This month, we’re shining a light on our dynamic Animal Science program at Vernon ISD! From hands-on learning to real-world applications, CTE students dive deep into the fascinating world of animal care, nutrition, and health management.
The curriculum equips students with the skills they need to pursue careers in veterinary medicine, animal husbandry, and more.
Join us in celebrating our VISD Animal Science program this November!
For more information, visit: https://www.vernonisd.org/.../ver.../page/cte-animal-science
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Our McCord Elementary students held their own election today, as they went to the polls to cast their ballot for presidential nominees Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. After marking their ballot, students placed it in the ballot box and received a stamp of the United States flag on the back of their hand. It's never too early to teach children the importance of civic responsibility and of the privileges we have living in the United States of America.
Nomination period for our Vernon ISD Gifted & Talented Program will begin on Nov. 12 and continue until Dec. 20. An informational meeting for parents will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 19. There will be 2 opportunities for parents to attend the meeting. One meeting will be held at 1 p.m., in the boardroom at the VISD Administration Building, and the second meeting will be held at 6 p.m., in the VHS Media Center.
Our Lady Lions will be heading to Windthorst this afternoon for their Class 3A bi-district battle with the Peaster Lady Greyhounds. The game will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Vernon will be the visitors. Good luck Lady Lions!! We BELIEVE in YOU!!
For October, the VES monthly character trait was self-direct, with the focus on students who consistently make good choices and continuously work toward their personal goals.
Recognized for exhibiting the self-direct trait last month were: 2nd Grade -- Hazel McIntosh; 3rd Grade -- Averie Bavousett; 4th Grade -- Kree Kajs; and 5th Grade -- Parker Ford. Congratulations!! Keep up the great work!!
VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward and Assistant Superintendent Blaise Boswell surprised members of the Lady Lions volleyball team this morning during their practice with a celebration/good luck cookie. The celebration was for the Lady Lions reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2021, and the good luck wish is for Tuesday's bi-district match against Peaster.
Last Friday, our VHS congressional debate team competed in the Regional Congressional Debate competition held in Wichita Falls. Zach Sanchez finished third and will advance to the state competition that will be held in January in Austin. Also competing were Kenneth Cordero, alternate; A.J. Ragland, 10th; Garrett Munson, 9th; Logan Wehrwein, 7th; and Logan Luster, 8th.
Those students also participated in a practice Congressional Debate competition in October.
In early October, 13 VHS students attended a UIL Academic Student Superconference at Texas Tech University. Those students included: (front row) Ragan Jones; (2nd row) Sal Switzer, Sam Thomas, Kenzie Bennett, Emma Pena, and Cailee Dixon; (3rd row) Skylar Turner, Malakhi Propes-Scott, Mindee Wiebe, Nella Contreras, and Leticia Granados; (back row) Sriram Kadiyala and Garrett Munson.
Last Thursday, our 4th grade students conducted the Runaway Pumpkin STEM Investigation in the gym. The objective of the project was for a student to roll a pumpkin down the slide with a enough force for it to roll into the box held by their partner. The activity helps extend the students' knowledge of force, motion, friction, and gravity.
Last week, our McCord students were entertained with The NED Show. The character education program centered around the story of NED, which stands for Never give up, Encourage others, and Do your best.
Here is the VISD cafeteria menu for November. Remember, all Vernon ISD students have the opportunity to receive a free breakfast and a free lunch.
Our Lady Lions are in the volleyball playoffs for the first time since 2021. They will be squaring off against Peaster in the bi-district round of the Class 3A Big School State Playoffs. The bi-district game is set for 6 p.m., Tuesday, in Windthorst. Vernon will be the visitors. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
THE LIONS ARE PLAYOFF BOUND!!!! Get your Lions playoff t-shirt today!!! Deadline to order is 11:59 p.m., THIS Wednesday!!
To purchase shirt, go to https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Find "Football Playoff Shirt" click purchase
Select category -- Youth thru Adult XL OR Adult 2X thru 4X -- and enter quantity. Click checkout
Put in specific sizes on next page.
Shirts MUST be picked up at 3119 Wilbarger from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 13 & 14; and 9 a.m. to Noon on Nov. 15.
The Lions destroyed the Hawks, 55-21, in their district game Friday night. Nick Guzman was named the Defensive MVP, collecting 10.5 tackles in the game. Co-Offensive MVPs were Ty Scott and Tru Gipson. Ty completed 8 of 9 passes for 64 yards and a TD, and also rushed for 215 yards on just 10 carries and had 2 scores. Tru had 3 touchdowns and rushed for 146 yards on just 7 touches. Co-Lion Heart Award winners were Landon Bynum and Tyce Payne. Landon had 4 tackles including 1 tackle for loss and 1 pressure, while Tyce had 7 stops including 1 tackle for loss and 3 pressures. Special Teams MVP was Donnie Montano who had 2.5 tackles on special teams and forced a fumble. The Big Stick Award went to Mu Soe who had 3.5 tackles on special teams. Kayson Sanders received the Ball Hawk Award. Kayson recovered 2 fumbles and had 5.5 tackles on defense, and also 2 receptions and a touchdown. Congratulations guys!!
VMS will be conducting spinal screenings for all 7th grade girls and 8th grade boys on Wednesday. This is part of the district's health services and also a Texas state requirement. If a possible spinal defect is detected by the school nurse during the screening parents will receive information in writing and will be advised to make an appointment with their family's health care provider.
Remember tomorrow we're back on Central Standard Time, so be sure and set your clocks back an hour tonight before you go to bed. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep!!
Receiving our Student of the Week awards for last week are:
Pre-K -- Zoey Torres, Ahdaiah Casillas, Tracydora Thaw, Joseph Vasquez, and Emilia Mullins
Kindergarten -- Hunter Weaver, Autumn Williams, Mason Stewart, Ayden Rushing, and not pictured Matthew Grinie and Mayeli Cabello
1st Grade -- Greyson Tankersley, Autumn Emmons, Messiah Stanfill, Braylen Villanueva, Kimberly Castillo, Justice David, Roberto Sanchez, and Benjamin Brocklehurst (not pictured).
Congratulations to all!! Great job!! Keep up the good work!!
Fashion from the 50s, 70s, 80s and 90s were on display Friday as it was Decades Day at VHS. The day wrapped up the high school's Red Ribbon Awareness Week, and also fell in with the pep rally theme of "Kick The Hawks Back In Time."
Receiving our VES Student of the Week honors for last week are: 2nd Grade -- Kristina Denny; 3rd Grade -- Addy Boyd; 4th Grade -- Camila Parmer; and 5th Grade -- Krislynn Lawson (not pictured). Congratulations!! Great job & keep up the good work!!
It was Decades Day at McCord we had a lot of 50s, 70s and 80s fashions in our classrooms.
Here are some scenes from today's Lions Pride Pep Rally. The theme for today's pep rally was "Kick Those Hawks Back In Time." There was plenty of excitement in the air at the pep rally as the Lions prepare to face Iowa Park in a big District 4-3A, D1 game tonight.
