In recognition of this being National School Counseling Week, VHS Principal Dr. Jackson presented flowers today to our counselors -- Sandra Kieschnick, Carol Taylor and RaeAnn Stevens -- and thanked them for the great job they do working with our students and our teachers.
Last Friday our Lady Lions defeated Bowie, 50-40, in District 7-3A action to secure 2nd place in the district. They will try to extend their winning streak to 3 games tonight and close out the regular season with a victory when they travel to Iowa Park to take on the Lady Hawks. https://youtube.com/shorts/qByOO1FME7A?feature=share
Our Lions will be traveling to Iowa Park tonight for a District 7-3A battle with the Hawks. Sub-varsity games will begin at 4:30 p.m., with the Lions' game scheduled to start at approximately 7:30 p.m. Vernon will look to play the role of spoiler tonight, as the Hawks are in a battle for the district title. Good luck Lions!! Keep playing hard!!
Our Lady Lions close out the regular season tonight in Iowa Park against the Lady Hawks. Vernon is 8-3 in District 7-3A and has clinched second place in the district and a spot in the playoffs. Tonight the Lady Lions are looking to end the regular season with a victory and extend their winning streak to 3 games. The sub-varsity games will begin at 4:30 p.m., with the Lady Lions' game set to start 6 p.m. Good luck Lady Lions!!!
Can you believe this is the first school day in February?!!! Where did January go?
Here is the VISD cafeteria menu for January. Remember all VISD students are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch from the school cafeteria every school day.
Come have some fun Valentine's Day evening at the VHS Valentine's Dance!! There will be music, dancing and food!! Get your tickets early!!
Friday night senior members of our Lions and Lady Lions basketball, weightlifting and powerlifting teams were recognized on Senior Night. Click the link to view the video of the ceremony: https://youtu.be/oeHWtBuDnmQ
At yesterday's District 3-5A Wrestling Tournament two VHS wrestlers qualified for regionals and two others earned the right to be alternates. The top 4 places in each weight class advance to regionals, with 5th place serving as an alternate. Claiming spots in the regional tournament were Izzy Espinoza, who was 2nd in the boys 120-pound class, and Kellan Byars, who was 4th in the girls' 152-pound class. Emily Rodriguez is an alternate for the girls' 132-pound class and Merrick Byars is an alternate for the boys 106-pound class. The other VHS wrestler to place in their weight class was Tyce Payne, who was 6th in the boys' 176-pound class.
Yesterday one of our VISD teachers suffered a devastating house fire. To help with expenses we will be doing a "Hat For A Cause Day" fundraiser every day next week. For $1 donation, students, teachers and staff will be allowed to wear a hat or cap in the classroom that day. The hat or cap must be school appropriate. Let's have some fun with this next week and also help a member of our VISD family.
Our Lions will square off against the Jackrabbits from Bowie tonight at D.O. Fulton Gym, and tonight is also Senior Recognition Night. Seniors in basketball, wrestling and powerlifting will be honored at approximately 5:45 p.m., following the conclusion of the JV boys game. The Lions will be looking to spoil Bowie's chances at the playoffs when they take the court at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Our Lady Lions play their final home game of the season tonight and it is Senior Recognition Night for basketball, wrestling and powerlifting. Senior Recognition activities will begin at 5:45 p.m., with the Lady Lions set to take the court against the Bowie Lady Rabbits at 6 p.m. Vernon is currently second in District 7-3A, and a victory would help secure that second-place finish, while Bowie is battling for fourth place and a spot in the playoffs.
On Wednesday, students in Mr. White's Economics classes took a bus trip to the historic Fargo Cemetery in the north part of Wilbarger County. Students were given an opportunity to view the tombstones, some over 100 years old, to help them gain an understanding of "The Dash." The purpose of the trip was twofold. It gave the students a chance to view the history of the cemetery and to understand that life offers more than monetary things. Mr. White told the students it is important to live your life to the fullest and put less worry on income and more on time spent.
Students wore green today to celebrate the VHS Student Initiative Student of the Month for January, Sam Thomas. Sam is a member of the Class of 2025 who scored a 30 on the ACT test and consistently makes the A-B honor roll. Sam is a co-Drum Major of the Roarin' Lion Band, and is also active in theater and one-act play. Sam shows determination and dedication in the classroom, and can also be found mentoring students in the cafeteria. Congratulations Sam, our January Student Initiative Student of the Month. And -- Happy Birthday!
After their Friday night open date, our Lions return to the court tonight for a battle with the Bearcats in Henrietta. The District 7-3A action will begin with the JV boys' game at 4:30 p.m. in the high school gym, with the freshmen boys' game starting at 5:30 p.m., in the back gym. The Lions and Bearcats should tip off at approximately 7:15 p.m. Good Luck Lions!!!
Our Lady Lions are back in action tonight after their open date, and they are traveling to Henrietta for a District 7-3A showdown with the Lady Cats. They will be trying to stop a 2-game losing streak and maintain sole possession of 2nd place in the district. There will be no girls' sub-varsity game. The Lady Lions' game will begin at approximately 5:45 p.m. Go Lady Lions!!! Good Luck!!
DEADLINE!!! Today is the last day to preorder your Chick-Fil-A meal for Friday night's basketball games! This is a fundraiser for the Junior Class. This is also Senior Night for Basketball, Wrestling & Powerlifting.
Seven Vernon Lions received their MVP footballs from Texas Farm Bureau Insurance for their performances in the final two games of the 2024 season. Our local Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Agency provides game balls each week, however they ran out of football and just now received their new supply. Receiving their MVP footballs last week were: Carson Schoppa, Offensive MVP; J'Dyn Cooper, Offensive MVP; Adarius Williams, Defensive MVP; Javier Lopez, Defensive MVP; Landon Bynum, Defensive MVP; Mu Soe, Special Team MVP; and Tyce Payne, Defensive MVP. We would like to thank Texas Farm Bureau Insurance for their support of the Lions football team and all the support they provide Vernon ISD.
Three Vernon Lions made the Class 3A Football All-Academic All-State Team for the 2024 season. Earning those honors were seniors Adarius Williams, Javi Lopez and Nick Guzman. Congratulations!!
Last week students in Ms. Butler's art classes created abstract sculptures using floral foam and paint. They did a great job.
The 2025 Yamparika yearbook is going to be special!! Buy yours today!!
SENIORS -- purchase your senior spotlight in the yearbook!
Businesses -- support the 2025 Yamparika by purchasing an ad in the yearbook!
All of these can be done by scanning the QR code or following this link https://www.yearbookforever.com/school-store/po4RnMb2qkVLC68F1jN6gQX3
