After missing school four days due to winter weather, we know there have been some questions concerning the remainder of our 2025-26 school calendar. In the letter below, Vernon ISD Interim Supt. Dr. Blaise Boswell explains where the district currently stands on that issue..
Students in our Economics class were taught inflation and deflation using balloons in class on Monday. Each student had to draw a “piggy bank” to represent their savings while bread, gas and candy were on the other side. As they blew up the balloon, the bread, gas and candy grew in size and while the piggy also grew, the color diminished greatly - signifying the reduced value of money with inflation.
Finally, students went outside and were divided into groups. Each group had to keep a balloon above their heads for 25 touches. This signified financial planning and strategy, and the wind represented risk in the financial sector.
Finally, students went outside and were divided into groups. Each group had to keep a balloon above their heads for 25 touches. This signified financial planning and strategy, and the wind represented risk in the financial sector.
Our Lions will hit the court at D.O. Fulton tonight as they square off against the Henrietta Bearcats in a District 7-3A battle. The boys' game will begin at approximately 7:30 p.m., following the Lady Lions' game. Tickets must be purchased online at: https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Go Lions!! Trap the Bearcats!!
Go Lions!! Trap the Bearcats!!
Our Lady Lions will be in action at home tonight, as they will host Henrietta in a District 7-3A contest. The girls' game will tip off at approximately 6 p.m., following the JV boys' game. Tickets must be purchased online at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Good Luck Lady Lions!!
Good Luck Lady Lions!!
Our Pre-K Students of the Week for the week of Jan. 19-23 were Brady Tubb, Allayna Pryor, Evalynn Calderon, and Armanni Edmonds (not pictured). Congratulations!! Great job!! We're proud of you!!
Named as our Kindergarten Students of the Week for the week of Jan. 19-23 were: Emilia Mullins, Christopher Moo, Protea Faul, Aubrey Grant, Gabriel Adams, and Vivianna Wilson. Way to go!! We're proud of you!!
Receiving our 1st Grade Student of the Week honors for the week of Jan. 19-23 were Kristopher Rosenborough-Mitchell, Jason Wah, Nanicha Nubumrung, Jumi Soe, Penelope Johnson, Ayden Rushing, and Edwin Diaz Rodriguez. Not pictured is Zane Torres. Congratulations!!! Keep up the good work!!
This week is National School Counselor Appreciation Week our VHS counselors Sandra Kieschnick and Carol Taylor received beautiful flower bouquets yesterday to thank them for all they do for our students and our teachers. They play a vital role in helping our students be successful. We're lucky to have them both here at VHS!!
Earning Vernon Elementary Student of the Week honors for the week of Jan. 19-23 were: 2nd Grade -- Lillyannah McRath (not pictured); 3rd Grade -- Ivyana Sandoval; 4th Grade -- Aubri Cardenas; and 5th Grade -- Camila Parmer. Great job!! Congrats!! We're proud of you!!
Last Friday, VMS held its SRO Appreciation Chili & Soup Luncheon and Cookoff. Members of of the Vernon Police Department and Wilbarger County Sheriff Department stopped by to enjoy the luncheon and act as judges for the cookoff.
Last week, five of our Vernon Lion football players receiving honors for their performance during the 2025 season. Three players -- Keigan Ballard, Mason Ballard and Jamari Chance -- were named to the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State Football Team. Keigan made the 1st team, while Mason made the 2nd team and Jamari was Honorable Mention.
Offensive lineman Manny Ochoa and defensive lineman Adrain Felton were named to the 3rd team of the 2025 Class 3A DI Padilla Poll All-State Team. Congratulations to all five of these young men for their accomplishments!! We're proud of all of you.
Offensive lineman Manny Ochoa and defensive lineman Adrain Felton were named to the 3rd team of the 2025 Class 3A DI Padilla Poll All-State Team. Congratulations to all five of these young men for their accomplishments!! We're proud of all of you.
Receiving our VMS Student of the Week honors for the week of Jan. 19-23 were: 6th Grade -- Nilliana Hines & Heriberto Cordoba; 7th Grade -- Thelma Terrero Delgado & Jack Wee; and 8th Grade -- Hawaii Say & Mon Myint. Congratulations to all of these students!! Great job!! Keep up the good work!
Today is the first school day in February and here here is our VISD Cafeteria Menu for February. Remember that all Vernon ISD students are eligible to receive a free breakfast and lunch in our campus cafeterias. Here's to a great February -- even though the groundhog saw his shadow, which gives us a forecast of 6 more weeks of winter.
After all the guessing on what the UIL realignment would look like, it turns out it looks VERY similar to the 2024 realignment. In Class 3A, D1 football, the Lions remain in District 4-3A with the same district mates -- Bowie, Boyd, Paradise and Peaster. UIL opted to make it a five-team district and not replace Iowa Park and Ponder, who moved up to Class 4A, D2. Vernon will be in District 6-3A for Basketball with Breckenridge moving in to replace Iowa Park. Rounding out the district are returning schools Bowie, Henrietta, Holliday, Jacksboro and WF City View. For volleyball, Breckenridge will be in another district.
Last Friday our VMS teachers and staff held their annual SRO Appreciation Chili & Soup Luncheon and Cook-off. Winning the Best Overall Chili Award was Mrs. Amy Frank, while Most Unique Chili Award went to Mrs. Margie Mathes. For the soups, receiving the Best Overall Soup Award was Mrs. Justina Lara-Flores, and the Most Unique Soup Award was presented to Mrs. Sharon Lingle.
Tomorrow morning UIL will release its biennial realignment, and which district Vernon will land in when it comes to Class 3A, Division 1 football is up in the air. The map below shows all of the Class 3A, D1 schools that are expected to be in Region 1. To check out some of the possibilities, please click on this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2672153
Two Vernon Lion wrestlers qualified for the Class 5A Region 1 Wrestling Tournament yesterday by finishing in the Top 4 in their weight classes at the District 3-5A Wrestling Tournament. Congratulations to Bowie Eakin and Carlito Rodriguez for moving on to the regional tourney. Two additional wrestlers, Merrick Byars and Isaiah Garcia, finished fifth in their weight classes and will be alternates to the regional event. Others medaling in their weight class were Lions Eh Soe and Sylus Belcher, and Lady Lions Koral Grace and Xiomara Fernandez, who all finished sixth in their weight classes. To read more, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2669551
There are 4 months left in this school year, but we're already making plans for 2026-27! Students who would like to tryout to be a VHS cheerleader next year can start signing up on Feb. 9. The deadline to sign up is Feb. 14. Parent meetings will be held at 6 p.m., on both Feb. 18 and Feb. 25, in the VHS cafeteria. A parent of anyone trying out for cheerleader MUST attend one of the meetings. Once the signup period opens, scan the QR code below or click this link to complete the application https://bit.ly/VHScheer26-27
Vernon Elementary is gearing up to save lives, help our hearts, AND our community through Kids Heart Challenge - a fun and impactful program for students and families!
Sign up early and join us! http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12402&pg=company&company_id=530844
Sign up early and join us! http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=12402&pg=company&company_id=530844
Vernon is hosting the District 3-5A Wrestling Tournament today at D.O. Fulton Gym. Thirteen schools, including Springtown, Canyon, Lubbock High, along with other schools within a 3 hour drive of Vernon, are competing in the tournament. Finals should begin later this afternoon.
