Vernon High School

It's Game Day for our Lady Lions, as they open District 7-3A play today on the hardcourt!! The Lady Lions will be hosting the Jacksboro Tigerettes, with the JV game to begin at 4:30 p.m., and the varsity game to follow at approximately 6 p.m. Tickets must be purchased online at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Good Luck Lady Lions!!!

Seven students who are taking a dual-credit math class at Vernon College were honored at the Vernon ISD Board of Trustees regular business meeting Monday night for earning College Algebra Academic Excellence recognition from Vernon College for the Fall Semester. Those students presented at the trustee meeting were Brandon Juarez, Rodrigo Olivas, Sriram Kadiyala, Lily Beam, Bowie Eakin, Jeana Martinez, and Klancy Sherrill. Their college instructor was Paula Whitman.

Today, VMS & VHS PTO delivered a s’mores bar, smiles, and thank-yous to VHS and VMS teachers and staff, generously provided by Hillcrest Pharmacy, to celebrate the end of the third six weeks and first semester.
As a school district, strong community relationships are essential to a successful community. Thank you to the volunteers who showed up to deliver and to @Hillcrest Pharmacy for providing the treats!

Here’s to the last Teacher Appreciation cart of 2025! 🍫🔥

Last week, students in our VHS Culinary Arts program provided Christmas cookies for the Vernon Regional Retired School Employees Association's annual Christmas party. The culinary arts students also shared some of their experiences and what they have learned in the culinary art classes. Providing the entertainment for the party were four Roarin' Lion Band members, who performed in a woodwind quartet.

The District 4-3A, D1 All-District Team has been released and 25 Lions received all-district honors. Three Lions received Honorable Mention honors, while two were Honorable Mention and Academic All-District; and two made the Academic All-District team. Tru Gipson made the Honorable Mention team at running back and cornerback, while Ethan Wilkinson was an Honorable Mention offensive lineman, and Jamerion Willie was an Honorable Mention defensive lineman. Donivan Montano was an Honorable Mention fullback and Academic All-District team, and Jacob Brown was an Honorable Mention tight end and Academic All-District team. Earning Academic All-District team status were Mason Ballard and Carlito Rodriguez.

The District 4-3A, D1 All-District Team has been released and 25 Lions received all-district honors. Seven of those 25 made the All-District Second Team. Those Lions included: Kayson Sanders, receiver & punter; Sylus Belcher, offensive lineman; Brayden Booth, offensive lineman; Thomas Gonzales, outside linebacker; David Albineda, safety; Justin Rejino, defensive lineman; and Ethan Robledo, Safety.

The District 4-3A, D1 All-District Team has been released and 25 Lions received all-district honors. Eight of those 25 received First Team recognition. Lions making the First Team included: Jamari Chance, running back & cornerback; Keigan Ballard, offensive lineman; Manny Ochoa, offensive lineman; Evan Wilkinson, receiver; Tyce Payne, outside linebacker; Malakhi Propes-Scott, defensive lineman; Bowie Eakin, inside linebacker; and Mu Soe, kicker. Payne also made the Second Team at running back, and Chance, Ballard, and Eakin were named to the Academic All-District team.

With the season of all of the District 4-3A, D1 teams now complete following Peaster's loss in the Class 3A, D1 State Semifinals last night, the 2025 All-District Team can be released. Twenty-five Lions received all-district honors, with three earning superlative recognition. Senior quarterback Ty Scott was named the 4-3A, D1 Offensive Player of the Year; Junior defensive lineman Adrain Felton was named Defensive Lineman of the Year; and senior defensive lineman Cordell Scott was named Newcomer of the Year.

Our VHS Roarin' Lion Band put the finishing touches on the Vernon ISD Band Program's Christmas Concert that was held Thursday evening at the Wilbarger Auditorium. They sounded awesome and did a great job closing out the concert. Here are highlights from their performance. https://youtu.be/wAkljQkus1I

Our VHS Roarin' Lion Band took the stage at the Wilbarger Auditorium Thursday evening to close out the Vernon ISD Band Program's Christmas Concert. They sounded awesome and did a great job closing out the show.

