Today, our Vernon Lion and Lady Lion golfers competed in the Wichita County Golf Championship at the Wichita Falls Country Club. Vernon was one of the smallest schools to participate in the tournament, and Claire Mayo claimed the bronze medal in the girls' individual medalist competition. Claire, a freshman, shot a 93. Great job Claire!!
Vernon Elementary Students of the Week honorees for last week are: 2nd & 3rd Grade -- M.J. Villeda & Camilla Alvarado; and 4th & 5th Grade -- Shelby Shaffer & Bryleigh Owens. Congratulations!! Great job!! Your photo will be displayed on the digital sign on our school building and on the sign on the Administration building.
Last month Vernon ISD held a CTE Fair for all of our 7th, 8th and 9th grade students. At the fair, students were able to hear presentations from local residents who have jobs within a career pathway in which the student has shown an interest. One of our CTE industry partners for the Animal Science pathway is Wilbarger County farmer Austen White (center in photo). Thank you Austen for taking time to visit with our students. We appreciate your support.
Last Wednesday, some members of our VMS Student Council volunteered to help prepare and serve the evening meal at the 1st Methodist Church Mission Kitchen.
CONGRATULATIONS!! To our Lions tennis team as they claimed the regional title at the TTCA Class 3A & Below Region 1 Team Tennis Tournament this morning in Wichita Falls. The Lions defeated Iowa Park, 17-2, in the finals. Members of the team are Rufaro Mubvumba, Courtney Saylor, Kaylee Delaune, Alyssa Andara, Madie Dobbins, Elide Corona, Claire Mayo, Leah Aldana, Karlee Morrison, Ella Gray, Kell Castleberry, Christopher Martinez, Matthew Goodrum, Jonathan Medina, Atticus Mixson, Nevan Schur, Cross Durham, Ryne Sanders, Hunter Boatman, Sriram Kadiyala, Harley Fulford, head coach Carrie Castleberry and assistants Melanie Chilton and Sara Reeder. The Lions will be looking to defend their state title next weekend.
Congratulations to our VMS boys track team for capturing the Boys Division Championship as the Bowie Junior High Track Meet earlier this week!!
One of our CTE Industry Partners for Animal Science is Main St Vet and during our recent CTE Fair Dr. Robert Conley (center, long beard in photo) spoke to our 7th, 8th and 9th grade students who showed an interest in one of the many careers under the Animal Science umbrella. Thank you Dr. Conley for spending your time with our students! #conleyveterinaryservices
GOOD LUCK!! To our VHS tennis team as they compete today in the semifinals of the TTCA Class 3A and below Region I Team Tennis Tournament. The Lions will be facing either Spearman or Lubbock Cooper Liberty. The winner of the match moves into the regional tournament championship match that will be played tomorrow morning.
Selected as our McCord Students of the Week for this week were: Pre-Kindergarten -- Emilia Mullins, Josie Estrada, Fernanda Meza, Jarum Esparza and Marciella Ortiz;
Kindergarten -- Vincent Madrigales, Ella Wilson, Kingsley Espinoza, Vincent Lar, Natalie Blanco, Charlee Pearl, Breasia Johnson and ZZ Zuniga;
1st Grade -- Anthony Balderas, Jovani Lopez, Swat Da, Sebastian Logsdon, Ryder Thompson, Adrianna Gutierrez and Kaylee Bennett. Great job!! Congratulations!! Your photo will be displayed on our digital screen and on the digital screen at the Administration Building.
Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward and Assistant Supt. Blaise Boswell cast their ballot for the important March primaries this week during Early Voting. The early voting period ends at 7 p.m., tonight. All early voting is done at the Wilbarger Auditorium in the Forum Room. Vernon ISD encourages ALL registered voters to exercise their right to vote. If you're unable to vote today during early voting, please make time in your scheduled next Tuesday, March 5, and head to the polls.
Vernon ISD is partnering with Care Solace to provide free mental health services to our students, teachers, staff and community. Self-harm can turn into a dangerous cycle. There are other ways to cope with difficult or painful emotions, and a mental health provider can help you discover them. You can always call CareSolace 24/7/365 at 888-515-0595 for help finding a mental health care provider who truly understands.
The girls' Region 1 Powerlifting Meet will be held tomorrow in Colorado City and this morning 23 Lady Lion regional qualifiers loaded on a bus and hit the road. Those qualifiers include: Zayley Horn; Juanita Salazar; Hser Soe; Zayleigh Sweet; Breasha Waggoner; Rilynn Mason; Yuleyka Ramirez; Courtney Saylor; Kellan Byars; Daniella Eneanya; Madison Zamora-Raines; Kyliegh Taylor; Adamaris Robles, Delila Rodriguez; Chloe Diekmann; Kamryn Hall; Marli Limon; Jeana Martinez; Klancy Sherrill; Emily Martinez; Olivia Carr; Avery Conley; and Erianna Chavez. Powerlifting coaches are Sally Reeves and Nathan Stinson. Good luck ladies!!! Grab that Regional Crown!!!
March 1 is Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day and we want to give a shout out to our great maintenance crew!!! You take care of four school campuses, an administration building, and numerous auxiliary buildings and facilities. You deal with numerous issues -- some big, some small -- every single day. Thank you for taking care of our VISD team and being on our VISD team!!
TODAY is the deadline to nominate your favorite VISD teacher for the Red River Best Chevy Dealers Teacher Appreciation Contest. We have some OUTSTANDING teachers and they deserve recognition. Students, parents, staff and friends, anyone can nominate their favorite teacher. To nominate, go to RedRiverBestChevyDealersTeacherAppreciation.com
As part of Vernon ISD's health services, a spinal screening will be conducted next week. Per Texas state requirements, only 7th grade girls and 8th grade boys will be screened this year. If a student shows any sign of a spinal defect at the screening, we will relay the information to the parent/guardian in writing. We hope the student will then be taken to their primary care provider for diagnoses and follow-up care if needed.
Tomorrow we begin a brand new month! Here's our VISD Cafeteria Menu for March.
As part of our McCord Elementary Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration Week today is "Wear Green" day, and students were also surprised this morning to be served green eggs and ham for breakfast. The famous author's birthday is Saturday, March 2.
As part of our VES Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration Week today is "Wear Green" day and students were also surprised this morning to be served green eggs and ham for breakfast. The famous author's birthday is Saturday, March 2.
The Lions athletic department has special honors athletes can earn each six weeks. To earn one of those special honors the athlete is judged on several variables including grades (making A Honor Roll or A/B Honor Roll), discipline, attitude, increasing maximum weight on different lifts, and others. For this six weeks, the coaching staff began presenting t-shirts to athletes who receive the honors. Earning Lions Club distinction this six weeks were Bowie Eakin and Adarius Williams. Earning OKG (Our Kind of Guy) honors were Carson Schoppa, Keigan Ballard, Christian Gallegos and Brayden Booth. Great job gentlemen!!! Congratulations!!
To celebrate VMS staff February birthdays and to have a little fun, staff members were divided into teams and participated in a Charcuterie Board contest. Each team was given a color theme. There are some very talented and imaginative people here at VMS!!! Staff members voted on their favorite and the winner was the Green Team. Congratulations!!!
