With the last team from District 6-3A, the Holliday Lady Eagles, falling in the volleyball playoffs last night, the district was able to release the District 6-3A All-District Team today, and the Lady Lions have 8 players on the team. Senior Kyliegh Taylor earned the district's Most Valuable Blocker Award, while earning first-team honors were senior Lily Maxwell, sophomore Caylee Streit, and freshman Praylee Patterson. Making the second team were sophomore Blakeney Downes, and freshmen Mayzie Kemp and Payzlee Brannon. Receiving Honorable Mention honors were seniors Maylana Moralez, Leticia Stanfill and Natalynn Gomez. Making the Academic All-District team were Caylee Streit, Blakeney Downes, Praylee Patterson, Mayzie Kemp, and Payzlee Brannon. Congrats to our Lady Lions for these district honors.
Seniors and Senior Parents/Guardians,
Remember completing the FAFSA or completing an Opt Out form are required to graduate. Here are simple instructions on how to complete the FAFSA:
Simple Step-by-Step FAFSA Instructions for 2027–2028
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the form students complete to apply for financial assistance to attend college or career school.
The 2027–2028 FAFSA is for students attending college between July 1, 2027, and June 30, 2028.
You can complete the FAFSA for free at:
Official website: www.studentaid.gov
Step 1: Create your StudentAid.gov account
Go to StudentAid.gov .
Click Create Account.
Enter your name, date of birth, Social Security number (if you have one), and other requested information.
Create a username and password.
Verify your email and complete the identity verification steps.
Important: The student needs their own account. A parent who must provide information also needs their own separate account.
Step 2: Gather the information you need
Before starting, have these items ready:
Student's Social Security number, if applicable.
Parent's Social Security number, if applicable.
Student and parent federal tax information.
Records of money earned and certain assets.
List of colleges the student plans to attend.
StudentAid.gov usernames and passwords for the student and required parent contributors.
Step 3: Start the FAFSA application
Sign in at StudentAid.gov .
Select FAFSA Form.
Choose the 2027–2028 school year.
Start a new application.
Follow the instructions and answer each question.
Step 4: Complete the student information
The student will answer questions about:
Name and contact information.
Citizenship status.
Marital status.
Education history.
College plans.
Dependency status.
Answer every question honestly and carefully.
Good news: The 2027–2028 FAFSA is already available as of September 23, 2026. You can complete it now.
U.S. Department of Education
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Step 5: Complete the parent information (if required)
If the student is considered a dependent student:
Invite the required parent to complete their section.
The parent signs into their own StudentAid.gov account.
The parent answers questions about household information, income, and taxes.
The parent reviews and signs their section.
The parent does not need a Social Security number to create an account or complete their section.
Step 6: Enter financial information
For the 2027–2028 FAFSA, you will generally use 2025 tax information.
Follow the instructions to transfer tax information from the IRS.
Provide any additional financial information requested.
Answer questions about savings, checking accounts, and other reportable assets.
Make sure all information is accurate.
The student and parent (if required) must give permission for the IRS tax information transfer, even if they did not file taxes.
Step 7: Add the colleges
Search for the colleges or trade schools the student is interested in.
Add each school to the FAFSA.
You can list up to 20 schools online.
You do not have to wait until you are accepted to add a school.
Step 8: Sign and submit
The student reviews the information.
The student electronically signs the FAFSA.
The parent or other required contributor signs their section.
Submit the completed application.
Important: The FAFSA is not complete until everyone required has completed and signed their section.
Step 9: Check your FAFSA results
After submitting:
Look for a confirmation email.
Sign back into StudentAid.gov.
Review your FAFSA Submission Summary.
Check for any errors or additional information requested.
Contact the college's financial aid office if corrections are needed.
Your colleges will receive your FAFSA information and use it to determine what financial aid you may qualify for.
What types of financial aid can you receive?
Pell Grants: Money for eligible students that generally does not have to be repaid.
Federal student loans: Money borrowed for college that must be repaid.
Work-study: An opportunity to earn money through an eligible student job.
State and college grants: Additional assistance offered by states and individual colleges.
Important reminders
FAFSA is completely FREE.