Our journalism students are hard at work on the 2026 Yamparika Yearbook, and here is a deadline local businesses and parents of senior students need to be aware of. Local businesses who would like to support the 2026 Yamparika Yearbook have until Jan. 23 to purchase an ad to run in the yearbook. That Jan. 23 deadline is also the last date for parents to purchase senior yearbook ads. To purchase a business ad or a senior ad, please scan the QR code below or go to www.yearbookforever.com

Vernon High School has Christmas-themed dress up days for the last two weeks before our Christmas Break. This Monday's theme was "Here Comes Santa" and yesterday's theme was "Feliz Navidad." Here are just a few pics of some of our students and staff getting into the mood of the day.

Last weekend Mrs. Hastings' Advanced Culinary class had the privilege of catering for one of the homes for the Vernon Tour of Homes. Here are some photos of the delicious goodies the students made, along with how they arranged and presented the food to guests as they toured the house. Mrs. Hastings said she was very proud of the students and the amazing opportunities they are able to share together. She added their skills have grown so much and that the students always amaze her with their creativity.

Vernon High School has started a Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America chapter. FCCLA is a student organization that promotes personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Science education. The group integrates into the classroom to help students apply their skills, build career readiness, and strengthen their communities through activities like community service, competitive events, and leadership conferences. The newly-elected officers for the group are President Chloe Diekmann; Vice-President Annabell Rodriguez; Treasurer Kylie Pauly; Secretary Jacklyn Maldonado; and Historian Lucia Garcia. Members of the group have already begun service projects and preparations for competitive events. Mrs. Audrey Hastings is the FCCLA sponsor.

Fans attending our Middle School and High School basketball games will soon be seeing this flyer posted around the concession stand. The Wilbarger Health Coalition has started a Healthier Concessions Project aimed at assisting local school districts in offering healthier food options in their concession stands. This is not an attempt to remove the candy and soda that everyone loves from the concession stands, but for the concession stands to add healthier options for families supporting our area teams. Vernon ISD wants to know what healthier food options our Lady Lions' and Lions' fans would consider purchasing if available at the concession stand. To take the Coalition survey, please scan the QR code below or go to https://forms.gle/L8T8Ay5p6zDKB3NV6

Fans attending our Middle School and High School basketball games will soon be seeing this flyer posted around the concession stand. The Wilbarger Health Coalition has started a Healthier Concessions Project aimed at assisting local school districts in offering healthier food options in their concession stands. This is not an attempt to remove the candy and soda that everyone loves from the concession stands, but for the concession stands to add healthier options for families supporting our area teams. Vernon ISD wants to know what healthier food options our Lady Lions' and Lions' fans would consider purchasing if available at the concession stand. To take the Coalition survey, please scan the QR code below or go to https://forms.gle/L8T8Ay5p6zDKB3NV6

Students in Mr. John Francis' Spanish class helped the Carnegie City-County Library kickoff their Kingdom of Stories program at the library Saturday morning. The Vernon mascot, Leo the Lion, led the youngsters on a tour of the library, and the students read a book in both English and Spanish. The students then helped the youngsters during a craft activity.

During a called Special Meeting this morning, the Vernon ISD Board of Trustees accepted the retirement of VISD Superintendent Dr. Kermit Ward, and named current Asst. Supt. Dr. Blaise Boswell the Interim Superintendent.

Our VHS Teacher and Staff Member of the Month for November were paraprofessional Hilda Morena and English teacher Judie McGough!! Great job ladies!! We appreciate all you both do for our students and your co-workers both in and out of the classroom!! Congratulations!!

Our VHS Students of the Month for November were Ben Armstrong and Arianna Castellanos. Congratulations to Ben and Arianna!! Keep up the great work!!