On the Vernon ISD 2025-26 school calendar May 4 is an inclement weather day, however we do not need to use the day to make up time missed, so all campuses and offices will be closed on Monday. We will resume our regular schedules at all campuses and offices on Tuesday, May 5. We hope all of our students, their families and our staff enjoy their 3-day weekend.
May 1st is School Principals' Day and Vernon ISD is blessed to have some amazing educators leading our campuses. We can't thank them enough for all they do for the students and teachers they are responsible for at their individual campuses.
Today is School Lunch Hero Day as we celebrate our outstanding food service workers. Vernon ISD has some amazing cafeteria ladies who work hard to provide our students with a good breakfast and lunch. Sometimes these ladies make a bigger impact on our students than they will ever know. We just want to give a big THANK YOU to our wonderful food service workers.
Ten Lions and four Lady Lions are competing Friday and Saturday in the Class 3A Region 1 Track & Field Meet being held in Abilene. There was a schedule change made Wednesday due to the potential for rain. As of tonight, the running preliminaries will start at 6 p.m. Friday, with field events beginning at 9 a.m., Saturday, and finals of the running events to begin at 6 p.m., Saturday.
Representing the Lions are: Jamari Chance in the Triple Jump and Long Jump; Tevan Evans and Caylor Streit in the High Jump; Keigan Ballard in the Shot Put; Tru Gipson in the 100-meter Dash; Caylor Streit in the 300-meter Hurdles; Kylan Jagiere in the 200-meter Dash; the Sprint Relay team of Tru Gipson, Jamari Chance, Ethan Robledo and Tyce Payne; the 800-meter Relay team of Jamari Chance, Kylan Jagiere, Ethan Robledo and Tru Gipson; and the Mile Relay team of Kylan Jagiere, Donivan Montano, Ty Scott and Caylor Streit.
Representing the Lady Lions are: Nadia Gaines in the Shot Put; Breasha Waggoner and Klancy Sherrill in the High Jump; Brek Payne in the 100-meter Hurdles; and Klancy Sherrill in the 300-meter Hurdles.
Representing the Lions are: Jamari Chance in the Triple Jump and Long Jump; Tevan Evans and Caylor Streit in the High Jump; Keigan Ballard in the Shot Put; Tru Gipson in the 100-meter Dash; Caylor Streit in the 300-meter Hurdles; Kylan Jagiere in the 200-meter Dash; the Sprint Relay team of Tru Gipson, Jamari Chance, Ethan Robledo and Tyce Payne; the 800-meter Relay team of Jamari Chance, Kylan Jagiere, Ethan Robledo and Tru Gipson; and the Mile Relay team of Kylan Jagiere, Donivan Montano, Ty Scott and Caylor Streit.
Representing the Lady Lions are: Nadia Gaines in the Shot Put; Breasha Waggoner and Klancy Sherrill in the High Jump; Brek Payne in the 100-meter Hurdles; and Klancy Sherrill in the 300-meter Hurdles.
Yesterday, our Patient Care Technician students took their national certification exam at Vernon College and achieved a 100% pass rate! Those students are Peter Din, Delila Rodriguez, Daniela Rojas, Alexa Lucio Velazquez, Mikaella Lopez, and Olivia Carr. Teacher Wendy Birbeck LVN, said the students' success was a reflection on their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence in patient care. She added even more impressive, is the fact that this same group of students achieved a 100% pass rate last year on their Certified Nurse Assistant exam. Mrs. Birbeck said she could not be more proud of each and every one of them, and that they are truly setting the standard of success and representing our program with excellence.
The National Honor Society induction ceremony for new members for 2026-27 was held last night in the VHS Cafeteria, and during the ceremony the senior members of NHS were recognized and received their stole identifying them as NHS members that they will wear during commencement exercises. Those seniors honored were Mason Ballard, Kamryn Hall, Zayley Horn, Hannah Jones, Jeana Martinez, Aaliyah Moralez, Ty Scott, and Klancy Sherrill.
Three VHS students were inducted into the National Honor Society during ceremonies held Tuesday night in the VHS Cafeteria. The new inductees are sophomores Ysabella Ampig and Georgia Balderas, and junior Presley Lehman. Members of this year's NHS led the induction ceremony, which included lighting candles representing the four pillars of NHS -- Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Character, all members reciting the NHS pledge, and the new members receiving their certificates.
Next week (May 4-8) is Teacher Appreciation Week and Vernon High School is making it a dress up week as a way students can show appreciation for their teachers and have a little fun. The district liked the idea so much we decided to share it with all campuses in case some of their students wanted to join in on the fun. We have some amazing teachers at all of campuses, and each one of them is very much appreciated for all they do for our students.
