Eight of our VHS tennis players will be competing in the UIL Class 3A Region 1 Singles & Doubles Tournament that starts tomorrow at Rose Park Tennis Center in Abilene. The first two rounds of the tournament will be played Friday, with the semifinals and finals, along with the third-place matches and any playbacks,scheduled for Saturday. The top two finishers in each bracket advance to the state tournament. Good luck!! Punch those tickets to state!!
Last weekend, two VHS students who are members of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America club -- Katelyn McLaughlin and Ysabella Ampig -- competed at the FCCLA State Conference in Dallas. They presented their service project display "Paws for a Cause," after qualifying to present at State at a district conference held earlier this year. This is the first year for Vernon High to have an FCCLA club and club sponsor Mrs. Audrey Hastings said she was proud to have these students advance to the state level in their first year of competing.
Selected as the 2026 VHS Prom King & Queen were Jamari Chance and Aaliyah Moralez. The two were crowned Saturday night during a ceremony toward the end of the prom festivities.
On Wednesday, Mr. White had visitors in his classroom who gave a presentation on data centers and the career opportunities they provide. Kurt Hansen, project executive with Quantum Rise Joint Venture, the construction company building the new data center in Oklaunion, explained how the data center would operate and shared information on the career opportunities available with the construction company while the center is being built, and also those career opportunities the data center would bring once it was completed. Joining Hansen was Alyssa Uliberri, an administrative assistant with the project.
We have 20 Lion and Lady Lion athletes who will be competing in 19 individual events and six relays at the District 7-3A & 8-3A Area Track & Field Meet being held today in Jacksboro. The top four finishers in each event will advance to the Class 3A Region 1 Track & Field Meet. Go get the job done ladies and gentlemen!! GOOD LUCK!!!
Earlier this month VHS competed in the District 7-3A One Act Play Competition. While we did not advance, three students received special recognition -- Logan Werhwein was named to the All-Star Cast, while Logan Luster earned a honorable mention All-Star Cast nod, and Jacklyn Maldonado received an Outstanding Technician Award.
VHS will be presenting our One Act Play "Of Mice and Men" in two public performances this Friday and Saturday. The Friday performance will begin at 6:30 p.m., while the Saturday performance will start at 2 p.m. Both performances will be in the VHS Cafeteria. Admission is $5. Following both performances, there will be a showing of our UIL Film submissions. "HIM IN BLACK: The Investigation" earned a gold medal at the State Film Festival in the Narrative category, while "A Tail of Two Lives" was state runner-up in the Traditional Animation category, and "Garrett's Pumpkins" was a state semi-finalist in the Documentary category.
VHS will be presenting our One Act Play "Of Mice and Men" in two public performances this Friday and Saturday. The Friday performance will begin at 6:30 p.m., while the Saturday performance will start at 2 p.m. Both performances will be in the VHS Cafeteria. Admission is $5. Following both performances, there will be a showing of our UIL Film submissions. "HIM IN BLACK: The Investigation" earned a gold medal at the State Film Festival in the Narrative category, while "A Tail of Two Lives" was state runner-up in the Traditional Animation category, and "Garrett's Pumpkins" was a state semi-finalist in the Documentary category.
On Tuesday, sophomores who are taking virtual dual-credit classes through Vernon College in Ms. Hamer's class visited the campus for breakfast in the sub, and were also given a tour of the dorms. VC Dual Credit Advisor Erica Nevarez arranged the field trip for our students to give them the opportunity to experience a short day in the life of a VC student.
Thursday morning Lady Lion senior Klancy Sherrill signed to run track at Dallas Baptist University. She will be looking to qualify for the regional track meet for the fourth straight year tomorrow when she joins her teammates competing in the District 7-3A & 8-3A Area Track & Field Meet. To read the story on Klancy's signing, please follow this link https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2822807
Lady Lion golfer Claire Mayo will be teeing it up today in the Class 3A Region 1 Golf Tournament. The two-day event is being played on the Shady Oaks Golf Course in Baird, which is just outside Abilene. Claire advanced to her third consecutive regional tourney by being the top medalist at the District 7-3A Golf Tournament who was not a member of a team that qualified to advance. Good luck Claire!!
Last week students in Ms. Garrett's classes heard from two guest speakers. Speaking to students in the Principles of Education and Training classes was retired teacher and administrator Mrs. Marylin Leasure. She shared her own career path with the students, and also discussed what things they should consider when pursuing a career in education.
The guest speaker for students in the Human Growth and Development classes was Mrs. Kori Eakin, who is the district's school psychologist and teacher of the visually impaired. She shared a powerpoint presentation on teaching students with special needs with the classes.
The guest speaker for students in the Human Growth and Development classes was Mrs. Kori Eakin, who is the district's school psychologist and teacher of the visually impaired. She shared a powerpoint presentation on teaching students with special needs with the classes.
