This morning, VES students were greeted by a couple of special visitors who were there to encourage the students as start their first day of STAAR testing.
As part of Monday's review day for the STAAR test, students were able to move through several different review stations. Today was the first day of STAAR testing.
Yesterday, VES students selected one word to motivate them during the STAAR test, which starts today. After selecting their one word, they made a bracelet with that word on it to wear while they are testing.
On Monday, our VES 5th grade students put their art skills to work and decorated the walkways leading to the entrances to the school. The affirmations and encouraging words were there to greet all the students this morning as they start their STAAR testing.
🦁WRA Architects🦁
🌟We're thrilled to shine a spotlight on WRA Architects as a proud sponsor of our Lions Roar Golf Scramble! We are beyond grateful for their invaluable contribution to the lives of around 2,000 students, teachers, and staff within the Vernon ISD community!
Vernon ISD is hiring for the 2024-25 school year! Go to www.vernonisd.org. Click on the Employment button. Then click Employment Opportunities
Vernon Elementary is sponsoring an Our Blood Institute (formerly Texas Blood Institute) blood drive next Monday, April 22. Please take a moment and give the gift that can save a life, but costs you nothing.
Vernon Elementary Students of the Week for last week were:
2nd & 3rd Grade -- Kinsley Derwin & Lucia Hamer
4th & 5th Grade -- Ismael Benitez & Hayden Green
Congratulations!!! Great job!!
Selected as our VMS Students of the Week for this week are:
6th Grade -- Kaezyn Martinez & Jayden Bodine
7th Grade -- Gracie Daniel & Michael Carter
8th Grade -- Emily Contreras & Ehpolo Htoo
Congratulations!!! Keep up the good work!!
McCord and VES moms and dads -- MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! We will be hosting "Muffins With Moms" on May 10 and "Donuts With Dads" on May 20. Both events will start at 7 a.m., at their respective campuses. Make plans to spend this fun time with your child.
So far this school year VHS seniors have covered 10 landmark court cases in their Government class. Last week, the students tested on the cases by drawing their knowledge of the court cases in shaving cream. Teacher Brett White said it was pretty cool to see their "vision" of the case.
Last week, our medical assistant students did a research project on MA jobs anywhere in the world. In their research they included information about salary, housing and utilities, accommodations such as transportation, food, and details about their job description/area of focus. CNA/MA instructor Candace Adams then incorporated their research into a game of Life using their careers, salary and housing information. The point of this was to show them the reality of the field of healthcare and the fact that you DON’T have to have a college degree (although it is encouraged) to be able to make a living and live LIFE! Our winner was Litzy Ayala who worked as an MA doing a travel gig in Seattle, WA and lived in a hotel while working. She finished out her “life” with $1.6 million!
While the Vernon Lady Lions were unable to pick up any gold medals at Thursday’s District 7A&8A Class 3A Area Track and Field Meet, three Lady Lions qualified for the Class 3A Region 1 Track & Field Meet in individual events and in the 800-Meet Relay. To find out the Lady Lions who advanced to the regional meet and all the Vernon results, please follow this link: https://vhs.vernonisd.org/o/vhs/article/1550926
Four Vernon Lions qualified for the regional track meet in individual events and two Lion relays qualified to advance from the District 7A&8A Class 3A Area Track and Field Meet, which was held Thursday in Breckenridge. To see who qualified and all of our Lion results, please follow this link: https://vhs.vernonisd.org/o/vhs/article/1550924
🦁First Financial Group of America🦁
🌟Thank you, First Financial Group of America, for your sponsorship of the Lions Roar Golf Scramble! Your support ensures a successful and memorable event for all involved. We deeply appreciate your commitment to our cause and community!
The deadline to ensure Lion Swag has passed, however you can still sign up to play! Contact Hillcrest Country Club at 552-5406 or reach out to Kori Eakin at Vernon ISD: dial 553-1900 ext. 2229 by TOMORROW -- April 13!
McCORD PARENTS & FAMILY -- Save The Date!! Our Kindergarten Spring Program will be presented Thursday, April 18. Check out the info below.
These VES students were recognized last week for being "upstanders" on their campus! The students have shown excellence in behavior, kindness and bravery for standing up for good!! Great job!!!
Congratulations to our Lions and Lady Lions who competed in the Area Track & Field Meet yesterday and qualified for the Class 3A Region 1 Track & Field Meet. We will post a story with meet results and photos on Saturday.
There has been a slight change in today's softball schedule, as the Lady Lions travel to Bowie to take on the Lady Rabbits. There will be no JV game, and the varsity game has been pushed back to a 7 p.m. start. The Lions will also be in Bowie taking on the Jackrabbits in District 7-3A action. The JV baseball game will start at 4:30 p.m., with the varsity game to follow at 7 p.m.
The VHS Drama Department will present their One-Act Play "1984" in two performances for the general public. The first performance will be tonight at 6:30 p.m., at the Wilbarger Auditorium, which recently installed new stage lights. The second performance will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday at the VHS Cafeteria. The admission is $5. Some contents of the play may not be suitable for young children. It is advised children attending should be middle school age and older.
