Vernon ISD

It's GAME DAY for our Lions!!! The Lions (9-3) are in the Class 3A, D1 Regional Semifinals and will travel to Abilene to square off against the Shallowater Mustangs (10-2). The game will be played at Abilene Wylie's Hugh Standifer Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Vernon is the home team. Tickets are $5 for adults and students. To purchase tickets go to: https://www.wyliebulldogs.org/athletics Tickets can also be purchased at gate electronically by scanning a QR Code. No cash sales. NO air horns, sirens, whistles and similar devices are permitted. NO outside food or drink permitted. If you leave stadium before halftime you will not be allowed to reenter.

Our VES Student Council wrapped up a project last Friday when the top 2 classes that purchased the most feathers for their turkey from both the 4th and 5th grade competed in the Turkey Bowl. The money raised during from selling the feathers will go to purchase gifts for 15 Star Tree children. Click here to read the entire story. https://www.vernonisd.org/article/1897497

Our VES Student Council wrapped up a project last Friday when the top 2 classes that purchased the most feathers for their turkey from both the 2nd and 3rd grade competed in the Turkey Bowl. The money raised during from selling the feathers will go to purchase gifts for 15 Star Tree children. Click here to read the entire story. https://www.vernonisd.org/article/1897497

Today and everyday, Vernon ISD is thankful for our students, their families, our community, and all the members of our VISD family. We would like to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

Our Lions defeated Amarillo River Road last Thursday for their first Area Playoff title since 2014. Check out these highlights of the game. Video courtesy of Ibanliraoficca and audio is courtesy of KVWC. https://youtu.be/AXUMXck5DiI

Our Lions picked up an Area Round playoff title for the first time since 2014 last Thursday with a 28-7 victory over Amarillo River Road. Leading the way for the Lions were: Co-Offensive MVPs -- Tru Gipson & Ty Scott. Tru had 96 yards rushing on 10 carries and 2 TDs, while Ty had 6 carries for 84 yards and a score. Defensive MVP - Javi Lopez had 8 tackles including 2 tackles for loss, and 2 forced fumbles. Ball Hawk -- Carter Kieschnick had an interception and a fumble recovery, along with 4 tackles. Big Stick -- Tyce Payne had a big block on a touchdown run and finished with 7.5 tackles including 2.5 tackles for loss. Lion Heart -- Nick Guzman had 9.5 tackles including 2 tackles for loss. Special Team MVP -- Carson Schoppa had 3 special team tackles. Congratulations to all the Lions!! Job well done!!

It's Thanksgiving Week and our Lions are still playing football!!!! The Lions (9-3) are in the Class 3A, D1 Regional Semifinals and Friday they will travel to Abilene to square off against the Shallowater Mustangs (10-2). The game will be played at Abilene Wylie's Hugh Standifer Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Vernon is the home team. Tickets are $5 for adults and students. To purchase tickets go to: https://www.wyliebulldogs.org/athletics Tickets can also be purchased at gate electronically by scanning a QR Code. No cash sales. NO air horns, sirens, whistles and similar devices are permitted. NO outside food or drink permitted. If you leave stadium before halftime you will not be allowed to reenter.

Earning our McCord Student of the Week honors for last week were: Pre-Kindergarten -- Ryder Gray, Lillia Sanchez, Kimberlynn Holloway, Jared Say and Petou Meng Kindergarten -- Maddyn Hamm, Analicia Villarreal, Jason Wah, Rozalie Leija, Chance Lashley, Julius Rodriguez and John Crawford Craighead 1st Grade -- Jace Echols, Roland Mullins, Ayden Harter, Vincent Madrigales, Ryland Estrada, Finley Matney, and Granger Gray. Congratulations!!! We're proud of you!! Keep up the good work!!

On Friday, Miss Smith's and Mrs. Morris's kindergarten classes held their own Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with balloons the students made in class. The project also included reading and writing activities.

