February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and next week is "Respect Week!" Take a look at VISD Social Worker Nicole Cameron's newsletter for more information.
Today our Lions hit the road for the final time this season as they travel to Jacksboro for a district clash with the Tigers. The freshman boys will get the action started at 4:30 p.m., with the junior varsity and Lions to follow. All games will be played in the high school gym. The Lions should take the court at approximately 7 p.m. Good luck Lions!!
This week -- Feb. 3-Feb. 7 -- is National School Counseling Week. Vernon ISD is extremely lucky to have exceptional school counselors at all of our campuses. We want to take a moment to thank all of them and recognize the wonderful work they do with our students and teachers.
Two VHS wrestlers -- Izzy Espinoza & Kellan Byars -- qualified for the Class 5A Region 1 Wrestling Tournament being held this weekend in Lubbock, while two more -- Merrick Byars & Emily Rodriguez -- are alternates in their weight class. Unfortunately, Kellan will not be able to compete, as she suffered a broken ankle in a wrestling match last weekend at the district tournament.
Here are more pictures from the "Job Shadow Day" seniors in our CTE program took part in yesterday. Vernon High School and Vernon ISD would like to thank all of our local businesses and organizations for partnering with us in important, fun, and educational exercise for our seniors.
Wednesday seniors in our CTE program had a "Job Shadow Day" as they spent the morning at local businesses following a professional in a career they are interested in pursuing. Check out the story here: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2014601
Vernon High School and Vernon ISD would like to thank all of our local businesses and organizations for partnering with us in important, fun, and educational exercise for our seniors.
BLOOD DRIVE TODAY!!
We're sharing the news because Our Blood Institute's blood supply is dangerously low. The City of Vernon Blood Drive is underway and will continue until 2:30 p.m. The bloodmobile is parked at the corner of Wilbarger and Cumberland. Our Blood Institute supplies all of the hospitals in the surrounding area, including Wilbarger General. A unit of donated blood can save 3 lives. Stop by tomorrow and give a gift that costs nothing, but can save a life!
Last week our CX Debate team competed in the district meet in Holliday and claimed second place. Members of the team were Carter Kieschnick, Adrian King, Ethan Evans and Carson Lopez. Two students, Edgar Morales and Hser Moo attended the meet as spectators to help them prepare for the competition next year.
Students -- Please remember to keep your Chromebook charged.
We're sharing the news because Our Blood Institute's blood supply is dangerously low. The City of Vernon Blood Drive will be held tomorrow from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The bloodmobile will be parked at the corner of Wilbarger and Cumberland. Our Blood Institute supplies all of the hospitals in the surrounding area, including Wilbarger General. A unit of donated blood can save 3 lives. Stop by tomorrow and give a gift that costs nothing, but can save a life!!
Vernon ISD's District Site-Based Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 12, at the Vernon Administration Building to review the Texas Academic Report. The committee will update its comprehensive needs assessment and its district improvement plan. The public is invited to attend.
Last Friday our Lady Lions defeated Bowie, 50-40, in District 7-3A action to secure 2nd place in the district. They will try to extend their winning streak to 3 games tonight and close out the regular season with a victory when they travel to Iowa Park to take on the Lady Hawks. https://youtube.com/shorts/qByOO1FME7A?feature=share
Our Lions will be traveling to Iowa Park tonight for a District 7-3A battle with the Hawks. Sub-varsity games will begin at 4:30 p.m., with the Lions' game scheduled to start at approximately 7:30 p.m. Vernon will look to play the role of spoiler tonight, as the Hawks are in a battle for the district title. Good luck Lions!! Keep playing hard!!
Our Lady Lions close out the regular season tonight in Iowa Park against the Lady Hawks. Vernon is 8-3 in District 7-3A and has clinched second place in the district and a spot in the playoffs. Tonight the Lady Lions are looking to end the regular season with a victory and extend their winning streak to 3 games. The sub-varsity games will begin at 4:30 p.m., with the Lady Lions' game set to start 6 p.m. Good luck Lady Lions!!!
In recognition of this being National School Counseling Week, VHS Principal Dr. Jackson presented flowers today to our counselors -- Sandra Kieschnick, Carol Taylor and RaeAnn Stevens -- and thanked them for the great job they do working with our students and our teachers.
Can you believe this is the first school day in February?!!! Where did January go?
Here is the VISD cafeteria menu for January. Remember all VISD students are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch from the school cafeteria every school day.
Come have some fun Valentine's Day evening at the VHS Valentine's Dance!! There will be music, dancing and food!! Get your tickets early!!
Friday night senior members of our Lions and Lady Lions basketball, weightlifting and powerlifting teams were recognized on Senior Night. Click the link to view the video of the ceremony: https://youtu.be/oeHWtBuDnmQ
Yesterday one of our VISD teachers suffered a devastating house fire. To help with expenses we will be doing a "Hat For A Cause Day" fundraiser every day next week. For $1 donation, students, teachers and staff will be allowed to wear a hat or cap in the classroom that day. The hat or cap must be school appropriate. Let's have some fun with this next week and also help a member of our VISD family.
At yesterday's District 3-5A Wrestling Tournament two VHS wrestlers qualified for regionals and two others earned the right to be alternates. The top 4 places in each weight class advance to regionals, with 5th place serving as an alternate. Claiming spots in the regional tournament were Izzy Espinoza, who was 2nd in the boys 120-pound class, and Kellan Byars, who was 4th in the girls' 152-pound class. Emily Rodriguez is an alternate for the girls' 132-pound class and Merrick Byars is an alternate for the boys 106-pound class. The other VHS wrestler to place in their weight class was Tyce Payne, who was 6th in the boys' 176-pound class.
