We have one of the best IT Departments around!! They do a great job of providing the IT support Vernon ISD needs to continue to provide our students with the quality education they deserve. Today is Education Technology Day and we want to give Derek Ford, James Williams, Seth Elliott, Christopher Taylor & Chantilly Sweet a shoutout and a big THANK YOU!!!
Friday morning MVPs from the Lions' game last week against City View received their MVP footballs from our local Texas Farm Bureau Insurance agency. Those MVPs were: Parker Flynn on offense; Tyce Payne on defense; and Mu Soe on special teams. Congratulations guys and thank you to Texas Farm Bureau Insurance for providing the footballs.
Today members of the Vernon Elementary School PTO dropped by the campus with a treat for our teachers and staff. PTO members took a yogurt bar around to classrooms and other areas of the school, and teachers and staff were able to make their own yogurt parfaits!!
It was neon bright in D.O. Fulton Gym this morning for the Lion Pride Pep Rally theme of "Blind the Bombers" with Neon Dress-Up Day. The 4th and 5th grade students from Vernon Elementary joined in the fun and had a great time. They won the class cheer competition!! The Lions face the Frederick Bombers tonight in their final non-district game. The Lady Lions host Jacksboro in a district volleyball match that begins at 4 p.m., with the varsity match.
Here are more pictures of McCord students who enjoyed taking part in the district's "Neon Day" Dress Up Day today. The halls were definitely bright today!!
Our McCord students enjoying taking part in the district's "Neon Day" Dress Up Day today. Whether it was neon face paint or neon colored clothing, they were decked out in neon.
The students in Brett White's Pre-AP World History classes have been discussing early civilizations and were given the task of learning the 72 day process of mummification. Each group of students had to use "fine linen, herbs and spices" as well as write their names in hieroglyphics. Teachers were brought in to grade each mummy. Coach White said a great job was done by all of the students.
The VMS Success Rally for the first six weeks of school will be held Friday, Sept. 27. Each grade will have a separate time for their rally: 6th Grade -- 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; 8th Grade -- 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.; and 7th Grade -- 11:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.
The Rewards Trip is to Allingham Park & Games. Concessions will be open. To earn the Rewards Trip, students must have: No more than 2 absences; No detentions; No ISS; No OSS; No DAEP; and No failing grades.
Our Lions are looking to bounce back from last week's loss and back into the win column tonight when they host the Bombers from Frederick. Action will kick off at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium at 7 p.m. Halftime will feature performances from our Roarin' Lion Band and VHS Drill Team. Tickets for the game must be purchased online at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Our Lady Lions will be working to pen the Tigerettes from Jacksboro this afternoon in their District 7-3A volleyball game at D.O. Fulton Gym. The Lady Lions are 0-1 in district play. The varsity will take the court at 4 p.m., with the JV to follow. Go cheer on the Lady Lions. Game tickets must be purchased online at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Students in Ms. Kristyna Butler's art class are putting their talents to work this week as they paint the Vernon logo on the Vernon Athletic Booster Club's Swag Wagon.
The Lions and Lady Lions competed in the Seymour Cross Country Meet yesterday and for the second year in a row, the Lions captured the Boys Division title. Vernon had 5 runners place in the Top 15 and 4 finished in the Top 10. Great job and congratulations!!
First grade students in our Gifted & Talented Program enjoyed a delicious lesson about fractions this week.
Wednesday morning, members of the VMS & VHS PTO provided a yogurt parfait treat to the staff at those 2 campuses, as well as to the staff at the Opportunity Center and DAEP. The traveling yogurt bar was stocked with a variety of sweet and crunchy toppings.
From Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward: All across the state school districts are witnessing an increase in false school shooting threats from copycats. We need YOUR help to reiterate the severe consequences associated with such actions! #LionPride #consequencesofactions
The VMS Football Pep Rally will begin at 3:20 p.m. today at the VMS Gym. Go support the young Lions and check out all the creative characters.
Next Tuesday, Sept. 24, our Vernon ISD Social Worker Nicole Cameron will be hosting a parent informational meeting on "Vaping Prevention." The presentation will help prepare parents to reach their children and teach them to make healthy decisions regarding vaping. The presentation will begin at 6 p.m., at the Vernon Elementary Cafeteria. It is open to ALL VISD parents, but those with children in the 5th thru 11th grades are highly encouraged to attend, as this is the age group vaping companies target the most.
The VMS Lion's Roar 1K/5K Color Run/Walk was held Tuesday evening. The funds raised from the event go to the VMS Student Incentive Fund. Follow the link to see some of the fun.
https://youtu.be/uO8JMoo8WNk?si=2rs1CFl9RM5R_hYr
Remember Vernon Elementary will be hosting an Our Blood Institute Blood Drive tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students who have an adult donate in their name will be eligible to attend a pizza party if the school reaches its units of blood collected goal.
September is Suicide Prevention Month and today VISD Social Worker Nicole Cameron gave a presentation on suicide awareness to students in Ms. Dalene Hamer's classes.
