Lions Head Baseball Coach Austin Thompson announced this afternoon the VHS Baseball Alumni Game scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, had been cancelled. Coach Thompson said after last week's rain and snow they had been working on the field, but were unable to get the field in playable condition. Due to the regular season starting Monday, the alumni game will not be able to be rescheduled. Coach Thompson said the alumni who had signed up to play will be recognized at a game later this season.
We have quite a few Lady Lion powerlifters who will be competing at the regional meet. Here's a link for options to purchase a regional t-shirt in support of our Lady Lions. The girls' regional meet is before the boys' regional meet. We will post a link to for the boys' t-shirt as it gets closer to their regional meet.
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Over 20 residents interested in hearing more about the new child care facility that will be opening later this spring attended an informational meeting Thursday night at the Vernon Elementary School Cafeteria. The new facility is a collaboration between Vernon ISD and Child Care Partners. VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward and Child Care Partners Executive Director Keri Lemon Goins provided information about the new facility, which will located on the South side of the Central Elementary building. Keri said late April or early May is when the facility will be open. To join the waiting list go to https://form.jotform.com/240168404533148
Selected as our McCord Students of the Week for this week were: Pre-Kindergarten -- Ezekiel Nino, Xolchia Bonillias, Luciana Rojas and Grayson Plaster; Kindergarten -- Holden Mahan, Scarlett Tate, Kellin Olivas, Jace Echols, Isabella Echols, Karson Gerald, Sophia Edmonds and Benjamin Brocklehurst; and 1st Grade -- Eh Moo, Annabelle Heard, Raphael Whittington, Khadija Madugi, Miracle Mercy, Tanaka Mubvumba and Navhaphol Nubumrung.
Congratulations!!!! Great job! Your photo will be on the digital signs at our school and the Admin Building.
The Red River Best Chevy Dealers' Teacher Appreciation Contest is underway. Nominate your favorite VISD teacher today!! The more nominations a teacher receives, the better their chances of being recognized. The nomination deadline is Feb. 29. Go to www.RedRiverBestChevyDealersTeacherAppreciation.com or scan the QR code to nominate your favorite teacher today!!
QUICK REMINDER -- Tomorrow is an early release Friday! We hope everyone has a great early start to the weekend!!
Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day and we just want to give a shoutout to our SRO Cody Cook and let him know how much we appreciate him and the work he does at our campuses and four our district !! We're so glad you're with us Officer Cook!!!
The VHS sophomores -- the Class of 2026 -- will have a class meeting on Monday. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m., in the VHS Cafeteria. All sophomores should make plans to attend the meeting.
Progress continues at the new child care facility opening later this spring. Vernon ISD and Child Care Partners are working together to open the facility, which will offer child care for infants 6 weeks old to pre-kindergarten youngsters. A public meeting to provide information about the facility is being held at 6 p.m., tonight, at the Vernon Elementary School Cafeteria. Officials from VISD and Child Care Partners will be on hand to talk about the facility and answer questions.
A send-off was held this morning for VHS wrestler Shyne Rodriguez, who will be competing at the State Wrestling Tournament this weekend in Houston. A senior, Shyne finished 4th at the Region 1 Tournament in the 215-pound weight class to advance to State. GOOD LUCK SHYNE!!!
VHS senior Kell Castleberry had plenty of supporters Tuesday afternoon at his letter of intent signing ceremony. Kell signed to attend Dallas Baptist University on a tennis scholarship. Family, friends, coaches and teammates showed up to the event sporting DBU t-shirts. For the full story on Kell's signing, please click the following link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/1461897
Three students delivered a Valentine to McCord Interim Principal Scott Hogue this morning. Valentine Day activities continued throughout the school day.
VES Students of the Week for last week were: 2nd Grade -- Xiomara Valtierra; 3rd Grade -- Mary Paw; 4th Grade -- Malaysia Johnson; and 5th Grade -- Annabel Rays. Congratulations!! Keep up the good work!!
Our VMS Teachers and Staff Member of the Month for January were recently selected. They included: 6th Grade -- Christina Mathes; 7th Grade -- Chelsea Lopez; 8th Grade -- Kelly Boswell; Specials -- Teri Williams; and Staff -- Gay Rutherford. Congratulations!!! Thank you for all you do for our students and your co-workers!!! We appreciate all of you!!
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our Traditional Animation Film team for advancing to the STATE FINALS in the UIL Film competition!! That means the film is among the final 6 out of conferences 1A thru 3A still standing and competing!! The production team for the entry includes Garrett Munson, Rodrigo Olivas, Eziqiel Amador, and Kenneth Cordero! Dustin Swatzell is the theatre sponsor. Good luck in the STATE FINALS! The finals will be held Wednesday, Feb. 28. Here's a link to view the film entry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifjkLB2xLhc
After trailing by 20 points going into the 4th quarter here Tuesday night at D.O. Fulton Gym, our Lions put on a furious rally but they came up just short, falling to Iowa Park, 70-64, in the District 7-3A finale. Vernon will be advancing to the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year and will be going in as the No. 3 seed from the district. The victory gave the Hawks the No. 4 seed.
The Lions will be taking on Peaster in the bi-district round of the playoffs. That game will be played at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, in Olney.
Our Lady Lions saw their season come to an end last night in Anson, as they fell to the Comanche Maidens, 72-48, in a Girls Class 3A Bi-District playoff game. The Lady Lions made the playoffs for the first time since 2021, and have 7 of 8 varsity lettermen returning. Vernon finishes the season with a record of 18-16. The lone senior playing her final game on the court for the Lady Lions was Cirstin Ivy.
This morning VHS juniors took part in an ACT Boot Camp to help prepare them to take the ACT. Vernon ISD covered the fee for all juniors to attend the ACT Boot Camp. By attending an ACT Boot Camp, students can raise their ACT scores up to 30 percent, and a higher ACT score can bring more scholarships, which can make it easier for students to attend college.
VHS students have elected their nominees for Valentine King & Queen. The Valentine King & Queen will be crowned at 8:40 p.m., Friday, at the Valentine's Dance. Queen nominees are Karrissa Mejia, Jairy Vazquez, Marli Limon, Jaylie Freeman, McKenzie Belcher, Layla Trinidad, Kaylee Delaune, Rufaro Mubvumba and Ariel Croxton. King nominees are Ja'Qwan Arthur, Zac Centeno, Case Fleming, Cross Durham, T.J. Thomas, Kale Sherrill, Kell Castleberry and Greg Newton.
It's off to the playoffs for our Lady Lions, as they travel to Anson tonight for a Class 3A Bi-District showdown with the Comanche Maidens. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. Vernon is the visiting team. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students, and will be purchased at the door. The last time the Lady Lions reached the playoffs was 2021. GOOD LUCK LADY LIONS!!!
