Vernon ISD

Congratulations to our 7th grade football team, as they started the season last night with a 38-0 victory over Barwise Junior High. Scoring TDs for the VMS squad were Gavin Bayer, 42-yard run; Daylin Butler, 18-yard run; Brazos Eakin, 4-yard run; Ryker Wilson, 1-yard run; and Mathew Servin who returned a fumble for a TD. Defensive standouts were Wilson with an interception, and Xavier Gomez and Eh Bwe with fumble recoveries.
Middle School came out on the short end of the scoreboard in the 8th grade game, falling to Barwise, 36-6. Scoring the lone TD for the 8th grade squad was Jakaiden White on a 10-yard run.

🍦 A SWEET TREAT FOR OUR VES TEACHERS! 🍦

The VES PTO rolled around an Ice Cream Bar today to celebrate and show some love to our amazing teachers and staff! 🍨🤍
A special THANK YOU to Eats by Leeway for sponsoring today’s Teacher Appreciation Cart!
We are so thankful for the businesses in our community that help us spoil the people who do so much for our students! ❤️

To celebrate the end of our first six weeks, VMS & VHS PTO members went door to door today, delivering breakfast tacos, water, and smiles to our amazing teachers and staff!
A special thank you to Streit Clinic and Fancher Electric for donating the delicious breakfast tacos. We are incredibly thankful for the support our community members and parents give our schools!
And to our teachers and staff—thank you for all you do for our students every day! ❤️

Our VES Students of the Week for the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 4 were: 2nd Grade -- Jason Moo; 3rd Grade -- Prinzleigh Trejo (not pictured); 4th Grade -- Hazel McIntosh; and 5th Grade -- Katie Dobbs. VES Students of the Week for the week of Sept. 7-11 were: 2nd Grade -- Alaina Martin; 3rd Grade -- Meredyth Ballard (not pictured); 4th Grade -- Anibal Medina (not pictured); and 5th Grade -- Jonah Romero. Congratulations to all!! Keep up the great work!!

Earning our 1st Grade Student of the Week honor for the Week of Sept. 7-11 were: Mia Reyes Gomez, Gabriel Adams, Petou Meng, Rylee Thompson, Lynda Shepherd, and John Cavira. Outstanding job!! Keep it up!! Congrats!!

Selected as our Kindergarten Students of the Week for the week of Sept. 7-11 were: Asher Schweikardt, Everly Rosalez, Aria Christian, Ixtla Gil, Wesley Carter, Alan Gonzalez, and Ryder Jansa. Way to go!! We're proud of you!!

Our Pre-K Students of the Week for the week of Sept. 7-11 were: Grayson Morrison, Elayna Garcia, Dior Leija, Jayvn Kendricks, and Solomon Robinson. Great job!! Keep up the good work!!

Our Lions defeated City View 40-10 Friday night to improve their record to 1-2 for the year. Defensive MVP was linebacker Thomas Gonzales, who led the defense with 12 tackles, including 2 tackles for loss. Co-Offensive MVPs were: QB Xaven Leija, who was 8-of-13 for 154 yards, 2 TDs, 1 Int and had 4 carries for 30 yards; RC/RB M'Aujehl Aboso, who had 2 carries for 44 yards and 2 scores, and 3 receptions for 67 yards; and RC Zander Leija, who had 4 receptions for 76 yards and 2 TDs. Congratulations to our Players of the Week!!

Congratulations to our VMS Students of the Week -- 6th Grade: Kampbell Hamm & Grayson Wilson; 7th Grade: Anivea Copeland & Camden Castaneda; 8th Grade: Chelsey Cordero & Luis Mendoza. Great job!! Keep up the good work!

Our Lions remain home this week, as they host the Perryton Rangers in a non-district contest at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium. General admission tickets must be purchased online at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
A VISD All-Sports Pass can also be purchased online. The pass is good for all home regular-season VISD sports activities.
Reserve seat tickets for home football games may be purchased at the Vernon ISD Administration Building until Noon on Friday.

TOMORROW!!!
The bloodmobile will be here for our McCord Elementary Feel Like a Superhero Blood Drive!! The blood drive benefits the Our Blood Institute, which provides blood for Wilbarger General Hospital and all hospitals in this area.

🚨 Monday, September 14, is the LAST DAY to sign up if you and/or your business or organization would like to participate in the Lions Roar Homecoming Tailgate!! To sign up, follow this link: https://bit.ly/LionsRoarHomecoming2026

Our McCord students showed up in their cowboy gear yesterday as it was "Western Day", which was the theme of the football pep rally.

Before Friday night's game, Vernon recognized 7 former Lions who graduated within the last 5 years and are currently serving in the military. Their family members were on hand to receive a shadow box that included the young man's old jersey and pictures. Those former Lions included Jaydon Robledo, Tralan "T.J." Thomas, Shyne Rodriguez, Preston Overby, Ashton "Red" Dickinson, Israel "Izzy" Espinoza, and Andrew Hernandez.

On Wednesday, our cross country runners competed in the Rattlesnake Run in Guthrie. Celestina Sanchez led the way for the girls on the 2-mile course, finishing in the Top 30 out of over 100 competitors. The boys ran a 3-mile course and Blake Haney led the way for the boys, finishing in the Top 25 out of over 100 competitors. The cross country team will compete in the Seymour Invitational on Wednesday.

It's the home opener for our Lions tonight, as they host the City View Mustangs. Today's spirit pep rally will begin at 3:25 p.m. Vernon ISD and the City of Vernon have joined forces for a pre-game ceremony to honor all First Responders on this 25th anniversary of 9/11. Pre-game activities will start a 6:35 p.m., with former Lions football players who are currently serving in the military being recognized, with the ceremony for First Responders to follow. All First Responders with their ID will be admitted to the game for free and are asked to meet on the East end of the field.
Single game, reserve seat tickets will be sold at the Vernon ISD Administration Building until noon today. All general admission tickets must be purchased online at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Also online fans can purchase a VISD Athletic Pass, which will get you into all home VISD athletic events, with the exception of playoff games.

School Picture Day for VHS is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 23. Below is a picture package price list and a QR code which takes parents directly to your picture day ordering gallery once photos are taken.

Registration is now underway for the Boys & Girls Club Basketball League for kindergarten thru second grade students! Scan the QR code below or go to the B&G Club website www.vernonbgc.org. Youngsters must have a Boys & Girls Club membership to play in the league. Memberships can be purchased at the time of registration. Deadline to sign-up for the basketball league is Sept. 22.

Vernon ISD had the privilege of hosting the Vernon Leadership Class yesterday morning as part of their "Education Day." Class members heard from employees who work behind the scenes in the business office and other positions that people don't associate with a school district. The class traveled by school bus to Vernon Elementary School and toured the campus before heading to Vernon High School to take a look at the CTE facilities. Students in the VHS culinary program cooked lunch for the class. We hope the class enjoyed their time with us and learned a little something about school districts and Vernon ISD that they didn't know before.

Yesterday, Mrs. Woods' 3rd grade math class were charged with working out 2-step word problems. The students had fun working in groups to work out how they solved the problems, and when they explained how they solved the problems to each other.