All Vernon ISD campuses will be operating on their Early Release Friday Schedule tomorrow, as we get an early start on our Spring Break. All district campuses and offices will be closed March 9-March 13. We will return to the classrooms and offices on Monday, March 16. We hope all of our students and their families, along with all of VISD staff and their families have a safe and great Spring Break!
about 5 hours ago, Vernon ISD
Here are scenes from the sendoff that was held this morning for our VHS tennis team as they left town for the TTCA Team Tennis State Tournament being held in Waco. The sendoff started in front of the high school and the tennis team was then escorted down Wilbarger by our Vernon Police Department and Wilbarger County Sheriff's Office. The Lions are seeded No. 2 in the tournament and their first-round match is set for 8 a.m. tomorrow. GOOD LUCK!!!
about 7 hours ago, Vernon ISD
We'll be sending off our state-tourney bound VHS tennis team in style tomorrow morning!! The sendoff will begin at 8:15 a.m., in front of Vernon High School. At approximately 8:30 a.m., the team will leave the high school, with the Vernon Police Department and Fire Department, and the Wilbarger County Sheriff's Office escorting them down Wilbarger. The Lions are headed to the Texas Tennis Coaches Association Team Tennis State Tournament in Waco. Show your support tomorrow!! Line Wilbarger, honk your horns and cheer them on as they leave town.
about 24 hours ago, Vernon ISD
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.
1 day 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/region9mentalhealth1 day 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.
1 day 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.
1 day 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!!
2 days 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.
2 days 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.
2 days 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!!
2 days 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/27408353 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.
3 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.
3 days ago, Vernon ISD
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Our Lions are TTCA Region 1 Champions and are moving on to the State Team Tennis Tournament next weekend.
6 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.
6 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.
7 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!!!
7 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!!
7 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.
7 days ago, Vernon ISD
