It's not quite summer just yet, but it will be here before you know. Check out the info below on the Vernon Lion Tennis Camp.
Vernon High School cheerleader tryouts were held last month, and the judges selected 21 young ladies to be members of the 2023-24 cheerleading squad. Next year's cheerleaders, with next year's grade classification, are: (front row, from left) freshmen Alyssa Adams, Natalynn Gomez, Claire Mayo, Ariana Mendoza and Kaydence Smith; (second row) sophomores Zayley Horn, Brooklyn Harjo, Jeana Martinez, Aaliyah Moralez, Olivia Carr, Klancy Sherrill and Abril Torrez; (third row) juniors Emily Garcia and Aubrey Castorena; seniors Marli Limon and Analena Guerrero; juniors Mijah Johnson and Yuleyka Ramirez; (back row) seniors Rilynn Mason and Jairy Vazquez; and junior Courtney Saylor.
Shive Elementary Teacher of the Year Courtney Jansa and Staff Member of the Year TiSierra White received certificates of recognition from VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward and Shive Principal Leslie Powell during Monday's VISD Board of Trustees regular monthly meeting.
Vernon ISD Teachers of the Year and Staff Members of the Year for each campus were recognized last night by the VISD trustees during their regular monthly meeting. Teachers of the Year for 2022-23 are Doug Patterson, Vernon High School; Misti Dickerson, Vernon Middle School; Courtney Jansa, Shive Elementary; Michelle Spencer, Central Elementary; and Denise Thomas, McCord Elementary.
Staff Members of the Year are Juan Lopez, Vernon Middle School; TiSierra White, Shive Elementary; Kelli Coble, Central Elementary; Adela Durham, Vernon High School; and LaMisa Moore, McCord Elementary.
Don't forget Saturday's Library Day at the Carnegie City=County Library for Vernon ISD's Emergent Bilingual -- English as a Second Language -- students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.
Please be aware that Skyward is doing some updates to improve security of their platform. After this update occurs, you may be required to create a new password for your Skyward account when you log in. We do not know the exact date of this update, but expect it to be within the next week. If you are not prompted to create a new password, then your password already complies with their new updates. We just wanted our parents to be aware in case they see the new password prompt upon signing in to Skyward. This will affect both parent and student logins.
Rev. Anthony Inman, pastor of the First Methodist Church, delivers a check to Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward and Skyler Boatman, VISD Director of Child Nutrition Services, to cover all outstanding cafeteria charges for VISD students for the spring semester. This marks the second year for First Methodist Church to pay off the cafeteria outstanding charges for all VISD students.
On Saturday, Vernon ISD is hosting a Library Day at the Carnegie City-County Library for our Emergent Bilingual -- English as a Second Language -- students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.
Vernon ISD is gearing up for the 2023-24 school year and we have several open teaching positions. Check out the information below.
Vernon ISD is blessed to have parents of students who support and appreciate our teachers and staff. To celebrate the end of each 6 weeks, parents at each of our campuses do something a little special for our teachers and staff. As the latest sixth weeks came to an end last week, McCord staff received fruit cups, while Central and Shive parents stocked the teacher’s lounge with snacks, and Middle School staff received handmade cookies and survival kits. Vernon High School staff received hand-delivered treats of their choice. Our students also love to see familiar faces at their schools during their school day. Vernon ISD is very thankful for the support shown to our teachers and staff. We love having parents, families and community members involved in school activities. If you would like to participate, please contact Kori Eakin, Family and Community Engagement Coordinator, at 940-553-1900, ext. 2229 or at kori.eakin@visdtx.org.
The District 7-3A Track & Field Meet will be held Monday and Thursday in Iowa Park. Here is the schedule for the meet.
Just a quick reminder.
This is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day and we want to recognize all of our paraprofessionals. You guys rock!!
Our Shive Elementary fifth grade students combined English and Social Studies for a project studying inventors Eli Whitney, John Deere and the Wright Brothers, Wilbur and Orville. As a part of that study, local farmer Shane Jansa drove a tractor to the school and allowed students to walk around it and ask questions. During class, Shane explained how farm equipment has improved over the years and talked about farming.
As a project to help fifth graders comprehend and learn how to determine the author's purpose in writing a story, students in Mrs. Tara Sandusky's English Language Arts and Reading class selected a topic and were then separated into three groups. Each group researched and wrote a play, and then performed the short plays for students in Mrs. Courtney Jansa's and Mrs. Jessica Miller's ELAR classes. After each play, students in the audience had to determine if the author's purpose was persuasive, informative or entertaining.
Just a quick reminder that our Pre-K Roundup for the 2023-24 school year is happening TODAY at McCord Elementary.
The Roarin' Lion Band Boosters are selling BBQ brisket sandwiches this Friday as a fundraiser for the band. Check out the info on the flyer. Stop by and support our band, and get a great meal to boot!
Here is the April Cafeteria Menu
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pVDLe9mKWYj9v1EeE2hhV-8rhr3y1YCx/view?usp=sharing
Important information below for our VISD families who receive Medicaid.
Vernon ISD would like to say a big Thank You! to the local businesses that donated funds, door prizes, or their time to our Community Resource Event held Saturday morning.
Those businesses include: United Supermarket; Herring Bank; Good Morning Donuts; CLK Party Rentals; Pepperberries; Walmart; CMC Decor; Scooter's; Optimist Club of Vernon; Posh Pearls; Nectar Donuts; and two anonymous donors.
Also a big thank you to the Vernon Fire Department for bringing their ladder truck to our event.
