Vernon High School

As we prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 school year, Vernon ISD has several openings for teachers and other staff members. To find out more information on all of the positions that are available for the 2026-27 school year, please go to our website www.vernonisd.org and click on the Employment button, or scan the QR code below.

Starting tomorrow, June 10, members of the VHS Class of 2026 will be able to pick up their senior packet which includes their diploma, official transcript, and graduation pictures (if ordered). Senior packets can be picked up at the VHS office from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday thru Thursday.

Today is the day!! Parents of children who attended VISD last year can register their students for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. PLEASE NOTE -- in Skyward your child will still show to be in the grade they were in for the 2025-26 school year. However, you can go ahead and register them for the grade they will be in next year. Parents of children who did not attend VISD last year can enroll them for the upcoming school year. Online registration can be done by going to our website www.vernonisd.org or by clicking this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/page/skyward-access
In-person registration/enrollment will be held later this summer.

A big CONGRATULATIONS to our VHS principal, Dr. Cynthia Jackson, who was named the Outstanding High School Principal of the Year by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals at a banquet held last night.

The summer has just started, but it's not too early to start thinking about the 2026 Vernon Lion football season. Below is the football schedule, along with the Pep Rally dress-up themes for each game. Excitement is already building! Athletes are already working! We're looking forward to a great year!!

We're just a few weeks into our summer break, but Vernon ISD is already working on making the 2026-27 school year the best it can be! Starting tomorrow, June 9, parents of children who attended VISD last year can register those students for the upcoming school year AND parents of children who did not attend VISD last year can enroll them for the upcoming school year. Online registration can be done by going to our website www.vernonisd.org or by clicking this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/page/skyward-access
In-person registration/enrollment will be held later this summer.

Good luck to junior Bowie Eakin who is competing in the 2026 Texas High School Rodeo Association State Finals being held this week in Abilene. Bowie is competing in both steer wrestling and calf roping, and will be competing against top high school rodeo athletes from across the state.

Two Vernon Lady Lions -- Klancy Sherrill and Aaliyah Moralez -- will be playing in the Oil Bowl Volleyball Game, which will be held Saturday.

Student STAAR test results and End-of-Course test results will be released later this month. EOC results will be released June 10, with STAAR results set to be released June 16. Parents will be able to view their child's score results through Skyward once the results are released.

Over 210 area youngsters 3 years of age to 18 had fun at the 2026 Vernon Tennis Camp that was held this week. https://youtube.com/shorts/M7hftc-q9B4?feature=share

When we announced the District 7-3A all-district baseball selections we missed one of our Lions who was on the list. Congrats to Zack Harjo for his selection.

With District 7-3A's Iowa Park reaching the Class 3A State Championship game, which was played a couple of weeks ago, the 2026 All-District selections were just recently announced. Nine Vernon Lady Lions made the honor squad. Earning first-team honors were Lily Maxwell, Amari Garcia and Blakeney Downes, while making the second team were Natalyn Gomez, Callie Sanchez and Maddie Sanchez. Making the Honorable Mention list were Olivia Carr, Aaliyah Moralez and Austyn Moore. Congratulations to all of our Lady Lions on their accomplishment.

⛳️ Mark your calendars! ⛳️
The 2026 Vernon ISD Golf Scramble is set for Saturday, August 15, 2026!
This event is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, helping support Vernon ISD students, teachers, scholarships, attendance initiatives, classroom support, and community events throughout the school year.
We are currently seeking sponsors and teams!
📌 Sponsorship commitments are due by July 10, 2026.
📌 Deadline to sign up to play is July 24, 2026.
To become a sponsor or learn more, complete the form here:
👉 2026 VISD Golf Scramble Sponsorship Form
Thank you for supporting Vernon ISD and helping us continue investing in our students and community! 🦁

The Vernon Tennis Camp continued this morning with almost perfect weather -- partly cloudy skies, cooler temperatures than yesterday, and a breeze. The two early sessions for youngsters from 3 to 10 years of age were full of energy as they went through a variety of drills. Approximately 200 local and area kids are participating in the camp. Wednesday is the last day for the 3 to 10 year old campers, while the 11 to 18 year olds will wrap up camp on Thursday.

Members of the Class of 2026 will be able to pick up their senior packet starting Wednesday, June 10. The packet can be picked up at the VHS office from 8 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Approximately 200 youngsters hit the tennis courts this morning at Vernon High School and Vernon College for Day 1 of the Vernon Tennis Camp. All the courts were busy for the three sessions of the camp: 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. for 3 to 6 year olds; 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. for 7 to 10 year olds; and 9:30 a.m. to Noon for 11 to 18 year olds. Here are photos from today's 11 to 18 year old session.

With Iowa Park's loss in the semifinal round of the Class 3A State Baseball Playoffs over the weekend, the District 7-3A All-District team can now be released, and 10 Lions made the honor squad. Senior Brinden Farrell and sophomore Truett Schur made the first team, while juniors Kaison Winship and Ryan Fieldhouse, along with sophomores Jaxon Urquizo and Blu Burke received second-team honors. Selected for the Honorable Mention team were seniors T.J. Disbrow and Hunter Boatman, junior Gavin Ranjel, and sophomore Caiden Calvillo. Congratulations to our all-district Lion baseball players!

Our Summer Strength & Conditioning Program for incoming 7th thru 12th grade athletes begins Monday!! Check out the schedule below. Our success in 2026-27 will reflect the effort and work we put in during the summer! If we want our athletic programs to have a great 2026-27, it's time to get to work!!

VISD SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION TODAY!
We will be conducting in-person registration for summer school today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Vernon Middle School. If you received a letter recommending your child attend summer school we encourage you to register them for the program. Attending summer school can be very beneficial for students who are struggling and can help them have an easier time in the classroom next year. You can also register online by scanning the QR code below or by clicking on this link -- https://bit.ly/SumerSchool2026

Last Friday Vernon ISD held a Lions Roar Recognition Luncheon to honor employees with longevity awards and special honors. The theme for the event was "Vacation Mode." Fifty employees received longevity awards, with one of those employees -- Curtis Sims -- being honored for his 40 years of service to the district. To checkout all of the awards that were presented during the ceremony, please follow this link https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2935227