On Wednesday, Mr. White had visitors in his classroom who gave a presentation on data centers and the career opportunities they provide. Kurt Hansen, project executive with Quantum Rise Joint Venture, the construction company building the new data center in Oklaunion, explained how the data center would operate and shared information on the career opportunities available with the construction company while the center is being built, and also those career opportunities the data center would bring once it was completed. Joining Hansen was Alyssa Uliberri, an administrative assistant with the project.
Honored as our VES Students of the Week for last week (April 6-10) were: Vincent Madrigales, 2nd Grade; Miguel Cuadra Mendez, 3rd Grade; Olivia Brothers, 4th Grade; and Deklan Sanders, 5th Grade. Way to go everyone!! Congrats!! Keep up the good work!
It was the guys' lucky day when we drew for the VMS Attendance Prize for the 5th Six Weeks of school. Winning the mystery box prizes were: Elias Trejo, 6th Grade; Logan Ware, 7th Grade; and Jay Athwal, 8th Grade. Great job to these three students and all of our students who make attending school a priority and strive for perfect attendance!!
We have 20 Lion and Lady Lion athletes who will be competing in 19 individual events and six relays at the District 7-3A & 8-3A Area Track & Field Meet being held today in Jacksboro. The top four finishers in each event will advance to the Class 3A Region 1 Track & Field Meet. Go get the job done ladies and gentlemen!! GOOD LUCK!!!
Earlier this month VHS competed in the District 7-3A One Act Play Competition. While we did not advance, three students received special recognition -- Logan Werhwein was named to the All-Star Cast, while Logan Luster earned a honorable mention All-Star Cast nod, and Jacklyn Maldonado received an Outstanding Technician Award.
VHS will be presenting our One Act Play "Of Mice and Men" in two public performances this Friday and Saturday. The Friday performance will begin at 6:30 p.m., while the Saturday performance will start at 2 p.m. Both performances will be in the VHS Cafeteria. Admission is $5. Following both performances, there will be a showing of our UIL Film submissions. "HIM IN BLACK: The Investigation" earned a gold medal at the State Film Festival in the Narrative category, while "A Tail of Two Lives" was state runner-up in the Traditional Animation category, and "Garrett's Pumpkins" was a state semi-finalist in the Documentary category.
VHS will be presenting our One Act Play "Of Mice and Men" in two public performances this Friday and Saturday. The Friday performance will begin at 6:30 p.m., while the Saturday performance will start at 2 p.m. Both performances will be in the VHS Cafeteria. Admission is $5. Following both performances, there will be a showing of our UIL Film submissions. "HIM IN BLACK: The Investigation" earned a gold medal at the State Film Festival in the Narrative category, while "A Tail of Two Lives" was state runner-up in the Traditional Animation category, and "Garrett's Pumpkins" was a state semi-finalist in the Documentary category.
On Tuesday, sophomores who are taking virtual dual-credit classes through Vernon College in Ms. Hamer's class visited the campus for breakfast in the sub, and were also given a tour of the dorms. VC Dual Credit Advisor Erica Nevarez arranged the field trip for our students to give them the opportunity to experience a short day in the life of a VC student.
Earlier this week McCord PTO truly spoiled their teachers and staff! 💛
A huge thank you to local podiatrist Dr. Gary Cramer with Wilbarger General Hospital for a generous donation, and to The Cork for the beautiful grazing table that helped make this event extra special.
As a school district, we are so thankful for the continued support from our parents and community. It truly makes a difference for our staff and students! ❤️🦁
A huge thank you to local podiatrist Dr. Gary Cramer with Wilbarger General Hospital for a generous donation, and to The Cork for the beautiful grazing table that helped make this event extra special.
As a school district, we are so thankful for the continued support from our parents and community. It truly makes a difference for our staff and students! ❤️🦁
We have some extra-special teachers and staff here at McCord Elementary, and this year Teacher of the Year and Staff Member of the Year fit into that category. Selected by their peers were Kristin Chavira, Teacher of the Year, and Sandra Edwards, Staff Member of the Year. Congratulations to them both. And, thanks to them both for their work both inside the classroom and out. They're both amazing!!
A big CONGRATULATIONS to our Teacher and Staff Member of the Year for 2025-26!! Receiving the Teacher of the Year honor is Brady Parum, who teaches 7th and 8th grade Science. Our Staff Member of the Year is Quinton Porter, an instructional aide. Thank you to them both for working hard for our students each and every day.
