Our Lady Lions powerlifting team competed in their first meet yesterday, when they traveled to Wichita Falls to take part in the Wichita Falls High School Meet.
Our Lady Lions and Lions are back in action on the basketball court tomorrow as they host their District 7-3A counterparts from City View. Sub-varsity action begins at 11 a.m., at D.O. Fulton Gym. The Lady Lions will tangle with the Lady Mustangs at 12:30 p.m., and the Lions will battle with the Mustangs at 2 p.m. Come out and support our Lady Lions and Lions in District 7-3A action!
Our Vernon Lady Lions powerlifting team will head to Wichita Falls this afternoon to compete in their first meet of the season at Wichita Falls High School. First lift is schedule for 5 p.m. Good Luck!!!
GOOD LUCK!! To our VHS Cheerleaders as they compete in the UIL Spirit Competition today at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Tuesday night, the cheerleaders performed their competition routine for family, friends and fans at D.O. Fulton Gym. They are scheduled to perform in competition at 2:48 p.m. today.
The Lions hit the first basket of their game Tuesday afternoon against Henrietta and never trailed as they blasted the Bearcats, 83-47. With the victory, Vernon is now 2-0 in District 7-3A. The Lions will host City View Friday afternoon in another district game at D.O. Fulton Gym. The Mustangs are also undefeated in district play heading into Friday's clash, which should begin at approximately 2 p.m.
The Vernon Lady Lions picked up their first District 7-3A victory of the season Tuesday afternoon, as they rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to drop the Henrietta Lady Cats, 63-54. The Lady Lions will be at home again Friday afternoon as they host the City View Lady Mustangs in a district battle that should begin at 12:30 p.m., at D.O. Fulton Gym.
VHS seniors will have a new scholarship to apply for in the spring, as VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward has announced the establishment of a scholarship in honor of his mother, Robbie Walker.
"This $3,000 scholarship, supported by both me and my dad, aims to support the higher education aspirations of a student hailing from single parent household," Dr. Ward, stated. "With immense gratitude for the sacrifices my mom made as a single parent, I want to ensure that her legacy lives on through empowering the next generation."
This scholarship seeks to provide financial assistance and opportunities to a deserving student who displays academic merit, community involvement, and a determined spirit.
"I believe this scholarship will make a lasting impact, just as my mother did in shaping my life. Lastly," Dr. Ward added, "I invite you to honor the memory of your loved one by starting a scholarship in their name, ensuring their legacy lives on through supporting the educational pursuits of these deserving VISD students within our community."
Our VHS Cheerleaders are competing Thursday afternoon in the UIL Spirit Competition being held at the Fort Worth Convention Center. They will be performing their competition routine tonight at 7 p.m., at D.O. Fulton Gym. Come on out and show your support for our cheerleaders as they prepare for their competition.
We may not be back in the classroom yet, but our Lions and Lady LIons are back on the basketball court!! They return to District 7-3A action on Tuesday when they host Henrietta. Game times are moved up with Henrietta also still on their break. Sub-varsity games will begin at 1 p.m., with the Lady Lions taking the court at 2:30 p.m., and the Lions at 4 p.m.
To all of our Vernon ISD family, our Vernon community and Wilbarger County, we want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year!!! We hope 2024 is a great year for all of us!!
Our Vernon Lions went undefeated in the Troy Basketball Tournament, beating Lago Vista, 52-45, tonight to capture the tournament championship!! Ty Scott and Adarius Williams were selected for the All-Tournament Team. Congrats to the Lions!! The Lions are now 13-5 for the year and 1-0 in District 7-3A. They return to district action Tuesday when they host Henrietta at D.O. Fulton Gym. Sub-varsity action begins at 1 p.m., with the Lions set to take the court at 4 p.m.
To all of our Vernon ISD family, our Vernon community and Wilbarger County, we want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!
The Middle School Winter Formal was held Thursday evening in the VMS Gym. A Winter Formal King and Queen were crowned for each grade, and the winners were: 6th Grade -- Blut Soe & Praylee Patterson; 7th Grade -- Aiden Trejo & Plar Shee; and 8th Grade -- Carlito Rodriguez & Katie Caveness. A few special visitors also made their appearance at the dance.
Members of the VISD administration staff and WSSA staff who work in the VISD Administration Building presented custodian Lupe Garcia with a Christmas gift this morning. Along with cleaning the Admin Building, Lupe is also one of the custodians who work at Vernon Elementary School.
Vernon Lion athletes brought a little Christmas cheer to a few folks today! The group stopped by McCord, Vernon Elementary, Vista Living of Vernon, and Eagle Flats Village, Students and residents alike enjoyed the visit.
Wok It Out provided lunch for our VHS staff luncheon today. The food was great. The Orange Chicken and Oreo Cookie Egg Rolls were a big hit!! Thank you for supporting VISD!
VHS teachers, students and staff are enjoying a "10 Days of Christmas" countdown to our Christmas break. Today's theme was "Ugly Christmas Sweater" with students and teachers wearing Christmas-themed sweaters.
After New Year's it might be time for some of our baseball alumni to get in shape if they want to take the Jabe Brazzle Baseball Field again, as the the VHS baseball program will be holding its first Lion Baseball Alumni game. Mark your calendar -- Feb. 17!!
Several VMS teachers got in the Christmas spirit and decorated their classroom doors. They were very creative!!
On Wednesday, members of the VHS senior class visited our two local nursing homes and our assisted living facility, and brightened the day of the residents . Seniors sang Christmas carols, handed out Christmas cards, visited with residents and helped with various things. There were smiles all around -- from the residents and facility staff to the seniors!
