Vernon ISD

Our VHS cheerleaders for the 2026-27 school year were selected following tryouts the week of spring break. Members of the cheerleading squad will be: Seniors -- Jenniffer Lopez-Ramos, Kaydence Smith, Lily Maxwell, Claire Mayo, Brek Payne, Alyssa Adams, Ariana Mendoza, and Sabriyah Hall-Dickerson; Juniors -- Abby Bolander, Xiomara Fernandez, Amari Garcia, Kaydence Richardson, and Arianna Granados; Sophomores -- Charleigh Cooper, Trista Lehman, Caylee Streit, and Serenity Edwards; and Freshmen -- Kinsleigh Hamm, Isabella Brahier, Yaryxel Fernandez (alternate), and Sophia Trejo.

Tryouts for our VMS cheerleading squad were held two weeks ago on the Friday we dismissed for spring break, and those who made the squad have now been announced. Members of the 2026-27 VMS cheerleading team will be: captains Ashlyn Torres and Trinity Villarreal; Lily Hamby, Paisleigh Oglesby, Hser Than, Isla Streit, Lexi Halford, Nillianna Hines, Jaymee Robertson, Keely Lehman, Braelyn Derwin, and Saydi Flynn. The mascot will be Halle Morris.

Our Lions will hit the road this afternoon, traveling to Iowa Park to meet the Hawks in District 7-3A junior varsity and varsity games. The JV game will begin at 4 p.m., with the varsity game to follow at approximately 7 p.m. Good luck Lions!!

Our Lady Lions are on the road today, as they travel to Iowa Park to face the Lady Hawks in a District 7-3A softball game that starts at 5 p.m. Good luck Lady Lions!!

Two of the six Lady Lions who competed in the THSWPA State Powerlifting Championships yesterday will be bringing home hardware. In the Unequipped Division, Olivia Carr finished third in the 242-pound class, while four-time state qualifier Kamryn Hall finished fourth in the 242+-pound class. Great job ladies!! We're very proud of your accomplishments!!

Vernon High School is forming a Pep Squad for the 2026-27 school year. The Pep Squad will be away for enthusiastic students to sit together and show their Lion Spirit in the stands. If you're interested in joining, please fill out the form found here: http://bit.ly/40uNopp
An information meeting for parents will be held on Tuesday, April 7, in the VHS Cafeteria. The meeting will start at 6 p.m.

This Saturday!!!
Our VISD Community Resource Fair will be held in the VHS Cafeteria. Stop by and learn about the various agencies and organizations that provided services to our community. There will also be fun activities for the family including water balloons and outdoor games. Kona Ice will be on hand selling snowcones. More than 10 door prizes will be given away include two grand prizes -- a set of JBL headphones and an Amazon Echo Show 8. The event begins at 11 a.m. and will continue until 2 p.m.

On Tuesday, Vernon ISD held a CTE Fair for our 8th grade students. The students took a field trip to the Wilbarger County Expo Center where the CTE Fair was set up, with each of our CTE pathways having a booth manned by the teacher and high school students who are currently in the pathway. The 8th grade students were able to pick up information and ask questions about the different pathways. Students and their parents returned to the CTF Fair Tuesday night so the parents could visit the booths and get information about the pathways. All 8th grade students must choose a pathway before their freshman year. Also Tuesday night, students and parents were able to work on their class schedule for next year.

Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Blaise Boswell introduced Brock Payne as Vernon's new athletic director and head football coach to all VHS athletes during a meeting earlier this morning. Vernon ISD trustees named Payne to the position during a board meeting last night. Payne and his family have been in Vernon for five years. To read more about his selection, please follow this link https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2775212

During a special board meeting held last night, Vernon ISD trustees named Brock Payne athletic director and head football coach for the district. Payne has been a member of our VISD family for five years, serving as the Lions defensive coordinator and teaching Spanish, as well as wearing many other hats. Be watching for the story we will post later today.

We are seeking interest in purchasing this Vernon Lions polos.
We must have interest for at least 50 Adult Polos and 50 Youth Polos before an order can be placed.
This form is only to see who may be interested in purchasing a polo.
If we receive enough interest to meet the minimum order requirement, we will contact those who indicated interest with ordering and payment details.

Youth XXS-XL-$40
Adult S-3XL-$55

If you are interested, please provide your information on this form: https://bit.ly/VernonLionsPoloInterestForm
Please respond by March 27th. Remember -- this is NOT -- an order form.

Graduation pictures for our Pre-K & Kinder students will be taken tomorrow morning. There was some confusion about the date, however they WILL be here to take photos tomorrow -- Wednesday, March 18. Pictures will be taken by classroom and we should be finished by Noon. Just another sign that the end of the 2025-26 school year is just around the corner!!

We hope everyone wears their best smiles tomorrow as it is Spring Picture Day here at VES!! The photographer will be here to take student individual and classroom photos.

Selected as our VES Students of the Week for the week of March 2-6 (the week before spring break) were: 2nd Grade -- Ariana Su; 3rd Grade -- Zaiden Gardner; 4th Grade -- Caedyn Lewis-Qualls (not pictured); and 5th Grade -- Isaac Hollis. Great job!! Congratulations!! Keep up the good work!

🍀 A Little Luck for Our McCord Staff! 🍀

Today the McCord PTO spread a little Luck of the Irish by treating teachers and staff to donuts, grapes, drinks, festive necklaces, and even $1 lottery tickets for a little extra fun. 🍩🍇🥤🎟️

Vernon ISD is incredibly thankful for the support of our PTO. Their thoughtfulness and generosity help make our schools a special place for both staff and students. We appreciate the many ways they invest in and encourage our educators throughout the year.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀

We're just days away!!
Our VISD Community Resource Fair will be held Saturday in the VHS Cafeteria. Stop by and learn about the various agencies and organizations that provided services to our community. There will also be fun activities for the family including water balloons and outdoor games. Kona Ice will be on hand selling snowcones. More than 10 door prizes will be given away include two grand prizes -- a set of JBL headphones and an Amazon Echo Show 8. The event begins at 11 a.m. and will continue until 2 p.m.

The Lions are hosting the Hawks from Iowa Park tonight in a District 7-3A game at Jabe Brazzle Field. The JV game will begin at 4 p.m., with the varsity game to follow at 7 p.m. Good luck Lions!!!

We will be sending our six Lady Lions who have qualified for the State Powerlifting Meet off in style in the morning. The sendoff will begin at 8:10 a.m., in front of VHS. After the sendoff, the powerlifters will be escorted down Wilbarger by the Vernon Police Department and Wilbarger County Sheriff's Office. Park along Wilbarger and honk your horn as they go by, or stand on the sidewalk and wish them well as they head out of town.

Our CTE Fair is set for tomorrow. Our 8th grade students will attend the CTE Fair at the new Wilbarger County Expo Center Tuesday morning, and tomorrow evening they will have the opportunity to return and bring their parents. From 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., parents will be able to visit the CTE Fair. An information meeting for parents will begin at 6 p.m. During the meeting parents will learn about the CTE programs offered at Vernon High School and they will have the opportunity to plan their students' schedules.

Receiving Student of the Week honors for the week of March 2-6 (the week before spring break) were: 6th Grade -- Luna Lynn Rodriguez & Jakayden Stanley; 7th Grade -- Ja'Keydience Copeland & Quetzalcoatl. Reyes-Lopez; and 8th Grade -- Lola Luster & Rylan Flores. Congratulations!! Great job!