This week, April 15-19, is Public School Volunteer Week. Vernon ISD greatly appreciates all of our volunteers, PTO members and Dudes on Duty throughout VISD for taking time to help out on our campuses and invest in our students. If you would like to know more about the volunteer opportunities within our school district, please contact Kori Eakin at kori.eakin@visdtx.org
Vernon ISD campus Teachers and Staff Member of the Year were recognized at the VISD Board of Trustees meeting Monday evening.
Teachers of the Year honorees for 2023-24 are: McCord -- Melissa Singleton; Vernon Elementary -- TiSierra White (not pictured); Middle School -- Amy Frank; Vernon High -- Allison Stanley; and AFP -- Kristie Thomas (not pictured).
Staff Member of the Year honorees for 2023-24 are: McCord -- Mary Charo; Vernon Elementary -- Sue Dobbs (not pictured); Middle School -- Kimberly Adams; and Vernon High -- RaeAnn Stevens.
Congratulations to all!!! Vernon ISD appreciates all of you for all you do for your campus and your students!!
Quick reminder!!! Our McCord Spring Program featuring our Kindergarten students singing and dancing is set for tomorrow at 6:30 p.m., at the Wilbarger Auditorium. It is sure to be a lot of fun! Invite family and friends to join us in supporting our students!
Two Lady Lion golfers -- Claire Mayo & Cirstin Ivy -- will be teeing it up today for the first round of the Class 3A Region 1 Golf Tournament in Abilene. Good Luck!!!
🦁Gallagher🦁
We're excited to highlight Gallagher for generously sponsoring our Lions Roar Golf Scramble! Our deepest thanks go out to Gallagher for their invaluable support, which directly impacts the lives of around 2,000 students, teachers, and staff in the Vernon ISD community.
Your generosity helps fuel the educational journey of our youth and strengthens our entire school community.
🦁WRA Architects🦁
🌟We're thrilled to shine a spotlight on WRA Architects as a proud sponsor of our Lions Roar Golf Scramble! We are beyond grateful for their invaluable contribution to the lives of around 2,000 students, teachers, and staff within the Vernon ISD community!
DATE CHANGES!!
Please note the changes on the dates for the McCord Muffins With Moms and Donuts With Dads events. Your child loves it when you are able to take part in school activities. If are unable to attend these events, please ask someone to take your place. We would love for all of our students to have someone with them for these events.
DATE CHANGES!!
Please note the changes on the dates for the VES Muffins With Moms and Donuts With Dads events. Your child loves it when you are able to take part in school activities. If are unable to attend these events, please ask someone to take your place. We would love for all of our students to have someone with them for these events.
There has been a change to our Lady Lions' softball schedule. They will be hosting Henrietta on Friday, instead of Saturday, which was originally scheduled. Varsity game time will be 5 p.m., Friday. It will be Senior Recognition Night, with those activities set to start at 4:15 p.m. There have been no changes to the Lions' baseball schedule for the week.
Our lifeskill students will be participating in their very own All-Star Olympics that will be held Monday, April 29. There will be 17 McCord/VES students, 10 VMS students and 6 VHS students participating in the event.
During Opening Ceremonies, our athletes will be led around the track by the Roarin' Lion Band. An awards ceremony with pizza will be held at the conclusion of all the events. Anyone wishing to make a donation to the event may take the donation to school principals or to Jana Neely at Central. Checks need to be made out to VISD-Vernon Olympics.
Our students will also compete in another All-Star Olympics on May 2, in Altus.
DEADLINE CLOSING IN!!
Wednesday, April 24 is the deadline to get your senior a "Senior Dedication Page" in the 2024 VHS Yearbook. Tell them how proud you are of them! Embarrass them with a baby picture. Go to www.walsworthyearbooks.com to find out more information and to upload you picture(s). Please make sure the first and last name of the student is on all photos. Remember, the 2024 VHS Yearbook will cover VHS activities with plenty of pictures from the start of the school year thru graduation. It will definitely be a keepsake!!
Last Friday, Kellan Byars, Taw Do Htoo, Joselyn Fuentes and Andrea Shepherd passed their CTE Industry-based certification exam and are now Adobe Certified Photoshop Professionals!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Great work!!
🦁Vernon Auto Group🦁
🌟We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Vernon Auto Group for their generous sponsorship of the Lions Roar Golf Scramble! Your unwavering support not only guarantees a remarkable event for everyone participating but also underscores the vital partnership between our community and school!
Together, we strive to enhance the well-being of our entire community, and your contribution plays a crucial role in making this vision a reality. Thank you for your dedication and belief in our shared mission!
This morning, VES students were greeted by a couple of special visitors who were there to encourage the students as start their first day of STAAR testing.
As part of Monday's review day for the STAAR test, students were able to move through several different review stations. Today was the first day of STAAR testing.
Yesterday, VES students selected one word to motivate them during the STAAR test, which starts today. After selecting their one word, they made a bracelet with that word on it to wear while they are testing.
On Monday, our VES 5th grade students put their art skills to work and decorated the walkways leading to the entrances to the school. The affirmations and encouraging words were there to greet all the students this morning as they start their STAAR testing.
Vernon ISD is hiring for the 2024-25 school year! Go to www.vernonisd.org. Click on the Employment button. Then click Employment Opportunities
Vernon Elementary is sponsoring an Our Blood Institute (formerly Texas Blood Institute) blood drive next Monday, April 22. Please take a moment and give the gift that can save a life, but costs you nothing.
Vernon Elementary Students of the Week for last week were:
2nd & 3rd Grade -- Kinsley Derwin & Lucia Hamer
4th & 5th Grade -- Ismael Benitez & Hayden Green
Congratulations!!! Great job!!
