Vernon ISD

Have you ever wanted to be a superhero? Well then, here's your chance!! The VES Blood Drive will be held Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. , as the Our Blood Institute Bloodmobile will be in our parking lot. Our Blood Institute supplies blood to all of our area hospitals including Wilbarger General. Your blood donation could be the one that saves the life of your neighbor, your friend, and even a family member!! Please take a moment to give the gift that costs you nothing, but could save a life!!

Our juniors and seniors were able to visit with representatives from several colleges and universities this morning at our annual College Day Fair. The students were able to pick up information about the different colleges and ask questions as they stopped by each table. One of the college tables was manned by VHS alum, Sarah Castleberry (Class of 2020). Sarah is currently working as a recruiter for Dallas Baptist University while she goes through DBU's doctoral program.

Earning our VMS Student of the Week honors for the week of Oct. 19-23 were: 6th Grade -- Lillian Lowry & Wyatt Boatman; 7th Grade -- Susanna Say & Jadon Pearl; and 8th Grade -- Braelyn Derwin & Angel Taw. Great job everyone!! Keep up the good work!! This week's Student of the Week honors sponsored by Nextera.

A parent meeting for those who have daughters planning to play middle school and/or high school Lady Lions basketball this year has been scheduled for 6 p.m., Wednesday, at D.O. Fulton Gym. Lady Lions Head Coach Carlynn Murguia and her staff will be on hand to go over important program information and answer any questions you may have.

The Lions picked up their first district win of the season last Friday with a 35-14 victory over Bowie. The Vernon defense forced 7 turnovers, including 6 interceptions. The Defensive MVP for the Lions was Kayson Sanders, who had 2 interceptions, defended 6 passes and had 2 pass break ups. The offense started slow, but a long pass reception by M'Aujehl Aboso provided a spark and it started rolling. Aboso was the Offensive MVP for Vernon, finishing the game with 58 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns, along with 84 yards receiving and another score. The Lions are now 4-4 overall and 1-1 in district play.

After picking up their first District 4-3A, D1 victory of the season at home last Friday against Bowie, the Lions hit the road looking for district win number 2 and to solidify their spot in the playoffs this week. Vernon travels to Boyd to square off against the Yellowjackets who will be battling to stay alive for the playoffs. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the gate, however sales are cash only. Tickets can be purchased online by following this link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/tx/boyd/organization/11455/boyd-high-school/tickets

There's was plenty of pink everywhere at McCord last Friday, as our students and staff "pinked out" for both the Lions pep rally theme and for Breast Cancer Awareness.

Our McCord students enjoyed a visit from the Vernon Fire Department last Friday. Firemen showed the students their safety equipment, the equipment on the fire truck and also talked about fire safety, and what to do in case there is a fire.

This is the first week of National Red Ribbon Week. In case you missed our post last week, here are our dress-up day themes for the week. Please note students are out of school Friday for a teacher/staff professional development day.

THIS EVENING!! Seniors remember tonight is the first of two meetings to help you and your parents understand what FAFSA is and to provide help in completing the form. Tonight's meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m., in the VHS Cafeteria. Representatives from Vernon College will be on hand to share valuable information. Tomorrow evening at 5:30 p.m., representatives from Vernon College and Panhandle Plains will assist parents and students on completing the FAFSA. It is highly encouraged for senior parents and students to attend both meetings. Parents/students should bring their personal devices, any paperwork needed, and the FSA IDs.

Our VMS football teams traveled to Bowie yesterday and went 1-1 in their two football games. The seventh grade team remained undefeated, as they dropped their Bowie foes, 22-0. Offensive leaders were Brazos Eakin with a 48-yard touchdown run; Gavin Bayer with an 80-yard scoring run and a 50-yard TD pass to Ryker Wilson. Mathew Servin came a way with an interception, and Kater Gee blocked a punt. The seventh grade team is now 6-0.
The eight grade squad fell to Bowie, 22-8. Vernon scored a 55-yard touchdown pass from Arion McCoy to Kenneth Sweet, and Kameron Dickerson led the defense with an interception. The eighth grade squad is 2-4.

Congratulations to Milo Garcia, who was our Vernon Elementary top seller in our Big Kahuna Fundraiser. Milo won the big prize. Way to go Milo!!

Our Vernon Lady Lions volleyball seniors were recognized last night prior to their regular-season finale match against City View. The Lady Lions fell to the Lady Mustangs 3 games to 1 and saw their season come to an end, as City View claimed fourth place in District 6-3A and earned a playoff berth with the victory.

After a week off our Lions return to the gridiron tonight, as they host the Bowie Jackrabbits in a big district game. The winner of tonight's battle will have the inside track to a spot in the playoffs. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium. General admission tickets must be purchased online at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Single game, reserve seat tickets can be purchased at the Vernon ISD Administration until noon today. The pep rally will be held at 3:25 p.m. at D.O. Fulton Gym.

The Vernon Elementary PTO will be selling spirit items Friday during lunch. Support the Vernon Elementary PTO and show that Lion Spirit!!

Tomorrow the theme for the Lions Football Pep Rally is "Pink Out" and our VHS cheerleaders would like to invite those who are currently fighting breast cancer; breast cancer survivors; and those who have lost family members to breast cancer to be their special guests at the pep rally. There will be a designated section reserved for our special guests. The pep rally will begin tomorrow at 3:25 p.m.

Our Lady Lions host the City View Lady Mustangs tonight in their District 6-3A finale and it is a HUGE game, as the winner will move on to the playoffs!! It is also Senior Recognition Night for our 7 Lady Lion seniors! Our JV match will begin at 5 p.m., with the Senior Recognition Ceremony to begin at approximately 5:45 p.m., and the varsity match to start around 6:15 p.m. Pack the stands and support our Lady Lions tonight as they battle for a playoff berth!! Good luck Lady Lions! You got this!!

Juniors should already be thinking about scholarships and one of the first steps in that process is completing a FAFSA form. We have scheduled two meetings to help parents understand what FAFSA is and to provide help in completing the form. The first meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., Monday, in the VHS Cafeteria. Representatives from Vernon College will be on hand to share valuable information. The next night, at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, representatives from Vernon College and Panhandle Plains will assist parents and students on completing the FAFSA. It is highly encouraged for junior parents and students to attend both meetings. Parents/students should bring their personal devices, any paperwork needed, and the FSA IDs.

Next week is National Red Ribbon Week and we have daily themes as we hope all of our students -- Make A Difference. Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free. Check out the daily themes below. A quick reminder that Friday, Oct. 30 is a teacher/staff work day for Vernon ISD with students out of school that day.

Congratulations to our 26 Vernon Lions tennis players who met the qualifications to make the District 7-4A Team Tennis Academic All-District Team.