Today, Vernon Lion Tennis Head Coach Carrie Castleberry was honored as the Texas High School Coaches Association Girls Tennis Coach of the Year for 2022-23. The award was presented at the association's conference, which was held in Houston. On Sunday, Coach Castleberry led a session at the conference entitled "Tennis Skills." One coach from each UIL-sanctioned sport was selected by the association as the coach of the year for that sport. There were 17 coaches honored as a THSCA Coach of the Year.
As the Vernon ISD administration and school trustees work to build a mission statement and a vision statement, they want to hear from YOU. Take a quick minute to complete our Community Survey. Go to www.vernonisd.org and look for "VISD Community Survey" at the top of the page.
Vernon ISD Superintendent Dr. Kermit Ward's latest message to the community was released today.
"I am often asked by many if I still have to work over the summer. Those summer days off were long gone for me the moment I stepped out of the classroom as a teacher and into school administration. When you have an organization of good teachers, who rightfully put pressure on the administration to stay a step ahead of them; there is just no time for rest or to take a break.
This administration used this summer to leverage the district to get better as much as we could." To read Dr. Ward's entire message go to www.vernonisd.org
The Vernon Youth Football Camp starts Monday!!! Open to incoming kindergarten thru 9th graders!! Scan QR code below or go to www.vernonisd.org and look for "Summer Football Camp" at the top of the page.
We are 5 weeks away from the start of the 2023-24 school year! To help families get a jump start, here is the school supply list for the Vernon Middle School
🏫2023-2024 REGISTRATION IS OPEN🏫
Online registration for returning Vernon ISD students is available online.
**All returning students must register.
If you are a new student, you must enroll first and then register.
Instructions for how to do both can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q13SYh9oGV6qZcGRs8FJUubL8P79HZj-/view?usp=sharing
Vernon ISD administration and trustees are currently working on mission and vision statements for the district, and they want input from YOU!
“When I was an outsider trying to get here, I wanted to know as much about Vernon as I possibly could,” VISD Superintendent Dr. Kermit Ward said. “One of the first things I looked for was the district’s mission and vision statements. After an extensive search, I concluded and later confirmed once I got the job that we do not have one. Good mission and vision statements provides a compass, or shines the flashlight, on the direction the district needs to go. The process for writing both statements is arduous, as it well should be, yet the VISD school board and myself are up to the challenge as we have actively engaged in meetings over the summer and the development process is well underway.
“The first step is hearing from our community regarding their opinion on the district’s strengths and weaknesses. In order to maximize this effort, we need a robust response from the community.”
Residents can find a link to the survey on the district website at www.vernonisd.org or scan the QR code below.
We are 5 weeks away from the start of the 2023-24 school year! To help families get a jump start, here is the school supply list for 4th and 5th graders.
We are 5 weeks away from the start of the 2023-24 school year! To help families get a jump start, here is the school supply list for 2nd and 3rd graders.
We are 5 weeks away from the start of the 2023-24 school year!!! To help families get a jump start, here is the school supply list for pre-K thru 1st grade.
Families who have children with special needs -- please take note of this great opportunity!! If you can't take advantage of this event tomorrow, mark the other days on your calendar.
***The City of Vernon is setting aside some special days and times for individuals with Special Needs to enjoy the Orbison Aquatic Center.
The Aquatic Center will be closed to the general public during these times and only individuals with Special Needs and their immediate family will be allowed to enter.
The days, shown below, will allow individuals with Special Needs, who don’t tolerate loud noises and other triggers such as large crowds, to enjoy the pool with their family.
If you know of an individual with Special Needs, please share this with them.
Orbison Park Aquatic Center Individuals with Special Needs Days
• July 7th
• July 21st
• August 4th
Times will be 9:30am-11:30am each session.
For questions call Tony DeHoyos at 940-552-9961
Thank you to Texas Farm Bureau Insurance of Vernon for sponsoring the admission for those attending and our snack sponsors, Dr. Travis & Amanda Lehman, Ricardo Lira, United Supermarket, Wilbarger General Hospital.
We're 4 weeks away from the start of two-a-days for our fall sports. Get your Lion and Lady Lion sports gear and be ready for the 2023 season!
Happy Birthday America!!!
What a great country we're lucky enough to live in!!
All of us at Vernon ISD would like to wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July!!!
We're 6 weeks away from the start of a new school year, and the Vernon Boys & Girls Club are gearing up for a new year as well.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Fall Soccer is around the corner and we want you to stay on top of the ball ⚽️💙🏆
FAQ
-All players must have a 2023-2024 School Year Membership
-Registration & Payment through the Parent Portal at www.VernonBGC.org
-All Payments MUST be made at the Club or through Parent Portal (no venmo, or donation pages)
-Enrolled in Kindergarten to play
Last Thursday was the final library field trip for our ESL summer school group. They enjoyed listening to a story and participating in several activities, including an obstacle course set up inside the library.
VHS INCOMING SENIORS!!
Here is a QR code to make an appointment for senior portraits from Prestige Photography. These are the photos that will go into the 2024 year book. Prestige Photography will be at Vernon High School on July 24. Make your appointment today! We are trying to confirm if there will be a makeup date for those seniors who cannot make it on July 24. If there is no makeup date, seniors will have to travel to Prestige Photography's office in the metroplex to take their yearbook class photo.
ATTENTION!!!
Incoming VHS Seniors!! You have received cards in the mail concerning senior picture day for the yearbook. The card provides information on setting up your appointment. Prestige Photography will be here on July 24. They will provide tuxedos for the guys and the gown wrap for the girls. If you DO NOT make an appointment, you will have to drive to the metroplex to take your photo.
Our Vernon ISD Youth Football Camp will be held later this month, July 17-19. The camp is open to all incoming kindergarten thru 9th graders. Pay online or at VISD Administration Building. Offices will be closed July 3-7.
August 15 -- Big day for all Vernon High School incoming freshmen. Mark your calendars!!
Starting June 30, parents should be able to access the Family Portal to view the STAAR EOC scores for Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, and US History taken in the Spring. Here is a video to show you how to access those scores through Skyward: https://screenpal.com/watch/c01tYLVgQjg
If your student is in grades 3-8, those scores will not be available until August 16.
If you are not able to access the scores for your high school student, please email chantilly.sweet@visdtx.org and provide your student's name, campus, and grade level. However, please be aware that our offices are closed until July 10 so your email will not be seen until that date.
