Vernon High School

VHS senior Kamryn Hall signed a letter of intent to attend Friends University on a powerlifting scholarship during a ceremony held Wednesday morning the foyer of D.O. Fulton Gym. Hall has qualified for the State Powerlifting Meet for the last three years, and will be looking to make it four years a in row in February. She was a Silver medalist at State last year. To read more about Kamryn and her signing ceremony, please follow this link https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2650877

Due to the winter weather that is expected to hit the area Friday afternoon, Vernon ISD will be operating on our regular Early Release Schedule tomorrow. PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE WEATHER, THE VERNON BOYS & GIRLS CLUB WILL NOT BE OPEN TOMORROW.
We hope of our students, staff and their families stay safe and warm during the winter storm. We will make an announcement Sunday afternoon concerning school on Monday.

Students in our Pathways to Education CTE program traveled to Wichita Falls on Wednesday to attend the Region 9 SparkEd Future Educator Conference. The keynote speaker for the program was Rider graduate and USA Olympian Taliyah Brooks. During the conference students attended breakout sessions hosted by different groups. Those sessions included: Pathways to Education hosted by Vernon College; Future Coaches of Texas Association, hosted by FCTA; and Educator Preparation Program hosted by Midwestern State University.

Tonight, Madison Kretzmer from Vernon College will be at the Lion's Den Teen Center to provide students with an overview of Vernon College programs, including Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways. She will also work with students to identify areas of interest and potential career paths. This session is designed to help students begin thinking about their future after high school. Future sessions may include Vernon College instructors from specific programs as guest speakers. Refreshments will be served to those who attend the event.

On Wednesday, students in our Economic classes took a field trip downtown to check out the revitalization taking place. Students were able to see the new venues and renovations that are currently ongoing and those that had been completed, and they also stopped by the downtown murals and learned the history behind each mural.

Due to the weather forecast, our Friday night basketball games were moved to tonight. Our Lions will be taking on the City View Mustangs at D.O. Fulton Gym as they wrap up the first half of District 7-3A action. There will be no JV boys game. The Lions will take the court at approximately 7:30 p.m., following the Lady Lions' game. To purchase tickets, go to https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Good luck Lions!!!

Due to the weather forecast, our Friday night basketball games were moved to tonight. Our Lady Lions will be hosting the City View Lady Mustangs in a District 7-3A game at D.O. Fulton Gym. The game will tip off at 6 p.m. To purchase tickets, go to https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Good luck Lady Lions!!!

Last Saturday, the Lady Lions powerlifting team left early in the morning to travel to Perryton and compete in the Perryton Invitational. They captured second place in the team standings, with one division champion and 12 Top 5 finishes in the individual weight classes. In this tournament, powerlifters who lift equipped and those who lift unequipped competed against each other and not in separate divisions.
Delila Rodriguez took first place in the 198-weight class. Finishing second in their class were: Kyleigh Taylor (181); Olivia Carr (242, unequipped); and Kamryn Hall (242+, unequipped. Taking third place honors were: Zaylor Horn (97); Charleigh Cooper (114); and Madyson Zamora (220, unequipped). Claiming fourth place were: Jaelle Guerrero (114); Jasmine Ler (165, unequipped); Reagan Baskerville (181); and Kendra Garcia (242+, unequipped). Grace Lin finished fifth in the 165-weight class.
Coach Sally Reeves stated she was proud of the hard work, grit, and determination these athletes continue to show, and that they are continuously working on their Regional standings.

Junior Parents,
Due to incoming weather, basketball games have been rescheduled. Tonight (Wednesday) we have Middle School games at the High School. Tomorrow (Thursday) we have High School games. We are in need of concession stand workers for both nights! This is a great opportunity to make a little more money for Prom!

Vernon ISD is keeping a close eye on the forecast for the winter weather that is expected to hit our area on Friday.

Due to the weather forecast for Friday, our Lady Lions' and Lions' games scheduled for Friday have been bumped up to Thursday. At this time, it has not been determined if the JV boys game will be played, and game times have not been set. Vernon is hosting City View in District 7-3A action at D.O. Fulton Gym.

Our area is currently being hit by the flu, along with viruses and other illnesses. Please review these steps to help keep your student healthy, as well as how to slow down spreading germs if they do become ill. Help our VISD staff keep our schools as healthy as possible and your student in the classroom.

Our Lions are on the road tonight, as they travel to Jacksboro to square off against the Tigers in a District 7-3A battle on the hardcourt. The Lions' game will tipoff at approximately 7:30 p.m., following the conclusion of the Lady Lions' game. Good luck Lions!!!

Our Lady Lions open the second round of District 7-3A action tonight on the road, as they travel to Jacksboro to battle the Tigerettes. Good luck Lady Lions!!

SENIORS!!!
The deadline to get a senior ad in the 2026 Yamparika Yearbook is this FRIDAY, Jan. 23. Go to yearbookforever.com to design your senior ad.

Buy an ad to commemorate your senior in the 25-26 yearbook! Go to yearbookforever.com to design your ad. Ads are due by January 23.

Vernon ISD will be closed Monday, Jan. 19. Good luck to all of our students participating in the Wilbarger County Junior Livestock & Project Show!! School will resume and the Administration Building will resume regular office hours on Tuesday. We hope all of our students and staff enjoy their 3-day weekend!

Our Lady Lions travel to Iowa Park tonight for a District 7-3A match up with the Lady Hawks. The game will tipoff at 6 p.m, following the boys' JV game. Good luck Lady Lions!!! You can do it!!

Approximately 350 wrestlers will hit the mats at D.O. Fulton Gym starting Friday afternoon for the annual Red River Classic Wrestling Tournament. The tournament begins at 4 p.m., Friday, and continues at 10 a.m., Saturday. Schools expected to bring teams to compete in the tournament include Lawton High, Lawton Eisenhower, Eagle Mountain, Borger, Lubbock Monterey, Lubbock Coronado, Boys Ranch, Saginaw, Elk City, Frenship, San Antonio Reagan, Amarillo Bushland, Fort Worth Boswell, and Springtown.
There will be both boys teams and girls teams competing at the tournament. A two-day pass for the tournament is $8 for adults and $5 for students. Day tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Good luck to our Lions and Lady Lions!!!