For two weeks students have been using math, architecture principles and design thinking to design and build a cardboard boat that can be paddled by two students across the pool and back. Students will test their boats tomorrow at the Vernon College pool. Come on out and cheer them on!
On Monday, Tiffany Rosalez, an agent with the local Texas Farm Bureau Agency operated by Toby Kitchens, presented Game Balls to the MVPs of the Lions' game Friday night. Case Fleming, who recovered an onside kick, was named the Special Teams MVP; Kale Sherrill, who rushed for 145 yards and 2 TDs and had 170 yards passing and 3 TDs, was named the Offensive MVP; and Nick Guzman, who had 13.5 tackles and forced a fumble, was named the Defensive MVP.
October is Principal Appreciation Month, and Vernon ISD has some outstanding principals! We will have an appreciation post for each of our principals. We ran three principal highlights yesterday and will run the other three today. Our final principal highlight is on Vernon High School Principal Cynthia Jackson.
Our Lions battled back to take the lead late in their game Friday night against Jim Ned, but the Indians scored with less than a minute left to claim a 38-32 victory. Vernon's players of the game were: Defensive MVP -- Nick Guzman; Special Teams MVP -- Case Fleming; Offensive MVP -- Kale Sherrill; Boss Hog -- Ismael Urista; Best Blocker -- Adarius Williams.
Our Lions will wrap up the regular season Friday night when they travel to Bowie to take on the Jackrabbits. Vernon has secured a playoff spot, but a Lion victory and an Iowa Park loss to Jim Ned Friday night will put the Lions as the No. 3 seed in District 3-3A, Div. 1. To purchase tickets for the game, click on this link - https://fan.reelmedia.ai/Bowie%20ISD
The varsity game is the third game on the right hand side of the page.
One last change for FCA tonight!!
KeyMaria McBride, a member of the VHS Yearbook Staff, delivers three yearbooks to Ms. Samano. Ms. Samano lost her yearbooks in a house fire when she was younger, and was happy when she was able to purchase replacements and recall all the great memories she had from high school. The VHS Yearbook Staff have a lot of old yearbooks, so if you're missing one from your time at VHS, contact them at vhsyearbook@vernonisd.org to see if they have the one you're searching for.
Scenes from this morning's pep rally pumping up the spirit for our Lions' district showdown with the Jim Ned Indians tonight at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium.
We understand fans who use a Waggoner National Bank debit card are having issues purchasing a ticket for tonight's game. Fans who could not purchase a ticket due to using a Waggoner National Bank debit card will be allowed to enter the gate without a ticket. Vernon ISD is operating this under the Honor System, where we are trusting those fans to purchase their ticket once the debit card issue is resolved. The link to purchase tickets for tonight's game will remain open until 9 p.m. Monday. We hope everyone enjoys the game. GO LIONS!!!
FCA location change!!
Our Lions will play their final home game of the season tonight and it is a BIG one!! The winner of this game will be at least tied for second place in District 3-3A, Div. 1 heading into the final week of the regular season. It is also Senior Recognition Night. Head out to Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium and pack the stands and make some noise for our Lions!!
Due to changes the 2024-25 FAFSA won't be available until December. Here are 5 things students can do to be better prepared when the 2024-25 FAFSA is open and available.
A big CONGRATULATIONS and JOB WELL DONE to these Vernon Lion tennis players who made the District 6-4A All-Academic team: Leah Aldana, Kell Castleberry, Elide Corona, Kaylee Delaune, Madie Dobbins, Harley Fulford, Matthew Goodrum, Sriram Kadiyala, Christopher Martinez, Claire Mayo, Atticus Mixson, Karlee Morrison, Rufaro Mubvumba, Gavin Pierce, and Courtney Saylor.
Here is Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward's latest message to the community.
"I have never had a strong opinion either way of Governor Abbott or members of his office; however, what is currently being proposed in Austin has me thinking differently. There would be a myriad of reasons for Gov. Abbot to call a special session to support public education in Texas, but Gov. Abbott has called a special session to, in my opinion, do great harm to Texas public schools...." To read the full article, please follow this link www.vernonisd.org and scroll down.
A few scenes from high school today as students participated in "Pajama Day" as a part of Red Ribbon Week.
Parents -- celebrate your VHS student's birthday with a Birthday Shout-out.
Students -- surprise your friends and classmates with a Birthday Shout-out.
Birthday Shout-outs will run on our digital marquee for the entire birthday week. You can access the Birthday Shout-out form by scanning the QR code or by going to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ceGEjJ8oofgX8Zd39cMUY9rFB--wWWTeTfXSy-3HlEo/edit?ts=6508d103
Birthday Shout-outs must be paid for in advance. Payments can be taken to the VHS office. Money raised by this fundraiser goes toward incentive trips and other activities for the students.
Just a reminder -- tomorrow is an Early Release Friday!
Students in Mr. Brett White's economics class work to finish up a bookkeeping project. The project had students keeping up with bank ledgers and checking accounts, and posting receipts.
With tomorrow being an Early Release Friday, the VHS pep rally will begin at 9:15 a.m.. Come on out to D.O. Fulton Gym and help pump up that Lion spirit heading into the big district battle with the Jim Ned Indians!!
Today's theme for Red Ribbon Week was "Twin Day -- Team up against Drugs!" Here are a couple of "Twinning" pics.
