Vernon High School

Our VHS cheerleaders for the 2026-27 school year were selected following tryouts the week of spring break. Members of the cheerleading squad will be: Seniors -- Jenniffer Lopez-Ramos, Kaydence Smith, Lily Maxwell, Claire Mayo, Brek Payne, Alyssa Adams, Ariana Mendoza, and Sabriyah Hall-Dickerson; Juniors -- Abby Bolander, Xiomara Fernandez, Amari Garcia, Kaydence Richardson, and Arianna Granados; Sophomores -- Charleigh Cooper, Trista Lehman, Caylee Streit, and Serenity Edwards; and Freshmen -- Kinsleigh Hamm, Isabella Brahier, Yaryxel Fernandez (alternate), and Sophia Trejo.

Our Lions will hit the road this afternoon, traveling to Iowa Park to meet the Hawks in District 7-3A junior varsity and varsity games. The JV game will begin at 4 p.m., with the varsity game to follow at approximately 7 p.m. Good luck Lions!!

Our Lady Lions are on the road today, as they travel to Iowa Park to face the Lady Hawks in a District 7-3A softball game that starts at 5 p.m. Good luck Lady Lions!!

Two of the six Lady Lions who competed in the THSWPA State Powerlifting Championships yesterday will be bringing home hardware. In the Unequipped Division, Olivia Carr finished third in the 242-pound class, while four-time state qualifier Kamryn Hall finished fourth in the 242+-pound class. Great job ladies!! We're very proud of your accomplishments!!

Vernon High School is forming a Pep Squad for the 2026-27 school year. The Pep Squad will be away for enthusiastic students to sit together and show their Lion Spirit in the stands. If you're interested in joining, please fill out the form found here: http://bit.ly/40uNopp
An information meeting for parents will be held on Tuesday, April 7, in the VHS Cafeteria. The meeting will start at 6 p.m.

This Saturday!!!
Our VISD Community Resource Fair will be held in the VHS Cafeteria. Stop by and learn about the various agencies and organizations that provided services to our community. There will also be fun activities for the family including water balloons and outdoor games. Kona Ice will be on hand selling snowcones. More than 10 door prizes will be given away include two grand prizes -- a set of JBL headphones and an Amazon Echo Show 8. The event begins at 11 a.m. and will continue until 2 p.m.

On Tuesday, Vernon ISD held a CTE Fair for our 8th grade students. The students took a field trip to the Wilbarger County Expo Center where the CTE Fair was set up, with each of our CTE pathways having a booth manned by the teacher and high school students who are currently in the pathway. The 8th grade students were able to pick up information and ask questions about the different pathways. Students and their parents returned to the CTF Fair Tuesday night so the parents could visit the booths and get information about the pathways. All 8th grade students must choose a pathway before their freshman year. Also Tuesday night, students and parents were able to work on their class schedule for next year.

Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Blaise Boswell introduced Brock Payne as Vernon's new athletic director and head football coach to all VHS athletes during a meeting earlier this morning. Vernon ISD trustees named Payne to the position during a board meeting last night. Payne and his family have been in Vernon for five years. To read more about his selection, please follow this link https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2775212

During a special board meeting held last night, Vernon ISD trustees named Brock Payne athletic director and head football coach for the district. Payne has been a member of our VISD family for five years, serving as the Lions defensive coordinator and teaching Spanish, as well as wearing many other hats. Be watching for the story we will post later today.

We are seeking interest in purchasing this Vernon Lions polos.
We must have interest for at least 50 Adult Polos and 50 Youth Polos before an order can be placed.
This form is only to see who may be interested in purchasing a polo.
If we receive enough interest to meet the minimum order requirement, we will contact those who indicated interest with ordering and payment details.

Youth XXS-XL-$40
Adult S-3XL-$55

If you are interested, please provide your information on this form: https://bit.ly/VernonLionsPoloInterestForm
Please respond by March 27th. Remember -- this is NOT -- an order form.

We're just days away!!
Our VISD Community Resource Fair will be held Saturday in the VHS Cafeteria. Stop by and learn about the various agencies and organizations that provided services to our community. There will also be fun activities for the family including water balloons and outdoor games. Kona Ice will be on hand selling snowcones. More than 10 door prizes will be given away include two grand prizes -- a set of JBL headphones and an Amazon Echo Show 8. The event begins at 11 a.m. and will continue until 2 p.m.

