Today was Student Success Rally day for accomplishments during the 2nd six weeks of school. Students received their awards during their lunch period, and those who earned the incentive trip went to the VMS gym for the showing of "The Wild Robot." Students also received a free popcorn and water, with other items available to be purchased from the concession stand.
Our Lions close out the 2024 regular season at home tonight as they host Peaster in a BIG District 4-3A, D 1 game. The winner will go into the playoffs as the No. 2 seed, while the loser will go in as the No. 3 seed. It also Senior Recognition Night for our football team, cross country team, cheerleaders, drill team and band. The senior ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. Military veterans will also be honored just prior to the playing of the National Anthem. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Our Vernon Elementary Teacher and Staff Member of the Month for October were Brittany Schumann and Manuel Perez. Congratulations!!!
It's a 3-day weekend coming up for our VISD students, as they are out of school on Nov. 11 for a teacher professional development day. Classes will begin on our regular schedule on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Due to the possibility of inclimate weather this afternoon, our VMS football games against Peaster have been canceled.
DEADLINE TONIGHT!!!!
Get your Lions playoff t-shirt before it's too late!!!
Deadline to order is 11:59 p.m., TONIGHT!!
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.
Today our 6th grade PE classes held a Basketball Ball Handling Competition. Here are the winners from both classes.
Two members of the VHS Class of 2024, Preston Overby and Danielle Parker, returned for a visit today after graduating from U.S. Marine Corp boot camp last week. Preston and Danielle were here with their Marine recruiter. Both have a few more days of leave before heading to their Military Occupational Specialty school, where they will spend 30 days.
Vernon ISD will be honoring our local veterans at the football Friday night. We have asked four veterans to raise the United States and Texas Flags, and we are inviting Armed Forces veterans to join them at the flagpoles.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and to show support for our district students and staff who live with diabetes, VISD is encouraging all students and staff to wear blue every Thursday of the month.
There will be a runoff between Jarrod David and Kyle Echols for Place 3 on the VISD school board. No candidate received a majority of the votes. Here are the vote totals:
Jarrod David - 1,075
Kyle Echols - 992
Tiffany Rosalez - 947
Tom Scott - 399
Haley Garrett - 238
Thank you to all the candidates for their willingness to serve on our school board. And, thanks to all who voted.
Earning VMS Student of the Week honors for last week were:
6th Grade -- Fernanda Cuada & Jack Wee
7th Grade -- Paw Say & Jaiden Scales
8th Grade -- Caylee Streit & Caylor Streit
Congratulations!!! Great job!!
Students in Mrs. Denise Thomas's class here at McCord decorated cookies for the election.
We had 12 Lion tennis players earn District 6-4A All-District honors based on their performance during the fall Team Tennis season. The Lions claimed the district championship, along with bi-district, area and regional semifinals titles before seeing their season end in the regional finals. Congratulations on your district honors and accomplishments!! We're proud of you!!
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.
