Good luck to our VHS tennis team as they will compete in the Region 1 Texas Tennis Coaches Association Team Tennis Tournament tomorrow in Lubbock. The TTCA event is for schools in Class 3A and below. UIL Team Tennis, which is held in the Fall, is for schools in Class 4A and above. The Lions compete in the Fall by playing up a classification. The top two teams from the regional tournament will move on to the TTCA Team Tennis State Tournament that will be held next weekend.
Our State champion film crew will receive an escort down Wilbarger and finishing at VHS. They should arrive in Vernon around 3:55. Line Wilbarger and welcome the State champs home in style!!!
Ladies and gentlemen -- we have a Film State Champion!!
Our entry in the Narrative Film Category "HIM IN BLACK: The Investigation" earned the gold medal yesterday at the UIL State Film Festival held in Austin. The film was produced by Kenneth Cordero, Malakhi Propes-Scott, Donivan Montano, and Jacob Brown. And, our entry in the Traditional Animation Film Category "A Tail of Two Lives" received the silver medal in that category. Garrett Munson, who was making his third trip to the UIL State Film Festival, was the producer of the film. This is the second consecutive year for Munson to earn a silver medal at State. Congratulations to all!!
Our entry in the Narrative Film Category "HIM IN BLACK: The Investigation" earned the gold medal yesterday at the UIL State Film Festival held in Austin. The film was produced by Kenneth Cordero, Malakhi Propes-Scott, Donivan Montano, and Jacob Brown. And, our entry in the Traditional Animation Film Category "A Tail of Two Lives" received the silver medal in that category. Garrett Munson, who was making his third trip to the UIL State Film Festival, was the producer of the film. This is the second consecutive year for Munson to earn a silver medal at State. Congratulations to all!!
Tomorrow is an Early Release Friday for all Vernon ISD campuses. We hope our students and their families enjoy the little extra weekend time.
We wrap up the spotlights of our eight CTE (Career and Technical Education) pathways offered at VHS this month by highlighting Nursing Science. February is CTE Month and over the last two weeks we have highlighted all of our pathways. A few of the pathways start at Vernon Middle School as well, and incoming ninth graders choose a pathway as they enter VHS. All of the pathways offer industry based certifications that help the students in the workforce after graduation. The pathway in the spotlight today is Nursing Science.
Vernon College is hosting an informational meeting for parents of VHS students who are considering taking dual credit courses for the first time in the 2026-27 school year. Students also need to attend the meeting, which will be held at 5:30 p.m., Monday, in the King Physical Education Center on the VC campus.
Two ensembles and one soloist from the Roarin' Lion Band earned the right to advance to the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Competition after receiving a Superior Rating on the Class 1 (Advanced Rating) piece of music they performed at the UIL Region 7 Solo and Ensemble Competition held earlier this month. To find out more, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2728975
We are continuing to highlight the eight CTE (Career and Technical Education) pathways we offer at VHS this month, as February is CTE Month. A few of those pathways start at Vernon Middle School as well. All incoming ninth graders choose a pathway as they enter VHS. All of the pathways offer industry based certifications that help the students in the workforce after graduation. The pathway in the spotlight today is Culinary Arts.
We held a senoff this morning for our film students who left this morning for the UIL State Film Festival. All three film entries advanced to the semifinals, with two moving on to the State competition which will be held tomorrow in Austin. https://youtu.be/BG1Bo_ySIiU
CHEERLEADER PARENT MEETING
Parents of students who signed up to tryout for the 2026-27 cheerleader squad are reminded the last parent information meeting will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, in the VHS Cafeteria. If you did not attend the first meeting, which was held last week, you MUST attend this meeting if your child is going to try out for the cheerleading team.
Parents of students who signed up to tryout for the 2026-27 cheerleader squad are reminded the last parent information meeting will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, in the VHS Cafeteria. If you did not attend the first meeting, which was held last week, you MUST attend this meeting if your child is going to try out for the cheerleading team.
We are having a sendoff for our VHS filmmakers who have advanced to the UIL State Film Festival. Two films "HIM IN BLACK: The Investigation" produced by Donivan Montano, Malakhi Propes-Scott, Jacob Brown, and Kenneth Cordero; and "A Tail of Two Lives" produced by Garrett Munson reached the State Finals in their categories. After the sendoff, which starts at 9 a.m., the Vernon Police Department and Fire Department will escort the students down Wilbarger before turning right on Main and leading them out of town. Dustin Swatzell is the sponsor of our film team.
Good luck guys!! Bring home some hardware!!
Good luck guys!! Bring home some hardware!!
Junior class meeting tonight at the High School in the cafeteria at 6pm. Prom will be discussed, focus on ticket prices and budget. If you want a voice, be present!
A ceremonial First Pitch was delivered Friday evening prior to the Lions' 2026 home opener at Jabe Brazzle Field. The Lions and coaching staff honored VHS graduate and long-time baseball assistant coach David Ashby. A 1968 graduate of Vernon High School, David played for the Lions and returned as an assistant coach in 1990. Although he retired from VISD in 2016, David remains a fixture at the baseball field showing his support for the players and coaches.
We are continuing to highlight the eight CTE (Career and Technical Education) pathways we offer at VHS this month, as February is CTE Month. A few of those pathways start at Vernon Middle School as well. All incoming ninth graders choose a pathway as they enter VHS. All of the pathways offer industry based certifications that help the students in the workforce after graduation. The pathway in the spotlight today is Teaching & Training.
February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) month, and we're highlighting each of the eight CTE pathways that we offer at Vernon High School. A few of those pathways start at Vernon Middle School as well. All incoming ninth graders choose a pathway as they enter VHS. All of the pathways offer industry based certifications that help the students in the workforce after graduation. The pathway in the spotlight today is Printing & Imaging.
The Lady Lions hosted the Vernon Girls Powerlifting Invitational Meet held Thursday evening at the Middle School Gym. Over 100 girls from area schools, along with Lamesa, competed in the event. This meet was the last opportunity for girls to lift the weight required to advance to the regional meet. Several of our Lady Lions hit personal best lifts at the meet. Several also wrapped up a spot in the regional meet.
There will be a Junior Class meeting Monday in the High School Cafeteria at 6pm.
With all four district representatives eliminated from the playoffs, District 7-3A has released its Girls Basketball All-District Team and three Lady Lions earned Honorable Mention recognition. Receiving that honor were Lily Beam, Lily Maxwell and Breasha Waggoner. Six Lady Lions made the Academic All-District Team. Earning that distinction were Nadia Gaines, Kenzie Dobbs, Lily Beam, Lily Maxwell, Callie Sanchez, and Caylee Streit. Congratulations to all!!!
February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) month, and we're highlighting each of the eight CTE pathways that we offer at Vernon High School. A few of those pathways start at Vernon Middle School as well. All incoming ninth graders choose a pathway as they enter VHS. All of the pathways offer certifications that help the students in the workforce after graduation. The pathway in the spotlight today is Agriculture Tech & Mechanical Systems, which is one of three pathways in the field of agriculture.
Vernon ISD students get an early jump on a 3-day weekend tomorrow, as the district will be operating on its Early Release schedule on Friday. AND, students will not go to school Monday as it is a teacher workday, as we wrap up the 4th six weeks and prepare to head into the 5th six weeks. We hope our students enjoy their Monday and look forward to returning to the classroom on Tuesday!
The Boys & Girls Club will also be closed Monday. They will open early tomorrow.
