Here are more photos of the Newton Cradles that students in Mrs. Kelly Boswell's eighth grade science classes designed and created as part of a class project. The students studying Newton's 3 laws of motion, and create these Newton Cradles to demonstrate Newton's 3rd Law (Action-Reaction). Some of the students were very creative.
Mrs. Kelly Boswell's eighth grade science classes are studying Newton's 3 laws of motion, and a class project was to design and create a Newton Cradle to demonstrate Newton's 3rd Law (Action-Reaction). Some of the students were very creative.
This morning our 1st grade students made their annual visit to the Waggoner National Bank and the Herring Bank and performed songs from their "Christmas Magic" program for bank employees and customers.
We had a great time last night at our annual Holiday Hallway Stroll. Our students enjoyed strolling the halls with their families and showing them all of the decorations. A big shout out and thumbs up to our staff who did an AWESOME job on decorating their hallways! It's like we're walking into a winter wonderland every morning!
Members of the VHS Class of 1971 Ann (Word) Wilson, Barbara (Brumley) Dunn and Rhonda (Garrison) Klappenbach stand next to the "Lion Tree" with VHS Librarian Gayla DeHoyos. The roots of the new “Lion Tree” in the Vernon High School’s new run deep into the past – back to the very first class to start their freshman year in the current Vernon High School building in fact. That’s because the tree, an artificial Christmas tree, and all of its decorations were purchased from donations made by the Class of 1971. To read more about the tree, follow this link https://vhs.vernonisd.org/o/vhs/article/1364040
Please remember that if you are going to one of our school campuses during school hours, you must have your driver's license or other form of photo ID when you check in at the office. And, you must check in at the office. You will be issued a name tag that must be worn while you are on our campus and returned to the office as you leave the campus. Thank you for understanding and for helping us keep the learning environment for our students and your children a safe place.
Selected as VMS Students of the Week for last week were: 6th Grade -- Olivia Hall (not pictured) & Thony Teng; 7th Grade -- Leah Mena & Jacobi Pedigo; and 8th Grade -- Anabelle Colbert & Blake Haney. Congratulations!! Keep up the good work!! Your picture will be displayed on our digital signs and the digital sign at the Admin Building.
Vernon ISD is currently taking nominations for our Gifted and Talented Program, which we have on each school campus. However, some parents may not exactly know what our Gifted and Talented Program is all about and if their child should be nominated. We are holding a parent information meeting for our Gifted and Talented Program at 6 p.m., Thursday, at the VHS Media Center. If you have questions about our GT Program, please join us.
Our 1st Graders performed their "Christmas Magic" program last Thursday night at the Wilbarger Auditorium. They performed nine songs including "Santa Claus is on His Way;" "He'll Be Comin' Down the Chimney;" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." And, they received a surprise visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the end of the show.
Our 1st Graders performed their "Christmas Magic" program last Thursday night at the Wilbarger Auditorium. They performed nine songs including "Everybody's Goin' on a Sleigh Ride" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."
Our 1st Grade students presented their "Christmas Magic" program last Thursday evening at the Wilbarger Auditorium. The students performed nine songs, including "Away in a Manger;" "Play the Bells;" "I'm a Little Snowflake;" and "Frosty the Snowman."
It's that time of year, and nothing can get you in the Christmas spirit faster than music!! Join us Tuesday night for our VISD Band Program Christmas Concert featuring performances by our 6th Grade Band, 7th Grade Band, and our Roarin' Lion Band!
Today a pizza party was held for a selected group of 5th grade students. Two students were selected from each 5th grade homeroom to receive the special lunch. The students selected show consistent leadership and excellent behavior both inside and outside of the classroom. Great job students! Keep up the great work!!
Receiving Student of the Week honors this week were: 2nd & 3rd Grade -- Evie Hildebrand and (not pictured) Mollee Colbert; 4th & 5th Grade -- Braylee Knight, Hser Soe, and Luis Mendoza. Congratulations!! Great job!! Their photos will be displayed on our digital sign and on the digital sign at the Admin Building.
Students in our CNA and MA programs received their scrubs today, as they will start their clinicals soon. We have two classes of Certified Nurses Assistant students and one class of Medical Assistant students.
Receiving Student of the Week honors this week were: 1st Grade -- Saul Cordoba, Scarlett Lowery, Arya Coleman, Jaylee Cherry, Myla Sparkman, Foster Bell, Tomas Gilley, and Blossom Lar; Kindergarten -- K'siyah Guerra, Elizabeth James, Xxavier Hall, Violet Paw, Gavin Hernandez, and Macy White; Pre-Kindergarten -- Emilia Mullins, Semaja Junaid, Jesus Andres Lora, Monserrat Balderas, and Frank Vanek. Congratulations!!! Great job!!! Their photos will be displayed on our digital sign and the digital sign at the Admin Building next week.
First grader Xavier Valtierra was our announcement helper this morning, helping Mrs. Bloom with, among other things, the joke of the day. Here, with aid from Mrs. Bloom, Xavier leads the students in the Pledge of Allegiance.
As we transition from the football field to the confines of a gym, we would like to thank our Lion fans for the spirit you show and your support of our sports programs. We would also like to remind everyone that if you are ejected from any UIL athletic event, you are banned from all District 7-3A athletic events for an entire calendar year. This is a District 7-3A rule that all members of the district adhere to and support. #ProudtobeaLION
Thanksgiving morning the VHS National Honor Society and Student Council co-sponsored a Turkey Trot with proceeds going to benefit VISD at-risk students. A check for $500 was presented to VISD Social Worker Nicole Cameron today. She said the money would be used to purchase items such as school supplies, hygiene products, clothes and food.
During their lunch period today, a group students showed their support for our Lady Lions by watching a live stream of their tournament game. The Lady Lions are playing in the S&S Tournament in Sadler.
