We wrap up the 2024-25 school year tomorrow!! Where did the year go?! Remember we will operate tomorrow on our early release schedule. We hope everyone had a great year and that you have a fun, safe and exciting summer!!
IVernon ISD teachers and staff were recognized and honored Monday night at the Lion's Roar Recognition Ceremony held in the Empire Room of the Wilbarger Auditorium. Special awards, including Teacher of the Year and Staff of the Year, were presented, while our TIA teachers were recognized. To learn about the night's activities, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2227610
Our pre-kindergarten students had fun on their field trip to the splash pad in Allingham Park.
The Lions/Lady Lions Basketball Camp is set for June 24-26 at Fulton Gym. The camp is for students in kindergarten thru 9th grade. Sign your youngster up today so they don't miss the fun and the opportunity to improve their basketball skills. Scan the QR code below or click on the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19jUejAmNIBsEo3HwrbrbaFdzQVF_j7fm4NqcYG3O6RY/edit
Register by June 4 to receive a camp t-shirt!
Friday morning we held our First Grade Awards Assembly at the Wilbarger Auditorium. Each class was called to the stage, with students receiving their awards.
Friday morning we held our Kindergarten Awards Assembly at the Wilbarger Auditorium and a reception followed the assembly. Each class was called to the stage, with students receiving their awards.
Earlier this month, Vernon ISD sent out letters to parents of students who the district was recommending to attend our Summer School Accelerated Instruction for Reading Language Arts and Math. Summer School enrollment is scheduled for Thursday, May 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Vernon Middle School. You can also register by scanning the QR code below or clicking on this link: bit.ly/3S8jCCH
Vernon ISD was well represented in the 2025 Santa Rosa Rodeo Parade held Wednesday afternoon in downtown Vernon. Here are a few scenes of VISD students taking part in the fun event.
Vernon ISD was well represented in the 2025 Santa Rosa Rodeo Parade held Wednesday afternoon in downtown Vernon. Here are a few scenes of VISD students taking part in the fun event.
Here are a few more pictures from this morning when we hosted Donuts With Dad. As you can see, there were plenty of smiles.
It was great to see all of the dads, grandpas, uncles and others here this morning sitting with their little ones and enjoying Donuts With Dad! It looked everyone who left the cafeteria, whether it was to go to a classroom or to work, left with a big smile!!
To help our 1st grade students kick off their Science Week, VHS physics teacher Mrs. Allison Stanley brought students from her physics class over to do some science experiments with our students. She walked the students through the scientific method, performed a couple of exothermic reactions for the kids, and then each high school student led a team of 1st graders in a marshmallow/toothpick tower building challenge.
This year in Ms. Smith's kindergarten class the students are closing out the school year with a theme of the day, everyday. These days include review activities of things the students have learned throughout the year, along with a little fun! Tuesday was "Bubble Day", while Wednesday was "Popcorn Day."
Tomorrow it is Donuts With Dad here at McCord Elementary!! Whether you're a dad, grandpa, uncle, or other male role model for a student, you're invited to join us tomorrow and enjoy a donut with your little one!! Our students LOVE having members of their family join them for activities at their school. If you want to leave your child with a big smile, and leave with a smile yourself, stop by in the morning.
Attention Parents and Families!!!
You are cordially invited to the McCord Elementary Graduation and Awards Ceremonies!
The students have worked really hard this year and deserve a BIG show-out from their biggest supporters! We hope to see you there!
It's PARADE TIME!!!
We will be handing out FREE popcorn tomorrow leading up to the Santa Rosa Rodeo Parade!!
Stop the Administration Building on the across from the courthouse and enjoy a snack as you watch the parade! Remember, the parade starts at 3 p.m!!
First grade students in our Gifted & Talented Program held their showcase today where they presented information on their last project of the year. For the project, each student selected an animal to research. The students made a booklet about their animal that included what country they live in and what food they like to eat. Along with the booklet, the students also made a powerpoint presentation with information on their animal. Mrs. Jennifer McIntosh is the teacher for our GT Program.
Kindergarten students in our Gifted & Talented Program held a showcase this morning and gave a presentation on what they had learned while studying the water cycle. The students presented information on rainbows, the different type of clouds and on how the water cycle works. They also made cloud viewers to help them focus on clouds and know what type of cloud they were viewing. Mrs. Jennifer McIntosh is the teacher for the GT Program.
Teacher Appreciation Week wraps up tomorrow and our community continues to show up in big ways!! Today, Walmart partnered with McCord PTO to generously provide delicious cookies and a meat tray for our McCord teachers. We are incredibly thankful for the continued love and support our amazing educators receive from this community!
Our McCord cafeteria was full this morning with students enjoying breakfast muffins with their moms. There were big smiles all around. We appreciate all the moms, grandmoms, aunts, and friends who joined their little one for breakfast. You made their day!!
