Last week Atticus Mixon's tennis teammates applauded him being named the VHS Student Difference Maker for November. VHS Principal Dr. Cynthia Jackson said Atticus was chosen because he always maintains a positive attitude, even when times are challenging. Dr. Jackson stated Lions Tennis Coach Carrie Castleberry and members of the team told her Atticus is always encouraging to his teammates and he inspires others to follow his example. He is a success on and off the tennis court, as Atticus maintains high academic standards in the classroom, and he always has a "lion's heart".
One Vernon Lion tennis player was named to the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State Team, and three others received Honorable Mention. Making the Academic All-State Second Team was Kaitlyn Beam, while Addie Soucy, Courtney Saylor and Atticus Mixson received Honorable Mention honors. Congratulations!!
With all of the District 7-3A teams now eliminated from the volleyball playoffs, the district has released its All-District Volleyball Team for 2024 and five Lady Lions made the team, with 5 others receiving honorable mention.
Vernon's Key'Maria McBride was named the Most Valuable Server for the district, while Lady Lions making the First Team were Mari Johnson and Klancy Sherrill. All-District Second Team honors went to Mijah Johnson and Jeana Martinez.
Lady Lions receiving honorable mention were Zayleigh Sweet, Kaleigh White, Aaliyah Moralez, Yuleyka Ramirez and Mylee Greening.
We're 2 days away from the Lions Class 3A Area Playoff game against the Wildcats from Amarillo River Road!! Tickets can be purchased at the gate by scanning a QR Code and paying electronically or with credit card. To purchase tickets online follow this link:
https://lubbockisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/all
The following is information about the clear bag policy that will be enforced for your playoff game:
Visitors to PlainsCapital Park will be able to bring the following style and size bag or package into the facility:
Clear plastic vinyl or PVC
Not to exceed 12” x 6” x 12”
One-gallon clear plastic resealable bag
Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”
Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.
Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag: briefcases; backpacks, cinch bags, and fanny packs that are not clear and/or exceed the size restriction; luggage of any kind; computer bags/cases; camera bags/cases; binocular bags/cases, or any bag larger than the permissible sizes.
Fans will continue to be able to carry items into the stadium in a permissible clear bag, such as binoculars and cameras.
Tomorrow, parents have two opportunities to attend a Gifted and Talented Information Meeting. Learn the difference between a gifted student and a high achiever. Find answers to the questions: Should I nominate my child for GT testing and what does VISD's GT Program look like on each campus. Two meeting opportunities: 1 p.m. -- VISD Administrative Center Boardroom 6 p.m. -- VHS Media Center
Our Lady Lions played their second game of the 2024-25 season Saturday afternoon and picked up their second victory of the year as they dropped the Breckenridge Lady Bucks, 70-30. Vernon is home again tomorrow, as the Lady Lions will cost Clarendon. JV action begins at 4:30 p.m., with the varsity game to start at approximately 6 p.m.
The Lady Lions hit the road for the first time season on Friday when they travel to Childress to take on the Lady Bobcats. Due to the Childress football team having a playoff game Friday night, the basketball game times have been moved up. The JV game will begin at 1 p.m., with the varsity game to follow at approximately 2:30 p.m.
The Lions snapped a six-year playoff victory drought Friday night with their 28-9 win over Sweetwater in a Class 3A, D1 Bi-District game. Receiving Lion Awards for their performances were: Co-Offensive MVP -- Tru Gipson, Ty Scott & J'Dyn Cooper; Co-Defensive MVP -- Tyce Payne, Adarius Williams & Landon Bynum; Ball Hawk -- Adarius Williams; Big Stick -- Landon Bynum; Co-Lion Heart -- Carter Kieschnick, J'Dyn Cooper & Adrain Felton; Special Teams MVP -- Mu Soe.
Congratulations!!
Last week, MVPs from the Lions' games against Iowa Park and Peaster received their game balls from Amanda Lehman and Tiffany Rosalez, who are with the local Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Agency. MVPs for the Iowa Park game were Nick Guzman, defense; Donnie Montano, special teams; and Ty Scott and Tru Gipson, co-offensive MVPs.
MVPs from the Peaster game were Ethan Wilkinson, Offensive MVP, and Javi Lopez, Defensive MVP.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Due to basketball season, math tutoring times with Coach Murguia have changed. Tutoring will now be held from 3:55 p.m. to 4:40 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, in Coach Murguia's office.
On Tuesday, the Arts Council of Wichita Falls took a group of area high school students, including 6 VHS students and art teacher Kristyna Butler, to Dallas Glass Art and they partnered with ARO to teach the students the art and science of glass blowing. Each student got to assist in making their own piece of glass art to take home, and created a second piece for an art installation that will featured at The Forum in Wichita Falls.