We completed our VMS Hygiene Drive Thursday and the class winning the Caramel Apple Bar for bringing the most items was Coach Northcutt's. His class collected 380 items. The highest contributing student was Lola Luster who brought 300 items. Mrs. Frank's class finished second with 279 items, and there are only 7 students in the class. They also received a trip to the Caramel Apple Bar. A total of 1,230 hygiene items were collected. The items will be given to across the VISD when they are needed. VISD Social Worker Nicole Cameron, VMS Nurse Jennifer Walker and and the VMS Life Skills Department were in charge of the drive. Also, a big THANK YOU to Bevo's for donating the serving trays for the Caramel Apple Bar.

Last week was a fun one for McCord teachers and staff, as they participated in Secret Staff Spirit Week. Each day teachers and staff have dressed up without telling the students to see if they notice! Monday was Manic Mix-Match Monday where they dressed mix-matched; on Tired Tuesday they wore our pajamas to school; on Wednesday they wore pink because "We wear pink on Wednesdays."; on Thirsty Thankful Thursday they brought anything but a cup for a tasty treat from Mrs. Bloom. Friday completed their Secret Spirit Week and they wore stripes because they were "break"-ing out of McCord for Thanksgiving. Below are pictures from their Thirsty Thankful Thursday.

On Friday, our VMS Gifted & Talented students attended a production of "Beauty and the Beast" at Altus High School. The GT students raved about the play afterwards and gave it great reviews. This was the first time for several of our students to see a play performed live on stage.

Our Vernon Lions will square off against the Shallowater Mustangs Friday night in the Regional Semifinal round of the Class 3A, D1 Football Playoffs. The game will be played in Abilene at the Abilene Wylie Football Stadium. Vernon will be the home team. Information on tickets will be announced Monday. Thursday, the Lions defeated Amarillo River Road for their first Area championship since 2014. Friday, Shallowater defeated Peaster, 41-14, in their Area game.

Vernon ISD is currently on Thanksgiving Break and all campuses and administrative offices are closed. We hope all of our students, their families and members of our VISD family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We have a lot to be thankful for!! Classes will resume and administrative offices will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2.

Our Vernon Lions defeated Amarillo River Road last night 28-7 to claim a Class 3A, Division 1 Area Championship!! The last time Vernon captured the Area title and advanced to third round of the playoffs was 2014. The Lions will face the winner of tonight's Shallowater-Peaster Area playoff game in a Region 1 semifinal battle next week.

The City of Vernon, VES students and Vernon Lions fans sent the team off to its Area playoff game in style yesterday. Check out this video: https://youtu.be/CpBTt95Kqq0

Just a reminder: VISD is operating on an Early Release schedule today and tomorrow. When school is dismissed on Friday Vernon ISD will be on its Thanksgiving Break. All campuses and administrative offices will be closed until Monday, Dec. 2, when classes resume.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! The District 7-3A Volleyball Academic All-District Team has been announced and 11 Lady Lions have been doing the work in the classroom and made the team. Academic All-District honorees are Zayleigh Sweet, Yuleyka Ramirez, Key'Maria McBride, Mari Johnson, Danielle Eneanya, Kaleigh White, Zayley Horn, Kyndell Horn, Klancy Sherrill, Jeana Martinez and Aaliyah Moralez. We are proud of you!!

Students in Mrs. Melanie Chilton's class decided to make a Thankful Turkey to hang on the wall near their classroom door. Each feather represents something the students are thankful for. Great job!!

IT'S GAME DAY!!! Our Bi-District champion Lions are traveling to Lubbock today for a Class 3A, D1 Area Playoff game against the Amarillo River Road Wildcats!! Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Lowrey Field. Tickets can be purchased at the gate by scanning a QR Code and paying electronically or with credit card. To purchase tickets online follow this link: https://lubbockisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/all There is a clear bag policy: Clear plastic vinyl or PVC Not to exceed 12” x 6” x 12” One-gallon clear plastic resealable bag Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection. Fans will continue to be able to carry items into the stadium in a permissible clear bag, such as binoculars and cameras. For those not going to the game: KVWC will be broadcasting the game on the radio and online, and Lubbock ISD is streaming the game here: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/lubbock-independent-school-district-lubbock-tx Go Lions!!! Bring home another gold ball tonight!!! We're proud of you!!