Help your youngster build a strong education foundation. Check out the information on our pre-k registration for the 2023-24 school year.
Vernon ISD is hosting a Community Resource Fair Saturday at the Vernon High School Cafeteria. The resource fair will give residents the opportunity to learn about the different organizations and resources that are available to them in our area.
A variety of local organizations will have booths at the fair and will be handing information about their group and the services they provide.
There will also be donuts and coffee, and activities for the kids. Those who attend the fair can also sign up for a chance to win door prizes.
The event begins at 9 a.m., and will continue until noon. Translators will be available from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
For more information about the Community Resource Fair, contact Nicole Cameron at 940-553-1900 ext. 2248, or at nicole.cameron@visdtx.org
!!!!NEW RESOURCE ALERT!!!!
If you are in need of rental or utility assistance, there is a new resource available for you. Texas Rent Relief is currently accepting new applicants for rent and utility assistance from now until March 28th at 11:59 p.m CT. First-time Texas Rent Relief applicants may be eligible for up to 18 months of rent and utility assistance. Returning applicants who have not received the maximum allowed 18 months of assistance for rent and/or utility bills can submit an Additional Funding Request via their existing online user account. Applicants who have already received 18 months of assistance are not able to apply for further assistance. Here is the link to visit the site and put in an application: https://texasrentrelief.com/
There is an option on the site to change languages. If you have any questions or not sure if you qualify, reach out to Nicole Cameron at (940)553-1900 ext.2248.
Kid League Baseball Registration Ends Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Parents interested in registering their child to play Kid League Baseball should register them online using the website address listed here: https://bit.ly/KLBRegistration23
Parents can download a copy of the League's Registration Form here: http://bit.ly/3ZfC3a7
For questions, please contact the League Director, Dustin Fraticelli at
(940) 357-9422.
Spring Upcoming Events you won't want to miss!!!
McCord Book Fair - April 3rd-6th
McCord Grade Level Easter Egg Hunts- April 6th
McCord Kindergarten Spring Program- April 27th
Teacher Appreciation Week - May 8th-12th
Kindergarten Track Meet - May 10th
First Grade Track Meet - May 11th
McCord Graduation/Awards Ceremonies - May 23rd
🌻SPRING BREAK🌻
Just a reminder that all Vernon ISD Campuses will be closed Friday, March 10-Friday, March 17 for Spring Break. All campuses will resume on Monday, March 20.
📅2023-2024 DISTRICT CALENDAR📅
Here is the board approved district calendar for the 2023-2024 school year.
Today, our VISD Superintendent, Dr. Ward, met with all staff to discuss teacher retention and pay. He stated that the VISD Board of Trustees and many district staff have been working hard to propose a new salary scale. While details are still being worked out, and the current state legislative session may have further impact on the teacher pay increases, he wanted the staff to know that their hard work and dedication does not go unrecognized by anyone. More information will be posted publicly as it is finalized. In the meantime, please take a moment to watch this video that has been created to discuss teacher retention: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Frbq-1dhtolJw3tYAgv5jvulT0sIV9Om/view?usp=sharing
🍕MARCH CAFETERIA MENU🍕
Attached is the cafeteria menu for March.
SAVE THE DATE!!!
Join us on March 25, 2023, for our Community Resource Fair. For more information, please reach out to Nicole Cameron at nicole.cameron@visdtx.org or (940)553-1900, ext. 2248.
Congratulations to Mrs. Ana DeLaGarza for being named McCord's Teacher of the Month for February! Mrs. DeLaGarza has been with McCord for many years and we are blessed by her sweet disposition every day. She has a smile that lights up any room she enters and we are so blessed to have her teaching our kids.
Congratulations to Miss Donna Brown for being named McCord's Staff of the Month for February! We are so blessed to have her as our head custodian. She has the biggest servant heart that we have ever seen and takes pride in her work! Thank you, Miss Donna, for loving us all because we love you!
Congratulations to Coach Chris Christopher for being named McCord's Specials Teacher of the Month for February! We are so privileged to have him as our coach on our campus and appreciate the fatherly figure he provides to all of our students! Thank you, Coach, for ALL that you do!
Dr. Harrison is here today visiting with our VMS and VHS students about bullying prevention. This morning he was at the high school and this afternoon he'll be talking to our middle school students. Our students were great in the presentation and by now I am no longer even surprised!
Please remember that Dr. Harrison will be at the Wilbarger Auditorium TONIGHT at 6:00pm for our parents and the community. Please come out and participate so that we can all work together to prevent bullying in our schools.
The 1st Annual Vernon ISD Education Foundation 4-person Golf Scramble is scheduled for April 22, 2023. All are welcome to participate! The Vernon ISD Education Foundation is a non-profit organization, created to uphold our mission of being an exemplary education community. In this inaugural year, the Foundation aims to raise funds to support teachers and staff in their role of increasing achievement and academic success for our students.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please contact Kori Eakin at kori.eakin@visdtx.org or by phone (940)553-1900 ext. 2229.
⚾Vernon Lions Club has a KID LEAGUE BASEBALL ANNOUNCEMENT!
Registration Starts: Monday, March 6, 2023 to Wednesday, March 22, 2023 (Registration will NOT be accepted after March 22, 2023)
ONLINE REGISTRATION: $35.00/Player
Parents interested in registering their child to play Kid League Baseball should register them online using the website address listed here: https://bit.ly/KLBRegistration23
Download a copy of this Registration Form here: http://bit.ly/3ZfC3a7 (Registration information will be sent home with your student in the upcoming weeks)
For Questions, Please contact League Director, Dustin Fraticelli at (940) 357-9422.
Next week, Feb 27th-Mar 3rd, we will be celebrating the extraordinaire Dr. Seuss! We will be dressing up each day according to themes of his books.
(A note was sent home today, but we have switched Monday and Wednesday due to 1st grade's field trip)
Here are the accurate dress up days for next week!
Monday- Wear Animal Print for If I Ran a Zoo
Tuesday- Wear any kind of hat for The Cat in the Hat
Wednesday- Wear Pajamas for The Sleep Book
Thursday- Wear Green for Green Eggs and Ham
Friday- Dress like what you want to be when you grow up for Oh, The Places You'll Go!
Just a reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 20. All campuses will be closed on this day. Enjoy the weekend and we will see you all again on Tuesday!
We wanted to let your parents and students know that Skyward Family Access will be unavailable from February 17 at 6:00 pm-February 18 at 6:00pm. The program is conducting updates and maintenance.
📢 WE'RE HIRING!! 📢
Vernon ISD is hiring a Secondary Instructional Coach and an Elementary Instructional Coach. You can apply online at bit.ly/ApplyVISD. We can't wait to work with you!
