It will be "Camo Day" on our campuses Friday, as that is this week's pep rally theme as the Lions prepare to take on the Wellington Skyrockets. The cheerleaders will be pumping up the spirit at the pep rally, which will start at 9:25 a.m.
Our Vernon Lion cheerleaders are inviting youngsters from pre-k to 6th grade to join them on the sidelines for the Sept. 18 game against the Perryton Rangers. The cheerleaders will hold a mini cheer clinic from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 17, to go over the cheers the youngsters will perform on the sideline during the game. Get your youngster signed up today!!
We will begin our weekly Ice Cream sales at VES this week. Second and third grade students will have the opportunity to purchase ice cream on Wednesdays, with fourth and fifth grade students getting that opportunity on Thursdays. Ice cream treats are $1 each.
On Monday, students in Mrs. Hanson's Anatomy & Physiology classes completed a project involving cells. Students selected a particular specialized cells and then researched the cell for a presentation. The presentation had to include diagrams of the cell, the cell functions and the location of their specialized cell. During the presentations, the students in the audience were filling out data charts based on the information they received. Mrs. Hanson said all of the students did a fantastic job.
Earning our first Kindergarten Student of the Week honors are: Beckham Shugart, Isaac Calvilli Jr., Collins McIntosh, Xailah Chapman, Delilah Varela, Rauiri Dean, and Samajae Leija. Way to go!! Congrats!!
Receiving our first Pre-Kindergarten Student of the Week honors for this school year are: Lyanna Lopez, Emery Tibbs, and Emberly Lopez. Not pictured are Maximo Reyes and Graciela Grimes. Congratulations!! We're proud of you!!
Earning our first Student of the Week honors for the 2026-27 school year are: 6th Grade -- Taylynn Ortiz & Ellis Wilson; 7th Grade -- Jasey Whitten & Parker Ford; and 8th Grade -- Sandra Madrigales & Dalton Kymer. Congratulations!! Keep up the good work! This week's Student of the Week brought to you by NextEra.
We have named Students of the Week for the first time this year. Receiving those honors for first grade were: Kalder Gilchrist, Parker Johnston, Protea Faul, Alyson Stanley, Cora Robb, and Delilah Zuniga. Great job!! Keep up the good work!!
Earning Vernon Lions Player of the Game honors for Week 1 are Bowie Eakin and Evan Wilkinson. Bowie recorded 18 total tackles, including 2 tackles for loss, from his linebacker position to earn Defensive Player of The Week honors. Evan had 1 reception for 26 yards from his receiver spot to earn the nod for Offensive Player of the Week. Congratulations Bowie and Evan!!
Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Blaise Boswell will be providing a newsletter throughout the school year to help share district information with our students' families and other members of the community. His first newsletter was posted yesterday on our website. To read the newsletter, please follow this link to our website homepage and scroll down: https://www.vernonisd.org/
St. Paul Lutheran Church will be hosting ESL Classes in September. The classes will be held Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., starting on Sept. 16. Registration for the class will be held at 6:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the church. For more information, contact St. Paul Lutheran Church at 940-552-2495.
It's hard to believe that tomorrow is September 1, but it is!! Here is the September menu for our VISD Cafeterias. Please remember that at Vernon ISD all students receive a free breakfast and a free lunch.
Selected as Lady Lions of the Week for the Week of Aug. 24-28 were Alyssa Adams and Leah Diekmann. Coach Sally Reeves said Alyssa and Leah have been working hard, showing great leadership, and gaining strength and speed every day. Keep up the great work Lady Lions!! We are proud of you!!
Don't forget about tonight!! Drop by the Boys & Girls Club at 6 p.m. and enjoy a free hot dog supper and learn more about the new Texas ACE program. This is an after school program located at both Vernon Elementary School and Vernon Middle School. Youngsters in the Texas ACE program can receive help with schoolwork and much, much more!! The program is open to students in 2nd thru 8th grade. This program is a wonderful opportunity for all students. Please take a moment to attend this parent informational meeting.
Recognized as Lady Lions of the Week for the Week of Aug. 17-21 were Lily Maxwell and Celestina Sanchez. Coach Sally Reeves stated these two girls have been outstanding leaders both in athletics and in the classroom. They consistently show up, work hard, and are willing to put in the extra reps and extra time to get better.
