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.
NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY!
Vernon ISD will be closed tomorrow. We are hopeful that we can resume school Thursday on our regular schedule. We will continue to keep parents updated.
Vernon ISD will be closed tomorrow. We are hopeful that we can resume school Thursday on our regular schedule. We will continue to keep parents updated.
NO SCHOOL TUESDAY!!
Vernon ISD administrators have announced VISD will be closed Tuesday due to the road conditions from the winter weather. We expect to be on our regular schedule Wednesday. If that changes, we will let everyone know as soon as possible. Vernon's basketball games scheduled for Tuesday evening in Holliday have been postponed.
Vernon ISD administrators have announced VISD will be closed Tuesday due to the road conditions from the winter weather. We expect to be on our regular schedule Wednesday. If that changes, we will let everyone know as soon as possible. Vernon's basketball games scheduled for Tuesday evening in Holliday have been postponed.
NO SCHOOL MONDAY!!
Vernon ISD administrators have announced VISD will be closed Monday due to the road conditions from the winter weather. As of now, VISD will operate on a 2 hour late-start schedule on Tuesday, with buses running 2 hours late. We will provide confirmation of that late start, or any changes to Tuesday's schedule, on Monday afternoon. Parents/guardians, if you are not receiving our text messages, please login to your Skyward account and update your contact cell number. If you do not have a Skyward login, please contact your campus when we return to school. We hope everyone stays safe and warm.
Vernon ISD administrators have announced VISD will be closed Monday due to the road conditions from the winter weather. As of now, VISD will operate on a 2 hour late-start schedule on Tuesday, with buses running 2 hours late. We will provide confirmation of that late start, or any changes to Tuesday's schedule, on Monday afternoon. Parents/guardians, if you are not receiving our text messages, please login to your Skyward account and update your contact cell number. If you do not have a Skyward login, please contact your campus when we return to school. We hope everyone stays safe and warm.
This afternoon, Vernon ISD Athletic Director and Lions Head Football Coach Kevin Sherrill announced he was leaving after serving in those roles for five years. Other than his first year in Vernon, the Lions have made the playoffs every season, winning two playoff games and reaching the regional quarterfinal round in both 2024 and 2025. He has accepted the AD/Head Football Coach position with Blooming Grove ISD. To read more about Coach Sherrill leaving, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2653721
Out of an abundance of caution, Vernon ISD is canceling school for tomorrow, 1/23/2026. All schools and offices will be closed. The Vernon Boys and Girls Club will also be closed.
VHS senior Kamryn Hall signed a letter of intent to attend Friends University on a powerlifting scholarship during a ceremony held Wednesday morning the foyer of D.O. Fulton Gym. Hall has qualified for the State Powerlifting Meet for the last three years, and will be looking to make it four years a in row in February. She was a Silver medalist at State last year. To read more about Kamryn and her signing ceremony, please follow this link https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2650877
UPDATE: VERNON ISD WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY. NO CLASSES.
Due to the winter weather that is expected to hit the area Friday afternoon, Vernon ISD will be operating on our regular Early Release Schedule tomorrow. PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE WEATHER, THE VERNON BOYS & GIRLS CLUB WILL NOT BE OPEN TOMORROW.
We hope of our students, staff and their families stay safe and warm during the winter storm. We will make an announcement Sunday afternoon concerning school on Monday.
Students in our Pathways to Education CTE program traveled to Wichita Falls on Wednesday to attend the Region 9 SparkEd Future Educator Conference. The keynote speaker for the program was Rider graduate and USA Olympian Taliyah Brooks. During the conference students attended breakout sessions hosted by different groups. Those sessions included: Pathways to Education hosted by Vernon College; Future Coaches of Texas Association, hosted by FCTA; and Educator Preparation Program hosted by Midwestern State University.
Tonight, Madison Kretzmer from Vernon College will be at the Lion's Den Teen Center to provide students with an overview of Vernon College programs, including Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways. She will also work with students to identify areas of interest and potential career paths. This session is designed to help students begin thinking about their future after high school. Future sessions may include Vernon College instructors from specific programs as guest speakers. Refreshments will be served to those who attend the event.
