Due to the Lions advancing to the Area Round of the playoffs and the playoff game being scheduled for Thursday night, we have moved our VMS boys basketball games to Wednesday. The first game will begin at 4 p.m., Wednesday.
Adventure awaits in Washington, D.C. and Gettysburg for Vernon Middle School current seventh graders!
In Summer 2026, join us as we stand in awe of colossal monuments and memorials, follow in George Washington’s footsteps at Mount Vernon, and visit the battle greens of Gettysburg.
To learn more, attend the info meeting on Tuesday, November 19 at 6PM in the library. Registration is mandatory to attend: https://bit.ly/4ft9oX4.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
Due to the Lions playing their Class 3A Area Round Playoff Game on Thursday night, Vernon ISD will operate on an early release schedule on THURSDAY! The district will also operate on an early release schedule on Friday. The early release on Friday was on the original school calendar.
Our VMS crew held an "Anything But A Cup" contest this week. Teachers and staff who participated turned in a photo of something other than a cup and/or them with their entry. Teachers then voted on their favorite. And the winner was......Mrs. Chilton and her calf/yearling nursing bottle!! Congratulations Mrs. Chilton!
REMINDER!! Tomorrow is an Early Release Friday for our Vernon ISD students.
Do you jingle when you jog? If so, you're going to love the VMS Jingle Jog that will be held Saturday, Dec. 14. There will be a 1 mile run and a 5K run. This is a fundraiser for the VMS student incentive activity fund. Whether you walk, jog or run, come out and have some fun!! Register by Nov. 20 to secure a t-shirt. Scan the QR Code below or follow this link:
https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Vernon will be hosting a Class 2A, Division 2 Football Bi-District Playoff game tonight between the Electra Tigers and the Wheeler Mustangs. The game will kick off at 7 p.m., at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. All tickets must be purchased online at: https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Senior Citizen passes will be accepted. HOWEVER, Vernon ISD athletic passes and Vernon ISD teacher badges will NOT be accepted.
Yesterday was UIL competition day for Junior High One-Act Play and VMS captured third place with our performance of "School Work." Two members of the cast, Myah Leigh Townsend and Nevaeh Castillo earned All-Star Cast honors, while named to the All-Star Crew were Hawaii Say and Alexavier Maxwell. Receiving Honorable Mention All-Star Cast were Berkley Brooks, Mikayla Sanchez and Azaria Copeland. All of the students did a great job and we're super proud of them.
Take a look at VISD Social Worker Nicole Cameron's newsletter for November.
Nominations open today for our Vernon ISD Gifted & Talented Program. If you know a student who you believe qualifies for our Gifted & Talented Program take a moment to nominate them by clicking this link https://bit.ly/4fHmRuC or scan the QR Code below. The nomination window is Nov. 12 thru Dec. 20.
On Wednesday, some of our VMS students will be competing in the One-Act Play competition. Our students are performing "School Work" by Elizabeth Rapoza. This royalty-free play is part of a fantastic collection of plays for kids and teens on Drama Notebook at https://www.dramanotebook.com
We had several Vernon Middle School students who wished to thank family members who served or who are serving in the Armed Forces on this Veterans Day. To view their video, follow this link https://youtu.be/gXNRxi4kt9s
Tonight is the last home game of the season for the Lions and last chance for our Little Lionbackers to run onto the field before the game. Have the Lionbackers on the east end of the field by 6:35 pm.
Today was Student Success Rally day for accomplishments during the 2nd six weeks of school. Students received their awards during their lunch period, and those who earned the incentive trip went to the VMS gym for the showing of "The Wild Robot." Students also received a free popcorn and water, with other items available to be purchased from the concession stand.
It's a 3-day weekend coming up for our VISD students, as they are out of school on Nov. 11 for a teacher professional development day. Classes will begin on our regular schedule on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Due to the possibility of inclimate weather this afternoon, our VMS football games against Peaster have been canceled.
DEADLINE TONIGHT!!!!
Get your Lions playoff t-shirt before it's too late!!!
Deadline to order is 11:59 p.m., TONIGHT!!
To purchase shirt, go to https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Find "Football Playoff Shirt" click purchase
Select category -- Youth thru Adult XL OR Adult 2X thru 4X -- and enter quantity.
Click checkout put in specific sizes on next page.
Shirts MUST be picked up at 3119 Wilbarger from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 13 & 14; and 9 a.m. to Noon on Nov. 15.
Today our 6th grade PE classes held a Basketball Ball Handling Competition. Here are the winners from both classes.
Vernon ISD will be honoring our local veterans at the football Friday night. We have asked four veterans to raise the United States and Texas Flags, and we are inviting Armed Forces veterans to join them at the flagpoles.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and to show support for our district students and staff who live with diabetes, VISD is encouraging all students and staff to wear blue every Thursday of the month.