VHS seniors!!
Texas requires all graduating seniors to complete a FAFSA form or an 'opt out' waiver in order to graduate. The completed form, or the 'opt out' waiver must be turned in to Mrs. Kieschnick by May 8. She also has 'opt out' waivers for those who may need them.
Texas requires all graduating seniors to complete a FAFSA form or an 'opt out' waiver in order to graduate. The completed form, or the 'opt out' waiver must be turned in to Mrs. Kieschnick by May 8. She also has 'opt out' waivers for those who may need them.
🦁 VHS Patch Night!
TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lion’s Den Teen Center -- get your letterman jacket patches ordered!
✔️ Order online: https://esapatchform.netlify.app/
(Be sure to select LOCAL PICKUP)
✔️ Or order in person that night
(You can also print your form and bring it started to save time)
🎯 Before you order, be ready to choose:
• Your patch (sport, class of, etc.)
• The accolade for each patch
• The year to go with it
• Optional: number, name, graduation year
If you order online, please bring your jacket to the teen center on April 13!
Proceeds go to junior class!
The Lady Lions claimed one event championship in the running events of the District 7-3A Track & Field Meet which concluded Thursday in Holliday. The Lady Lions finished third in the overall team standings in the Girls Division. To find out more about how the Lady Lions did at the meet, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2814379
The District 7-3A Track & Field Meet wrapped up Thursday evening with the finals of the running events. The Lions came away with four event district titles and finished second in the overall team standings in the Boys Division. To find out more about how the Lions did at the meet, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2814379
Our Lions are home tonight for District 7-3A games against the Holliday Eagles. The JV baseball game will begin at 4 p.m., with the first pitch of the varsity game set for 7 p.m., at Jabe Brazzle Field. The Lions have their district open week next week before wrapping up their season with a two-game series against Bowie on April 21 and April 24. Good luck Lions!!
Our Lady Lions close out their 2026 softball season today, as they host the Holliday Lady Eagles in a District 7-3A game. The game will start at 5 p.m., at Ronda Havins Softball Field. Our softball seniors will be recognized on April 21, prior to the varsity baseball game. Good luck Lady Lions!!
This week is National Assistant Principal Week and Vernon ISD has some outstanding assistant principal at our campuses!! All of them are a great asset to their principal, and the staff and students on their campuses. They consistently go the extra mile, and Vernon ISD would just like them to know their work is noticed and greatly appreciated!
VHS lost electricity earlier this afternoon, but it is now back on.
The District 7-3A Track & Field Meet kicked off Monday with the field events, along with the running preliminaries. Here are a few pictures from the field events. The finals of the running events will be held tonight at Eagle Stadium in Holliday. The finals will begin at 5 p.m. The Vernon Lions are currently leading the team race in the Boys Division, while the Lady Lions are third in the Girls Division. Good luck to all those competing tonight!!
Due to severe weather concerns for Saturday, VHS administration has made the decision to move the 2026 VHS Prom from Avitia's to the VHS Cafeteria. The move not only provides an indoor storm shelter (if needed), but also more coverage in case it is raining when the students make their prom arrival.
Decorating for the prom will begin Friday afternoon after 2 p.m. If parents wish to come and help decorate the cafeteria before school is released, please remember you will need to check in at the school office and will need your driver's license.
On Saturday, students can start lining up for the annual Prom Arrival Promenade at 6 p.m., at the corner of Paradise and Yucca Lane, with all vehicles heading East on Paradise. Vehicles will turn right onto Yucca Lane and right into the horseshoe drive. After students make their arrival, the vehicle will need to be driven away. The vehicle can be parked in the South parking lot of the high school.
Parents and community residents are invited to watch the prom promenade and may park in the North parking lot. Those wishing to take a peek inside and get pictures may do so until 8 p.m. At that time all guests will be asked to leave.
A Prom King and Queen will be crowned at 10:45 p.m., and the prom will conclude at 11 p.m.
Decorating for the prom will begin Friday afternoon after 2 p.m. If parents wish to come and help decorate the cafeteria before school is released, please remember you will need to check in at the school office and will need your driver's license.
On Saturday, students can start lining up for the annual Prom Arrival Promenade at 6 p.m., at the corner of Paradise and Yucca Lane, with all vehicles heading East on Paradise. Vehicles will turn right onto Yucca Lane and right into the horseshoe drive. After students make their arrival, the vehicle will need to be driven away. The vehicle can be parked in the South parking lot of the high school.
Parents and community residents are invited to watch the prom promenade and may park in the North parking lot. Those wishing to take a peek inside and get pictures may do so until 8 p.m. At that time all guests will be asked to leave.
A Prom King and Queen will be crowned at 10:45 p.m., and the prom will conclude at 11 p.m.
