VES students and families, don't forget tomorrow night is Soup Tasting Night!! Stop by and enjoy your teacher's favorite soup and cornbread! The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., in our VES Cafeteria.
VHS students, especially seniors and their parents, have the opportunity to attend an informational meeting on how to fill out the FAFSA form, which is extremely important for students applying for scholarships and financial aid. The meeting is set for tonight at 5:30 p.m., in the VHS Cafeteria.
On Saturday, four Vernon Middle School Band students traveled to Seymour to try out for the ATTSB North Zone Region 7 All-Region Middle School Band, and after a rigorous audition process three students earned spots in the band! Olivia Hastings was named 4th chair in percussion; Braeden German was named 7th chair trombone; and Jace Northcutt was named 9th chair in percussion. The all-star band will perform on Saturday, Dec. 14. Band Director Jeremiah Hastings said he and assistant band director Matthew Golden were proud of all the students who audition and of the three who earned a chair in the all-star band.
Would you like to recognize a VES staff member for the AMAZING job they are doing? Please fill out this Recognition Form to have your Thankful Message printed on a certificate and hung on your staff member's door. https://forms.gle/d79oahPF1C6MttTq7 Let's show VES Staff how thankful we are to have them!
Due to the Lions advancing to the Area Round of the playoffs and the playoff game being scheduled for Thursday night, we have moved our VMS boys basketball games to Wednesday. The first game will begin at 4 p.m., Wednesday.
Adventure awaits in Washington, D.C. and Gettysburg for Vernon Middle School current seventh graders!
In Summer 2026, join us as we stand in awe of colossal monuments and memorials, follow in George Washington’s footsteps at Mount Vernon, and visit the battle greens of Gettysburg.
To learn more, attend the info meeting on Tuesday, November 19 at 6PM in the library. Registration is mandatory to attend: https://bit.ly/4ft9oX4.
Check out these highlights from our Lions' 28-9 Bi-District playoff victory over Sweetwater. Video courtesy of Ibanliraoficcal. Audio courtesy of KVWC and Network1sports.com
https://youtu.be/pmofba_qRsk
Friday was a special night for Electra senior Brayden Turner. The Tigers played their bi-district game against Wheeler on the field named after his grandfather, Vernon Lions legendary head coach Leo Brittain. After the game, Brayden and his mother, Kristi Brittain, and other family members commerrated the night with photos on the field.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
Due to the Lions playing their Class 3A Area Round Playoff Game on Thursday night, Vernon ISD will operate on an early release schedule on THURSDAY! The district will also operate on an early release schedule on Friday. The early release on Friday was on the original school calendar.
Here are scenes from the Lions' 28-9 bi-district victory over Sweetwater last night. The Lions had not advanced past the first round of the playoffs since 2018. Vernon will now face Amarillo River Road in the Class 3A, Division 1 Area Round of the playoffs. The game will be played Thursday night at Lowery Field in Lubbock. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Vernon will be the visiting team. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. Passes will be accepted.
Our bi-district champion Lions will head to Lubbock next Thursday for their Class 3A, Division 1 Area Playoff Game. The Lions will be facing Amarillo River Road at Lowery Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
Our VMS crew held an "Anything But A Cup" contest this week. Teachers and staff who participated turned in a photo of something other than a cup and/or them with their entry. Teachers then voted on their favorite. And the winner was......Mrs. Chilton and her calf/yearling nursing bottle!! Congratulations Mrs. Chilton!
It's Game Day -- PLAYOFF STYLE!! Our Lions are heading to Graham tonight for a Class 3A Division 1 Bi-District Playoff Game against the Sweetwater Mustangs. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Tickets must be purchased online at https://www.grahamisd.com/tickets
Let's pack the stands and support the Lions!!
WE BELIEVE IN YOU!!! GO BREAK THE MUSTANGS!!
The 2024-25 VHS Yamparika Yearbook is on sale NOW!!! Purchase one today!!
Yearbooks will be delivered in May, and a Yamparika Day is planned!! Local businesses may also purchase ads in the yearbook and senior spotlights may also be purchased.
Use the following link to purchase a yearbook, business advertisement or senior spotlight!!
https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/po4RnMb2qkVLC68F1jN6gQX3
REMINDER!! Tomorrow is an Early Release Friday for our Vernon ISD students.
Do you jingle when you jog? If so, you're going to love the VMS Jingle Jog that will be held Saturday, Dec. 14. There will be a 1 mile run and a 5K run. This is a fundraiser for the VMS student incentive activity fund. Whether you walk, jog or run, come out and have some fun!! Register by Nov. 20 to secure a t-shirt. Scan the QR Code below or follow this link:
https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
This morning 62 VHS students enjoyed popcorn, a drink and the movie "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at the Vernon Plaza Theater. The movie was a reward for their conduct and school attendance for the second six weeks of the school year.
After last week's presidential election, students in Mrs. Courtney Jansas's 3rd grade class were curious about the election and presidency. They had ideas to vote for a class leader and they also wanted to create posters as if they were running for president. Mrs. Jansa turned their classroom into a voting area yesterday. There was a voting section with dividers; voting signs were posted; students created their own ID card and presented it when they went to vote; they received a ballot; turned in the ballot; and received a sticker for voting. On the ballot for the class leader, students had to give an example as to why the student they were voting for should be elected the class leader.
Vernon will be hosting a Class 2A, Division 2 Football Bi-District Playoff game tonight between the Electra Tigers and the Wheeler Mustangs. The game will kick off at 7 p.m., at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. All tickets must be purchased online at: https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Senior Citizen passes will be accepted. HOWEVER, Vernon ISD athletic passes and Vernon ISD teacher badges will NOT be accepted.
Yesterday was UIL competition day for Junior High One-Act Play and VMS captured third place with our performance of "School Work." Two members of the cast, Myah Leigh Townsend and Nevaeh Castillo earned All-Star Cast honors, while named to the All-Star Crew were Hawaii Say and Alexavier Maxwell. Receiving Honorable Mention All-Star Cast were Berkley Brooks, Mikayla Sanchez and Azaria Copeland. All of the students did a great job and we're super proud of them.