The Lions are hosting the Hawks from Iowa Park tonight in a District 7-3A game at Jabe Brazzle Field. The JV game will begin at 4 p.m., with the varsity game to follow at 7 p.m. Good luck Lions!!!

We will be sending our six Lady Lions who have qualified for the State Powerlifting Meet off in style in the morning. The sendoff will begin at 8:10 a.m., in front of VHS. After the sendoff, the powerlifters will be escorted down Wilbarger by the Vernon Police Department and Wilbarger County Sheriff's Office. Park along Wilbarger and honk your horn as they go by, or stand on the sidewalk and wish them well as they head out of town.

Prom Meeting tonight (3/16) in the High School Cafeteria at 6pm.

With spring break behind us our Lady Lions are wasting no time getting back on the softball field, as they are hosting the Iowa Park Lady Hawks this evening in a District 7-3A game. The first pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m., at Ronda Havins Softball Field. Good luck Lady Lions!!

Three of our 12 Vernon Lion powerlifters came away with medals at the Region 1 Powerlifting Meet held Thursday and Friday, and one will be advancing to the State Powerlifting Meet. In the Unequipped Division, which is Class A thru Class 6A, Justin Rejino took the silver medal in the 242-pound class and will compete in the state meet. In that same weight class, Brayden Booth finished fourth. In the Equipped Division, which is broken down by classification, Manny Ochoa finished third in the Class 3A 308-pound class and will be an alternate to the state meet. Way to go guys!! Congrats!!

We had five Lions make the District 7-3A Basketball All-District team, and four make the All-District Academic Team. Two Lions -- senior David Albineda and freshman Xaven Leija -- made the Second Team, while honorable mention honors went to junior Gavin Ranjel, and freshmen Jadarius Scales and Jahari Scales. Making the All-District Academic Team were Ty Scott, Sr.; Will Castleberry, Jr.; Gavin Ranjel, Jr.; and Xaven Leija, Fr. Congratulations!! We're proud of you!!

Mark your calendar!!
Our VISD Community Resource Fair will be held Saturday, March 21, in the VHS Cafeteria. Stop by and learn about the various agencies and organizations that provided services to our community. There will also be fun activities for the family including water balloons and outdoor games. Kona Ice will be on hand selling snowcones. More than 10 door prizes will be given away include two grand prizes -- a set of JBL headphones and an Amazon Echo Show 8. The event begins at 11 a.m. and will continue until 2 p.m.

GOOD LUCK to our 12 Lions who will be competing in the Region 1 Powerlifting meeting Thursday and Friday. The Equipped Division of the meet will be held Thursday at Post High School, while the Unequipped Division of the meet will be held Friday at Abilene Wylie High School. Competing at regionals will be: Equipped Division -- Christian Perez, Luis Perez, Zero Nine, Mason Ballard, and Manny Ochoa; Unequipped Division -- Sean Waggoner, Dylan Easley, Tru Gipson, Bowie Eakin, Brayden Booth, Justin Rejino, and Keigan Ballard.

Members of the Vernon ISD District Site-Based Committee met on February 26th to review and provide input on the district's Texas Academic Performance Report. Members in attendance were

Traci Bayer - parent representative
Jana Kennon - community representative
Courtney Araiza - Herring Bank, business representative
Sarah Hernandez - Boys and Girls Club, community organization representative
Hayley Bounds - City of Vernon, government representative
Mandy Kajs - Teacher, T.G. McCord Elementary
Whitney Fryman - Teacher, T.G. McCord Elementary
Crystal Jones - Teacher, T.G. McCord Elementary
Jennifer Wilkinson - Teacher, Vernon Elementary
Donna Thornton - Teacher, Vernon Middle School
Cynthia Jackson - High School Principal
Katrina Price - Middle School Principal
Leslie Powell - Elementary Principal
Cari King - Vernon Elementary Assistant Principal
Jeri Dickson - Principal, Vernon State Hospital AFP Campus
Travis Armstrong - Principal, Wichita Falls AFP Campus
Sarah Swatzell - Curriculum Director
RaeAnn Stevens - Guest (Director of Special Services)