The names of students who had perfect attendance, no tardies and no discipline slips for the past two weeks were put into a drawing for a free Kona Ice. Winners of the free icy treat, which was sponsored by the VMS &VHS PTO, were: Brayden Booth, Kyliegh Taylor, Ben Armstrong, Carley Araiza, Mason Ford, Leah Aldana, Ismael Urista and Brooklyn Harjo (not pictured).
It's been a month since the Lions have played a game at D.O. Fulton Gym, but they're home tonight and ready to battle the Bowie Jackrabbits. The varsity game will start at approximately 7:30 p.m. Prior to the game, Lion seniors competing in Wrestling, Powerlifting and Basketball will be honored on Senior Recognition Night. The senior ceremony will begin at approximately 7:10 p.m. Come on out and cheer for the Lions as they work to solidify their playoff spot!
After 6 straight road games, our Lady Lions are back home tonight as they wrap up the regular season against the Bowie Lady Rabbits. Varsity action will begin at 6 p.m. This is also Senior Recognition Night, with Lady Lion seniors participating in Wrestling, Powerlifting and Basketball being honored. Senior Recognition should start at approximately 5:45 p.m. Come show your support for our PLAYOFF-BOUND Lady Lions!!
JUNIORS!!!! We're one week away from the ACT Boot Camp that will help prepare you to take the ACT. Students can raise their ACT scores up to 30 percent by participating in a test prep session. A higher ACT score can bring more scholarships, which can make it easier for you to attend college. This ACT Boot Camp is FREE to you, as Vernon ISD is covering the cost for all of our juniors.
Last week our VHS teachers and staff held the VHS Chili Cook-Off and grabbing first place was Mrs. Allison Stanley with her venison chili!! She will now hold the traveling trophy until the next chili cook-off. Mrs. Stanley also won the VHS Crockpot Cook-Off that was held in October.
Two Lions and four Lady Lions earned the right to advance to the Class 5A Region 1 Wrestling Tournament next weekend after finishing in the Top 4 of their weight class at the District 4-5A Tournament held here Thursday and Friday. Jaden Martinez finished 2nd and Shyne Rodriguez finished 4th in their weight classes to advance on the boys' side. Qualifying for the Lady Lions were Juanita Salazar, Jairy Vazquez, Emily Rodriguez and Kellen Byars, who all finished third in their weight division.
In a 13-team district comprised mostly of Class 4A and 5A schools, the Lions finished 8th in the Boys Division and the Lady Lions took 7th in the Girls Division.
Also medaling for the Lions were Bowie Eakin and Eh Kpaw, who are regional alternates, and Christian Perez and Christian Martinez.
The Class 5A Region 1 Tournament will be held in Canyon.
We had a few at VHS who decided to dress like a senior citizen in celebration of today being the 100th day of school.
VISD would like to hear from the parents of our students. Please click on the following link and take the survey if you have a child who attends VISD. After you click the link, you will be prompted to select the school your child is attending. We want to get as much feedback as possible, so please take a moment to take the survey. We want to hear from YOU, and these surveys give YOU a voice. https://surveys.panoramaed.com/visdtx/1087830452/surveys
The link is only going to be active for a short time.
Our 2 entries in the UIL Film competition have advanced to the second round of competition. Students on the production team for the Traditional Animation entry are Garrett Munson, Rodrigo Olivas, Eziqiel Amador, and Kenneth Cordero. Students on the Narrative Film entry are Donivan Montano and Joseph Menendez, while Malakhi Propes-Scott is in the on-screen lead role. Here are the links to the films: Traditional Animation: https://youtu.be/ifjkLB2xLhc?si=wPTGBb18Q2kU5SVO and Narrative Film: https://youtu.be/mGgbkenzlLs?si=tbbMXkHhFlLSB4uU
Congrats on advancing and GOOD LUCK!!!
The first day of the District 4-5A Wrestling Tournament is in the books, and several Lions and Lady Lions will be taking the mat tomorrow with a chance to qualify for the Region 1 Tournament. The top 4 in each weight class advance to regionals. Action resumes at D.O. Fulton Gym at 10 a.m., Friday.
We apologize for the delay. Here is the VISD Cafeteria Menu for February.
Tune in tonight to the Channel 6 10 p.m. newscast and catch VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward's interview with KAUZ journalist Rowan Hardman. The story focuses on VISD's partnership with Child Care Partners for the new daycare center that will be located in the Central Elementary building.
The Vernon Lions' district for volleyball and basketball remained the same. It should also remain the same for baseball and softball, however those realignments will be released later.
The Vernon Lions will be heading east instead of west in their new District 4-3A, Division 1 Football district.
Don't forget, the District 4-5A Wrestling Tournament begins today at 11 a.m., at D.O. Fulton Gym and will continue Friday at 10 a.m. Check out the t-shirt that is available to purchase to find out the teams that will be competing.
Just a quick reminder that Friday is our first early-release Friday of the Spring Semester.
The UIL is scheduled to release it's biennial classification and district realignment at 9 a.m., tomorrow. As soon as we get the information, VISD will post the district and district opponents the Lions will be facing in 2024-25 and 2025-26. One post will have the football district, while a second post will be VISD's new district for most of our other sports programs.
D.O. Fulton Gym will be the site of the District 4-5A Wrestling Tournament on Thursday and Friday. Vernon wrestlers will be competing against wrestlers from Aledo, Azle, Henrietta, Lubbock High, Lubbock Cooper, Lubbock Cooper Liberty, Lubbock Coronado, Lubbock Estacado, Lubbock Monterey, Saginaw, Springtown and White Settlement. Action starts at 11 a.m. on Thursday, and 10 a.m., on Friday. The medal round should begin at 1:30 p.m., Friday, with the championship finals scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m.
A slow start cost the Lions Tuesday night as they fell to the No. 20-ranked City View Mustangs, 72-60, in a District 7-3A contest. Vernon rallied and was within 6 points early in the third quarter, but the Mustangs regrouped and regained control of the game. Vernon is now 6-3 in district play, while the Mustangs improve to 6-2. The teams split their two district games. The Lions are open Friday night and return to action next Tuesday when they host Bowie.
Our Lady Lions ran into a roadblock Tuesday night at the City View Gym, as the Lady Mustangs picked up a 53-43 victory that snapped Vernon's 5-game winning streak. The Lady Lions are now 6-5 in District 7-3A and remain in sole possession of third place. City View is 9-1 and in first place. The Lady Lions are open Friday night, and wrap up the regular season at home next Tuesday against Bowie.