Thursday morning Lady Lion senior Klancy Sherrill signed to run track at Dallas Baptist University. She will be looking to qualify for the regional track meet for the fourth straight year tomorrow when she joins her teammates competing in the District 7-3A & 8-3A Area Track & Field Meet. To read the story on Klancy's signing, please follow this link https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2822807
Lady Lion golfer Claire Mayo will be teeing it up today in the Class 3A Region 1 Golf Tournament. The two-day event is being played on the Shady Oaks Golf Course in Baird, which is just outside Abilene. Claire advanced to her third consecutive regional tourney by being the top medalist at the District 7-3A Golf Tournament who was not a member of a team that qualified to advance. Good luck Claire!!
Receiving our 1st Grade Student of the Week honors for last week (April 6-10) were: Willie Bell, Evalyn Sanchez, Isabella Padilla, Alaizay Cherry, Brantley Riggins, John Crawford Craighead, and Antonio Chavira. Outstanding job!! Keep it up!
Selected as our Kindergarten Students of the Week for last week (April 6-10) were: Victoriana Goff, Elektra Bodine, Karson Echols, Christopher Moo, Delilah Wiest, and Jasmine Hopkins. Not pictured is Emilia Mullins. Way to go!! Proud of all of you!
Our pre-Kindergarten students of the week for last week (April 6-10) are: Jarely Romero, Victor Romero, Kambri Zamora, and Montse Maldonado. Congratulations!! Keep up the great work!
Last week students in Ms. Garrett's classes heard from two guest speakers. Speaking to students in the Principles of Education and Training classes was retired teacher and administrator Mrs. Marylin Leasure. She shared her own career path with the students, and also discussed what things they should consider when pursuing a career in education.
The guest speaker for students in the Human Growth and Development classes was Mrs. Kori Eakin, who is the district's school psychologist and teacher of the visually impaired. She shared a powerpoint presentation on teaching students with special needs with the classes.
The guest speaker for students in the Human Growth and Development classes was Mrs. Kori Eakin, who is the district's school psychologist and teacher of the visually impaired. She shared a powerpoint presentation on teaching students with special needs with the classes.
We have a lot of talented students here at VES and they're going to get the opportunity to shine on stage!! Our VES Talent Show hosted by our VES Student Council is scheduled for Friday, May 1, and it's time to begin our search for stars! The deadline for a student to turn in an audition entry form is this Friday -- April 17. Auditions will be held for 2nd and 3rd graders on Thursday, April 23, and for 4th and 5th graders on Friday, April 24. Those selected for the talent show will practice on April 28 (2nd & 3rd grade) and April 30 (4th & 5th grade) before performing on May 1.
VHS seniors!!
Texas requires all graduating seniors to complete a FAFSA form or an 'opt out' waiver in order to graduate. The completed form, or the 'opt out' waiver must be turned in to Mrs. Kieschnick by May 8. She also has 'opt out' waivers for those who may need them.
Texas requires all graduating seniors to complete a FAFSA form or an 'opt out' waiver in order to graduate. The completed form, or the 'opt out' waiver must be turned in to Mrs. Kieschnick by May 8. She also has 'opt out' waivers for those who may need them.
🦁 VHS Patch Night!
TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lion’s Den Teen Center -- get your letterman jacket patches ordered!
✔️ Order online: https://esapatchform.netlify.app/
(Be sure to select LOCAL PICKUP)
✔️ Or order in person that night
(You can also print your form and bring it started to save time)
🎯 Before you order, be ready to choose:
• Your patch (sport, class of, etc.)
• The accolade for each patch
• The year to go with it
• Optional: number, name, graduation year
If you order online, please bring your jacket to the teen center on April 13!
Proceeds go to junior class!
Earning our Student of the Week honor last week (April 6-10) were: 6th Grade -- Kendall Balderas & Brazos Eakin; 7th Grade -- Trinity Villarreal & George King; and 8th Grade -- Kenli Kajs & Daniel Hai (not pictured). Congratulations!! Great job!!
On Friday, our wonderful assistant principals -- Mr. Boswell and Ms. King -- were surprised with their own special cakes in honor of National Assistant Principal Week. The cakes were just a small token to show how much everyone at VES appreciates them for all they do for our students and staff.
