Vernon High School

If your child is going to attend Vernon ISD and you have concerns about their learning, speech or behavior development now is the time to let the district know. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Debbie Pearce at 940-553-1900, ext. 2222, or email debbie.pearce@visdtx.org.

We're a week away from the start of the 2025 Lady Lions volleyball season, with two-a-days getting underway Friday, Aug. 1. We're also a week away from a parent meeting for all volleyball players -- high school and middle school. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, July 31, at D.O. Fulton Gym. Lady Lions Head Coach Amber Hall will go over important information and answer questions.

Due to Senate Bill 401, school districts across the state have been forced to make a decision on whether or not to allow homeschool students who live in their district to participate in UIL events. On Monday night, Vernon ISD trustees voted 4-3 to allow homeschool students to participate in UIL activities.

The Vernon Lion Football Camp wrapped up this morning. Earning Camper of the Day honors were Samuel Reeder, Kale Martinez, Karter Gee, Tyler Holmes, Isaiah Boyd, William McArthur, and Tyler Bohannon.

Day 2 of the Vernon Lions Football Camp was another fun one today. Receiving Campers of the Day honors were Wyatt Boatman, Elijah Lewis, Jace Hennessee, Luke Parmer, Jadarious Scales and Xaven Leija. The camp wraps up tomorrow morning.

Thinking about joining our Vernon ISD family? Here are a few reasons to come be a part of our Pride of Lions!

Six young men were named "Campers of the Day" for Day 1 of the Vernon Lion Football Camp. Receiving the honor were Lux Limon, Asher Moore, Brazos Eakin, Luke Luster, RJ Villarreal, and Damien Green. The camp continues Tuesday and Wednesday morning at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium.

While we encourage parents to enroll/register their child online, we will have an in-person enrollment/registration day on Wednesday, July 30, in the cafeteria at Vernon Elementary School. The in-person enrollment/registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and continue until 12:30 p.m. It will resume at 1:30 p.m. and continue until 7 p.m.
Parents enrolling new students to the Vernon Independent School District must bring the student's: birth certificate; shot record; proof of residency; proof of ID and/or social security card.

Don't forget!! The Boys & Girls Club of Vernon's Back To School Bash is happening Tuesday, Aug. 5!!! School supplies will be handed out and there will also be food vendors, fun games, entertainment and more!! Mark your calendar!!

The Vernon Lions Football Camp kicked off today and will conclude on Wednesday. If you have a youngster from kindergarten thru 9th grade who didn't make it out today, it's not too late!!! Bring them on out to Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium tomorrow. The camp starts at 8:30 a.m. and is over at 11 a.m.

We are 3 weeks away from the start of the 2025-26 school year. In case you want to get a head start on your shopping, here is the supply list for our 9th thru 12th graders.

ATTENTION VHS CLASS OF 2025!
If you have not picked up your diploma, we strongly encourage you to stop by the VHS Office and pick it up. If you are unable to come by, a family member can pick it up for you. The office is open 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday thru Thursday.

UPDATE!!!
Vernon ISD online registration/enrollment has resumed!
PARENTS -- If you already completed the online registration/enrollment process -- PLEASE go back to the site and choose the yes/no box. We apologize for any inconvenience.
We're looking forward to a great 2025-26!!

In just 7 weeks the Vernon Lions kick off their 2025 season!
Our cheerleaders are already hard work on plans to keep that Lion spirit strong all year long!! They have already set the pep rally theme for all 10 regular season games, and the theme for Homecoming Week. The homecoming game is set for Oct. 10.
Get those creative juices flowing!

Our Lady Lion volleyball players take the court for two-a-days on August 1 and the night before it's their parent's turn! A parent meeting for all volleyball players -- high school and middle school -- will be held three weeks from tonight, Thursday, July 31, at D.O. Fulton Gym. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Lady Lions Head Coach Amber Hall will go over important information and answer questions.

We're just 16 days away from the VHS Youth Football Camp, which will be held July 21-23 at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium. The camp is open to area youngsters in kindergarten thru 9th grade. Registration fee is $30. To register, please follow this link: https://forms.gle/BQN7VfaiKDcyHJwp9

We would like to wish all of our VISD students and their families, along with all of our VISD family, a happy and safe 4th of July!! We hope everyone is having a great fun and safe summer!!

Our VHS European Tour Group has been busy! Yesterday they traveled to Normandy, France. They saw the beach, which was divided into 5 sections -- Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword -- during the Allied Invasion. They also went to the American Cemetery at Normandy and located the grave of Billy Harris, a Vernon native who was killed in action. Today, they made their way to the Notre Dame Cathedral.

We're just 30 days away from the start of the 2025 Vernon Lady Lion volleyball season!! Head Coach Amber Hall has announced a Volleyball Parent Meeting will be held Thursday, July 31, at D.O. Fulton Gym. The meeting is for parents of BOTH high school and junior high volleyball players. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Please mark your calendar and make plans to attend.

If you're an incoming 7th, 9th or 11th grader and plan on participating in any sport, or band, during the 2025-26 school year, you must have a sports physical before you will be allowed to participate. Also, any student who participated in sports last year and suffered a major injury will need a new sports physical. If you haven't gotten your sports physical yet, here's a great opportunity, so mark your calendar.