Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward likes to share information about our district with the community on a regular basis. He provides an article to the Vernon Daily Record almost every month. You can read this month's article on our website. https://www.vernonisd.org/
Earlier this month during the school board meeting Kori Eakin, the Visual Impairment Specialist for the district, was recognized as the 2022-23 Vernon ISD Staff Member of the Year and received a certificate from VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward.
At the 2nd Grade Awards Assembly, held this morning at Central Elementary, Kaizlynn White received a bicycle for showing the most improvement in reading for the 2022-23 school year. At the beginning of the year, all 2nd grade students took a test covering math and reading, and then they took the same test at the end of the year. Sixty 2nd graders improved their reading scores from the beginning of the year to the end of the year. The bike award was based on their reading scores..
As we close out the 2022-23 school year, we would like to share the Vernon ISD Student Dress Code for the next school year. When shopping for school clothes over the summer for 2023-24, please be mindful of our dress code.
While Thursday is the last day of the school year, there are plenty of activities to keep the kids busy this summer. Some of those activities are five sports camps that will be held throughout June, with one being held in July. Wrestling, tennis, volleyball, basketball and football camps will be offered this summer. Check out the flyers for more information.
At the 3rd Grade Awards Assembly, held this morning at Central Elementary, Isaac Puentes received a bicycle for showing the most improvement for the 2022-23 school year. At the beginning of the year, all 3rd grade students took a test covering math and reading, and then they took the same test at the end of the year. Fifty-seven 3rd graders improved 11 to 20 points, while 15 improved 21 to 30 points from the first time they took the test to the second time.
Members of the VHS Class of 2023 walked the halls of Central Elementary one last time this morning. The seniors walked the halls at McCord, Central and Shive, high-fiving students who lined the halls at each of the schools. The seniors then made a stop for a group photo at the Orbison Mural in downtown Vernon.
Awards Assembly set for Central Elementary School.
Brooks Kimmey and his parents, Kathy and Charlie Kimmey grilled hamburgers Friday morning for the staffs at our elementary schools -- T.G. McCord, Central and Shive. The PTO groups at the respective schools provided the sides. A BIG thanks to the Kimmeys for supporting our schools!
All VISD students who will be 7th, 9th, or 11th graders next year AND participate in any sports program, along with band, are required by UIL to under a sports physical. Also, any student-athlete who suffered a severe injury this current year is also required to have a sports physical. Mark your calendar and take advantage of this great opportunity provided by the Wilbarger General Hospital Medical Group.
Volleyball camp is happening soon!!!
Here are a few more pictures from the third grader's track meet.
Today was Central Elementary's track meet and park day. Third graders had fun at the park this morning, and then headed to Lion Stadium for their track meet.
More photos of the track meet fun the Central 2nd grade students had today.
Today was Central Elementary's track meet and park day. Second graders held their track meet this morning and then headed to the park.
A BIG thank you on this National Speech Language Pathologist Day!!
Summer Science Camp 2023 is now FREE!!!! There will be no registration fee for the camp, which is for kindergarten through fourth graders. Those who have already paid a registration fee will be reimbursed. Time is running out to register and there are limited spots available. Sign up today!!
The Vernon Lion coaching staff will be conducting a Youth Football Camp for kindergarteners through freshmen. Be a part of GROWING THE LION TRADITION!
Here are a few more pics from the Santa Rosa Roundup Parade.
The Santa Rosa Roundup parade kicked off rodeo festivities Wednesday afternoon and VISD was well represented, as many students and staff members participated in the parade.