On Wednesday, students in our Economic classes took a field trip downtown to check out the revitalization taking place. Students were able to see the new venues and renovations that are currently ongoing and those that had been completed, and they also stopped by the downtown murals and learned the history behind each mural.
Due to the weather forecast, our Friday night basketball games were moved to tonight. Our Lions will be taking on the City View Mustangs at D.O. Fulton Gym as they wrap up the first half of District 7-3A action. There will be no JV boys game. The Lions will take the court at approximately 7:30 p.m., following the Lady Lions' game. To purchase tickets, go to https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Good luck Lions!!!
Good luck Lions!!!
Due to the weather forecast, our Friday night basketball games were moved to tonight. Our Lady Lions will be hosting the City View Lady Mustangs in a District 7-3A game at D.O. Fulton Gym. The game will tip off at 6 p.m. To purchase tickets, go to https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Good luck Lady Lions!!!
Good luck Lady Lions!!!
Last Saturday, the Lady Lions powerlifting team left early in the morning to travel to Perryton and compete in the Perryton Invitational. They captured second place in the team standings, with one division champion and 12 Top 5 finishes in the individual weight classes. In this tournament, powerlifters who lift equipped and those who lift unequipped competed against each other and not in separate divisions.
Delila Rodriguez took first place in the 198-weight class. Finishing second in their class were: Kyleigh Taylor (181); Olivia Carr (242, unequipped); and Kamryn Hall (242+, unequipped. Taking third place honors were: Zaylor Horn (97); Charleigh Cooper (114); and Madyson Zamora (220, unequipped). Claiming fourth place were: Jaelle Guerrero (114); Jasmine Ler (165, unequipped); Reagan Baskerville (181); and Kendra Garcia (242+, unequipped). Grace Lin finished fifth in the 165-weight class.
Coach Sally Reeves stated she was proud of the hard work, grit, and determination these athletes continue to show, and that they are continuously working on their Regional standings.
Delila Rodriguez took first place in the 198-weight class. Finishing second in their class were: Kyleigh Taylor (181); Olivia Carr (242, unequipped); and Kamryn Hall (242+, unequipped. Taking third place honors were: Zaylor Horn (97); Charleigh Cooper (114); and Madyson Zamora (220, unequipped). Claiming fourth place were: Jaelle Guerrero (114); Jasmine Ler (165, unequipped); Reagan Baskerville (181); and Kendra Garcia (242+, unequipped). Grace Lin finished fifth in the 165-weight class.
Coach Sally Reeves stated she was proud of the hard work, grit, and determination these athletes continue to show, and that they are continuously working on their Regional standings.
Junior Parents,
Due to incoming weather, basketball games have been rescheduled. Tonight (Wednesday) we have Middle School games at the High School. Tomorrow (Thursday) we have High School games. We are in need of concession stand workers for both nights! This is a great opportunity to make a little more money for Prom!
Due to incoming weather, basketball games have been rescheduled. Tonight (Wednesday) we have Middle School games at the High School. Tomorrow (Thursday) we have High School games. We are in need of concession stand workers for both nights! This is a great opportunity to make a little more money for Prom!
Vernon ISD is keeping a close eye on the forecast for the winter weather that is expected to hit our area on Friday.
Due to the weather forecast for Friday, our Lady Lions' and Lions' games scheduled for Friday have been bumped up to Thursday. At this time, it has not been determined if the JV boys game will be played, and game times have not been set. Vernon is hosting City View in District 7-3A action at D.O. Fulton Gym.
Our area is currently being hit by the flu, along with viruses and other illnesses. Please review these steps to help keep your student healthy, as well as how to slow down spreading germs if they do become ill. Help our VISD staff keep our schools as healthy as possible and your student in the classroom.
Our Lions are on the road tonight, as they travel to Jacksboro to square off against the Tigers in a District 7-3A battle on the hardcourt. The Lions' game will tipoff at approximately 7:30 p.m., following the conclusion of the Lady Lions' game. Good luck Lions!!!
Our Lady Lions open the second round of District 7-3A action tonight on the road, as they travel to Jacksboro to battle the Tigerettes. Good luck Lady Lions!!
