Tomorrow is the First Day of School!!! Here is the August Cafeteria Menu for our campuses. Please remember all VISD students receive free breakfast and lunch through our cafeterias.
VISD hosted the KAUZ Channel 6 Weather Tracker team Monday evening for the 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts. The special guest for both newscasts was VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward. The 5 p.m. interview and weather forecast was broadcast from the Vernon High School Media Center, with the 6 p.m. edition being broadcast from Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium, the new home for KAUZ's Vernon weather camera.
The Lady Lions opened their 2024 volleyball season at home late night, as they hosted Christ Academy. Unfortunately, the outcome didn't favor the Lady Lions, but they will be right back on the court this evening hosting Benjamin at D.O. Fulton Gym. The junior varsity match starts at 5 p.m., with the varsity set to take the court at approximately 6 p.m.
Today's KAUZ Channel 6 weather forecast during the 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscast will be live from the campus of Vernon High School and will feature an interview with VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward. Be sure and tune in!
Last year, Vernon ISD started using a new parent-teacher communication app called Rooms. We had many of our parents sign up and use Rooms with the teachers of their children. With the new year, we wanted to remind you to sign up if you did not last year or if your student is new to our district.
Due to last year being our first year with the program, we had some "growing pains" and have worked hard to address them. We look forward to a smooth process this school year. Please see some notes/tips below:
1) You will download the Vernon ISD app from your App Store or Play Store on your phone.
2) If you are new to the district, you may not have access until after the first day of school.
3) Please note that you will not see the classes for your students until the first day of school, even if they were here last year.
4) If you want more information on how to use Rooms, please visit this page created for parents: https://bit.ly/VISDParentRooms
If you have additional questions about Rooms after looking at the webpage, or you cannot access Rooms, please feel free to email chantilly.sweet@visdtx.org. Please include your name and the names of all of your children.
Our VHS cheerleaders have set the themes for our football pep rallies, and have an entire week of activities planned for Homecoming. Our cheerleaders encourage all campuses to participate so we can show our Lion Spirit throughout the district.
Our Lions play their first scrimmage this week, which means we're getting closer and closer to the 2024 season opener on Aug. 30. Here's the 2024 football schedule and note some "Special Nights":
-- Sept. 6 is Homecoming
-- Oct. 4 is Michael Jackson night with a special halftime dance routine
-- Oct. 25 is Elementary Dance Night
-- Nov. 8 is Senior Night
Vernon ISD has once again qualified to operate the Community Eligibility Program under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the new school year. Schools who qualify serve breakfast and lunch to all students at no charge.
There was madness at Leo Brittain Field at LIon Stadium Friday night as the Lions held a Midnight Madness practice to wrap up their first week of two-a-days. This coming Friday the Lions will finally get to square off against someone not wearing maroon and white, as they face Lamesa in their first scrimmage of the year. The scrimmage will be played in Abilene. Vernon's second scrimmage is Thursday, Aug. 22, in Holliday, and the Lions open the regular season Friday, Aug. 30, taking on the Bulldogs in Burkburnett.
The Lions picked up four victories in dual matches over the weekend. On Friday, the Lions played at home and defeated Borger and Pampa. They were on the road Saturday and dropped Lubbock Cooper Liberty and Shallowater.
Vernon ISD wrapped up the week of teacher professional development this morning with a Convocation for all district employees. Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward was the speaker for the Convocation. He presented how VISD can take the manifesto Phil Knight used to build his successful company, Nike, and apply it to build a successful school district.
Returning Vernon ISD students need to register every school year. If you haven't registered your child for the 2024-25 school year, please use the Skyward portal to do so. We are just 6 days away from the first day of school and it makes that first day run smoother if students have registered before they arrive on their campus to start the new school year. If you need to register a returning student, or enroll a new student, you can find information at www.vernonisd.org and click on the Student and Parent Resources button.
Freshmen please remember your VHS Orientation will be held Tuesday, Aug. 13, the day before school starts. Orientation will begin at 1 p.m. You will learn about our high school policies and procedures, and about our fun organizations and activities that you can be a part of. You will also receive your class schedule!! Make sure you're there -- 1 p.m., Tuesday, for Freshmen Orientation.
Vernon ISD will be conducting a special election to fill the unexpired term of the Place 3 seat on our VISD School Board. Anyone interested in filing to run may pick up a candidate packet at the VISD Administrative Center between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The deadline to return a packet and file to be on the ballot is 5 p.m., Monday, Aug. 19. For more information, contact VISD Administrative Assistant Angel Leija at 940-553-1900.
Our Lions will put on the pads and go full contact for their Midnight Madness practice Saturday! Get an early look at your 2024 Lions. Show your support!!! Come join the MADNESS!!
Today was Day 3 of 7 Professional Development Days for our Vernon ISD teachers and paraprofessionals as we prepare for the 2024-25 school year. Teachers became students today as they moved from classroom to classroom to attend sessions covering a variety of topics. Session topics included: Classroom Management for Elementary; Classroom Management for Secondary; Dyslexia; Enrichment for High Achievers; the Instructional Cycle; and Promethean Board/GoGuardian.
To maintain and keep our football and track facility in the best condition possible, the public will no longer have 24/7 access to the facility. This will take effect on Aug. 14. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please remember there is a walking trail at Roy Orbison Park and Allingham Park, as well as Wilbarger General Hospital.
The start of the 2024-25 school year is just 7 days away!! We are excited to see all of our students at VHS! Below is information on class schedules. Starting Aug. 15, students may sign up for schedule changes. Counselors will meet with students requesting schedule changes, starting with upperclassmen, on Aug. 19.
We're glad our seniors are excited for the 2024-25 school year, but you cannot select and paint your parking space until next week.
The Vernon Boys & Girls Club Back to School Bash is today!!! Head over to the Boys & Girls Club between 4 and 7 tonight to pick up school supplies and let the kiddos play some games and have some fun!