Apply as early as possible.
Check your state's FAFSA deadline.
Check each college's priority financial aid deadline.
Keep your StudentAid.gov username and password safe.
Check your email regularly.
Federal Student Aid
+1
Helpful official FAFSA links
Complete the FAFSA
Step-by-step FAFSA help
Estimate how much financial aid you may receive
My recommendation: If you are helping a high school senior complete the FAFSA, have the student and parent sit together while completing it. This makes it easier to finish both sections and avoid missing a signature.
Remember completing the FAFSA or completing an Opt Out form are required to graduate. Here are simple instructions on how to complete the FAFSA:
Simple Step-by-Step FAFSA Instructions for 2027–2028
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the form students complete to apply for financial assistance to attend college or career school.
The 2027–2028 FAFSA is for students attending college between July 1, 2027, and June 30, 2028.
You can complete the FAFSA for free at:
Official website: www.studentaid.gov
Step 1: Create your StudentAid.gov account
Go to StudentAid.gov .
Click Create Account.
Enter your name, date of birth, Social Security number (if you have one), and other requested information.
Create a username and password.
Verify your email and complete the identity verification steps.
Important: The student needs their own account. A parent who must provide information also needs their own separate account.
Step 2: Gather the information you need
Before starting, have these items ready:
Student's Social Security number, if applicable.
Parent's Social Security number, if applicable.
Student and parent federal tax information.
Records of money earned and certain assets.
List of colleges the student plans to attend.
StudentAid.gov usernames and passwords for the student and required parent contributors.
Step 3: Start the FAFSA application
Sign in at StudentAid.gov .
Select FAFSA Form.
Choose the 2027–2028 school year.
Start a new application.
Follow the instructions and answer each question.
Step 4: Complete the student information
The student will answer questions about:
Name and contact information.
Citizenship status.
Marital status.
Education history.
College plans.
Dependency status.
Answer every question honestly and carefully.
Good news: The 2027–2028 FAFSA is already available as of September 23, 2026. You can complete it now.
U.S. Department of Education
+1
Step 5: Complete the parent information (if required)
If the student is considered a dependent student:
Invite the required parent to complete their section.
The parent signs into their own StudentAid.gov account.
The parent answers questions about household information, income, and taxes.
The parent reviews and signs their section.
The parent does not need a Social Security number to create an account or complete their section.
Step 6: Enter financial information
For the 2027–2028 FAFSA, you will generally use 2025 tax information.
Follow the instructions to transfer tax information from the IRS.
Provide any additional financial information requested.
Answer questions about savings, checking accounts, and other reportable assets.
Make sure all information is accurate.
The student and parent (if required) must give permission for the IRS tax information transfer, even if they did not file taxes.
Step 7: Add the colleges
Search for the colleges or trade schools the student is interested in.
Add each school to the FAFSA.
You can list up to 20 schools online.
You do not have to wait until you are accepted to add a school.
Step 8: Sign and submit
The student reviews the information.
The student electronically signs the FAFSA.
The parent or other required contributor signs their section.
Submit the completed application.
Important: The FAFSA is not complete until everyone required has completed and signed their section.
Step 9: Check your FAFSA results
After submitting:
Look for a confirmation email.
Sign back into StudentAid.gov.
Review your FAFSA Submission Summary.
Check for any errors or additional information requested.
Contact the college's financial aid office if corrections are needed.
Your colleges will receive your FAFSA information and use it to determine what financial aid you may qualify for.
What types of financial aid can you receive?
Pell Grants: Money for eligible students that generally does not have to be repaid.
Federal student loans: Money borrowed for college that must be repaid.
Work-study: An opportunity to earn money through an eligible student job.
State and college grants: Additional assistance offered by states and individual colleges.
Important reminders
FAFSA is completely FREE.
Apply as early as possible.
Check your state's FAFSA deadline.
Check each college's priority financial aid deadline.
Keep your StudentAid.gov username and password safe.
Check your email regularly.
Federal Student Aid
+1
Helpful official FAFSA links
Complete the FAFSA
Step-by-step FAFSA help
Estimate how much financial aid you may receive
My recommendation: If you are helping a high school senior complete the FAFSA, have the student and parent sit together while completing it. This makes it easier to finish both sections and avoid missing a signature.
