Vernon Middle School

While delivering some delicious paletes to our amazing teachers and staff yesterday afternoon, two members of the VMS & VHS PTO took the time to stop and visit with one of our students. We greatly appreciate the support our VMS & VHS PTO gives not only to our teachers and staff, but also to our students.

Looking for a stylish, high-quality polo that does more than just look good? Our Lions Roar Performance Polo is the perfect fit! Not only will you love the way it feels, but your purchase will help support an amazing cause. All proceeds go to Lions Roar, which provides teacher and student incentives, scholarships, and so much more! Here’s why you’ll love it: Top-Notch Quality: Made from 88% poly and 12% spandex, it offers a 4-way stretch for ultimate comfort and flexibility—perfect for any activity. Sharp & Professional Look: Whether you're wearing it to work, out on the town, or to an event, this polo brings style and polish to your wardrobe. Support a Good Cause: Every shirt sold helps provide scholarships, incentives, and resources to both students and teachers in Vernon ISD. Details: Price: $55 Sizes: S-3XL Order Deadline: Wednesday, April 16th at 11:59 PM Shirt Pickup: Available at the Vernon ISD Administrative Building (1713 Wilbarger Street) in 4-6 weeks. You will be contacted when they arrive. ORDER HERE: https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases

It's a little warm today and what's better on a warm day than something cold to enjoy! A big THANK YOU to the VMS & VHS PTO for treating our amazing teachers and staff to delicious paletas from Los Amigos Paleteria this afternoon!! There was a variety of tasty flavors to choose from the treats were a huge hit on both campuses. Also -- a special thank you to Los Amigos for generously allowing the PTO to use their cart to make this treat extra fun and festive. We appreciate your support and partnership!!

This week is National Assistant Principal Week and we have some amazing and outstanding assistant principals on our campuses. For the rest of this week, we will be spotlighting those individuals. Up first is Maggie Sasse. Vernon ISD appreciates all our assistant principals do and thank them for all they do for their students, for their staff, and for their administration.

Selected as our Students of the Week for this week are: 6th Grade -- Jahlee Sparkman & Daltan Kymer 7th Grade -- Kenli Kajs & Mon Myint 8th Grade -- (not pictured) Charleigh Cooper & Julian Luna Congratulations!! Keep up the great work!!

Seventh graders, Bryn Gardner, Khloe Zamora and Kenli Kajs, with the diorama they built for a project in Mrs. Hogue's English class. The seventh graders are reading "The Outsiders" and the project was to build a diorama depicting a scene from the book. Their diorama depicts the church burning scene where Johnny and Ponyboy save the kids who are inside the abandoned church.

On Monday, VHS freshman counselor Carol Taylor visited with all of our 8th grade students about picking a pathway for high school. Pathways combine academics with exposure to careers ranging from engineering and biotech to performing arts and public service. Pathway endorsement areas include Multi-Disciplinary Studies, Arts and Humanities, Science, Technology, Engineer and Mathematics (STEM), and Business and Industry. High school counselors will meet with 8th graders on Friday to select courses for their freshman year.

Wednesday, April 30, our VISD All-Star athletes will get their chance to shine at our Vernon All-Star Olympics!! This is a warm-up for our athletes, who will go on to compete at Altus in an Area All-Star Olympics event in May. Donations are currently being accepted to help make our Vernon All-Star Olympics extra-special!! Come on out to Lions Stadium on April 30 and cheer on our All-Star athletes!

KAUZ-TV, Channel 6, will be in town today broadcasting their weather report live from Vernon High School for both their 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., newscasts. Their special guest will be VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward.

Our Fellowship of Christian Athletes is hosting a Passion Workout on Monday, April 14, that is open to the public. Dinner will be provided for all students following the workout. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m., on Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium.

We apologize for the late post, but yesterday, April 4, was School Librarian Appreciation Day and we have four of the best! Mary Charo, Lisa Hass, Emily Richey, and Loren Vontungeln all go above and beyond at their campuses in both their own duties, and in helping staff and students. We do -- indeed -- appreciate these four ladies!!

Tomorrow is an Early Release Friday for our Vernon ISD students. We hope they enjoy the early start to their weekend!

Congratulations to our VMS Students of the Week: 6th Grade -- Aaliyah Hampton & Elias Trejo 7th Grade -- Aylin Cordova Marquez & Bryson Boswell 8th Grade -- EhBlue Poe & AB Lopez-Ramos Great job!! Keep up the good work!!

Find your walking shoes and join the fun!! The Vernon Pride Stride 1K/5K will be held TOMORROW!! 6 p.m., starting at the VHS gym. Registration (T-shirt not included): • $10 for students • $20 for adults • Register online by scanning the QR Code or on race day (race day registration begins at 5:15 PM) Prizes: • First place 5K female and 5K male will each win a $25 Amazon gift card All proceeds directly support Vernon Middle School students through field trips and other incentive programs. Sign up today and help make a difference.

We have wonderful paraprofessionals at all of our campuses and Vernon ISD would like to recognize them today on Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!! Whether they're working to ensure everything runs smoothly at their campus, or helping teachers in the classroom, they give their all EVERY DAY to help VISD provide the best education possible for our students. THANK YOU to each and every one of our paraprofessionals for all you do for Vernon ISD!!

Here is the April Newsletter from VISD Social Worker Nicole Cameron.

Here is our VISD cafeteria menu for April. Please remember that all of our students can receive a free breakfast and lunch in our cafeterias.

Those who attended the Vernon ISD Community Resource Fair Saturday morning received a lot of information about organizations that provide a variety of assistance programs and services to local families. There were also fun things for the children to do as well.

WE'RE 2 DAYS AWAY!! The Vernon Pride Stride 1K/5K. The race will be held Thursday, at 6:00 PM, starting at the VHS gym. Registration (T-shirt not included): • $10 for students • $20 for adults • Register online by scanning the QR Code below or on race day (race day registration begins at 5:15 PM) Prizes: • First place 5K female and 5K male will each win a $25 Amazon gift card All proceeds directly support Vernon Middle School students through field trips and other incentive programs. Sign up today and help make a difference.

Our VMS tennis team did a great job Saturday at the Vernon Jr. High Tennis Tournament. We captured two first-place finishes, two second-place finishes, five third-place finishes, and a consolation championship. Gold Medals -- Brooklyn DeLaune & Varshini Kalidaya in Maroon Girls Doubles; Praylee Patterson & Cameron Streit, Maroon Mixed Doubles Silver Medals -- Sophia Bohannon & Skylar Harbour, Maroon Girls Doubles; RJ Villareal & Jonathan Fuentes, White Boys Doubles Bronze Medals -- Caylee Streit & Payzlee Brannon, Maroon Girls Doubles; Stephen Ybarra & Calvin Kemp, Maroon Boys Doubles; Leah Mena & Braeden German, White Mixed Doubles; Miley Lopez, White Girls Singles; Tyler Bohannon, White Boys Singles Consolation Championship -- Aylin Cordova & Mon Mynt, White Mixed Doubles Congratulations to all!!! We're proud of you!!