Today, Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward and Asst. Supt. Blaise Boswell popped in at VHS to distribute popcorn to all teachers and staff to show the district's appreciation for all they do for their campus and their students. Dr. Ward also provided a quick lesson to students a Spanish class, and he and Blaise listened to English teacher Doug Patterson has he explained what activity students in his classroom were doing today. Administration will be popping in at each campus on selected Fridays as we close out the school year.
We will have six Lions competing in the Class 3A Region 1 Track & Field Meet scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Abilene Christian University.
Julius Dawkins and Jamari Chance will be competing in the Triple Jump, while Kameron Plyler will compete in the High Jump, and Jackson Aydelott will compete in the 200-Meter Dash and the 400-Meter Dash.
Jerick Weaver and Ty Scott will join in on the 800-Meter and Mile Relays.
Good Luck to all!!
There will be four Lady Lions competing at the Class 3A Region 1 Track & Field Meet scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Abilene Christian University.
The 800-Meter Relay team of Mari Johnson, Klancy Sherrill, Zayleigh Sweet and Key'Maria McBride qualified for regionals after finishing second at the area meet.
Key'Maria will also compete at regionals in the Triple Jump, while Mari will compete in the Discus. Klancy advanced to regionals in both the 300-Meter Hurdles and the High Jump.
Good luck ladies!!! We are proud of you!!
Here are more photos of the fun benefit basketball game played Monday night at D.O. Fulton Gym. It was VHS students -- Ice Spice Elite -- versus a team of VISD staff -- The Old Geezers, Proceeds from the event went to the VHS Class of 2026 and the Sunshine Program at the Boys and Girls Club.
It was a fun time Monday night at D.O. Fulton Gym when a team of VHS students -- Ice Spice Elite -- took on a team of VISD staff -- The Old Geezers -- in a charity basketball game. Proceeds from the event benefited the VHS Class of 2026 and the Sunshine Program at the Boys and Girls Club.
🦁Enterprise🦁
It's with great excitement that we recognize Enterprise for their generous sponsorship of our Lions Roar Golf Scramble! We extend our sincere gratitude to Enterprise for their invaluable support, impacting approximately 2,000 students, teachers, and staff members in the Vernon ISD community.
Their contribution plays a crucial role in enriching educational experiences and fostering opportunities for everyone involved.
This week, April 15-19, is Public School Volunteer Week. Vernon ISD greatly appreciates all of our volunteers, PTO members and Dudes on Duty throughout VISD for taking time to help out on our campuses and invest in our students. If you would like to know more about the volunteer opportunities within our school district, please contact Kori Eakin at kori.eakin@visdtx.org
Vernon ISD campus Teachers and Staff Member of the Year were recognized at the VISD Board of Trustees meeting Monday evening.
Teachers of the Year honorees for 2023-24 are: McCord -- Melissa Singleton; Vernon Elementary -- TiSierra White (not pictured); Middle School -- Amy Frank; Vernon High -- Allison Stanley; and AFP -- Kristie Thomas (not pictured).
Staff Member of the Year honorees for 2023-24 are: McCord -- Mary Charo; Vernon Elementary -- Sue Dobbs (not pictured); Middle School -- Kimberly Adams; and Vernon High -- RaeAnn Stevens.
Congratulations to all!!! Vernon ISD appreciates all of you for all you do for your campus and your students!!
Two Lady Lion golfers -- Claire Mayo & Cirstin Ivy -- will be teeing it up today for the first round of the Class 3A Region 1 Golf Tournament in Abilene. Good Luck!!!
🦁Gallagher🦁
We're excited to highlight Gallagher for generously sponsoring our Lions Roar Golf Scramble! Our deepest thanks go out to Gallagher for their invaluable support, which directly impacts the lives of around 2,000 students, teachers, and staff in the Vernon ISD community.
Your generosity helps fuel the educational journey of our youth and strengthens our entire school community.
🦁WRA Architects🦁
🌟We're thrilled to shine a spotlight on WRA Architects as a proud sponsor of our Lions Roar Golf Scramble! We are beyond grateful for their invaluable contribution to the lives of around 2,000 students, teachers, and staff within the Vernon ISD community!
There has been a change to our Lady Lions' softball schedule. They will be hosting Henrietta on Friday, instead of Saturday, which was originally scheduled. Varsity game time will be 5 p.m., Friday. It will be Senior Recognition Night, with those activities set to start at 4:15 p.m. There have been no changes to the Lions' baseball schedule for the week.
Our lifeskill students will be participating in their very own All-Star Olympics that will be held Monday, April 29. There will be 17 McCord/VES students, 10 VMS students and 6 VHS students participating in the event.
During Opening Ceremonies, our athletes will be led around the track by the Roarin' Lion Band. An awards ceremony with pizza will be held at the conclusion of all the events. Anyone wishing to make a donation to the event may take the donation to school principals or to Jana Neely at Central. Checks need to be made out to VISD-Vernon Olympics.
Our students will also compete in another All-Star Olympics on May 2, in Altus.
DEADLINE CLOSING IN!!
Wednesday, April 24 is the deadline to get your senior a "Senior Dedication Page" in the 2024 VHS Yearbook. Tell them how proud you are of them! Embarrass them with a baby picture. Go to www.walsworthyearbooks.com to find out more information and to upload you picture(s). Please make sure the first and last name of the student is on all photos. Remember, the 2024 VHS Yearbook will cover VHS activities with plenty of pictures from the start of the school year thru graduation. It will definitely be a keepsake!!
Last Friday, Kellan Byars, Taw Do Htoo, Joselyn Fuentes and Andrea Shepherd passed their CTE Industry-based certification exam and are now Adobe Certified Photoshop Professionals!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Great work!!
🦁Vernon Auto Group🦁
🌟We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Vernon Auto Group for their generous sponsorship of the Lions Roar Golf Scramble! Your unwavering support not only guarantees a remarkable event for everyone participating but also underscores the vital partnership between our community and school!
Together, we strive to enhance the well-being of our entire community, and your contribution plays a crucial role in making this vision a reality. Thank you for your dedication and belief in our shared mission!
Vernon ISD is hiring for the 2024-25 school year! Go to www.vernonisd.org. Click on the Employment button. Then click Employment Opportunities
So far this school year VHS seniors have covered 10 landmark court cases in their Government class. Last week, the students tested on the cases by drawing their knowledge of the court cases in shaving cream. Teacher Brett White said it was pretty cool to see their "vision" of the case.
Last week, our medical assistant students did a research project on MA jobs anywhere in the world. In their research they included information about salary, housing and utilities, accommodations such as transportation, food, and details about their job description/area of focus. CNA/MA instructor Candace Adams then incorporated their research into a game of Life using their careers, salary and housing information. The point of this was to show them the reality of the field of healthcare and the fact that you DON’T have to have a college degree (although it is encouraged) to be able to make a living and live LIFE! Our winner was Litzy Ayala who worked as an MA doing a travel gig in Seattle, WA and lived in a hotel while working. She finished out her “life” with $1.6 million!
While the Vernon Lady Lions were unable to pick up any gold medals at Thursday’s District 7A&8A Class 3A Area Track and Field Meet, three Lady Lions qualified for the Class 3A Region 1 Track & Field Meet in individual events and in the 800-Meet Relay. To find out the Lady Lions who advanced to the regional meet and all the Vernon results, please follow this link: https://vhs.vernonisd.org/o/vhs/article/1550926
