Last week VMS students traveled to Graham and competed in a Junior High One-Act Play competition. Our production of "Nicholas Nickleby" took second place, and our students also brought home some acting and technical awards. Our students will give a performance of the production at 6 p.m., Thursday, at the Wilbarger Auditorium.
Vernon ISD has several teachers and staff members who served our country in the Armed Forces. We just wanted to take a moment to thank them for their service and recognize them as tomorrow is Veterans Day. https://youtu.be/zZMKibJCY-Y
When the kids are away the adults will party -- sort of. While our VHS teachers and staff were on campus today for Professional Development, we took time to celebrated Debbie Ramsey's birthday.
Vernon will be facing Clyde this Friday in a Class 3A, D1 Bi-District Playoff Game. The game will be played at Tiger Stadium in Jacksboro. Tickets must be purchased online. Here is a link to purchase tickets: https://www.jacksboroisd.net/page/onlinetickets
We will be holding a Veterans Day ceremony at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, in D.O. Fulton Gym. Our National Honor Society is in charge of the program. All Armed Forces veterans and their families are invited to attend the ceremony.
Our Vernon Lions have made the PLAYOFFS!!! Vernon will face Clyde in a Class 3A, D1 bi-district playoff game on Friday, Nov. 14. The game will be played at Tiger Stadium in Jacksboro. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 and must be purchased online. District 4-3A and THSCA passes will be accepted. No Senior Citizen passes will be accepted. Vernon will be the home team.
The Vernon Lions will face the Clyde Bulldogs in the Bi-district round of the Class 3A, DI playoffs. The game is tentatively set for 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14, in Jacksboro.
This morning following the Lions Spirit Pep Rally, Vernon Police Chief Dan Birbeck spoke to VHS students about making good choices and really what it takes to just be a good person. This afternoon, Chief Birbeck spoke with VHS staff about school safety.
Our 6th grade students got a surprise Friday morning, as Vernon College donated college t-shirts to all of them to help promote college awareness. The t-shirts were handed it this morning in class.
Last week VES held its 2nd Annual Soup Night for students and their parents. A variety of soups and cornbread were prepared by VES teachers and staff. Students in the VES Gifted and Talented Program also displayed their science projects that they had been working on.
On Thursday, students represented VMS in a Junior High One-Act Play competition in Graham. The VMS production of "Nicholas Nickleby" finished in second place in the competition. The student playing the title character, Logan Ware, was named Best Performer in the competition, and four other students earned All-Star Cast honors. For the complete story, please click on this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2535629
On Thursday, our first grade students took a field trip and visited the local Red River Valley Museum.
Our Lions close out the regular season on the road in Peaster and the District 4-3A, D1 finale is a big one, as the winner will go into the playoffs as the No. 2 seed and the loser will be the No. 3 seed. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the gate. Cash only and no bill larger than a $20 will be accepted.
The Lion Spirit Pep Rally is scheduled for this morning at 9:20, in D.O. Fulton Gym.
The Lion Spirit Pep Rally is scheduled for this morning at 9:20, in D.O. Fulton Gym.
VISD students get a 3-day weekend this week, as there are no classes on Monday, Nov. 10, due to it being a Professional Development Day for teachers and staff.
This Friday is a scheduled Early Release Friday for Vernon ISD. We hope our students enjoy getting a head start on their weekend.
Wednesday afternoon KAUZ-TV was on hand at the Lions' practice and presented Ty Scott with their "Game Changer" award for this week. Ty received the honor for his work last week in Vernon's 28-14 victory over Iowa Park, as well as for the season, as he has over 1,700 yards of total offense heading into the regular-season finale this week. He has also thrown 6 TDs, while rushing for 7 additional scores. Congratulations Ty!!
CLASS OF 2026!!!
Senior class retakes for school pictures will be done tomorrow -- Friday, Nov. 7.
Senior class retakes for school pictures will be done tomorrow -- Friday, Nov. 7.
GOOD LUCK!!!
Our VMS One-Act Play students will be performing today in a competition being held in Graham. We know all of you will do a great job.
Our VMS One-Act Play students will be performing today in a competition being held in Graham. We know all of you will do a great job.
Coach Dixon's students enjoyed their Boat Race Day 2025. https://youtu.be/snoobqDhm0k
Tuesday afternoon students in Coach Kia Dixon's Math Models classes put their cardboard boat projects to the test. Check out the story by following this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2531633
