Yesterday the first meeting of the 2024-25 Superintendent Student Advisory Council was held in the VISD Boardroom. Sixteen Vernon High School students were selected to be on the council based on teacher recommendations. VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward explained his reasons for having a student advisory council with the group during the meeting and discussed some of the things the council will be doing this year. Members of the council this year are Aye Ham, Jabeya Epie, Claire Mayo, Yuleyka Ramirez, Joselyn Fuentes, Will Castleberry, Javier Martinez, Jamerion Willie, Kysen Jolly, Bowie Eakin, Martin Clemente, and (not pictured) Alyssa Garcia, Reagan Baskerville, Jonathan Medina, Soula Johnson, and Tru Gipson.
Our Lady Lions are home today for a District 7-3A volleyball match against the Iowa Park Lady Hawks. The JV matches will begin at 5 p.m. in D.O. Fulton Gym and the PE Gym. The Lady Lions should take the court at D.O. Fulton Gym at 6 p.m. for the varsity match. GO LADY LIONS!! Hammer the Lady Hawks!!
Join us for the 2nd Annual LIONS ROAR Tailgate on October 25th—a fantastic celebration just like last year's homecoming event! We invite Vernon ISD school clubs, VISD-endorsed organizations, local businesses, churches, and community groups to participate. Only Vernon ISD entities can sell items, and Vernon ISD will not be providing prizes for booths.
This year, we’ll set up in the horseshoe drive in front of Vernon Elementary School for safety and celebration of our campus. Participants must supply their own materials and manage cleanup. The event kicks off at 4:30 PM, and booths can close as needed for the 7 PM game kickoff.
If your group wants to participate, please complete this Google form by end of the day, October 4th.
We can’t wait for a fantastic tailgate celebration! Questions? Contact Kori Eakin at kori.eakin@visdtx.org.
The Lions wrapped up the non-district part of their schedule last Friday with a 56-0 victory over Frederick. Receiving game awards were:
Co-Offensive MVP -- Carson Schoppa, 98 yards rushing, 1 TD & Tru Gipson, 111 yards, 3 TDs
Defensive MVP -- Manny Ochoa, 6.5 tackles, including 1 tackle for loss
Co-Ball Hawk Award -- Adarius Williams 1 interception & Izzy Espinoza, 1 forced fumble, 1 recovery and 1 return for TD
Special Teams Award -- Izzy Espinoza
Co-Lion Heart Award -- Brayden Booth & Tyce Payne
Co-Big Stick Award -- Adrain Felton & Javi Lopez
Congratulations guys!! The Lions open the District 4-3A, Div. 2 part of their schedule this week when they travel to Paradise to take on the Panthers.
We have one of the best IT Departments around!! They do a great job of providing the IT support Vernon ISD needs to continue to provide our students with the quality education they deserve. Today is Education Technology Day and we want to give Derek Ford, James Williams, Seth Elliott, Christopher Taylor & Chantilly Sweet a shoutout and a big THANK YOU!!!
Friday morning MVPs from the Lions' game last week against City View received their MVP footballs from our local Texas Farm Bureau Insurance agency. Those MVPs were: Parker Flynn on offense; Tyce Payne on defense; and Mu Soe on special teams. Congratulations guys and thank you to Texas Farm Bureau Insurance for providing the footballs.
It was neon bright in D.O. Fulton Gym this morning for the Lion Pride Pep Rally theme of "Blind the Bombers" with Neon Dress-Up Day. The 4th and 5th grade students from Vernon Elementary joined in the fun and had a great time. They won the class cheer competition!! The Lions face the Frederick Bombers tonight in their final non-district game. The Lady Lions host Jacksboro in a district volleyball match that begins at 4 p.m., with the varsity match.
The students in Brett White's Pre-AP World History classes have been discussing early civilizations and were given the task of learning the 72 day process of mummification. Each group of students had to use "fine linen, herbs and spices" as well as write their names in hieroglyphics. Teachers were brought in to grade each mummy. Coach White said a great job was done by all of the students.
Our Lions are looking to bounce back from last week's loss and back into the win column tonight when they host the Bombers from Frederick. Action will kick off at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium at 7 p.m. Halftime will feature performances from our Roarin' Lion Band and VHS Drill Team. Tickets for the game must be purchased online at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Our Lady Lions will be working to pen the Tigerettes from Jacksboro this afternoon in their District 7-3A volleyball game at D.O. Fulton Gym. The Lady Lions are 0-1 in district play. The varsity will take the court at 4 p.m., with the JV to follow. Go cheer on the Lady Lions. Game tickets must be purchased online at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Students in Ms. Kristyna Butler's art class are putting their talents to work this week as they paint the Vernon logo on the Vernon Athletic Booster Club's Swag Wagon.
The Lions and Lady Lions competed in the Seymour Cross Country Meet yesterday and for the second year in a row, the Lions captured the Boys Division title. Vernon had 5 runners place in the Top 15 and 4 finished in the Top 10. Great job and congratulations!!
Wednesday morning, members of the VMS & VHS PTO provided a yogurt parfait treat to the staff at those 2 campuses, as well as to the staff at the Opportunity Center and DAEP. The traveling yogurt bar was stocked with a variety of sweet and crunchy toppings.
From Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward: All across the state school districts are witnessing an increase in false school shooting threats from copycats. We need YOUR help to reiterate the severe consequences associated with such actions! #LionPride #consequencesofactions
September is Suicide Prevention Month and today VISD Social Worker Nicole Cameron gave a presentation on suicide awareness to students in Ms. Dalene Hamer's classes.
Our Lions tennis team improved to 2-0 in district team tennis competition with a 16-3 victory over Graham Tuesday evening. The Lions have 2 more district matches -- Holliday on Sept. 28 in Wichita Falls, and Burkburnett on Oct. 1 at home. They will be back in action on their home courts this Saturday when they host All Saints in a non-district match.
It was "Teacher Appreciation Day" at the VHS tennis courts prior to the Lions district match against Graham. Each varsity tennis player selected a teacher to recognize, and they presented a letter they had written and a tennis t-shirt to the teacher during yesterday's ceremony.
Next Tuesday, Sept. 24, our Vernon ISD Social Worker Nicole Cameron will be hosting a parent informational meeting on "Vaping Prevention." The presentation will help prepare parents to reach their children and teach them to make healthy decisions regarding vaping. The presentation will begin at 6 p.m., at the Vernon Elementary Cafeteria. It is open to ALL VISD parents, but those with children in the 5th thru 11th grades are highly encouraged to attend, as this is the age group vaping companies target the most.
Our Lions tennis team is 1-0 in district play and will host the Graham Steers today in another district team match. Action will start at the Ruben Vargas Tennis Complex at 4 p.m. Good luck to our Lions!!
Our VHS cheerleaders are conducting a cheer clinic for pre-kindergarten thru 1st grade students on Thursday, Oct. 3, at D.O. Fulton Gym. The clinic will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The next night, on Friday, Oct. 4, the youngsters who attend the clinic will perform with the cheerleaders on the sidelines for the first half of the football game. Forms are available at McCord and VHS, and can be turned in at your child's school office. A clinic for older children will be held on Oct. 25.
