Today VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward stopped by Vernon Middle School to deliver a birthday card to custodian Elzie Wilson who is celebrating a birthday this month. Once or twice every month of this school year, Dr. Ward will be hand delivering birthday cards to employees who celebrate birthdays during that specific month. Dr. Ward enjoys this opportunity to get to know each VISD employee.
On the last Friday before the 2024-25 school year started, Vernon ISD held an Employee Convocation, with Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward laying out the district's game plan for the new year.
He recently shared some of his points in an article published in The Vernon Daily Record.
Here is the start of the article:
I am often asked, “What did you do during your summer break?” I find so much humor in the question, as it is rare for teachers and other school officials like myself to partake in the break our students have. For us, summers are used to sharpen our skill set and conference with like colleagues in order to learn what is going on in other districts.
Personally, I like to take time to read a good book that relates to my profession. This summer I read a book called “Shoe Dog” which is a story detailing, Nike founder Phil Knight’s struggles in creating Nike shoes. To read the rest of the article, please go to www.vernonisd.org
Traveling is always such an adventure, especially when it’s to Washington D.C.
and New York! We are so excited for our 8th graders to travel to D.C. and NYC
next summer. Come to our information session on Tuesday, Aug. 27th to
learn more about our trip and how you can be a part of it. For more details,
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3AhWhbO
Ms. Fryman's 1st grade class took advantage of the heat last week and did a science experiment, class-building activity involving crayons. Each student chose a crayon to represent them, glued them to a poster and set the poster outside in the hot sun for the day. When they checked the poster at the end of the day, the crayons had melted into a pretty "painting." Ms. Fryman talked about the science behind what had happened, but also talked about how they were all individuals that were coming together this year as a class to make a special team.
Vernon ISD substitute teachers attended a workshop this afternoon led by the VISD Curriculum Team. VISD is always in need of substitute teachers. If you would like to be a substitute, pick up an application at the VISD Administrative Center, or go to www.vernonisd.org and click on the employment button.
Our Lions will get to tackle someone other than a teammate tonight as they travel to Abilene for their first scrimmage of the year. The Lions will meet Lamesa in the scrimmage at the Shotwell Stadium Annex in Abilene. We're 14 days away from 2024 season opener in Burkburnett!!
Our Lady Lions are on the road this weekend for their first tournament of the season. Good luck in the Cool in Boomtown Tourney!!
REMEMBER -- Tomorrow is an Early Release Friday for Vernon ISD. Here are the dismissal times for all of our campuses. The Vernon Boys & Girls Club will be open early tomorrow.
Here are the qualifications 6th thru 12th grade students need to be eligible to take honors courses for the 2024-25 school year.
On Monday, VISD hosted the KAUZ Channel 6 First Alert Weather team, with meteorologist Cameron Lindsey broadcasting the weather segment of the 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts from the Vernon High School Campus. He interviewed VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward during both segments. You can catch the interviews here: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2024/08/14/first-alert-tracker-tour-vernon-isd/
The Meet The Lions event held last night at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium wrapped up with the athletes gathering along the sideline as the Roarin' Lion Band played the VHS Alma Mater and Lion Fight Song.
An evening of Meet The Teacher events was capped off last night at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium with the Meet The Lions, sponsored by the Vernon Athletic Booster Club. Varsity members of the tennis, cross country, football and volleyball teams were introduced, along with cheerleaders and members of the drill team and Roarin' Lion Band. There was a good crowd on hand to cheer on the athletes and students.
📣 Calling all male volunteers! 🙋♂️
Last year, our dedicated volunteers made a significant difference in the lives of our young students, and we’re excited to continue this initiative into its second year! Vernon ISD is looking for enthusiastic men to help out during morning drop-off and lunch/recess time at our schools. Your presence and mentorship can make a huge difference, helping us build a fun and safe environment for kids to thrive.
Whether you have a child on one of our campuses or not, we welcome you to join us in this rewarding experience. To participate, please complete a VISD Volunteer
Application found here: https://bit.ly/VISDVolunteerApplication
Vernon Elementary School sign-up link: https://bit.ly/VESDudesOnDuty
Let’s make this year even more impactful!
Members of the VHS Class of 2025 gathered at Lion Stadium this morning for Senior Sunrise on the First Day of school. Vernon High School is excited to have all of our students back and we're looking forward to a great 2024-25 school year.
Students were all smiles as they arrived for the First Day of school today at McCord Elementary. Some parents helped their child with breakfast on their first day at school, and then stopped by the library for some goodies at a "Tears and Cheers" breakfast event.
Kindergartener Rozalie Leija was the first student to arrive at McCord today on the First Day of school and was greeted by Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward and Asst. Supt. Blaise Boswell. Rozalie received a special escort to the building from Dr. Ward. We're excited to get this 2024-25 school year started!
Whether they were dropped off by parents, walked into school by parents or arrived by bus, students were excited as they entered Vernon Elementary for the First Day of School this morning. They were also busy eating breakfast and greeting classmates. We're all looking forward to a great 2024-25 school year!!
Our Middle School students picked up their schedules, found their lockers and classrooms, and met their teachers Tuesday evening during Meet The Teachers. The excitement carried over to today, the First Day of School for 2024-25.
Vernon Elementary students and their parents were lined up waiting for the doors to open for their Meet The Teacher event held earlier this evening. The 2nd graders were excited to be in a new school, while the 3rd, 4th and 5th graders were excited to be on a different hallway or floor, and all were excited about meeting their teacher. We're ready to for the 2024-25 school year to blast off tomorrow!
McCord Elementary kicked off the Vernon ISD Meet The Teacher festivities earlier this evening. Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st Grade students and parents roamed the halls searching for their classroom and their teacher. The 2024-25 school year blasts off tomorrow!