Vernon High School held a Veterans Day assembly this morning to honor all Armed Forces veterans, but especially those in our community. The National Honor Society led the assembly, which included the history of Veterans Day. Guest speaker was U.S. Army veteran Chief Warrant Officer Four Marcus Montez, who currently teaches U.S. History and Economics at VHS. All branches of the military were honored, with the Roarin' Lion Band performing the "Armed Forces Medley." Reagan Baskerville performed "Taps" toward the end of the assembly.
Vernon ISD joins our country as we honor and thank all of our Armed Forces Veterans today on their day -- Veterans Day! A special Thank You to members of our VISD family for their willingness to protect our freedoms and serve the United States of America!
Marcus Montez, Chief Warrant Officer Four, Army
Norman Auch, Sergeant, Army
Leo Murguia, Staff Sergeant, Air Force & Sergeant, Army
Kelsey Kelton, Lance Corporal, Marines
Kenneth Harlin, Lance Corporal, Marines
Kristin Chavira, Security Forces E-3, Air Force
Amy Daspit, Seaman E-3, Navy
Marcus Montez, Chief Warrant Officer Four, Army
Norman Auch, Sergeant, Army
Leo Murguia, Staff Sergeant, Air Force & Sergeant, Army
Kelsey Kelton, Lance Corporal, Marines
Kenneth Harlin, Lance Corporal, Marines
Kristin Chavira, Security Forces E-3, Air Force
Amy Daspit, Seaman E-3, Navy
The families of Vernon Lions Football invite you to join them in a bi-district send off for the team on FRIDAY!
Here’s the plan:
•Park along the route (below) to cheer loud, wave flags, and honk as the buses pass.
•Stay near your car to hop in and follow the buses as they head toward the city limits—HONK them out of town!
Buses leave the stadium at 11:30, so be sure to arrive early and claim your spot along the route!
Route:
Lion Stadium→ RIGHT on Yamparika → RIGHT on Stadium→ Right on Wilbarger → Right on Main→ Follow them out of town to the Santa Rosa Rodeo Grounds!
Let’s send them off with a ROAR! 🦁
GO LIONS!!!
Here’s the plan:
•Park along the route (below) to cheer loud, wave flags, and honk as the buses pass.
•Stay near your car to hop in and follow the buses as they head toward the city limits—HONK them out of town!
Buses leave the stadium at 11:30, so be sure to arrive early and claim your spot along the route!
Route:
Lion Stadium→ RIGHT on Yamparika → RIGHT on Stadium→ Right on Wilbarger → Right on Main→ Follow them out of town to the Santa Rosa Rodeo Grounds!
Let’s send them off with a ROAR! 🦁
GO LIONS!!!
🦁🏈 2026 VERNON LIONS PRE-ORDERED PLAYOFF SHIRTS ARE READY FOR PICKUP! 🏈🦁
📍 PICKUP LOCATION: 3119 Wilbarger
👕 PICKUP TIMES:
🦁 TODAY, Tuesday, November 10: Until 4:45 PM
🦁 TOMORROW, Wednesday, November 11: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Let’s get ready to cheer on our VERNON LIONS! ❤️🦁🏈
Be sure and pick up your playoff shirt by 6 p.m. Wednesday and wear it on Friday!!
📍 PICKUP LOCATION: 3119 Wilbarger
👕 PICKUP TIMES:
🦁 TODAY, Tuesday, November 10: Until 4:45 PM
🦁 TOMORROW, Wednesday, November 11: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Let’s get ready to cheer on our VERNON LIONS! ❤️🦁🏈
Be sure and pick up your playoff shirt by 6 p.m. Wednesday and wear it on Friday!!
The Vernon Lions' new Spirit Bell was unveiled last Friday night at the Lions' regular-season finale at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium. The Vernon Street Machines & Classics Association presented an idea to repurpose the old school bell, which was dedicated in front of the city's first two-story, all-grades school house in 1890. It had stood in front of Central Elementary School since 1950. For more on the bell's story, please follow this link https://www.vernonisd.org/article/3244957
In the future, the bell will be at home football games and will be rung when the Lions score. M'aujehl Aboso became the first Lion to ring the bell after he scored in last week's game.
