Vernon High School

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It's the first school day of a new month and that means a new cafeteria menu is out!! Here's the November cafeteria menu for our VISD campuses. Please remember ALL of our students receive a free breakfast and lunch at all of our campuses.

Vernon ISD's phone system is currently down. We cannot receive calls or call out. Technicians are working on the issue and we hope to have service restored soon. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Before you go to bed tonight be sure and move your clocks back an hour, as Daylight Savings Time ends tomorrow. We're looking forward to earlier sunrises so there is more light when our students are catching buses and arriving at campuses. We look forward to seeing everyone Monday morning!!

Our Lions will hit the road this afternoon to travel to Boyd for tonight's district showdown with the Yellowjackets. A Vernon victory will secure at least third place and the No. 3 seed going into the playoffs. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m., and the forecast calls for only a slight chance of rain during the game. Tickets can be purchased at the gate, however sales are cash only. Tickets can be purchased online at: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/tx/boyd/organization/11455/boyd-high-school/tickets

A HUGE thank you to Hillcrest Pharmacy for providing the delicious yogurt parfaits for our Teacher Appreciation Cart. The VMS & VHS PTO organized the cart and took it by each campus this morning in celebration of completing the second six weeks of the school year! ❤️
We are so blessed to have amazing community partners who generously support our schools and help us show appreciation to our hardworking VMS & VHS teachers and staff! We couldn't do it without you! ❤️🤍

QUICK REMINDER!!
Vernon ISD students are out of school tomorrow (Friday) for a Professional Development Day for our teachers and staff. We hope our students enjoy their three-day weekend!!

Seniors,
Once you complete your FAFSA, an email should be sent to you stating you have completed it/it has been processed. Please forward Mrs. Kieschnick that email to serve as proof for graduation purposes. Remember, this is a REQUIREMENT to graduate. If you don't wish to complete the FAFSA, drop by the senior counselor's office for an Opt Out form instead.

If you still need help completing the FAFSA, Vernon College Financial Aid department is always willing to help you, no matter if you plan on attending VC or not.

On Tuesday, our VHS life skills calls took a field trip to Wichita Falls. They ate lunch at Chick-fil-A and visited the pumpkin patch at Smith's Gardentown. At the pumpkin patch the students fed the ducks, painted pumpkins, walked through a maze, and played in a bounce house. Even the teachers had a little fun in the bounce house.

We're just 12 weeks into the school year, but our yearbook staff has already been working hard and capturing all the memories that are being made!! Yearbook sales are underway so be sure and secure your 2026-27 Vernon High School Yearbook today!!
SENIORS -- senior ad sales is also underway. Scan the QR code below for more information about the senior ads.

Last week VHS senior Claire Mayo competed in a fall golf tournament, the Abilene High Tournament played at the Shady Oaks Golf Course and claimed the girls championship. Claire shot an 81 to finish first in the Girls Division.

Friday night during a ceremony at halftime of the Lions' football game our 2026 UIL Film Sweepstakes State Champions received their state rings. Members of the state champion film team included: Garrett Munson, 3 time state finalist and 2 time silver medalist, including 2026, in the Traditional Animation Category; and the gold medalist Narrative Category film crew -- Kenneth Cordero, camera and sound technician; Jacob Brown, camera technician and actor; Malakhi Propes-Scott (represented by his mother, Tara Ramirez), cinematographer, editor and actor; and Donivan Montano, screenwriter, director and actor. Our film production coach is Dustin Swatzell. A big congratulations to all as they claimed the first event state championship and first film sweepstakes state title in VHS history.

Seniors and their parents listen to Jeannie Ballard, from Vernon College, as she explains the importance of applying for the FAFSA during a meeting last night in the VHS Cafeteria. A second meeting will be held this evening. All seniors and their parents, even those who attended last night, are encouraged to be at today's meeting, which will begin at 5:30 p.m., and will also be held in the VHS Cafeteria.

Tonight's FAFSA meeting is for SENIORS and parents, NOT juniors.



Tomorrow night is also night #2 of FAFSA for SENIORS.

Our juniors and seniors were able to visit with representatives from several colleges and universities this morning at our annual College Day Fair. The students were able to pick up information about the different colleges and ask questions as they stopped by each table. One of the college tables was manned by VHS alum, Sarah Castleberry (Class of 2020). Sarah is currently working as a recruiter for Dallas Baptist University while she goes through DBU's doctoral program.

A parent meeting for those who have daughters planning to play middle school and/or high school Lady Lions basketball this year has been scheduled for 6 p.m., Wednesday, at D.O. Fulton Gym. Lady Lions Head Coach Carlynn Murguia and her staff will be on hand to go over important program information and answer any questions you may have.

The Lions picked up their first district win of the season last Friday with a 35-14 victory over Bowie. The Vernon defense forced 7 turnovers, including 6 interceptions. The Defensive MVP for the Lions was Kayson Sanders, who had 2 interceptions, defended 6 passes and had 2 pass break ups. The offense started slow, but a long pass reception by M'Aujehl Aboso provided a spark and it started rolling. Aboso was the Offensive MVP for Vernon, finishing the game with 58 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns, along with 84 yards receiving and another score. The Lions are now 4-4 overall and 1-1 in district play.

After picking up their first District 4-3A, D1 victory of the season at home last Friday against Bowie, the Lions hit the road looking for district win number 2 and to solidify their spot in the playoffs this week. Vernon travels to Boyd to square off against the Yellowjackets who will be battling to stay alive for the playoffs. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the gate, however sales are cash only. Tickets can be purchased online by following this link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/tx/boyd/organization/11455/boyd-high-school/tickets

This is the first week of National Red Ribbon Week. In case you missed our post last week, here are our dress-up day themes for the week. Please note students are out of school Friday for a teacher/staff professional development day.