Our AP World History students have been studying Southeast Asia and Tuesday they took a trip to our VHS cafeteria to learn how to eat with chopsticks. A big "Thank You" to our VHS cafeteria staff for making the rice for the students to test their chopstick skills. They also had a little fun with the chopsticks.
about 5 hours ago, Vernon ISD
Making sure your mental health is as good as your physical health is vitally important, and Vernon ISD is partnering with the Region 9 Mental Health Initiative to provide free mental health counseling services for students and staff on our campuses. To find out more information about services and resources available, please click on this link:
https://bit.ly/region9mentalhealthabout 6 hours ago, Vernon ISD
This morning, Hadley Henry, OTAS, and Paig Moya, OTAS, visited Ms. Bennett’s English IV class to share insights about careers in Occupational Therapy and to highlight the OTA Program offered through SWOSU and Caddo Kiowa Technology Center. Students learned about the role of occupational therapy, educational pathways, and opportunities available in this growing healthcare field.
about 6 hours ago, Vernon ISD
This week is School Social Work Week. Our VISD Social Worker Nicole Cameron is always there for our students and their families providing help and information on services available in our area. Nicole, thank you for all you do for our students, their families and Vernon ISD.
about 7 hours ago, Vernon ISD
Receiving our VHS Teacher and Staff Member of the Month for February are Mrs. Elly Gonzalez and Mr. Jayton Reeves. They continue to go above and beyond for students in their classrooms and for their co-workers. We're lucky to have them both at VHS! Congratulations!!
1 day ago, Vernon ISD
Congratulations to our VHS Students of the Month for February Zach Sanchez and Grace Lin. Both Zach and Grace are involved in several extra-curricular organizations, work hard in the classroom and are always willing to help a classmate or a teacher when asked.
1 day ago, Vernon ISD
Our One-Act Play will be heading to District 7-3A contest tomorrow, but tonight they will put on a performance of their play "Of Mice and Men" for the general public. The performance will begin at 6:30 p.m., at the Wilbarger Auditorium. Admission is free, however monetary donations will be accepted to help cover the cost of the show shirts for the cast and crew. The District 7-3A contest will be held at the Graham Memorial Auditorium in Graham. Rehearsal day is Wednesday, with the actual contest taking place Thursday. Vernon will be the fourth school to perform on Thursday, which should put them taking the stage around 2 p.m. However, those traveling to Graham to watch the competition should make plans to be there by 1:30 p.m., as the plays run back-to-back with minimal time between performances.
1 day ago, Vernon ISD
Our Lady Lions open District 7-3A softball action today as they travel to Bowie to face the Lady Jackrabbits. Instead of just one game, the teams will be playing a doubleheader, with game one beginning at 5 p.m., and game two to follow at approximately 7 p.m. Good luck Lady Lions!!
1 day ago, Vernon ISD
Vernon will have 34 young ladies competing in the Texas High School Powerlifting Association Region 1 Powerlifting Meet this Friday and Saturday. To find out more about the meet, please follow this link:
https://www.vernonisd.org/article/27408352 days ago, Vernon ISD
Today is our first day of school for March and here is the school cafeteria menu for the month. Please remember all of our VISD students can receive a free breakfast and lunch everyday at their campus cafeteria.
2 days ago, Vernon ISD
Members of our Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter competed in the Region 1 Leadership Conference last weekend and three will be moving on to the FCCLA State Leadership Conference!! Tyra Sparkman earned a silver medal in Culinary Arts FCSA, while the duo of Katelyn McLaughlin and Ysabella Ampig took bronze in Service Project Display. FCCLA is a new organization for us this year, and this was the first time for the members to compete. Congratulations to those who are advancing to the State Leadership Conference, and good job to all who stepped out and competed.
2 days ago, Vernon ISD
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Our Lions are TTCA Region 1 Champions and are moving on to the State Team Tennis Tournament next weekend.
5 days ago, Vernon ISD
Lt. Autumn Thames, VISD Director of Safety & Security, and High School SRO Scott Maxwell spoke with students in Ms. Garnett's classes this morning concerning dating violence. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and the presentation included the importance of trust, respect, and honesty in relationships.
5 days ago, Vernon ISD
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.
6 days ago, Vernon ISD
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!!!
6 days ago, Vernon ISD
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!!
6 days ago, Vernon ISD
Tomorrow is an Early Release Friday for all Vernon ISD campuses. We hope our students and their families enjoy the little extra weekend time.
6 days ago, Vernon ISD
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.
7 days ago, Vernon ISD
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.
7 days ago, Vernon ISD
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/27289757 days ago, Vernon ISD
