Vernon High School

Coach Dixon's students enjoyed their Boat Race Day 2025. https://youtu.be/snoobqDhm0k

Tuesday afternoon students in Coach Kia Dixon's Math Models classes put their cardboard boat projects to the test. Check out the story by following this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2531633

Last Friday senior members of the Lions football team, trainers, Roarin' Lion Band, Lionette Drill Team, and cross country team, along with their parents, were honored in a pre-game ceremony before the Vernon-Iowa Park game at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium. Seniors in those organizations have received an email through their school email address that gives them access to photos used in the video. https://youtu.be/mbX9ihmjWH4

Congratulations to our VHS Teacher & Staff of the Month for October -- Kristyna Butler & Dalene Hamer! Ms. Butler teaches our Digital Media & Graphics Design classes and is also the yearbook sponsor, while Ms. Hamer is teaching assistant and leads Academic Success classes. They both do an exceptional job in the classroom and help out whenever and wherever they are needed.

Congratulations to our VHS Students of the Month for October -- Chloe Diekmann and Tadarian Johnson. Thank you for setting good examples both in and out of the classroom!

Earning special honors for their play on the field in the Lions' gritty 28-14 district victory over Iowa Park last Friday night on Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium are: Co-Offensive MVP -- Ty Scott & Ryan Fieldhouse: Defensive MVP -- Adrain Felton; Special Teams MVP -- Mu Soe; Big Stick & Top Blocker -- Bowie Eakin; Most Explosive -- Ty Scott; Ball Hawk -- Kayson Sanders; Lion Heart -- Cordell Scott; and Boss Hog -- Sylus Belcher.
The victory secured a playoff berth for the Lions, who are 8-1 overall and 4-1 in district. Vernon wraps up the regular season this Friday in Peaster, with the winner of the game going into the playoffs as the No. 2 seed from District 4-3A, D1, and the loser taking the No. 3 seed.

We're starting a new month!!! Here's our VISD Cafeteria menu for November.

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Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday!!
Remember to turn your clocks BACK before you go to bed Saturday night and enjoy that extra hour of sleep!!

Earlier this month, our Chemistry students began their unit covering the Periodic Table by researching how it is organized. Students then used their research to build their own personal periodic table over something they are interested in, or are passionate about.

Our Lions are hosting Iowa Park in a football game here Friday night, but there's alot going on before, in the middle, and after the game. Check out the graphic below. So...plan to come early and stay late to cheer on and support all of our VISD students!!

Students our life skills class were busy this week painting pumpkins for Halloween. They all did a great job!

How long can cardboard boats float? That's one of the things students in Ms. Dixon's Math Models classes will find out Tuesday when they will put their cardboard boat projects in the water for their Boat Day Races. The action will begin at 1 p.m., in the Vernon College Pool.

Friday night's football game is our "Pink Out" game for breast cancer awareness. The Lions Spirit Pep Rally also has the "Pink Out" theme. The VHS Cheerleaders are extending a special invitation to all breast cancer survivors, those battling the disease right now, and family members of those who have been lost to breast cancer to attend the pep rally where they will be recognized. Friday's pep rally will begin at 3:25 p.m.

In Government classes, seniors are completing the process of learning the 27 amendments and the Roman Numerals as well. Yesterday, students worked on "Shaving Away" at the amendments. Great way to have fun in the classroom, keep students active and involved, and make learning fun.

It was wet and windy in Bowie last Friday night, but our Lions prevailed with a 38-17 victory over the Jackrabbits in their District 4-3A, D1 contest. Earning special honors for their play on the field were: Jamari Chance, Offensive MVP & Ball Hawk; Bowie Eakin, Defensive MVP; Mu Soe, Special Teams MVP; Ty Scott, Most Explosive; Kadyn Whiteside, Lion Heart; Manny Ochoa, Top Blocker; Kayson Sanders, Big Stick; and Sylus Belcher, Boss Hog. The Lions play their last home game this week when they host long-time rival Iowa Park.

At the Lions' last home game, a fundraiser was held for Christian Gallegos and his family. A three-year varsity starter in the offensive line, Christian suffered a season-ending broken leg in the Lions' season-opener on Aug. 28. A few weeks earlier, Christian's Dad had been diagnosed with cancer, and his Dad passed away in September. Lion assistant coaches Edwin Bah and Nathan Stinson spearheaded the fundraiser and last Friday they joined Lions Head Coach Kevin Sherrill in presenting Christian a check for over $2,900 to help his family. The coaches and Christian thanked all those who attended the Vernon-Boyd game and made a donation to help the Gallegos family.

11 Vernon Lions earned District 6-4A Academic All-District honors in team tennis. Earning those honors with their hard work in the classroom were: Lily Beam, Arianna Castellanos, Sriram Kadilaya, Varshini Kadilaya, Kirby Lehma, Presley Lehman, Trista Lehman, Claire Mayo, Jonathan Medina, Rodrigo Olivas, and Mariana Ortega. Great job!! Congratulations!!

Last Thursday, officers of the VHS Crimestoppers group, along with their sponsor, Kayla Bennett, attended the annual Wilbarger Crimestoppers Banquet. Officers for the VHS Crimestoppers group, Mylee Greening, treasurer, Emmy Ware, vice president, and Ben Armstrong, president, are pictured with their sponsor, Ms. Bennett. Not pictured is Mariana Ortega, who serves as the organization's secretary The keynote speaker at the banquet was Vernon Police Chief Dan Birbeck..