Vernon High School

This week Vernon ISD has an early release for students on Friday. We hope our students enjoy getting a jump on starting their weekend!!

Today Vernon Lion MVPs from both the Boyd game and the Bowie game received their game balls, which are provided by our local Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Agency. MVPs for the Bowie game were Co-Special Teams MVP Mu Soe & Tru Gipson, and Offensive MVP Ty Scott. The Lions honored the late Gayla DeHoyos by naming her the Defensive MVP and the Lions Leadership Council presented the game ball to Tony DeHoyos. Receiving MVP balls for the Boyd game were Co-Defensive MVP Javi Lopez & Tyce Payne; Offensive MVP Carson Schoppa; and Special Team MVP Donnie Montano.

Today's Red Ribbon Week theme at VHS was "Your Future Is Bright, Don't Do Drugs" and to look into the future, students wore clothes relating to the career they hope to follow as adults.

Yesterday AG teacher Jakelyn Quisenberry took her VMS and VHS students on a field trip to watch the Southwest Cattledog Association Regional Trials that are being held at the Wilbarger County Covered Event Center. Local competitor Cody Bell spoke to some of the students about training and showing cattle dogs.

Get YOUR 2024-25 Yearbook today!! The price for a yearbook goes up to $65 on FRIDAY! Yearbooks will be delivered in May of 2025. We will have a Yamparika Day this year for friends to sign each other's yearbooks!! Senior salutes and business advertisements are now being sold. To purchase a yearbook or a senior salute/business ad scan the QR code below or follow this link: https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/po4RnMb2qkVLC68F1jN6gQX3 ***If you purchased a 2023-24 yearbook and have not received it, please call the VHS school office.***

To celebrate the end of another six weeks, the VES, VMS, and VHS PTO groups delivered a sweet treat to every staff member on their campus, along with bottled water generously provided by Texas Credit. We appreciate our amazing parents for their ongoing support. Your efforts mean so much to our district and to each and every campus. THANK YOU!!!

Today's theme for Red Ribbon Awareness Week is "Don't Get Mixed Up In Drugs" and to go along with that theme, it is "Mix and Match Day" at VHS. Our students definitely enjoyed mixing and matching their outfits today!

Our Lady Lions hit the road today for their District 7-3A regular-season finale in Wichita Falls against the City View Lady Mustangs. A Vernon victory and a Jacksbor loss to Iowa Park will put the Lady Lions and Lady Tigers in a tie for the final playoff spot from District 7-3A. Go Lady Lions!!! We don't want the season to end!! Good luck!!!

Prior to Friday's district volleyball game against Bowie, our 8 Lady Lion seniors and their parents were recognized as part of our Senior Ceremony. Our volleyball seniors are Katie Dodd, Mijah Johnson, Key'Maria McBride, Kaleigh White, Mari Johnson, Zayleigh Sweet, Daniella Eneanye, and Yuleyka Ramirez. Thank you for your dedication to our volleyball program.

Some of our VHS students dressed for the occasion today for the start of our Red Ribbon Awareness Week. Today's dress-up theme was "Smoke Meat, Not Drugs."

The Lions Roar Tailgate held Friday leading up to the Lions' game against Bowie was a fantastic success! From busy food trucks to kids enjoying all the games, it was an evening full of fun and community spirit. A huge thanks goes out to everyone who set up, participated, and came out to make this event amazing! When our school and community comes together, great things happen. Here's to positive collaboration for a thriving town and school system!!

The Lions improved their overall record to 6-2 and their district record to 3-1 Friday night with a 51-26 victory over Bowie. QB Ty Scott was named the Offensive MVP, throwing for 110 yards and 2 touchdowns, while rushing for another 166 yards and 2 scores. Safety Carter Kieschnick received the Ball Hawk Award with 2 pass breakups and 3.5 tackles. The Big Stick Award went to Izzy Espinoza for his big hit on a special teams tackle. Kicker Mu Sue went 7-for-7 on PATs and had a tackle to earn Special Team MVP honors. The entire Lions defensive squad received the Lion Heart Award, and the Defensive MVP honor went to the late Gayla DeHoyos, who was honored prior to the game.

"Pink Out" was the theme of Friday's Lions Pride pep rally. The VHS cheerleaders also finished off a cheer by making a breast cancer awareness ribbon with their pom-poms. The Lions went on to defeat Bowie in a district football game, while the Lady Lions knocked off the Lady Rabbits in a district volleyball game.

TODAY!!!! Don’t forget to attend the 2nd Annual LIONS ROAR Tailgate! Come get food before the game and tailgate with your friends! 📍 Location: Vernon Elementary School ⏰ Time: Starts at 4:30 PM. 🍔 Food Trucks: •CMC Wiches on Wheels •The Snack Spot •Bradford’s Fish Haus •La Guera Autentica •Redbone Indian Tacos 🎯 Games & Activities: •McCord PTO: Face Painting •Vernon Elementary PTO: Lucky Lion & Lion Swag •VMS & VHS PTO: Matching Ducks & Lion Swag •National Junior Honor Society: Blinko •Texas Credit: Cornhole •Vernon College: Bucket Ball Toss See you there! No alcohol allowed.

Our Lions will be hosting the Bowie Jackrabbits tonight in district football action. It also Pink Out night at the stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Our Lady Lions play their final home volleyball match of the season today and it is Senior Recognition Night! Vernon will host Bowie in a District 7-3A match with the varsity match starting at 4:30 p.m., and the JV matches to follow. The Senior Recognition Ceremony will begin at 4:15 p.m., at D.O. Fulton Gym. Thank you seniors -- Key'Maria McBride, Mijah Johnson, Yuleyka Ramirez, Kaleigh White, Zayleigh Sweet, Katie Dodd, Mari Johnson and Daniella Eneanya.

During this November election, Vernon ISD is conducting a special election to fill the unexpired term for Place 3 on the VISD Board of Trustees. Here are the 5 candidates for the seat in the order they appear on the ballot.

Next week is Red Ribbon Week, the nation's oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program. In honor of Red Ribbon Week there's a dress up day every day next week here at VHS. Check out the daily themes, put your outfits together and be ready to participate next week! Remember -- Just Say No to Drugs!!

Vernon High School Parents, We have 4 days left in our fundraiser with TeamFunded. Your student needs 20 shares from their account to be counted as participated in the fundraiser. Currently we are at 4% participation and we need to get that number up to ensure a successful fundraiser for our Student Incentive Program! This process will take you less than 10 minutes to complete. More shares equals more money for our Student Incentive Program! Here are the easy steps to get this done! 1. Download the TeamFunded App Apple https://apps.apple.com/us/app/teamfunded/id1439897444 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.TeamFunded&pcampaignid=web_share (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.TeamFunded&pcampaignid=web_share) 2. Insert your players phone number 3. Press the RED share button. 4. Press the GREEN bar that says click here to start sharing. 5. Click on as many contacts as possible, up to 100. 6. Share and Submit 7. If you have more than 100 shares, repeat above steps 3-6. If you have any issues logging into the app - please contact our TeamFunded rep, Chuck Galbreath at 940-453-7976. Thank you for participating!

Here are two links to purchase tickets to tonight's junior varsity football game in Bowie: https://www.bowieisd.net/page/bowie-isd-tickets or http://fan.evalsports.ai/bowie You will need to download the free app to purchase tickets.