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CONGRATULATIONS TO Sai Ale, the Vernon High School Class of 2023 Valedictorian. Check out her story by clicking on the following link: https://vhs.vernonisd.org/o/vhs/article/1110812
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Congratulations to Vernon Lion Hyme Guzman, who has been selected to play in the annual Oil Bowl Classic!
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Vernon High School will be represented in 4 events at the Class 3A State Track & Field Meet, which is being held Thursday in Austin. We are highlighting the athletes competing in each event. Today's spotlight shines on Jackson Aydelott, who took gold in the 400-Meter Dash at the 3A Region 1 Meet in record-setting fashion. To read his story, click on the following link: https://vhs.vernonisd.org/o/vhs/article/1108951
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CONGRATULATIONS TO Ivonne Perez, the Vernon High School Class of 2023 Salutatorian. Check out her story by clicking on the following link:
https://vhs.vernonisd.org/o/vhs/article/1108924
COMING Wednesday: the VHS Class of 2023 Valedictorian.
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This week is Teacher Appreciation Week and this morning Vernon Mayor Pam Goslin visited Vernon High School this morning and read a proclamation over the intercom thanking the teachers for their hard work and dedication, and encouraging members of the community to "congratulate all educators who engage, equip, and empower our learning community for a limitless tomorrow." We would like to thank Mayor Goslin for her and the city's support, and for kicking off our Teacher Appreciation Week in style!
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Vernon High School will be represented in 4 events at the Class 3A State Track & Field Meet, which is being held Thursday in Austin. We are highlighting the athletes competing in each event. Today's spotlight is on Case Fleming, who will be competing in the 100-meter dash. To read his story, click on the following link:
https://vhs.vernonisd.org/o/vhs/article/1107085
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Our VMS/VHS Band Spring Concert will be held Tuesday evening. Along with the three bands performing, Student Band Awards for the school year will also be presented.
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In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward will be grilling burgers this week for teachers at all of our campuses. Today, our Vernon High School and McCord Elementary School teachers will receive the special lunch.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO Kinsey Weatherly, the third-ranking student for the Vernon High School Class of 2023. Check out her story by clicking on the following link:
https://vhs.vernonisd.org/o/vhs/article/1106685
COMING TUESDAY -- VHS Class of 2023 Salutatorian
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Vernon High School will be represented in four events at the Class 3A State Track & Field Meet, which will be held Thursday in Austin. Leading up to Thursday, we will spotlight our athletes who qualified for state. First up is Key'Maria McBride, who will be competing in the Triple Jump. To read her story, click on the following link: https://vhs.vernonisd.org/o/vhs/article/1105220
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We have outstanding teachers in the Vernon Independent School District who go above and beyond everyday to provide the best education possible for their students. The week of May 7-13 is Teacher Appreciation Week, and while we have some special activities planned this week, we want our teachers to know Vernon ISD appreciates them every single day!
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We will announce the Vernon High School Class of 2023 Top-Ranking Students starting Monday. Stay tuned!!
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We almost missed it, but we want to take a moment to thank all of our staff members who work in the cafeterias at our five school campuses. You do much more than just prepare the food, and you make a bigger impact on the lives of our students than you realize!! We appreciate each and every one of you!!
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The Life Skill students who participated in the All-Star Olympics held Thursday in Altus were welcomed home in style yesterday afternoon at the courthouse square. The local Texas Farm Bureau, represented by Toby Kitchens and Tiffany Rosalez, presented the students with Sonic gift cards when they returned home.
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Life Skill students in kindergarten through twelfth grade took part in the All-Star Olympics that were held Thursday in Altus. All the students had a great time and enjoyed the event.
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Congratulations to Lions Taylor Maldonado, Tavares Gaines and Javier Perez-Corona!! Selected to represent Lions Football at the Oil Bowl!
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Congratulations to Lions Lavery Gonzales and Sebastian Garza. Representing Lion Basketball at Oil Bowl.
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Congratulations to Lady Lion Ashlee Villarreal! Representing Lady Lion Volleyball in Oil Bowl.
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It's fun for the kids to relax and enjoy the summer, but it's also important to keep them active. Check out the Champions Volleyball Camp!
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Tomorrow is a special day for our kindergarten through 12th grade Life Skill students, as they will be participating in the All-Star Olympics being held at the Altus Junior High. Activities begin with Opening Ceremonies at 9 a.m., with events starting at 9:30 a.m. and continuing until approximately 2 p.m. when Closing Ceremonies will take place. This will be the first time for our McCord Life Skill students to take part in the event. Those students include Benjamin Brocklehurst, Blake Smith, Blossom Lar, Bobby Duncan, Chandler Stout, Tyler Stout, Davi Sarinana, Ethan Fox-Guerrero, Eutropia Sanchez, Krislynn Lawson, Zeva Echols, Dailynn Wade and Mason Smith. VMS students participating will be Eliana Greene, Evelyn Greene, Jaret Cochran, Kaynan Colbert, Kyle Isnhower, James West, Powasheek De Los Santos, Seth Martin and Isaiah Ingland. VHS students taking part in the games will include Marcus Delgado, Rene Delgado, Nikki De Los Santos, Alex McNally, Genny Roth, and Jesse Fox.
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