In the future, the bell will be at home football games and will be rung when the Lions score. M'aujehl Aboso became the first Lion to ring the bell after he scored in last week's game.
Next semester juniors will be taking the ACT during school hours. If you are wanting to receive testing accommodations (504/SPED), pick up a form from Mrs. Kieschnick which needs to be completed, signed by parents, and returned to Mrs. Kieschnick no later than December 17th.
Our Lady Lions open their 2026-27 season tomorrow night in Quanah against the Lady Indians. Vernon's home-opener was scheduled for Friday, however it has been moved due to the Lions' bi-district playoff game. The Lady Lions will now host Petrolia in their home-opener on Thursday. It will be a varsity game only, with tipoff set for 6 p.m., at D.O. Fulton Gym.
Our Lions are in the playoffs for the 5th straight season and they'll take the field Friday night in Brownwood to battle the Ingram Moore Warriors for a bi-district title! The Class 3A, Division 1 bi-district game will kickoff at 7 p.m., at Gordon Wood Stadium. Vernon will serve as the home team. All tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the gate (cash only) or online at
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/tx/brownwood/organization/10169/brownwood-high-school/tickets
All THSCA, district, senior citizen, clergy, and first responder passes will be accepted.
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/tx/brownwood/organization/10169/brownwood-high-school/tickets
All THSCA, district, senior citizen, clergy, and first responder passes will be accepted.
UPDATE -- Tickets for the Vernon Lions playoff game will be $5 and can be purchased at the gate (cash only) or by following this link:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/tx/brownwood/organization/10169/brownwood-high-school/tickets
THSCA, district, senior citizen, clergy, and first responders passes will be accepted
Our Vernon Lions will square off against the Ingram Moore Warriors in the bi-district round of the Class 3A, Division 1 Playoffs. The game is set for 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, in Brownwood. Vernon will be the home team. More info on tickets will be announced Monday. The Lions go into the playoffs as the No. 3 seed from District 4-3A. Three teams tied for the No. 2 seed in District 3-3A, but the Warriors earned it on the tiebreaker.
A public hearing on the Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Accelerated Instruction Programs at Vernon ISD will be held during the next VISD Trustees board meeting, which is scheduled for 6 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16, in the boardroom of the VISD Administration Building.
Our Vernon Lions will square off against the Ingram Moore Warriors in the bi-district round of the Class 3A, Division 1 Playoffs. The game is set for 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, in Brownwood. Vernon will be the home team. More info on tickets will be announced Monday. The Lions go into the playoffs as the No. 3 seed from District 4-3A. Three teams tied for the No. 2 seed in District 3-3A, but the Warriors earned it on the tiebreaker.
Vernon will be the site of a Class 3A, Division 1 Regional Semifinal Volleyball Playoff Match tomorrow when Amarillo Bushland and Boyd meet at D.O. Fulton Gym. The playoff match will begin at 3 p.m. The winner will advance to battle for the Region 1 title next week. Tickets must be purchased online at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Our Lions wrap up the regular season at home tonight, and the festivities start early with our Senior Recognition Night ceremony beginning at 6:25 p.m. Senior members of the Roarin' Lion Band, cheer squad, cross country team and football team, along with their parents, will be honored on the field. The game pitting Vernon against Peaster will kickoff at 7 p.m., with the winner earning District 4-3A's No. 2 seed heading into the playoffs, while the loser goes into the playoffs as the No. 3 seed. Today's Lions Pep Rally will be held at 3:25 p.m., at D.O. Fulton Gym.
Help Us Honor Our Veterans! DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS FRIDAY!!!
Vernon Middle School would like to recognize and honor the veterans in our families and community through a special Veterans Day PowerPoint presentation.
If you have a family member or know someone who has served in the United States military, we would love to include them in our tribute!
Please use the link below to submit their information, a photograph, and any special memories or accomplishments you would like to share.
Submit Veteran Information Here:
Veterans Recognition Form: https://forms.gle/ecNP1fWQqbiVynUM7
Submission Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2026
We also invite you to join us for our Veterans Day Assembly!
