Tomorrow night music will fill the air in the Wilbarger Auditorium, as our VISD Band Program will present its annual Christmas Concert. The program will begin with performances from our Vernon Middle School bands and they will be followed by the Roarin' Lion Band. The concert starts at 6 p.m., Thursday.
Nominations are still being taken for the VISD Gifted & Talented Program. The deadline to nominate a student for the GT Program is Friday, Dec. 20. To nominate a child for the program you can scan the QR code below or click on this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Sa10TrKXrQUptSKAw7D9B2Cq9rqixkaLwjjjnPc9tjA/viewform?edit_requested=true
Our VHS Drama department will be performing "Ripcord" this Friday and Saturday in the VHS Cafeteria. The Friday performance starts at 6:30 p.m., while the Saturday performance will begin at 2:30 p.m. Admission is $5. Those who bring a non-perishable food item will receive free popcorn and a drink.
Students in Mrs. Kayla Bennett's English classes take a moment to write thank you letters to the donors who helped the Boys & Girls Club purchase the new teen center.
This morning, KAUZ Sports Anchor Ernest Strawther stopped by VHS to award Tru Gipson with his Game Changer Award he received for his performance in the Lions' Area playoff victory over River Road. With the Thanksgiving break and busy schedules, this was the first opportunity for Ernest to get the award to Tru. Watch for his interview today at 6 p.m. on KAUZ.
It is Feliz Navidad Day at Vernon High School as the 10 School Days of Christmas countdown continues, and students wore sombreros and other Christmas attire. VHS paraprofessional Hilda Moreno even treated the campus staff to Abuelitas and other pastries to celebrate the day!
Our Lady Lions open District 7-3A action tonight as they travel to Jacksboro to square off against the Tigerettes!! The JV game will begin at 4:30 p.m., with the varsity game scheduled to start at approximately 6 p.m. Vernon begins district play with an overall record of 8-3. Good luck Lady Lions!!!
A public meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, at the VHS Media Center to discuss the high school's 2024 State Accountability Rating.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! To Vernon Lion Tyce Payne for making Sports Illustrated's list of Top 20 Freshmen Football Players in the state of Texas. There is also a poll to select the Top Freshman Football Player in Texas. To vote in the poll, scan the QR Code below or click on the following link: https://www.si.com/high-school/texas/vote-who-has-been-the-best-freshman-football-player-in-texas-so-far-in-2024-01jdaf7ks7ex?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2GcACrQEodSNh0SUiBqWq7Uh_GD8VwUTQC--1SYK709X2CFH7Ne-KSkKI_aem_GZ1RbBR4U8_3dNSAKUAQ9g
Today started Vernon High School's 10 School Days of Christmas countdown. Today's theme was "Here Comes Santa..." and students definitely got into the spirit of the day.
Friday evening Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward and Vernon High School Principal Dr. Cynthia Jackson manned the Salvation Army Red Kettle at Walmart. The Red Kettle Campaign is the Salvation Army's major fundraiser of the year. All the money collected stays right here in the community with the local Salvation Army chapter.
Several students and families received some great tips on how to complete their FAFSA application last night at the Panhandle-Plains Higher Education Foundation FAFSA workshop. A thank you to them for helping our students, and also a big thank you to Jeanne Ballard and Ashley Whitley from Vernon College for coming to assist our students.
Students in Mrs. Stanley's chemistry classes are studying metal ions and completed a lab project yesterday. When different compounds are heated, the metal ions give off different colored flames. In their project, students heated compounds and were able to determine what metals were in each compound based on the color of the flame. They heated 9 different compounds, which showed all the colors of the rainbow.
Yesterday VHS seniors had the opportunity to tour the Vernon College Campus. As always, Vernon College gave an outstanding presentation and offered great feedback to our seniors. The college also provided a lunch for our students.
Here is the VISD Cafeteria Menu for December. Remember ALL Vernon ISD students are eligible to receive a free breakfast and free lunch everyday.
This morning due to an incident involving law enforcement officials that was in close proximity to Vernon High School, and following the recommendation of the Wilbarger County Sheriff’s Office, VHS issued a secure protocol alert.
The campus began following secure protocol measures at 8:39 a.m., and the alert was lifted at 8:53 a.m. At no time during those 14 minutes was there a danger threat on the campus.
VHS seniors and senior parents, this is a great FAFSA workshop that will help when students start applying for college scholarships and college financial aid.
On the fall National Signing Day two weeks ago, VHS senior Jackson Aydelott signed a letter of intent to run track on a scholarship from the University of Wyoming. Jackson is the defending Class 3A State Champion in the 400-Meter Dash. Congratulations!!! For the complete story, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/1900951
With no candidate having the majority of votes in the Nov. 5 election for the unexpired term for Place 3 on the Vernon ISD Board of Trustees, a runoff election between the two candidates receiving the most votes is being conducted. Early voting starts today for the runoff election between Jarrod David and Kyle Echols.
Early voting will be held this week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Forum Room of the Wilbarger Auditorium, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., next Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 9 & 10. Election day for the runoff election is Saturday, Dec. 14.
Our Roarin' Lion Band will perform its Christmas Concert at 6 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Wilbarger Auditorium. There will also be performances of our VMS bands as well.
