Vernon ISD

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.

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.

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.

The Lady Lions claimed one event championship in the running events of the District 7-3A Track & Field Meet which concluded Thursday in Holliday. The Lady Lions finished third in the overall team standings in the Girls Division. To find out more about how the Lady Lions did at the meet, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2814379

The District 7-3A Track & Field Meet wrapped up Thursday evening with the finals of the running events. The Lions came away with four event district titles and finished second in the overall team standings in the Boys Division. To find out more about how the Lions did at the meet, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2814379

Our Lions are home tonight for District 7-3A games against the Holliday Eagles. The JV baseball game will begin at 4 p.m., with the first pitch of the varsity game set for 7 p.m., at Jabe Brazzle Field. The Lions have their district open week next week before wrapping up their season with a two-game series against Bowie on April 21 and April 24. Good luck Lions!!

Our Lady Lions close out their 2026 softball season today, as they host the Holliday Lady Eagles in a District 7-3A game. The game will start at 5 p.m., at Ronda Havins Softball Field. Our softball seniors will be recognized on April 21, prior to the varsity baseball game. Good luck Lady Lions!!

This week is National Assistant Principal Week and Vernon ISD has some outstanding assistant principal at our campuses!! All of them are a great asset to their principal, and the staff and students on their campuses. They consistently go the extra mile, and Vernon ISD would just like them to know their work is noticed and greatly appreciated!

As a part of Ms. Owen's Kindergarten Gifted and Talented project for April, our GT students are learning about the life cycle of chickens through a hands-on incubation experience. Yesterday, students placed eggs in an incubator and will now be carefully monitoring their development each day. Throughout the process, they will be researching and practicing "candling," a method used to observe the growth of the embryo inside the egg. To say organized, Ms. Owen helped the students create a calendar to track the number of days the eggs have been in the incubator, as well as the projected hatch date. The class is also keeping a journal to record observations, reflections, and new learning as the students follow the exciting journey from egg to chick!

The District 7-3A Track & Field Meet kicked off Monday with the field events, along with the running preliminaries. Here are a few pictures from the field events. The finals of the running events will be held tonight at Eagle Stadium in Holliday. The finals will begin at 5 p.m. The Vernon Lions are currently leading the team race in the Boys Division, while the Lady Lions are third in the Girls Division. Good luck to all those competing tonight!!

Due to severe weather concerns for Saturday, VHS administration has made the decision to move the 2026 VHS Prom from Avitia's to the VHS Cafeteria. The move not only provides an indoor storm shelter (if needed), but also more coverage in case it is raining when the students make their prom arrival.
Decorating for the prom will begin Friday afternoon after 2 p.m. If parents wish to come and help decorate the cafeteria before school is released, please remember you will need to check in at the school office and will need your driver's license.
On Saturday, students can start lining up for the annual Prom Arrival Promenade at 6 p.m., at the corner of Paradise and Yucca Lane, with all vehicles heading East on Paradise. Vehicles will turn right onto Yucca Lane and right into the horseshoe drive. After students make their arrival, the vehicle will need to be driven away. The vehicle can be parked in the South parking lot of the high school.
Parents and community residents are invited to watch the prom promenade and may park in the North parking lot. Those wishing to take a peek inside and get pictures may do so until 8 p.m. At that time all guests will be asked to leave.
A Prom King and Queen will be crowned at 10:45 p.m., and the prom will conclude at 11 p.m.

Yesterday, 13 of our FFA students competed In the Area IV CDE Contest held at Tarleton State University in Stephenville. The students competed on 3 teams. The Entomology team of Aidan Hernandez, Aaron Clemente, Karson Rich, and Kenneth Cordero placed 17th, while the Floriculture team of Avery Conley, Arianna Mendoza, Presley Lehman, and Jacie Parkhill placed in the Top 30. Members of the Livestock Judging team were Kenzie Dobbs, Bentley Dobbs, Kirby Lehman, and Lyric Thompson. We're excited to see our FFA program growing and can't wait to see what the future brings for the program and our students!

VES had some special guests for lunch today, as the milkman and Moocules (think Hercules) from Oak Farms stopped by for all four lunch periods. The students received cow ear hats, and were quite surprised when Moocules made his entrance and walked around giving high fives. The milkman and Moocules were on hand to tell the students how important it is to drink milk and shared the health benefits milk provides, including helping build strong bones and muscles.

McCord Elementary had a few visitors greeting students as they arrived on campus this morning -- the milkman and Moocules (think of Hercules). The visitors were from Oak Farms, which is Vernon ISD's milk supplier. The milkman and Moocules were on campus to remind our students of the importance of drinking milk, and all the healthy benefits -- including building strong bones and muscles -- that come from drinking milk.

On Tuesday the VES PTO treated our teachers and staff to a Sweet & Savory Popcorn Bar! 🍿
We are so thankful for their continued support—our school is stronger because of it. ❤️

For the month of March our McCord Teacher and Staff Member of the Month Award goes to six very deserving women!! First Grade teacher Mrs. Jana White was named Teacher of the Month, while our entire cafeteria crew was honored as Staff Member of the Month. Our cafeteria crew includes Rosemary Cervantes, Candice Cox, Karina Lira, Carmela Fuentes, and Emilia Chavez. These ladies, along with Mrs. White, go that extra mile for our students and staff every single day! We appreciate all they do for our campus!

Congratulations to our VMS Teacher and Staff Member of the Month for March -- Donna Thornton and Jennifer Walker, RN. Mrs. Thornton is our Resource Math & Science teacher, while Mrs. Walker is our school nurse. They both are excellent at what they do and always go above and beyond for our students and their co-workers. Thank you both for helping make our VMS campus special!