Before the Lady Lions' game Tuesday night, the members of the Vernon Middle School girls' 7th and 8th grade basketball teams were recognized and joined the varsity players in the middle of the court at D.O. Fulton Gym.
Are you a grandparent, aunt or uncle and you're still searching for a gift for that teenager that attends VHS? Well, we've got an idea for your -- a 2023-24 VHS Yamparika Yearbook. The yearbook will include the entire year, from the first day of school through graduation. You can preorder the 2023-24 Yamparika here https://yearbookforever.com/.../xWk5Ywn27748H1QPcXnEpu6b
We also have 2022-23 VHS yearbooks available, which contains the entire 2022-23 school year.
A few more pictures of students from Coach Stinson's World Geography classes with brochures they made as part of their European country class project. The teams selected a European country, made a brochure and a visual aid representing the country, and gave a presentation in the cafeteria today during lunch periods..
Students in Coach Stinson's World Geography classes wrapped up a class project today by giving presentations during the VHS lunch periods. The projected involved teams of 2 or 3 students selecting a country in Europe, making a brochure with information about the country, and providing a visual aid that represents their country. The project was graded on the presentation, brochure and visual aid. Most of the student groups used food as their visual aid.
Our Lions will open the District 7-3A portion of their season at home tonight when they host the Jacksboro Tigers. The game will get underway at approximately 7:15 p.m., following the Lady Lions' game. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.vernonisd.org
Our Lady Lions will hit the court at D.O. Fulton Gym tonight at 6 p.m. to take on the Jacksboro Tigerettes in a District 7-3A contest. The JV game will begin at 4:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.vernonisd.org
Congratulations to our Assistant Principal Jeremy Reeder who received his master's degree in Education from Sul Ross State University in commencement exercises held over the weekend.
VHS teachers, students and staff are enjoying a "10 Days of Christmas" countdown to our Christmas break. Today's theme was "Grinchmas" with students and teachers showing their Grinch side.
The VHS Class of 2024 won the school's highest average attendance competition for the fall semester and on Saturday members of the seniors class received their prize -- a trip to Six Flags. Also earning a trip to Six Flags were VHS students who had perfect attendance for the fall semester.
Happy holidays!
With winter break upon us, we encourage you to relax, unwind, and settle into a safe and restful break. While we each celebrate this season’s joys, it’s important to stay mindful, acknowledge our feelings, and reach out for help if needed.
Vernon ISD has partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of our community. If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of the circumstance. This is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service provided by Vernon ISD. If you would like Care Solace to help you find a mental health care provider, below are ways to contact them:
Call 888-515-0595. (Multilingual support is available 24/7/365).
Visit www.caresolace.com/vernonisd (or scan the QR code).
May you enjoy your break and return rested and reinvigorated for a fantastic new year!
VHS teachers, students and staff are enjoying a "10 Days of Christmas" countdown to our Christmas break. Today's theme was "Santa's Helper" with students and teachers dressing up like a Christmas elf.
Our Lady Lion and Lion wrestlers have been busy. Last week, our Lady Lions competed in a tournament in Azle and four of them -- Juanita Salazar, Emily Rodriguez, Kellan Byars, and Jairy Vazquez -- all took third in their weight classes. This past weekend, the Lions and Lady Lions competed in a tournament in Lubbock. Jayden Martinez was the highest placer, taking second in his weight class.
Sophomore have been studying the Middle East in World History classes and yesterday their class project was to make a turban. Looks like they all did a great job!
Our Lady Lions will be at home tonight taking on the Iowa Park Lady Hawks in a District 7-3A battle. JV action starts at 4:30 p.m., with the varsity game scheduled for 6 p.m. Head on out to D.O. Fulton Gym and cheer on our Lady Lions!!
VHS teachers, students and staff are enjoying a "10 Days of Christmas" countdown to our Christmas break. Today's theme was "Mad About Plaid" with students and teachers wearing their favorite flannel or plaid.
Our Vernon Middle School cafeteria crew look over bags of hair nets that Tyson Foods donated to Vernon ISD. The cafeteria at each campus received at least three big bags of hair nets. A big thank you to Tyson Foods for their donation. Vernon ISD appreciates your support.
Our VMS Band Spaghetti Supper fundraiser is tomorrow!!! The supper will begin at 4:30 p.m. and continue until 6:30 p.m., at the Vernon Elementary School Cafeteria.
Dine in or carry out available. Enjoy spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, dessert and water for $10 per ticket. At 7 p.m., the VMS One-Act Play will be presented. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or in advance from 6th and 7th grade band members, and band directors.
Last week Vernon ISD scheduled a Gifted and Talented (GT) meeting for parents to learn more about the program and how week it could benefit their children. We sent flyers home with our elementary and middle school students, and posted information about the meeting on our Facebook and website. We expected and planned for 75 parents -- and only 3 showed up.
We know this is a very busy time of year and the reasons behind this lack of attendance may vary, including conflicting work schedules, transportation challenges, conflicts with a child’s extracurricular activity, a community event, or perhaps a lack of awareness about the significance of this meeting. Maybe VISD encouraging parental involvement through alternative means, such as virtual participation or providing meeting summaries, could help bridge this gap and foster a more collaborative approach between educators and parents.
The low attendance of parents at the after-hour GT meeting raises Vernon ISD’s concerns about the level of engagement in a child's academic journey. Children benefit greatly in the classroom when their parent or guardian are engaged in their education. The meeting last week offered a valuable insight into our district’s newly adopted GT selection criteria and our student's specialized educational needs and progress.
Collaboration is a two-way street and Vernon ISD will continue to search for ways to connect with parents supporting the unique educational requirements of our GT students.
VHS teachers, students and staff are enjoying a "10 Days of Christmas" countdown to our Christmas break. Wednesday's theme was "Candyland" with students and teachers dressing like a candy cane.
Last weekend, Vernon Lion Tennis Coach Carrie Castleberry was presented her plaque for being named the Texas Tennis Coaches Association Class 3A Coach of the Year. The award was presented at the TTCA convention held in Marble Falls. Castleberry was also recognized for being selected as the Class 3A Region 1 Coach of the Year. Coach Castleberry, thank you for all you do for our VHS tennis program!!
