Vernon ISD campus Teachers and Staff Member of the Year were recognized at the VISD Board of Trustees meeting Monday evening.
Teachers of the Year honorees for 2023-24 are: McCord -- Melissa Singleton; Vernon Elementary -- TiSierra White (not pictured); Middle School -- Amy Frank; Vernon High -- Allison Stanley; and AFP -- Kristie Thomas (not pictured).
Staff Member of the Year honorees for 2023-24 are: McCord -- Mary Charo; Vernon Elementary -- Sue Dobbs (not pictured); Middle School -- Kimberly Adams; and Vernon High -- RaeAnn Stevens.
Congratulations to all!!! Vernon ISD appreciates all of you for all you do for your campus and your students!!
Two Lady Lion golfers -- Claire Mayo & Cirstin Ivy -- will be teeing it up today for the first round of the Class 3A Region 1 Golf Tournament in Abilene. Good Luck!!!
🦁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.
🦁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!
There has been a change to our Lady Lions' softball schedule. They will be hosting Henrietta on Friday, instead of Saturday, which was originally scheduled. Varsity game time will be 5 p.m., Friday. It will be Senior Recognition Night, with those activities set to start at 4:15 p.m. There have been no changes to the Lions' baseball schedule for the week.
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.
DEADLINE CLOSING IN!!
Wednesday, April 24 is the deadline to get your senior a "Senior Dedication Page" in the 2024 VHS Yearbook. Tell them how proud you are of them! Embarrass them with a baby picture. Go to www.walsworthyearbooks.com to find out more information and to upload you picture(s). Please make sure the first and last name of the student is on all photos. Remember, the 2024 VHS Yearbook will cover VHS activities with plenty of pictures from the start of the school year thru graduation. It will definitely be a keepsake!!
Last Friday, Kellan Byars, Taw Do Htoo, Joselyn Fuentes and Andrea Shepherd passed their CTE Industry-based certification exam and are now Adobe Certified Photoshop Professionals!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Great work!!
🦁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!
Vernon ISD is hiring for the 2024-25 school year! Go to www.vernonisd.org. Click on the Employment button. Then click Employment Opportunities
So far this school year VHS seniors have covered 10 landmark court cases in their Government class. Last week, the students tested on the cases by drawing their knowledge of the court cases in shaving cream. Teacher Brett White said it was pretty cool to see their "vision" of the case.
Last week, our medical assistant students did a research project on MA jobs anywhere in the world. In their research they included information about salary, housing and utilities, accommodations such as transportation, food, and details about their job description/area of focus. CNA/MA instructor Candace Adams then incorporated their research into a game of Life using their careers, salary and housing information. The point of this was to show them the reality of the field of healthcare and the fact that you DON’T have to have a college degree (although it is encouraged) to be able to make a living and live LIFE! Our winner was Litzy Ayala who worked as an MA doing a travel gig in Seattle, WA and lived in a hotel while working. She finished out her “life” with $1.6 million!
While the Vernon Lady Lions were unable to pick up any gold medals at Thursday’s District 7A&8A Class 3A Area Track and Field Meet, three Lady Lions qualified for the Class 3A Region 1 Track & Field Meet in individual events and in the 800-Meet Relay. To find out the Lady Lions who advanced to the regional meet and all the Vernon results, please follow this link: https://vhs.vernonisd.org/o/vhs/article/1550926
Four Vernon Lions qualified for the regional track meet in individual events and two Lion relays qualified to advance from the District 7A&8A Class 3A Area Track and Field Meet, which was held Thursday in Breckenridge. To see who qualified and all of our Lion results, please follow this link: https://vhs.vernonisd.org/o/vhs/article/1550924
🦁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!
Congratulations to our Lions and Lady Lions who competed in the Area Track & Field Meet yesterday and qualified for the Class 3A Region 1 Track & Field Meet. We will post a story with meet results and photos on Saturday.
There has been a slight change in today's softball schedule, as the Lady Lions travel to Bowie to take on the Lady Rabbits. There will be no JV game, and the varsity game has been pushed back to a 7 p.m. start. The Lions will also be in Bowie taking on the Jackrabbits in District 7-3A action. The JV baseball game will start at 4:30 p.m., with the varsity game to follow at 7 p.m.
The VHS Drama Department will present their One-Act Play "1984" in two performances for the general public. The first performance will be tonight at 6:30 p.m., at the Wilbarger Auditorium, which recently installed new stage lights. The second performance will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday at the VHS Cafeteria. The admission is $5. Some contents of the play may not be suitable for young children. It is advised children attending should be middle school age and older.
Five Vernon Lions will be participating in the Maskat Shrine Oil Bowl All-Star Game on June 15, in Wichita Falls. Selected for the Oil Bowl were Johnny Pruitt, Kale Sherrill, Ismael Urista, Shyne Rodriguez, Jevon Fanner and Julius Dawkins. Julius was also selected for the Oil Bowl basketball game and has opted to play in the basketball game.
In support of Vernon's biggest Lion fan, VHS is providing a way for all students and staff to attend the funeral of our beloved Kathy Burnett. Students and teachers will follow a pep rally schedule and will be released at 2:40 pm on Friday. If you, as a parent, plan for your child to attend, your student will need to be signed out in the office to be released to the services. Vernon High School will forever hold Kathy in our hearts and will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult of times. We will always remember her unwavering support and loyalty to our students and forever be thankful for the impact she made on so many young lives. Parents can begin calling tomorrow to give permission for their students to be released at 2:40 on Friday.