The 6th Grade Beginners Band gave the opening performance last night at the VISD Band Program's "A Feast of Carols" Christmas Program. The band performed six songs including Christmas songs "Good King Wenceslas" and "Jingle Bells."
It was "Mad About Plaid" day Thursday as part of our 10 School Days of Christmas at VHS. Students wore their favorite flannel or plaid attire.
Thursday students in Ms. Kristyna Butler's art classes practiced the art of paper folding and making 3D snowflakes. They did a great job!! Love the snowflakes!!
Our3rd grade students visited The Herring Bank this morning and performed several of the songs from their Christmas Program they presented Tuesday evening at the Wilbarger Auditorium.
Our 2nd grade students visited The Waggoner National Bank this morning and performed several of the songs from their Christmas Program they presented Tuesday evening at the Wilbarger Auditorium.
It was "Candyland Day" at VHS today as part of our 10 School Days Before Christmas fun! Students were encouraged to dress like a candy cane or a snowman.
Tomorrow night music will fill the air in the Wilbarger Auditorium, as our VISD Band Program will present its annual Christmas Concert. The program will begin with performances from our Vernon Middle School bands and they will be followed by the Roarin' Lion Band. The concert starts at 6 p.m., Thursday.
Our 3rd grade students had a blast getting to sing in the "snow" during a portion of their Christmas Program last night at the Wilbarger Auditorium. After their performance, the 2nd grade students returned to the stage as the two grades combined for a couple of songs to wrap up their annual Christmas Program.
Our 2nd grade students had fun and did a great job during their performance at our 2nd & 3rd Grade Christmas Program, which was held Tuesday evening at the Wilbarger Auditorium. After the 3rd grade portion of the program, the 2nd graders returned to the stage and joined the 3rd graders for a couple of songs to close out the show.
Nominations are still being taken for the VISD Gifted & Talented Program. The deadline to nominate a student for the GT Program is Friday, Dec. 20. To nominate a child for the program you can scan the QR code below or click on this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Sa10TrKXrQUptSKAw7D9B2Cq9rqixkaLwjjjnPc9tjA/viewform?edit_requested=true
Our VHS Drama department will be performing "Ripcord" this Friday and Saturday in the VHS Cafeteria. The Friday performance starts at 6:30 p.m., while the Saturday performance will begin at 2:30 p.m. Admission is $5. Those who bring a non-perishable food item will receive free popcorn and a drink.
Students in Mrs. Kayla Bennett's English classes take a moment to write thank you letters to the donors who helped the Boys & Girls Club purchase the new teen center.
The VMS Jingle Jog is three days away and counting!! Saturday morning come out to the Vernon High School Gym dressed in your most festive gear and join the fun!! Run or walk 1K and 5K! Late registration continues until 9 a.m. Saturday. All participants receive a jingle bell necklace!! Prizes awarded for Best Dressed! Scan QR Code or go to https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases Cash/checks can be dropped off at the VMS Office. This is a fundraiser for the VMS Student Incentive Fund.
This morning, KAUZ Sports Anchor Ernest Strawther stopped by VHS to award Tru Gipson with his Game Changer Award he received for his performance in the Lions' Area playoff victory over River Road. With the Thanksgiving break and busy schedules, this was the first opportunity for Ernest to get the award to Tru. Watch for his interview today at 6 p.m. on KAUZ.
Our 4th & 5th Grade Christmas Program was held last night. The student performed with their grade, and then combined to close out the night. All of the students were great. Here are scenes from the 5th grade performance. Their selections included "Joy to the World", "Auld Lang Syne", and "I Really Need Christmas This Year".
Our 4th & 5th Grade Christmas Program was held last night and all of the students did an outstanding job! Here are scenes from the 4th grade performance. Their selections included "Jingle Jive", "Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child", "If I were a Reindeer", and "Season of Joy".
It is Feliz Navidad Day at Vernon High School as the 10 School Days of Christmas countdown continues, and students wore sombreros and other Christmas attire. VHS paraprofessional Hilda Moreno even treated the campus staff to Abuelitas and other pastries to celebrate the day!
Our Lady Lions open District 7-3A action tonight as they travel to Jacksboro to square off against the Tigerettes!! The JV game will begin at 4:30 p.m., with the varsity game scheduled to start at approximately 6 p.m. Vernon begins district play with an overall record of 8-3. Good luck Lady Lions!!!
Vernon ISD is attempting to contact all members of the 1985 Vernon Lady Lion State Championship basketball team. We have the contact information for some members. Here are the team members whose contact information we need (with maiden names): Gina Henderson, Sherry Murray, Stacie Scott, Kim Beckwith, Melissa Matus, Terri Cannon, Janet Kesee and Tanzy Waggoner. If you know any of these ladies, please tag them in comments, or if you have a cell number or email you could share, please send it to kathy.mcclellan@visdtx.org
Please do not put cell numbers or email address in comments.
A public meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, at the VHS Media Center to discuss the high school's 2024 State Accountability Rating.
