The Lion Pride Spirit was high Friday afternoon during the VHS Pep Rally leading up to the Homecoming Game against Gainesville.
Homecoming Week wrapped up Friday with "Spirit Day" which was the Dress Day theme. Girls were wearing their beautiful homecoming mums, and there was even an ape roaming around the halls.
Our cross country team has had a couple of strong showings in their last two meets. Last week in Burkburnett, we had 3 Top 10 finishes; 5 of our boys finished in the Top 25; and 1 girl finished in the Top 25. In Wichita Falls on Wednesday, our boys' team finished in the Top 15 among all schools who were competing 6A thru 1A. Great job cross country!! Keep up the good work!!
Our Lions are ready to go on a Leopard hunt!! Tonight's Homecoming activities will begin at 6:30 p.m. with performances by our Roarin' Lion Band and VHS Drill Team. Vernon and Gainesville will kick it off at 7 p.m., and our Homecoming Queen will be crowned during a halftime ceremony. Remember -- tickets for all home VISD athletic events must be purchased online. Go to https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases to purchase tickets.
On Wednesday, our Patient Care Technician students who are seniors attended a Leadership Conference hosted by Our Blood Institute. The students gained knowledge on what it means to donate blood, how it benefits recipients, and ways to promote our local blood drives. They also brainstormed with surrounding schools and programs on how to host a successful blood drive and use leadership skills to increase volunteer hours. Officers for our Senior Nursing Program are Aye Khine, secretary; Alondra Espinoza, vice president; Ka'Liyha Fanner, president; Emily Garcia, reporter/media coordinator; and Aubrey Castorena, treasurer. The first VHS Blood Drive of the 2024-25 school year will be held next month.
Monday evening, families of our varsity football players, trainers and managers came together for a "Paw Painting" night and it was a huge success! It was amazing to see everyone working side by side, creating memories and showing their Lion pride! A big thank you to everyone who participated and helped kick off the season in such a fun and meaningful way!
VHS staff and students were seeing double all day as today's Homecoming Week Dress Day theme was "Twin Day". Students were showing their Lion Spirit as they get prepared for Friday night's Homecoming Game against Gainesville.
We were just informed that Sand Road is closed from Franklin Dr. to Bismarck St. as the City of Vernon works on a water leak. It is expected to be closed for the rest of the day. If you are picking up students at McCord, Vernon Elementary or VHS you may need to change your route.
Two official voter registration deputies volunteered their time Tuesday and spent all day in the senior government classes to register students who will be 18 by Nov. 5. With this being an election year, VHS opted to teach government in the fall and economics in the spring. It is usually the other way around. Voter registration deputies will also have a table at Friday night's Homecoming Game to register anyone over the age of 18 who is not yet a registered voter.
Students in Brett White's World History class became archeologists Tuesday afternoon as they went on an archeological dig in front of the high school. They located some "archeological treasures" including a spoon, batteries, and livestock ear tags. They also found some coins and some paper currency.
Our junior varsity football team will travel to Gainesville tomorrow to battle the JV Leopards. The game starts at 5 p.m.. Tickets need to purchased online by going to https://www.gainesvilleleopards.org/HTtickets
No cash is accepted at the gate.
Starting Friday, 9th thru 11th grade students will be able to register for the PSAT which will be given on Thursday, Oct. 10. This is a National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which students take as a sophomore or junior. High enough marks on the test as a junior can help a student land a National Merit Scholarship, which can mean big bucks toward a college education. The signup period is Sept. 6 thru Sept. 20. To sign up, students need to see Mrs. Scales in the VHS Office. The cost to take the test is $14 and is due when student signs up.
Our students had fun today with today's Homecoming Week Dress Day theme of wearing red, white and blue!! Wednesday's theme is Twin Day. Our Lions will face the Gainesville Leopard Friday night in the Homecoming Game. The 2024 Homecoming Queen will be crowned during halftime of the game.
Congratulations to these MVPs from the Lions' 54-7 season-opening victory over Burkburnett! Offensive MVP -- Adarius Williams, 112 yards rushing; Defensive MVP -- Nick Guzman; Tri-Special Team MVPs -- Tru Gipson, 70-yard kickoff return for TD; Mu Soe -- 6 of 8 PATs and deep kickoffs; and Israel Espinoza for kickoff and punt coverage.
Our Lions are at home this week to take on Gainesville in our 2024 Homecoming Game!!
This is Homecoming Week leading up to our Lions taking on Gainesville in Friday's Homecoming game. Nominees for Homecoming Queen and King are (front row, from left) Emily Rodriguez, Kellan Byars, Kaitlyn Beam, Courtney Saylor, Emily Garcia, Aubrey Castorena, KaLiyah Fanner, Mijah Johnson, Key'Maria McBride, and Zayleigh Sweet; (back row) J'Dyn Cooper, Nick Guzman, Javi Lopez, Adarius Williams, Adrian King, Mason Ford, Jackson Aydelott, Carson Schoppa, Josiah Geiger and Parker Flynn. Homecoming King will be crowned during the pep rally that begins at 3:25 p.m., Friday, in D.O. Fulton Gym, and the Homecoming Queen will be crowned during halftime of the Lions' clash with the Leopards. Our Roarin' Lion Band and VHS Drill Team will perform at 6:30 p.m., before the game.
After enjoying today's Labor Day holiday, VISD students, teachers and staff return to school tomorrow. We left school Friday in the month of August, and return to school tomorrow in the month of September, and here is our cafeteria menu for the month of September.
Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward attended the Vernon Lions Club weekly meeting at lunch today and gave the program for the meeting. Dr. Ward discussed the positive steps and goals the district reached in 2023-24, the district's goals for this school year and the steps being taken to reach those goals.
It was Hawaiian Day for Vernon ISD, and the VHS cheerleaders led the first pep rally of the year this morning as cheerleaders, band, drill team and student body urged the Lions to "Lei Out The Bulldogs" tonight in their 2024 season opener in Burkburnett!!
Our VHS students and staff are enjoying Hawaiian Day as the Lions get ready to "Lei Out The Bulldogs" tonight in their 2024 season opener. Tonight's game kicks off at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students, and can be purchased at the gate. Or online at https://my.hometownticketing.com/agency/85838ef5-02f7-4eae-a34e-99a11b95e536?fbclid=IwY2xjawE-wpZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHT7pv19ZOszzT2TE0d0ugGlYkSH3zlq8SDQjQa2gVHJeAcI44fk8W6-AZw_aem_GU3nycmABUbpHEwqMmVTrQ
Our Vernon Lady Lions went 3-1 in pool play Thursday at the BUFLS Tournament in Nocona and will be in the Gold Bracket for Saturday's bracket play. Their first match will begin at 8 a.m., Saturday. In Pool Play, Vernon defeated Newcastle 29-27, 25-10; City View, 25-10, 25-16, and Northside 25-22, 25-17. The Lady Lions fell to Windthorst, 25-18, 25-18.
Leading the way for the Lady Lions were Mari Johnson with 20 kills, 4 ace serves, 3 blocks and 6 digs; Key'Maria McBride with 18 kills, 7 ace serves, 2 blocks, 13 digs and 10 assists; and Klancy Sherrill with 15 kills, 4 ace serves, 6 digs and 6 assists.
