Shive Elementary

Although the building is not quite 100 percent completed, Vernon ISD has announced there will be an open house for the new Vernon Elementary School from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Friday. There will also be an open house at Vernon High School during that same time frame for the new media center and other renovations that were done to the building. For more of the story, go to https://www.vernonisd.org/article/1231215

Get your tickets online today!!! 2023 Homecoming Game!!! Your 2-0 Lions taking on the 1-1 San Angelo Lake View Chiefs. Kickoff is 7 p.m., at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium. It's also Lions' home-opener!!

There will be plenty of fun to be had Friday afternoon at our Lion Roar event leading up to the kickoff of the 2023 Homecoming Game. The fun starts at 4 p.m., Friday and continues until 6:30 p.m. Play fun carnival-style games for free and win some Lion swag!! Food trucks will be on hand selling their tasty treats!!! Don't miss out!! The event will be held just west of D.O. Fulton Gym.

Hey everyone, remember it is 2023 Homecoming Week!!! Show your Lion Spirit throughout the week!! Friday our 2-0 Lions play at home for the first time this year as they host the San Angelo Lake View Chiefs!

Here is the VISD Cafeteria menu for September. Remember all VISD students receive free breakfast and lunch through the their campus cafeteria.

This Friday is an Early Release Friday for the district. Please note that Vernon High School dismisses classes at 12:10 p.m., however buses will not run at the high school until 12:45 p.m.. This allows those students who have "B" lunch and ride the bus time to eat lunch at school.

Students at both Central and Shive Elementary Schools, which will combine into Vernon Elementary later this semester, will have the opportunity to earn “Lion Bucks” over the course of the school year. “Lion Bucks” are used as a reward when a teacher or school administrator sees a student doing something good. They’re handed out to students who help with announcements, and a student can receive them for their birthday. Teachers will give them to students who are showing good behavior habits or who are being extra helpful. Once a semester, there is a “Lion Bucks Store” where the students can purchase toys, books, etc., with the “Lion Bucks” they have earned that semester.

Vernon ISD has started using a new program for parents and teachers to have an extra avenue of communication. This program is called Rooms and is hosted by a company named Thrillshare. Some of our parents have already started accessing Rooms but we have a lot of questions regarding the platform. This is totally expected with anything that is new. We have created a webpage with FAQ's for parents along with some helpful videos. You can find that page here: https://bit.ly/VISDParentRooms If you have additional questions about Rooms after looking at the webpage, please feel free to email chantilly.sweet@visdtx.org.

In his latest community message, Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward reports the Vernon ISD tax cut could save Vernon homeowners hundreds of dollars. "Each August brings about newfound energy and excitement amongst educators as we get kids back in our buildings. Also occurring every August is the work to set a new budget for the school year and the tax rate that will support that budget. Our CFO, Clay Montgomery has carefully and consistently worked on this over the entire summer and we realized early on that something rare and amazing was about to happen." To read the rest of Dr. Ward's message, go to www.vernonisd.org

Staff members at the VISD Administrative Center are showing their Lion Spirit and are ready to "Rope a Mustang!" Who else is showing their Lion pride!! We want to hear you ROAR!!! Post a pic in comments or #ProudtobeaLION

PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, AUNTS, UNCLES & GUARDIANS OF STUDENTS AT ALL VISD CAMPUSES!!!! Please join us at 3 p.m., Sunday, in the VHS Media Center! We will be discussing more opportunities for you to be involved in your child’s education! 🦁Volunteer Requirements and Activities 🦁PTO Membership Drive 🦁Dudes on Duty 🦁Computers will be available to complete the online volunteer application 🦁Lion Swag will be available for purchase You will access the media center by entering through the south media center door near the front horseshoe drive. If you would like to join the PTO here is a link to get you started: https://bit.ly/VernonPTOSIGNUP

Vernon fans planning to attend the Lions' season-opener Friday night in Wichita Falls against the City View Mustangs will need to purchase tickets online. No tickets will be sold at the gate. Click on the link below or go to https://www.cityview-isd.net/page/athletic-tickets to purchase tickets. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, AUNTS, UNCLES & GUARDIANS OF STUDENTS AT ALL VISD CAMPUSES!!!! Please join us at 3 p.m., Sunday, in the VHS Media Center! We will be discussing more opportunities for you to be involved in your child’s education! 🦁Volunteer Requirements and Activities 🦁PTO Membership Drive 🦁Dudes on Duty 🦁Computers will be available to complete the online volunteer application 🦁Lion Swag will be available for purchase You will access the media center by entering through the south media center door near the front horseshoe drive. If you would like to join the PTO here is a link to get you started: https://bit.ly/VernonPTOSIGNUP

Our Vernon Lady Lions claimed the championship of the Bronze Division Saturday at the Lu Allen Volleyball Tournament in Graham. They will hit their home court at 6 p.m., tonight for a match against Childress. JV games begin the action at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Purchase tickets online at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases

Are you ready?!!! Lions' 2023 season kicks off Friday vs. City View!!

Our Lady Lion volleyball team is hosting Childress tonight at D.O. Fulton Gym. JV action begins at 4 p.m., and another JV match at 5 p.m., with the varsity match to begin at approximately 6 p.m. Go here https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases

The Lions kickoff the 2023 season on Friday!!

Calling all Vernon Lion Fans! We want to hear you ROAR!! Help the community show its Football Friday Spirit!! Each Friday during the football season is a “special” Spirit Friday. We would love to see pictures of coworkers, families, classmates, and friends participating each FRIDAY!! Take a picture and share it with the hashtag #ProudtobeaLION!

Vernon Lions Football Head Coach Kevin Sherrill spoke about the 2023 football team and the upcoming season at Friday's Lions Club meeting. Coach Sherrill gave an update on the team after Thursday's scrimmage against Snyder. The Lions open the 2023 season this coming Friday when they travel to Wichita Falls to face the City View Mustangs.

PARENTS -- Just a quick reminder that this Friday is an early release Friday.