Vernon ISD

Our Pre-K Students of the Week for last week are -- Jhett Duggan, Amora Davis, Roy Medina, and (not pictured) Zoey Torres. Great job!! Congratulations!!

Earning 1st Grade Student of the Week honors for last week are -- Blake Tibbs, Angelina Blut, Lamarqus Polk, Nanicha Nubumrung, Grayson Plaster, Kingston Harter, and Aitana Caballero. Way to go!! Keep up the good work!!

Our Kindergarten Students of the Week for last week are -- John Chavira, Tito Ramirez, Kynslee Pryor, Thaddeus Martinez, Bowen Bell, Ezekiel Nino, and (not pictured) Tobias Valverde & Elektra Bodine. Congratulations!! Great job!!

Fifth grade students who are running for Student Council offices gave their speeches yesterday in front of all VES students. The students will vote for officers later this week. Three of the four council offices are contested, with the lone uncontested race being that for president, as Kaizlynn White was the only student to run for that position. Other offices and candidates include: Treasure -- Rance Fisher, Kampbell Hamm & Chloe Torres; Secretary -- Sophie Adams, Alyxiia More & Camila Parmer; Vice President -- Lucy Hamer, Riley Leija & Paisley Marsh.

The Lions travel to Prosper Thursday to take on the Richland Raiders in their final non-district game of the season. The Prosper ISD stadium, Children's Health Stadium, has some strict policies. Only clear bags are allowed at the stadium. Visitor seating is on the east side of the stadium and tickets must be purchased for the east side. Crossing over between the east side and the west side is prohibited. Tickets may be purchased at the gate with cash or credit card, or online at https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/prosperisd/entity/schools/17
NO air horns, whistles or noisemakers are allowed
NO re-entry to the stadium without the purchase of a new ticket, this includes passes
NO outside food or drink is allowed
Children's Health Stadium -- 2000 Stadium Dr., Prosper

The Lions remained undefeated last Friday with a 27-12 victory over the City View Mustangs. Players of the Game were: Malakhi Propes-Scott, Defensive MVP; Tyce Payne, Offensive MVP & Big Stick Award; Ethan Robledo, Ball Hawk; Ty Scott, Most Explosive; Bowie Eakin, Lion Heart; Gavin Ranjel, Special Teams MVP; Donivan Montano, Gunner of the Week; Jamari Chance, Zander Leija, Ethan Robledo, Evan Wilkinson and Kaysono Sanders, Outstanding Blockers.

Due to the varsity football game being moved to Thursday this week, here is an updated schedule for games being played at all levels this week. Good luck to the Middle School squads as they travel to Wichita Falls today!! Please remember VISD is on an early release schedule on Thursday.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! To our VHS tennis team, ranked No. 8 in Class 4A in the Texas Tennis Coaches Association Poll!! In the fall, the team plays up a division and competes in Class 4A. Wishing the Lions good luck today as they travel to Graham for a district team tennis match against the Steers. Vernon is currently 2-0 in district play.

Our VES Students of the Week for last week are: 2nd Grade -- Samara Reyes; 3rd Grade -- Hazel McIntosh; 4th Grade -- Dulce Ortiz Martinez; and 5th Grade -- Elijah Clark. Great job students!! Way to go!! Keep up the great work!! Congrats!!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!
Picture Day at VHS is set for Thursday, Sept. 25. Freshmen, sophomore and junior students will have their school pictures taken for the yearbook. This is also a retake day for members of our senior class, who had their school photos taken earlier this month.

QUICK REMINDER!!
Parents and grandparents of our VMS students, and community members, are invited to attend this evening's Fall Festival Informational Meeting being held in the VMS Cafeteria. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Please join us as we make plans for our biggest and funnest event of the year!!

Our VMS Students of the Week for last week are: 6th Grade -- Rachel Moralez Barrios & Kris Castell; 7th Grade -- Landry Conley & Jason Mullen; 8th Grade -- Brooklynn Morris & Deavon Hensley. Congratulations!! Great job & keep up the good work!!

Our 3-0 Lions will be playing on Thursday this week as they travel to Prosper to take on the Richland Raiders at Children's Health Stadium, 2000 Stadium Dr. Tickets must be purchased online at
https://events.hometownticketing.com/.../entity/schools/17 Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Some of our VES staff members and students joined the fun for today's circus theme to "Make the Stangs Crazy!" There were elephants, clowns, a ringmaster, and some acrobats.

Check out these sights and sounds from this morning's spirit pep rally which had a "Circus" theme. The cheers were loud as students pumped up the Lions for their battle tonight against the City View Mustangs. https://youtu.be/jGcRtzUv4-s

It was a circus at VHS today -- literally -- as the theme for today's pep rally was "Let's Make the Stangs Crazy." Students and staff alike showed up in their best circus attire.

Our Lady Lions will travel to Holliday this afternoon for a District 7-3A match against the Lady Eagles. The Lady Lions are coming off a thrilling 5-game victory over City View in their district opener Tuesday night. The varsity match will begin at 4 p.m., with the sub-varsity matches to follow. Good Luck Lady Lions!!

Here's a great way for senior parents to know about all Project Celebration activities, as well as other senior activities.

Registration is now open for the Boys & Girls Club Basketball League for kindergarten thru 2nd grade students. The deadline to register is Sept. 22.