🦁Gallagher🦁
We're excited to highlight Gallagher for generously sponsoring our Lions Roar Golf Scramble! Our deepest thanks go out to Gallagher for their invaluable support, which directly impacts the lives of around 2,000 students, teachers, and staff in the Vernon ISD community.
Your generosity helps fuel the educational journey of our youth and strengthens our entire school community.
Quick reminder!!! Our McCord Spring Program featuring our Kindergarten students singing and dancing is set for tomorrow at 6:30 p.m., at the Wilbarger Auditorium. It is sure to be a lot of fun! Invite family and friends to join us in supporting our students!
This week, April 15-19, is Public School Volunteer Week. Vernon ISD greatly appreciates all of our volunteers, PTO members and Dudes on Duty throughout VISD for taking time to help out on our campuses and invest in our students. If you would like to know more about the volunteer opportunities within our school district, please contact Kori Eakin at kori.eakin@visdtx.org
DATE CHANGES!!
Please note the changes on the dates for the McCord Muffins With Moms and Donuts With Dads events. Your child loves it when you are able to take part in school activities. If are unable to attend these events, please ask someone to take your place. We would love for all of our students to have someone with them for these events.
Our lifeskill students will be participating in their very own All-Star Olympics that will be held Monday, April 29. There will be 17 McCord/VES students, 10 VMS students and 6 VHS students participating in the event.
During Opening Ceremonies, our athletes will be led around the track by the Roarin' Lion Band. An awards ceremony with pizza will be held at the conclusion of all the events. Anyone wishing to make a donation to the event may take the donation to school principals or to Jana Neely at Central. Checks need to be made out to VISD-Vernon Olympics.
Our students will also compete in another All-Star Olympics on May 2, in Altus.
🦁Vernon Auto Group🦁
🌟We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Vernon Auto Group for their generous sponsorship of the Lions Roar Golf Scramble! Your unwavering support not only guarantees a remarkable event for everyone participating but also underscores the vital partnership between our community and school!
Together, we strive to enhance the well-being of our entire community, and your contribution plays a crucial role in making this vision a reality. Thank you for your dedication and belief in our shared mission!
🦁WRA Architects🦁
🌟We're thrilled to shine a spotlight on WRA Architects as a proud sponsor of our Lions Roar Golf Scramble! We are beyond grateful for their invaluable contribution to the lives of around 2,000 students, teachers, and staff within the Vernon ISD community!
Vernon ISD is hiring for the 2024-25 school year! Go to www.vernonisd.org. Click on the Employment button. Then click Employment Opportunities
Hey McCord PTO and any parents that want to be involved with some end of year activities! We will have a PTO meeting on April 24th @ 5pm at McCord Elementary to go over upcoming events that we will be participating in. We hope to see you there!
McCord and VES moms and dads -- MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! We will be hosting "Muffins With Moms" on May 10 and "Donuts With Dads" on May 20. Both events will start at 7 a.m., at their respective campuses. Make plans to spend this fun time with your child.
🦁First Financial Group of America🦁
🌟Thank you, First Financial Group of America, for your sponsorship of the Lions Roar Golf Scramble! Your support ensures a successful and memorable event for all involved. We deeply appreciate your commitment to our cause and community!
The deadline to ensure Lion Swag has passed, however you can still sign up to play! Contact Hillcrest Country Club at 552-5406 or reach out to Kori Eakin at Vernon ISD: dial 553-1900 ext. 2229 by TOMORROW -- April 13!
McCORD PARENTS & FAMILY -- Save The Date!! Our Kindergarten Spring Program will be presented Thursday, April 18. Check out the info below.
Today is School Librarian Appreciation Day and we want to tell all of our librarians how much you are truly appreciated for all you do for our students. Along with being school librarians, all of you do so much more at your campuses. Thank you!
VISD's Pre-K is the best in the district! Don't miss your opportunity to register your child for our wonderful program for the 2024-2025 school year! Registration will be held Wednesday at McCord Elementary from 9am to 3pm.
A couple things to remember:
1) ALL documents need to be presented at the time of enrollment.
2) Please DO NOT park in the bus lane.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
From our youngest students to our oldest, those on the McCord and High School campuses enjoyed their time watching the solar eclipse this afternoon.
VISD's Pre-K is the best in the district! Don't miss your opportunity to register your child for our wonderful program for the 2024-2025 school year! Registration will be held Wednesday.
Honored as McCord's Teacher & Staff of the Month for March were LaMisa Moore, Staff, Del Marines, Specials and Sierra Thomas, Teacher. Congratulations!!! Thank you for all you do for our students and your fellow coworkers! All of you are greatly appreciated!!
Last week the Kindergarten Gifted & Talented students researched facts about eclipses in order to help them prepare and understand the total solar eclipse that is happening today. After practicing her presentation with Mrs. Sara Reeder and Mrs. Ashley Bloom, Macy presented her project to the students in Mrs. Twaleena Weddle's class.
Selected as our Students of the Week for this week are: 1st Grade -- Liviana Valverde, Arya Coleman, Zaylee Vasquez, Samuel Reeder and (not pictured) Jayvion Maytubbie and Heavenlee Bennett
Kindergarten -- Benjamin Brocklehurst, Braylee Moseley, Tayson Williams, Justice David, Nevaya Lagunas, Alyas Stanley and Meredyth Ballard
Pre-K & Early Childhood -- Beckham Shugart, Isabella Allen, Liam Price, Journey Atnip and Brantley Riggins (not pictured).
Congratulations!!! Great job!!!
While work continues on getting the Vernon ISD/Child Care Partners Daycare Center ready to open later this spring, the facility received its first major donation Thursday afternoon. The $10,000 donation was from Atmos Energy and was presented to Child Care Partners Executive Director Keri Goins and Vernon ISD Assistant Principal Blaise Boswell by Atmos representative Pam Hughes-Pak.
To read more about the facility, including information on a hiring fair, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/1536003
