Congratulations!!!
The District -3A Cross Examination Debate Tournament was held recently at Holliday High School, and our students captured second place!! Six students make up the team, with the students broken into three duos to compete. Logan Luster and A.J. Ragland finished fifth, while Jacobi Pedigo and Grant Penter finished sixth, and Leah Mena and Emily Contreras finished seventh. The points each duo received were added together for the overall team score. We're very proud of all of them!!
The District -3A Cross Examination Debate Tournament was held recently at Holliday High School, and our students captured second place!! Six students make up the team, with the students broken into three duos to compete. Logan Luster and A.J. Ragland finished fifth, while Jacobi Pedigo and Grant Penter finished sixth, and Leah Mena and Emily Contreras finished seventh. The points each duo received were added together for the overall team score. We're very proud of all of them!!
After missing school four days due to winter weather, we know there have been some questions concerning the remainder of our 2025-26 school calendar. In the letter below, Vernon ISD Interim Supt. Dr. Blaise Boswell explains where the district currently stands on that issue..
Students in our Economics class were taught inflation and deflation using balloons in class on Monday. Each student had to draw a “piggy bank” to represent their savings while bread, gas and candy were on the other side. As they blew up the balloon, the bread, gas and candy grew in size and while the piggy also grew, the color diminished greatly - signifying the reduced value of money with inflation.
Finally, students went outside and were divided into groups. Each group had to keep a balloon above their heads for 25 touches. This signified financial planning and strategy, and the wind represented risk in the financial sector.
Finally, students went outside and were divided into groups. Each group had to keep a balloon above their heads for 25 touches. This signified financial planning and strategy, and the wind represented risk in the financial sector.
Our Lions will hit the court at D.O. Fulton tonight as they square off against the Henrietta Bearcats in a District 7-3A battle. The boys' game will begin at approximately 7:30 p.m., following the Lady Lions' game. Tickets must be purchased online at: https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Go Lions!! Trap the Bearcats!!
Go Lions!! Trap the Bearcats!!
Our Lady Lions will be in action at home tonight, as they will host Henrietta in a District 7-3A contest. The girls' game will tip off at approximately 6 p.m., following the JV boys' game. Tickets must be purchased online at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Good Luck Lady Lions!!
Good Luck Lady Lions!!
This week is National School Counselor Appreciation Week our VHS counselors Sandra Kieschnick and Carol Taylor received beautiful flower bouquets yesterday to thank them for all they do for our students and our teachers. They play a vital role in helping our students be successful. We're lucky to have them both here at VHS!!
Last week, five of our Vernon Lion football players receiving honors for their performance during the 2025 season. Three players -- Keigan Ballard, Mason Ballard and Jamari Chance -- were named to the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State Football Team. Keigan made the 1st team, while Mason made the 2nd team and Jamari was Honorable Mention.
Offensive lineman Manny Ochoa and defensive lineman Adrain Felton were named to the 3rd team of the 2025 Class 3A DI Padilla Poll All-State Team. Congratulations to all five of these young men for their accomplishments!! We're proud of all of you.
Offensive lineman Manny Ochoa and defensive lineman Adrain Felton were named to the 3rd team of the 2025 Class 3A DI Padilla Poll All-State Team. Congratulations to all five of these young men for their accomplishments!! We're proud of all of you.
Today is the first school day in February and here here is our VISD Cafeteria Menu for February. Remember that all Vernon ISD students are eligible to receive a free breakfast and lunch in our campus cafeterias. Here's to a great February -- even though the groundhog saw his shadow, which gives us a forecast of 6 more weeks of winter.
After all the guessing on what the UIL realignment would look like, it turns out it looks VERY similar to the 2024 realignment. In Class 3A, D1 football, the Lions remain in District 4-3A with the same district mates -- Bowie, Boyd, Paradise and Peaster. UIL opted to make it a five-team district and not replace Iowa Park and Ponder, who moved up to Class 4A, D2. Vernon will be in District 6-3A for Basketball with Breckenridge moving in to replace Iowa Park. Rounding out the district are returning schools Bowie, Henrietta, Holliday, Jacksboro and WF City View. For volleyball, Breckenridge will be in another district.
Tomorrow morning UIL will release its biennial realignment, and which district Vernon will land in when it comes to Class 3A, Division 1 football is up in the air. The map below shows all of the Class 3A, D1 schools that are expected to be in Region 1. To check out some of the possibilities, please click on this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2672153
Two Vernon Lion wrestlers qualified for the Class 5A Region 1 Wrestling Tournament yesterday by finishing in the Top 4 in their weight classes at the District 3-5A Wrestling Tournament. Congratulations to Bowie Eakin and Carlito Rodriguez for moving on to the regional tourney. Two additional wrestlers, Merrick Byars and Isaiah Garcia, finished fifth in their weight classes and will be alternates to the regional event. Others medaling in their weight class were Lions Eh Soe and Sylus Belcher, and Lady Lions Koral Grace and Xiomara Fernandez, who all finished sixth in their weight classes. To read more, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2669551
There are 4 months left in this school year, but we're already making plans for 2026-27! Students who would like to tryout to be a VHS cheerleader next year can start signing up on Feb. 9. The deadline to sign up is Feb. 14. Parent meetings will be held at 6 p.m., on both Feb. 18 and Feb. 25, in the VHS cafeteria. A parent of anyone trying out for cheerleader MUST attend one of the meetings. Once the signup period opens, scan the QR code below or click this link to complete the application https://bit.ly/VHScheer26-27
Vernon is hosting the District 3-5A Wrestling Tournament today at D.O. Fulton Gym. Thirteen schools, including Springtown, Canyon, Lubbock High, along with other schools within a 3 hour drive of Vernon, are competing in the tournament. Finals should begin later this afternoon.
The annual public hearing for the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) will be held at 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 16, at the Vernon ISD Administration Building in the Boardroom.
Our Lions begin the second round of District 7-3A basketball action this evening, as they travel to Holliday to square off against the Eagles. This game was originally scheduled for Tuesday, but was postponed until today due to the weather. Tip off is set for 6 p.m. Good luck Lions!! Pluck the Eagles!!
Our Lady Lions will travel to Holliday today for a District 7-3A game against the Lady Eagles. This game was originally scheduled to be played Tuesday, but was postponed until today due to the weather. Tip off will be at 4:30 p.m. Good luck Lady Lions!!
LATE START THURSDAY!!
Vernon ISD will now be operating on a 2-hour delay start today. Buses will run 2 hours late. We look forward to seeing all of our students and staff.
Vernon ISD will now be operating on a 2-hour delay start today. Buses will run 2 hours late. We look forward to seeing all of our students and staff.
Vernon ISD will be operating on its regular schedule on Thursday. VISD administrators will be out early in the morning driving roads and checking conditions. If we go to a delay start, we will send out information via Facebook, our Vernon ISD App, and by text as early as possible in the morning. Please be aware there are still a few slick spots around town on the side roads, so please take extra caution driving in those areas. We look forward to seeing all of our students and staff tomorrow!!
VHS will be hosting the District 3-5A Wrestling Tournament Thursday at D.O. Fulton Gym. The tournament will begin at 9 a.m. and continue throughout the day. Tickets must be purchased online at www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Good luck to our Lion and Lady Lion wrestlers!!!
Our District 7-3A basketball games against Holliday that were originally moved from this evening to Wednesday, have now been moved to Thursday. Games will be in Holliday, varsity teams only. Lady Lions' game will begin at 4:30 p.m., with the Lions' game to follow at approximately 6 p.m.
