Out of an abundance of caution, Vernon ISD is canceling school for tomorrow, 1/23/2026. All schools and offices will be closed. The Vernon Boys and Girls Club will also be closed.
VHS senior Kamryn Hall signed a letter of intent to attend Friends University on a powerlifting scholarship during a ceremony held Wednesday morning the foyer of D.O. Fulton Gym. Hall has qualified for the State Powerlifting Meet for the last three years, and will be looking to make it four years a in row in February. She was a Silver medalist at State last year. To read more about Kamryn and her signing ceremony, please follow this link https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2650877
Due to the winter weather that is expected to hit the area Friday afternoon, Vernon ISD will be operating on our regular Early Release Schedule tomorrow. PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE WEATHER, THE VERNON BOYS & GIRLS CLUB WILL NOT BE OPEN TOMORROW.
We hope of our students, staff and their families stay safe and warm during the winter storm. We will make an announcement Sunday afternoon concerning school on Monday.
We hope of our students, staff and their families stay safe and warm during the winter storm. We will make an announcement Sunday afternoon concerning school on Monday.
Students in our Pathways to Education CTE program traveled to Wichita Falls on Wednesday to attend the Region 9 SparkEd Future Educator Conference. The keynote speaker for the program was Rider graduate and USA Olympian Taliyah Brooks. During the conference students attended breakout sessions hosted by different groups. Those sessions included: Pathways to Education hosted by Vernon College; Future Coaches of Texas Association, hosted by FCTA; and Educator Preparation Program hosted by Midwestern State University.
Tonight, Madison Kretzmer from Vernon College will be at the Lion's Den Teen Center to provide students with an overview of Vernon College programs, including Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways. She will also work with students to identify areas of interest and potential career paths. This session is designed to help students begin thinking about their future after high school. Future sessions may include Vernon College instructors from specific programs as guest speakers. Refreshments will be served to those who attend the event.
Students in Ms. Smith's and Mrs. Pedigo's kindergarten classes have been learning about community helpers and first responders. In a special way to bring that learning to life, the students wrote thank-you letters to McCord SRO and VISD Director of Safety & Security, Lt. Autumn Thames. And, they were able to deliver those letters in person.
Due to the weather forecast, our Friday night basketball games were moved to tonight. Our Lions will be taking on the City View Mustangs at D.O. Fulton Gym as they wrap up the first half of District 7-3A action. There will be no JV boys game. The Lions will take the court at approximately 7:30 p.m., following the Lady Lions' game. To purchase tickets, go to https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Good luck Lions!!!
Good luck Lions!!!
Due to the weather forecast, our Friday night basketball games were moved to tonight. Our Lady Lions will be hosting the City View Lady Mustangs in a District 7-3A game at D.O. Fulton Gym. The game will tip off at 6 p.m. To purchase tickets, go to https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Good luck Lady Lions!!!
Good luck Lady Lions!!!
Named as our Pre-Kindergarten Students of the Week for the week of Jan. 12-16 were: Shepherd Say, Ava Torres, Semajae Leija, and Danny Velasquez. Congratulations!! We're proud of you!!
Cited as 1st Grade Students of the Week for the Week of Jan. 12-16 were: Keenan Sowells, Sannay Moo, Wila Hamer, Monse Balderas, Genesis Amador, and (not pictured) Matthew Grinie and Juan Garcia. Great job!! Keep up the good work!!
Our Kindergarten Students of the Week for the week of Jan. 12-16 were: Ermias Maldonado, Olivia Hernandez, Mason Garcia, Beau Adams, Kyrie Peterson, Ian Lorenzo, and Ezekiel Nino. Congratulations!! Keep up the good work!!
Last Saturday, the Lady Lions powerlifting team left early in the morning to travel to Perryton and compete in the Perryton Invitational. They captured second place in the team standings, with one division champion and 12 Top 5 finishes in the individual weight classes. In this tournament, powerlifters who lift equipped and those who lift unequipped competed against each other and not in separate divisions.
Delila Rodriguez took first place in the 198-weight class. Finishing second in their class were: Kyleigh Taylor (181); Olivia Carr (242, unequipped); and Kamryn Hall (242+, unequipped. Taking third place honors were: Zaylor Horn (97); Charleigh Cooper (114); and Madyson Zamora (220, unequipped). Claiming fourth place were: Jaelle Guerrero (114); Jasmine Ler (165, unequipped); Reagan Baskerville (181); and Kendra Garcia (242+, unequipped). Grace Lin finished fifth in the 165-weight class.
Coach Sally Reeves stated she was proud of the hard work, grit, and determination these athletes continue to show, and that they are continuously working on their Regional standings.
Delila Rodriguez took first place in the 198-weight class. Finishing second in their class were: Kyleigh Taylor (181); Olivia Carr (242, unequipped); and Kamryn Hall (242+, unequipped. Taking third place honors were: Zaylor Horn (97); Charleigh Cooper (114); and Madyson Zamora (220, unequipped). Claiming fourth place were: Jaelle Guerrero (114); Jasmine Ler (165, unequipped); Reagan Baskerville (181); and Kendra Garcia (242+, unequipped). Grace Lin finished fifth in the 165-weight class.
Coach Sally Reeves stated she was proud of the hard work, grit, and determination these athletes continue to show, and that they are continuously working on their Regional standings.
Vernon ISD is keeping a close eye on the forecast for the winter weather that is expected to hit our area on Friday.
Due to the weather forecast for Friday, our Lady Lions' and Lions' games scheduled for Friday have been bumped up to Thursday. At this time, it has not been determined if the JV boys game will be played, and game times have not been set. Vernon is hosting City View in District 7-3A action at D.O. Fulton Gym.
Due to the high school basketball games being moved from Friday to Thursday, our Vernon Middle School games will be played today instead of Thursday. Our 7th & 8th grade boys will be traveling to Wichita Falls to take on City View, while our 7th & 8th grade girls will be hosting City View. Games will start at 5 p.m.
Our area is currently being hit by the flu, along with viruses and other illnesses. Please review these steps to help keep your student healthy, as well as how to slow down spreading germs if they do become ill. Help our VISD staff keep our schools as healthy as possible and your student in the classroom.
Receiving our VES Student of the Week honors for the Week of Jan. 12-16 were: 2nd Grade -- Xoey Barnes; 3rd Grade -- Audrina Lopez; 4th Grade -- Luis Quintero (not pictured); and 5th Grade -- Arielle DeLeon. Congratulations!! Keep up the good work!!
Selected as the VMS Students of the Week for the Week of Jan. 12-16 were: 6th Grade -- Shiloh Williams & Camden Castaneda; 7th Grade -- Stormy Mathes & Aven Ramirez; and 8th Grade -- Madison Daniel & Iker Antimo. Congratulations!! Great job!!
Our Lions are on the road tonight, as they travel to Jacksboro to square off against the Tigers in a District 7-3A battle on the hardcourt. The Lions' game will tipoff at approximately 7:30 p.m., following the conclusion of the Lady Lions' game. Good luck Lions!!!
Our Lady Lions open the second round of District 7-3A action tonight on the road, as they travel to Jacksboro to battle the Tigerettes. Good luck Lady Lions!!