Just a few more scenes from the Vernon ISD All-Star Olympics that was held Friday. Students from Vernon, Crowell and Quanah ISDs participated in the fun event. Several VHS and VMS athletes acted as buddies for the contestants. A big THANK YOU to the Vernon Boys & Girls Club for hosting the event again this year.
Here are more pictures from the Vernon ISD All-Star Olympics that was held Friday. Students from Vernon, Crowell and Quanah ISDs participated in the fun event. Several VHS and VMS athletes acted as buddies for the contestants. A big THANK YOU to the Vernon Boys & Girls Club for hosting the event again this year.
Vernon ISD held our All-Star Olympics on Friday. Students from Vernon, Crowell and Quanah ISDs participated in the fun event. Several VHS and VMS athletes acted as buddies for the contestants. A big THANK YOU to the Vernon Boys & Girls Club for hosting the event again this year.
Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!! Vernon ISD has a great group of bus drivers who keep the safety of the students riding their buses a top priority. Vernon ISD appreciates these men and women not just today, but every day!! Thank you!
Students in Ms. Keele's FFA Equine Science Class were treated to a field trip last Friday, as they traveled to Amarillo and visited the American Quarter Horse Museum, along with the Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Last week, students in Mrs. Hanson's science class investigated lung capacity using a balloon and a ruler. The students completed three trials for the three different types of exhalations -- Tidal Volume, Expiratory Reserve Volume and Vital Capacity. They found it challenging because they had to learn to curb their instinct to blow hard into the balloon. The students measured the diameter of the balloons for reach trial and then took averages. Each student had their own balloon, but they worked with a partner, which helped ensure they were blowing into the balloon correctly.
The Region 9 Education Service Center is partnering with Partners Resource Network for a conference and resource fair for parents of school-age children with disabilities. The goal of the conference is to give parents the tools and knowledge to confidently advocate for their child in the ARD process and beyond. The event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 16, at the Region 9 Education Service Center in Wichita Falls.
VHS -- we have an Academic UIL Regional Champion!!! Katelyn McLaughlin walked into the Ready Writing room with pen and paper in hand, while most other students had computers and printers, and walked out with a gold medal AND a ticket to the UIL Class 3A Academic State Meet. We also had 12 more students -- Joseph Menendez-Garcia, Flor Ortega, Gabbi Hernandez, Ysabella Ampig, Georgia Balderas, AJ Ragland, Logan Wehrwein, Zach Sanchez, Logan Luster, Ayden Henderson, Kenneth Cordero, and Jacobi Pedigo -- competing in Current Events, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Mathematics, Literary Criticism, Computer Science, and Persuasive/Informative Speaking.
Mr. Francis, our UIL academic coordinator, said all of our students did well in their events, and those who are underclassmen will continue to work hard to place in the top three in their events next year.
Mr. Francis, our UIL academic coordinator, said all of our students did well in their events, and those who are underclassmen will continue to work hard to place in the top three in their events next year.
It's almost time for the Vernon FFA Plant Sale! Come on out to the Vernon High School Greenhouse from 8am to Noon on Saturday, April 25, and get your plants for spring and summer!
Our Lions wrap up the 2026 baseball season tonight as they travel to Bowie to square off against the Jackrabbits in a District 7-3A game. The game will begin at 7 p.m. Good luck Lions!! Close out the season in style!!
Good luck to our UIL academic regional qualifiers, as they compete in the Class 3A Region 1 UIL Regional Tournament today and tomorrow in Abilene. Competing at the regional meet will be Logan Wehrwein in Lincoln-Doubles Debate; Katelyn McLaughlin in Ready Writing; and A.J. Ragland in Current Events.
Select parents of students in our Special Education Program will be receiving an email about a survey in which Vernon ISD is federally required to participate. We encourage those who are selected to complete the survey. Your feedback directly impacts how VISD improves special education services; supports students and families; and recognizes areas of strength across our district.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is collecting parent feedback, and Vernon Independent School District is participating!
🔹 Some families will be randomly selected by Gibson Consulting Group
🔹 If selected, you’ll receive an email with survey details
Deadline: May 22
If you receive the survey, please take a few minutes to respond—your feedback matters!
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is collecting parent feedback, and Vernon Independent School District is participating!
🔹 Some families will be randomly selected by Gibson Consulting Group
🔹 If selected, you’ll receive an email with survey details
Deadline: May 22
If you receive the survey, please take a few minutes to respond—your feedback matters!