We are proud of you both!! Keep leading, keep working, and keep making those around you better!!
We are proud of you both!! Keep leading, keep working, and keep making those around you better!!
Our Lions are on the road again for Week 2 of the 2026 football season! We will be traveling to Wellington for a showdown with the Skyrockets!! Tickets must be purchased online. Here is the link for the tickets https://www.wellingtonisd.net/page/store . However as of this morning tickets are not yet available to purchase.
McCord students enjoyed wearing their neon on Friday to support the Vernon Lions!! "Neon Day" was the theme of the high school pep rally and McCord students had a blast attending the first pep rally of the season.
DUDES ON DUTY IS BACK!
We are excited to continue Dudes on Duty across Vernon ISD! Our goal is simple: to provide a positive, welcoming presence for our students as they begin their school day.
Dudes on Duty was created with the men in our students’ lives in mind—giving dads, grandfathers, uncles, and other positive male role models an easy and meaningful way to be present on our campuses. However, our doors are always open to anyone who wants to support and encourage our students!
Please remember: You MUST be an approved VISD volunteer before signing up for Dudes on Duty. https://bit.ly/VISDVolunteerApplication
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Complete the Dudes on Duty Google Form.
Choose the VISD campus and date you would like to volunteer.
Choose your morning.
The primary Dudes on Duty role is simple: stand at a campus entrance during morning arrival and greet students as they come to school. A smile, high five, fist bump, or encouraging word is a great way to start their day!
Want to do more?
You can indicate on the form if you are also interested in helping with lunch, recess, classroom activities, or other campus needs. A VISD employee will reach out to you regarding those opportunities.
Wait for confirmation.
Once you submit the form, your requested date will be sent to the appropriate campus for approval. Submitting the form does NOT automatically confirm your date. You will receive an email once your Dudes on Duty date has been approved by the campus.
Be a Dude on Duty!
Once your date is confirmed, show up on your scheduled morning and help us give our students a great start to their day!
Complete the Dudes on Duty Google Form to get started! https://bit.ly/DudesOnDutyVISD
Contact Kori Eakin-940-553-1900 ext. 2229 or kori.eakin@visdtx.org
We are excited to continue Dudes on Duty across Vernon ISD! Our goal is simple: to provide a positive, welcoming presence for our students as they begin their school day.
Dudes on Duty was created with the men in our students’ lives in mind—giving dads, grandfathers, uncles, and other positive male role models an easy and meaningful way to be present on our campuses. However, our doors are always open to anyone who wants to support and encourage our students!
Please remember: You MUST be an approved VISD volunteer before signing up for Dudes on Duty. https://bit.ly/VISDVolunteerApplication
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Complete the Dudes on Duty Google Form.
Choose the VISD campus and date you would like to volunteer.
Choose your morning.
The primary Dudes on Duty role is simple: stand at a campus entrance during morning arrival and greet students as they come to school. A smile, high five, fist bump, or encouraging word is a great way to start their day!
Want to do more?
You can indicate on the form if you are also interested in helping with lunch, recess, classroom activities, or other campus needs. A VISD employee will reach out to you regarding those opportunities.
Wait for confirmation.
Once you submit the form, your requested date will be sent to the appropriate campus for approval. Submitting the form does NOT automatically confirm your date. You will receive an email once your Dudes on Duty date has been approved by the campus.
Be a Dude on Duty!
Once your date is confirmed, show up on your scheduled morning and help us give our students a great start to their day!
Complete the Dudes on Duty Google Form to get started! https://bit.ly/DudesOnDutyVISD
Contact Kori Eakin-940-553-1900 ext. 2229 or kori.eakin@visdtx.org
The first pep rally of the season was held this morning at D.O. Fulton Gym and we had some special visitors, as students from McCord elementary joined us to help build up that Lion Spirit as we get ready for tonight's football game in Mineral Wells. The theme was "Neon Day!"
It was "Decals With Dad" night at the fieldhouse Thursday, as dads and others joined varsity football players in the locker room to put decals on their helmets. The helmets are new and will feature a new main logo that incorporates the State of Texas with the traditional V with a Lion going through it. Other decals on the helmets include the American and State of Texas Flags, and the player's uniform number.
