Brett White's A.P. World History classes have been studying Medieval Times, and are learning to play Chess. The students were required to construct their own chess boards/pieces, and are learning how to play the game thru pool play, which will be followed by a Chess Tournament. Mr. White said all of the students did an outstanding job on constructing their boards and chess pieces.
During Monday night's Vernon ISD board meeting, trustees recognized Vernon Lion tennis coach Carrie Castleberry for being named the Texas Tennis Coaches Association Class 3A Coach of the Year for 2023, and Kell Castleberry for being named to the TTCA Super Elite Team in the Fall. A total of seven boys across all classifications were selected to the Super Elite Team, with Kell being the only player from Class 3A. Way to go Coach Castleberry and Kell. Congratulations on these outstanding achievements!! We are proud of you!!
With the area receiving a minimum amount of precipitation today, and with temperatures forecast to stay above freezing overnight, Vernon ISD officials have announced the district will be operating on a regular school day schedule on Monday. Buses will run at their regularly scheduled time.
Our Lions snapped their 2-game losing streak tonight when they traveled to Iowa Park and dropped the Hawks, 72-59, in District 7-3A action. Tonight's game wrapped up the first round of the boys' district schedule. The Lions have a district record of 4-2 and are tied for second place as we start second round action Tuesday.
Our Lady Lions went to Iowa Park and pulled out a 38-30 victory over the Lady Hawks tonight in District 7-3A action. The victory extends the Lady Lions' winning streak to 3, and improves their district record to an even 4-4. Great job Lady Lions!!
In August, Vernon ISD started using a new parent-teacher communication app called Rooms. Many of our parents are already signed up and using Rooms with the teachers of their children. If you have not signed up, or would like a refresher, please visit the site linked below with all the information parents need to use Rooms!
Here is the site with more information: https://sites.google.com/visdtx.org/visd-rooms-info-for-parents/parent-rooms
If you are a parent of a Vernon ISD student and have further questions about Rooms, please email Chantilly Sweet at chantilly.sweet@visdtx.org.
Our Lady Lions stay on their District 7-3A road trip tonight, as they travel to Iowa Park to take on the Lady Hawks. The Lady Lions are riding a 2-game winning streak and will be working to keep that streak going tonight. Varsity action should begin at approximately 6 p.m. GO LADY LIONS!!! Take down the Lady Hawks!
Our Lions stay on the road tonight with a District 7-3A game against the Hawks in Iowa Park. The Lions will be looking to snap a 2-game losing streak and close out the first round of boys' district action with a victory. Varsity action should begin at 7:30 p.m., at Hawk Gym. GO LIONS!!! Pluck the Hawks!
Vernon High School is planning a fun night of BINGO!!! The event is scheduled for 6 p.m., Monday, Jan. 29. The event is open to the community. If a business or individual would like to donate a BINGO prize, please contact VHS Principal Cynthia Jackson.
Our Lions fell to the No. 10-ranked Holliday Eagles last night in a District 7-3A game. The loss drops the Lions' to 3-2 in district play. The Lions wrap up the first round of district action and will be looking to snap their two-game losing streak when the Lions travel to Iowa Park to take on the Hawks.
Our Lady Lions traveled to Holliday yesterday and came home with a thrilling 52-46 victory over the Lady Eagles, the defending Class 3A state champions. With the win, Vernon improves to 3-4 in District 7-3A action. Great, great job Lady Lions!!! The Lady Lions will put their two-game winning streak on the line Friday when they travel to Iowa Park to take on the Lady Hawks.
Our Lions suffered their first District 7-3A loss last Friday, and they're looking to rebound tonight as they travel to Holliday to face off with the No. 10-ranked Eagles. Go Lions!!! Let the Eagles hear you ROAR!!!
Our Lady Lions start the second round of District 7-3A action on the road tonight, as they travel to Holliday to take on the Lady Eagles. Good luck Lady Lions!!! Drop the Lady Eagles!
It was a rough night in Bowie for our Lions, as they saw their 7-game winning streak snapped and suffered their first District 7-3A loss of the season, falling to the Jackrabbits 49-47. The loss drops Vernon to 3-1. The Lions will stay on the road Tuesday, traveling to Holliday to take on the Eagles.
Our Lady Lions wrapped up the first round of District 7-3A action with a 55-39 victory over Bowie tonight. The Lady Lions are now 2-4 in district play and will stay on the road Tuesday when they travel to Holliday to take on the Lady Eagles.
Any guesses on who's birthday is today? Happy birthday to our leader Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward!! All of us hope you have a great day!
Our Lions will travel to Bowie today for their first District 7-3A road game of the year. Sub-varsity action will begin at 4:30 p.m., with the Lions set to hit the court against the Jackrabbits at 7:30 p.m. GOOD LUCK LIONS!!! Skin a Jackrabbit!!
Our Lady Lions hit the road today for a District 7-3A showdown with the Bowie Lady Rabbits. Sub-varsity starts at 4:30 p.m., with the Lady Lions to hit the court at 6 p.m. This game wraps up the first round of district action. GO LADY LIONS!!! Snare a Lady Rabbit!!
Approximately every quarter, VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward writes an article to let the community know how our district is performing. Here is his latest article, written while he was on a trip.
For anyone who works in a public school, the Christmas Break is always a welcome time of the year. It is a time when we get to refresh our batteries. For some, it is a time to completely remove themselves from the job, but as a superintendent, I can never fully disengage. Whenever I have tried it, I always develop a sense of low-key anxiety thinking about the lost opportunity to get a little ahead of the job. For that reason, I did not feel crazy at all for turning a trip to Quito, Ecuador over the break to sharpen my Spanish skill set, into a work session..... to continue reading Dr. Ward's article, please go to www.vernonisd.org
REMEMBER: Vernon ISD will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 15 & 16. We will resume our regular business and school schedules on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Stay warm and enjoy your long weekend. For our students who are participating in the Wilbarger County 4-H Livestock & Project Show -- GOOD LUCK!!!