📅 Wednesday, November 11, 2026
🕥 10:30 A.M.
📍 Vernon High School – Fulton Gym
Thank you for helping us honor the brave men and women who have served our country. We look forward to celebrating their service and sacrifice!
Vernon Middle School would like to recognize and honor the veterans in our families and community through a special Veterans Day PowerPoint presentation.
If you have a family member or know someone who has served in the United States military, we would love to include them in our tribute!
Please use the link below to submit their information, a photograph, and any special memories or accomplishments you would like to share.
Submit Veteran Information Here:
Veterans Recognition Form: https://forms.gle/ecNP1fWQqbiVynUM7
Submission Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2026
We also invite you to join us for our Veterans Day Assembly!
📅 Wednesday, November 11, 2026
🕥 10:30 A.M.
📍 Vernon High School – Fulton Gym
Thank you for helping us honor the brave men and women who have served our country. We look forward to celebrating their service and sacrifice!
Congratulations to our latest Lady Lion Award Winners!!
Honorees for VHS are Blakeleigh Stewart and Brynlee Rozzell, while receiving the honor for VMS are Paw Doh and Keely Lehman. These four Lady Lions lead by example every day! They consistently give their best, make sure every rep is finished, hold themselves accountable, and always show respect to their coaches and teammates. Their hard work, effort, and commitment do not go unnoticed. We know they will keep setting the standard and representing our Lady Lion program with pride!! These awards are voted on by the Lady Lion coaching staff.
Honorees for VHS are Blakeleigh Stewart and Brynlee Rozzell, while receiving the honor for VMS are Paw Doh and Keely Lehman. These four Lady Lions lead by example every day! They consistently give their best, make sure every rep is finished, hold themselves accountable, and always show respect to their coaches and teammates. Their hard work, effort, and commitment do not go unnoticed. We know they will keep setting the standard and representing our Lady Lion program with pride!! These awards are voted on by the Lady Lion coaching staff.
Vernon Football 2026 Playoff Shirts! 🦁
DEADLINE TO ORDER 1 P.M. TODAY!!
Share with your family and friends, and let’s FILL THE STANDS WITH MAROON!
Order at http://Vernlion26.itemorder.com
👕 Shirt Options:
🦁Short- or Long-Sleeve Cotton
🦁Short- or Long-Sleeve Dri-Fit
🦁Short-Sleeve Soft Feel
📍 PICKUP: 3119 Wilbarger
📅 Wednesday, November 11
🕗 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Order at http://Vernlion26.itemorder.com
DEADLINE TO ORDER 1 P.M. TODAY!!
Share with your family and friends, and let’s FILL THE STANDS WITH MAROON!
Order at http://Vernlion26.itemorder.com
👕 Shirt Options:
🦁Short- or Long-Sleeve Cotton
🦁Short- or Long-Sleeve Dri-Fit
🦁Short-Sleeve Soft Feel
📍 PICKUP: 3119 Wilbarger
📅 Wednesday, November 11
🕗 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Order at http://Vernlion26.itemorder.com
Let the VHS Winter Guard take some stress off this Thanksgiving season! We are taking preorders for pies and cookies kits. See the flyer below for all of the information on how to order. Please note that orders must be prepaid. Any order not paid for by the deadline will not be fulfilled. Thank you for your support of our Winter Guard!
Help Us Honor Our Veterans!
Vernon Middle School would like to recognize and honor the veterans in our families and community through a special Veterans Day PowerPoint presentation.
If you have a family member or know someone who has served in the United States military, we would love to include them in our tribute!
Please use the link below to submit their information, a photograph, and any special memories or accomplishments you would like to share.
Submit Veteran Information Here:
Veterans Recognition Form
https://forms.gle/ecNP1fWQqbiVynUM7
Submission Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2026
We also invite you to join us for our Veterans Day Assembly!
📅 Wednesday, November 11, 2026
🕥 10:30 A.M.
📍 Vernon High School – Fulton Gym
Thank you for helping us honor the brave men and women who have served our country. We look forward to celebrating their service and sacrifice!