A student in Mrs. Kimberly Adams' science class shows her excitement when her lab experiment is a success. The experiment involved a beaker filled with vinegar and a balloon filled with baking soda. When the student lifted the balloon and poured the baking soda into the vinegar, the chemical reaction caused the balloon to blow up
Our Lions took down the Gainesville Leopards last Friday in our 2024 Homecoming game. Check out https://youtu.be/nZT7xeroapA for some of the highlights.
Twenty-three years ago today our world changed forever. We take a moment today to remember and honor those who lost their lives on 9/11. We will never forget. And -- no matter where the attack comes from -- united we stand!!
Our 7th & 8th grade VMS Lions will take the field for their first game of the season Thursday when they host City View. VMS is holding a pep rally at 3:25 p.m. to pump up the teams and show that Lion Pride!! Dress up in your rodeo gear and support all of these future varsity Lions!!
We're a week away from our VMS Lion's Roar 1K/5K Color Run/Walk!! It's still not too late to register!! You don't want to miss all the fun!! Money from the fundraiser goes directly back to the students at VMS through rewards, field trips and other student incentives.
Our VMS Fall Festival is set for Tuesday, Oct. 8. An information meeting for parents, grandparents and other community residents who would like to help with the event will be held at 6 p.m., next Monday, Sept. 16, in the VMS Cafeteria. The Fall Festival is a great, fun event that raises money for our student incentive fund. Our hope is for all of our students to have someone there at the meeting.
During Homecoming Week each day had a Dress Day, and one of the themes was "Twin Day". Here are 2 sets of twins, plus 1 who formed a quintet.
On Thursday, Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward returned to the classroom as he served as the substitute teacher in Mrs. Chelsea Lopez's math classes. Dr. Ward definitely enjoyed his time in the classroom. To watch the video, please click this link https://youtu.be/xW7PM4QPwNA
Our Lions are ready to go on a Leopard hunt!! Tonight's Homecoming activities will begin at 6:30 p.m. with performances by our Roarin' Lion Band and VHS Drill Team. Vernon and Gainesville will kick it off at 7 p.m., and our Homecoming Queen will be crowned during a halftime ceremony. Remember -- tickets for all home VISD athletic events must be purchased online. Go to https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases to purchase tickets.
We were just informed that Sand Road is closed from Franklin Dr. to Bismarck St. as the City of Vernon works on a water leak. It is expected to be closed for the rest of the day. If you are picking up students at McCord, Vernon Elementary or VHS you may need to change your route.
Congratulations to this group of students who were named VMS Students of the Week!!
Student of the Week honorees are: 6th Grade -- Veva Finnegan & Isaiah Boyd; 7th Grade -- Danica Walker & Jayden Bodine; and 8th Grade -- Jaelle Guerrero & Matthew Sosa.
The first NWEA test for VMS students is tomorrow. Please make a note that on NWEA testing days the lunch period for our students will change. Lunch time for 6th Grade will be 11:29 a.m. to 11:54 a.m.; for 7th Grade 12:59 p.m. to 1:24 p.m.; and for 8th Grade 12:14 p.m. to 12:38 p.m.
Test days are Sept. 9, Sept. 9; Sept. 12 and Sept. 18.
After enjoying today's Labor Day holiday, VISD students, teachers and staff return to school tomorrow. We left school Friday in the month of August, and return to school tomorrow in the month of September, and here is our cafeteria menu for the month of September.
Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward attended the Vernon Lions Club weekly meeting at lunch today and gave the program for the meeting. Dr. Ward discussed the positive steps and goals the district reached in 2023-24, the district's goals for this school year and the steps being taken to reach those goals.
Remember -- tomorrow is an early release Friday for Vernon ISD. Students get a jump start on their three-day weekend!!
Get your walking/running shoes on and get ready for the VMS Lion's Roar 1K/5K Walk/Run. Tomorrow is the deadline to register and get a tshirt, so be sure and sign up!! You don't want to miss it!
Vernon ISD students and staff have a 3-day weekend coming up, as school will be out Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday.
Honored as Vernon Middle School Students of the Week for last week were: 6th Grade -- Hayden Green & Giovanni Perez; 7th Grade -- Kynsleigh Hamm & R.J. Villareal; and 8th Grade -- Gabriela Cordoba & Kaleb Stanfill. Not pictured is Hayden Green. Congratulations!! Great job and keep up the good work!!
DON'T FORGET!! Our Meet The Little Lions event is TONIGHT at the VMS Practice Field. Activities will start at 6:30 p.m. Members of the football, volleyball, tennis and cross country teams will be introduced, along with cheerleaders and members of the band.
After being postponed due to inclement weather in April, the 2nd Annual VISD Lions Roar Golf Tournament was held Friday at the Hillcrest Country Club. There was some scores as hot as the temperatures, with the team of Bryson Henry, Jeff Case, Jon Whitsitt and Tate Methvin claiming first place with a score of 55, 16-under par. Right behind them after shooting a 58 was the foursome of Nick Hutchins, Reba Hutchins, Kathy McClellan and Tom Boyd. Three teams shot 63 and tied for third and fourth place. After a card playoff, the team of Jim Parmer, Sandie Parmer, Ed Marsh and Danny Woodard finished third, with Charlie Boren, Mary Sue Gunn, George Pattison and Bowie Franks taking fourth. Vernon ISD would like to thank the sponsors for the golf tournament and all who participated in supporting Lions Roar!
