigerettes in a District 7-3A contest. The JV game will begin at 4:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.vernonisd.org
Happy holidays!
With winter break upon us, we encourage you to relax, unwind, and settle into a safe and restful break. While we each celebrate this season’s joys, it’s important to stay mindful, acknowledge our feelings, and reach out for help if needed.
Vernon ISD has partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of our community. If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of the circumstance. This is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service provided by Vernon ISD. If you would like Care Solace to help you find a mental health care provider, below are ways to contact them:
Call 888-515-0595. (Multilingual support is available 24/7/365).
Visit www.caresolace.com/vernonisd (or scan the QR code).
May you enjoy your break and return rested and reinvigorated for a fantastic new year!
The VMS Winter Formal will be held next Thursday, and there will be a King and Queen of the Winter Formal crowned from each class during the event. Sixth grade king and queen nominees include Tyler Bohannon, Bryson Boswell, Jaiden Scales, Blut Soe, Thony Teng, Payzlee Brannon, Bryn Gardner, Kynsleigh Hamm, Jazlynn Herrera, and Praylee Patterson.
Seventh grade nominees include Marco Galvan Garcia, Xaven Leija, Jadarious Scales, Ywa Soe, Aiden Trejo, Nyairah Massenburg, Leah Mena, Austyn Moore, Maritza Ornelas, and Plar Shee.
Eighth grade nominees include Ehpolo Htoo, E.J. Knight, Jesse Mejia, Carlito Rodriguez, Julian Rodriguez, Ysabella Ampig, Katie Caveness, Jacqueline Diaz, Maddie Sanchez, and Shaelee Stroud.
Our Lady Lions will be at home tonight taking on the Iowa Park Lady Hawks in a District 7-3A battle. JV action starts at 4:30 p.m., with the varsity game scheduled for 6 p.m. Head on out to D.O. Fulton Gym and cheer on our Lady Lions!!
Our Vernon Middle School cafeteria crew look over bags of hair nets that Tyson Foods donated to Vernon ISD. The cafeteria at each campus received at least three big bags of hair nets. A big thank you to Tyson Foods for their donation. Vernon ISD appreciates your support.
Our VMS Band Spaghetti Supper fundraiser is tomorrow!!! The supper will begin at 4:30 p.m. and continue until 6:30 p.m., at the Vernon Elementary School Cafeteria.
Dine in or carry out available. Enjoy spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, dessert and water for $10 per ticket. At 7 p.m., the VMS One-Act Play will be presented. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or in advance from 6th and 7th grade band members, and band directors.
Last week Vernon ISD scheduled a Gifted and Talented (GT) meeting for parents to learn more about the program and how week it could benefit their children. We sent flyers home with our elementary and middle school students, and posted information about the meeting on our Facebook and website. We expected and planned for 75 parents -- and only 3 showed up.
We know this is a very busy time of year and the reasons behind this lack of attendance may vary, including conflicting work schedules, transportation challenges, conflicts with a child’s extracurricular activity, a community event, or perhaps a lack of awareness about the significance of this meeting. Maybe VISD encouraging parental involvement through alternative means, such as virtual participation or providing meeting summaries, could help bridge this gap and foster a more collaborative approach between educators and parents.
The low attendance of parents at the after-hour GT meeting raises Vernon ISD’s concerns about the level of engagement in a child's academic journey. Children benefit greatly in the classroom when their parent or guardian are engaged in their education. The meeting last week offered a valuable insight into our district’s newly adopted GT selection criteria and our student's specialized educational needs and progress.
Collaboration is a two-way street and Vernon ISD will continue to search for ways to connect with parents supporting the unique educational requirements of our GT students.
