While work continues on getting the Vernon ISD/Child Care Partners Daycare Center ready to open later this spring, the facility received its first major donation Thursday afternoon. The $10,000 donation was from Atmos Energy and was presented to Child Care Partners Executive Director Keri Goins and Vernon ISD Assistant Principal Blaise Boswell by Atmos representative Pam Hughes-Pak.
To read more about the facility, including information on a hiring fair, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/1536003
Today Vernon Elementary School, Vernon Middle School and Vernon High School each held a student assembly on their campuses. The focus was on bullying, with guest speaker Vance Morris. Mr. Morris is a retired educator who was, himself, bullied in school while he was growing up.
In the field events of the District 7-3A Track & Field Meet, we had 4 Lady Lions and 3 Lions finish in the Top 4 of their event and qualify for the Area Track & Field Meet. Key'Maria McBride won the Triple Jump and took third in the Long Jump, while Mari Johnson was second in the Shot Put and third in the Discus, and Klancy Sherrill was second in the High Jump. Courtney Saylor finished fourth in the Pole Vault. For the Lions, Julius Dawkins won the Triple Jump and Kameron Plyler won the High Jump and finished third in the Long Jump. Jamari Chance was third in the Triple Jump. The district meet concludes this afternoon with the finals of the track events. Good luck to our Lions & Lady Lions!!!
Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! We have paraprofessionals at each campus who help our students and our teachers with hundreds of things, and sometimes it may seem like that help goes unnoticed. But, we notice and appreciate all of you each and every day! Our "paras" play a role in Vernon ISD's success!
The VHS tennis team competed in the Amarillo Relays Tennis Tournament last Thursday and brought home two Top 3 finishes. Kell Castleberry captured the Boys Singles championship, while the doubles team of Christopher Martinez and Matthew Goodrum finished second in Boys Doubles. Great job guys!!! Congrats!!
Here is our cafeteria menu for April.
Tuesday was School Assistant Principals Day and we apologize for being a day late in recognizing our AMAZING assistant principals. Sometimes the duties and responsibilities of being an assistant principal aren't the easiest to handle, but Vernon ISD has assistant principals who handle everything in a professional and calm manner, and who are always focused on what is best for their students. Thank you for all you do at your campus and throughout the district!
The Vernon Rotary Club recently held a local 4-Way Speech Contest, with the contest winner advancing to the Rotary Club Regional Speech Competition. Taking first place in the local speech contest was Aung Men, who received a $150 cash prize. Finishing second was Zachery Sanchez who received a $100 cash prize, and third went to Logan Wehrwein who received a $50 cash prize. The students gave a speech on What the Four-Way Test Means to Me. The four-way test involves these questions: Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
VHS teacher Dustin Swatzell helped the Vernon Rotary Club organize the event.
Good luck to our Lions and Lady Lions as they travel to Iowa Park tonight for District 7-3A baseball and softball games. Varsity softball begins at 5 p.m., with the JV to follow. On the baseball diamond, the JV leads things off at 4:30 p.m., with the varsity to follow at 7 p.m. Go pluck the Hawks!!!
Last week, Vernon High School Gifted & Talented students, along with students in Coach Nathanael Stinson's honors Geography class traveled to Canyon for a tour of West Texas A&M University and a visit to the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum. The students were given an in-depth look at life as a typical college student and learned of the opportunities available to WT students. They also enjoyed touring the largest museum in Texas and in discovering what early life on the Plains looked like.
Good Luck to our Lions and Lady Lions as they compete in the District 7-3A Track & Field Meet today and Wednesday.
We would like to wish all of our VISD students and their families, along with our teachers, our staff and our trustees a Happy Easter.
The Lions Roar Golf Scramble is set for Saturday, April 20. The deadline to register in order to receive your special gift is Monday. The final deadline has been extended until April 13. Don't wait!!! We're limited to the first 18 teams and we only have a few spots left!!
Coach Bah and several Lion athletes helped prepare over 500 eggs Thursday afternoon for the annual Easter Egg Hunt that will be held Easter Sunday at 3 p.m. at Christine Lyday Park. The egg hunt is in memory of Janie Embers. It is wonderful when our students volunteer for community projects!
It was a fun time for teachers and staff Thursday afternoon as the final bell of the day marked the beginning of an Easter egg hunt just for them. Some of the eggs were special prize eggs. One of the prizes was a "Lunch Out on VHS" and claiming that prize was Stephen Able.
There have been game time changes for both the Lions and Lady Lions for their games tomorrow against City View. Varsity softball will now start at 11 a.m., with JV to follow at 1 p.m. Junior varsity baseball will start at 1 p.m., with varsity to follow at 3:30 p.m. Both the Lions and Lady Lions are at home.
INTRODUCING our VHS cheerleaders for the 2024-25 school year: freshmen -- Arianna Granados & Amari Garcia; sophomores -- Lily Maxwell, Ariana Mendoza, Leah DelaGarza, Brek Payne, Kaydence Smith, Alyssa Adams, Claire Mayo & mascot Maylana Moralez; juniors -- Jeana Martinez, Brooklyn Harjo, Zayley Horn, Breigh Halford, Olivia Carr and Aaliyah Moralez; seniors -- Emily Garcia, Aubrey Castorena, Yuleka Ramirez, Courtney Saylor and Mijah Johnson. Congratulations ladies!!
CONGRATULATIONS!! To freshman Claire Mayo for winning the Girls Individual Medalist competition at the District 7-3A Golf Tournament. Claire will be advancing to the 3A Region 1 Golf Tournament along with teammate Cirsten Ivy. Claire, Cirsten and teammates Marli Limon and Jaylie Freeman finished third in the team competition. However in golf, only the top 2 teams advance to regionals. Cirsten is advancing to regionals due to some of the girls who finished ahead of her in the medalist standings already qualifying with their teams.
Vernon ISD will be closed Friday thru Monday for Easter. Classes and VISD Administrative offices will resume regular hours on Tuesday, April 2. We hope everyone has a wonderful 4-day weekend and a Happy Easter!
🦁OKLAUNION POWER STATION🦁
🌟Thank you, Oklaunion Power Station, for your sponsorship of the Lions Roar Golf Scramble! Your support epitomizes the vital link between our school and community. By investing in our town and school's future, you positively impact the lives of around 2,000 students, teachers, and staff in the Vernon ISD community. Together, through strong partnerships like yours, we can nurture a thriving educational environment that uplifts the entire community.
📆 Rally your team of four and secure your spot today! Contact Hillcrest Country Club at 552-5406 or reach out to Kori Eakin at Vernon ISD: dial 553-1900 ext. 2229. Hurry, the deadline to enter is April 1, 2024.🏌️♂️
