There were cheers and screams of "BYE BYE" as students in Mrs. Courtney Jansa's 3rd grade class dunked their worries about the upcoming STAAR test in the trash. The students discussed and shared their worries, which allowed each of them to see they were not alone. The class also talked about things they could do to get through it together and how to feel confident. They also created a support chain. The students wrote affirmations to encourage themselves, and the papers were then put together to create a paper chain.
Remember -- tomorrow is an early release Friday for Vernon ISD! We hope our students enjoy their early start to the weekend.
There are about 8 weeks left in this school year, but we're already preparing for the 2025-26 school year. After tryouts were held earlier this year, here are the young ladies who will be our 2025-26 Vernon High School cheerleaders: seniors -- Aaliyah Moralez, Klancy Sherrill, Jeana Martinez, Kyndell Horn, Olivia Carr, Brooklyn Harjo, Breigh Halford, and Zayley Horn; juniors -- Leah Delagarza, Kaydence Smith, Claire Mayo, Alyssa Adams, and Brek Payne; sophomores -- Amari Garcia and Arianna Granados; freshmen -- Serenity Edwards, Charleigh Cooper, Caylee Streit, and Trista Lehman.
As part of Texas Farm Bureau's Ag Literacy Week, local farmer Michael White stopped by McCord Elementary Wednesday to read a book to our 1st grade students. He read "Potatoes For Pirate Pearl," which is a book available through the Farm Bureau Book Program.
Wednesday our Roarin' Lion Band competed in the Class 3A Region 7 Concert & Sight Reading Contest in Wichita Falls. Our Roarin' Lion Band earned a SUPERIOR (Division I) rating in Concert, and an EXCELLENT (Division II) rating in Sight Reading. In Sight Reading two judges gave the band a Division II rating, while one judge gave the band a Division I. The band was one judge away from earning Division I in both Concert & Sight Reading, which would have given them a Sweepstakes Award. CONGRATULATIONS to all of our Roarin' Lion Band members and directors. Great job!! We're super proud of you!!
Vernon ISD is now in the Teacher Allotment Incentive program, which rewards teachers if that hit certain student achievement benchmarks. Click here to view the video:
https://youtube.com/shorts/PUQG6oNkpZ8?feature=share
To view the current openings at VISD go to www.vernonisd.org
Our VISD Community Resource Fair is coming up this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the VHS Cafeteria. Several organizations from the community will be on hand to provide information on all the services that are available to help families in Vernon and the surrounding area. There will also be some games, a bounce house, face painting, and free popcorn. Come on out and enjoy the fun.
Monday afternoon Adarius Williams signed a letter of intent with Texas Wesleyan University to play football for the Rams. Adarius was a four-year varsity starter in both football and basketball for the Lions. To learn more about Adarius' signing, please follow this link:
https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2109033
Lion wrestlers Israel Espinoza and Merrick Byars were recognized by the district at Monday evening's VISD Board Meeting. Israel advanced to the State Wrestling Tournament where he finished eighth in his weight class. Coming out of the district tournament Merrick was an alternate for regionals in his weight class, and he found out the day before regionals that he would be competing at the tournament. He ended up just missing out on qualifying for state. The two received recognition certificates from VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward.
Receiving VMS Student of the Week honors for the week of March 17-21 are:
6th Grade -- Amyiah Hampton & Logan Ware
7th Grade -- Alexis Owen (not pictured) & Jagger Wood
8th Grade -- Inda Jani Reyes-Lopez & Jaeden Jones
Congratulations!! Great Job!!
A student group from Mrs. Courtney Jansa's 3rd grade class gave a presentation on their volcano project to VISD trustees during their monthly board meeting Monday evening. Members of the group, Ainsley McIntosh, Anna Genson and Nathaniel Miller, had a powerpoint that went over their project and how they incorporated language arts and math into the science project. One member of their group, Nevaeh Lockhart, was unable to attend the meeting. VISD Supt. Dr. Ward presented the students with recognition certificates after their presentation.
Our Roarin' Lion Band will be competing in the UIL Concert and Sight Reading competition today in Wichita Falls. Good Luck!!!
Good Luck!!!
Our Vernon Lion and Lady Lion golfers are in Burkburnett today for the 2nd round of the District 7-3A Golf Tournament at Rivercreek Golf Course!!
Next Thursday, April 3, join your child during their lunch time for our VES Family Cookout!!
Plates are $5 per family member who will be coming to eat with their child. We ask that no outside food be brought on our cookout day. Mark your calendar and make plans to join your student!
KID LEAGUE DEADLINE!!
Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 26 is the deadline to register for Kid League Baseball. Register by scanning the QR Code below or go to www.vernontxyouthbaseball.com
There will be divisions for 5 year olds thru 8th graders.
We're getting our students prepared for STAAR and having fun all at the same time!!
Join us for our 2nd Annual STAAR Night -- Tuesday, April 1, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.! Our PTO will have carnival games in the gym and a spaghetti dinner will be provided!!
It's Gold vs. Maroon this evening at Jabe Brazzle Field, as the Lions host the Bearcats in a District 7-3A game. The JV game will begin at 4 p.m., with the varsity game scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Good Luck Lions!!!
Our Lady Lions are hosting the Lady Cats from Henrietta in a District 7-3A game today. First pitch is set for 5 p.m., at Ronda Havins Softball Field. Good Luck Lady Lions!!!
Good luck to our Vernon Lion & Lady Lion golfers who will take the course this morning for the first round of the District 7-3A Golf Tournament. The tournament is being played at Rivercreek Golf Course in Burkburnett.
We're a week away from Skandor Akbar Memorial Cup, a professional wrestling event sanctioned by King of Sports Championship Wrestling. The six-man tag team tournament will be held Saturday, March 29, at D.O. Fulton Gym. Skandor Akbar was the name Vernon resident Jimmy Wehba used in the ring during his professional wrestling career. Tickets are $15 general admission and $25 ringside. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with the first match set for 7 p.m.
