On Wednesday, VMS students in the Gifted & Talented program took a field trip to Wichita Falls. The group started at Region 9, where they learned about the art of Yayoi Kusama and practiced her art style. They ate lunch at the park and then went to the River Bend Nature Center where they explored a riparian ecosystem with a "down by the river" experience.
8th grader Monica Soto was crowned Queen of the VMS Fall Festival and 7th grader Caylor Streit was crowned King during the Fall Festival, which was held Tuesday night. Other candidates included 6th Grade -- Kinsley Hamm & Colsyn Ivy; 7th Grade -- Caley Streit; and 8th Grade -- A.J. Ragland.
The Vernon Middle School "Pink Out" Pep Rally will be held this afternoon at 2:55 p.m., at the VMS Gym. Those who have won their fight with cancer and those currently battling cancer will be recognized, and a donation from the National Junior Honor Society, Student Council and VMS will be presented to Relay For Life.
With tomorrow being an Early Release Friday, the VHS pep rally will begin at 9:15 a.m.. Come on out to D.O. Fulton Gym and help pump up that Lion spirit heading into the big district battle with the Jim Ned Indians!!
Senior members of the Lady Lion volleyball team were recognized last night prior to Vernon's last match of the season. Seniors playing their final match for the Lady Lions were: McKenzie Belcher, Amya Chavira; Cirstin Ivy, Marli Limon, Rilynn Mason, and Kirrah Taylor.
Students in Mrs. Allison Stanley's chemistry class worked on a project this morning that involved using a bunsen burner.
For each game, Lion coaches select Game Changers who receive a chain award that they get to keep for the week. Receiving Game Changer chains for Vernon's victory over Iowa Park were: Kale Sherrill, Most Explosive; Julius Dawkins, Big Stick; and Jamari Chance, Top Blocker.
A big THANK YOU to these Vernon College Chaparral softball players and volleyball players for helping with our Fall Festival tonight. We really appreciate you volunteering and helping us out. The photo is missing a few players.
UPDATE!!The Vernon Lady Lions basketball program is holding a Parent/Coaches Meeting Thursday, at 5:30 p.m., at D.O. Fulton Gym. This meeting is for parents/guardians of all high school Lady Lion basketball players. The Lady Lions will face Wichita Falls High in a scrimmage at home Saturday beginning at 10 a.m., and will scrimmage Rider in Wichita Falls on Tuesday. The Lady Lions open the 2023-24 season in Burkburnett on Saturday, Nov. 4.
The Roarin' Lion Band Boosters is asking for volunteers to work in football game concession stands.
The Vernon Elementary School fundraiser started Monday. Students will be selling a variety of items and the more they sell, the bigger prize they can win. Please support our students and school.
Our 4th grade students received a special treat at lunch today -- popsicles. The special treat was a reward for not only having the highest average daily attendance rate at Vernon Elementary School, but in the entire school district!!! The 4th grade average daily attendance is 96.58%!! We appreciate and thank Solvay USA for providing the popsicles. Great job 4th grade!!! Keep it up!!
The names of all VHS students who had perfect attendance, no tardies and no conduct reprimands for the last 3 weeks were put into a drawing for a free Kona Ice. Today's winners were (front row, from left) Damian Tapia, Taysean Valderrama, Zaley Horn and Adrian Guerrero; (back row) Christopher Calvillo, Presley Lehman, Tri Wit and Gavin Pierce. The VMS & VHS PTO group provided the free Kona Ice treat.
Last week, students in Brett White's economic class heard a presentation from Sarah Gray and Reagan White, who are with the Waggoner National Bank, on checking accounts and on how to write a check. Thank you to Sarah and Reagan for presenting the lesson to our students.
Receiving Texas Farm Bureau MVP footballs for their performance in the Lions' 48-27 victory over Iowa Park last Friday night were: Jamari Chance, Special Teams MVP; Adrian Felton, Defensive MVP; and Kale Sherrill, Offensive MVP. Brittany Kubicek, an agent with the local Texas Farm Bureau Agency operated by Toby Kitchens, presented the football to the players.
Our Lady Lions wrap up their volleyball season tonight against Henrietta. JV starts at 5 p.m., with the varsity to begin at 6 p.m. It is also Senior Recognition Night, as Lady Lion seniors and their parents will be recognized..
Don't forget -- VMS Fall Festival is tonight!!! The Fall Festival King and Queen will be crowned at 7 p.m. Come on out and have some fun!!! If it's raining, don't let it keep you away!!
14 of our VHS tennis players made the District 6-4A All-District team. Elide Corona was named Newcomer of the Year and made the 1st Team for Girls Singles and Girls Doubles. Other girls making the 1st Team were: Alyssa Andara, Singles and Doubles; Courtney Saylor, Doubles; and Kaylee Delaune, Doubles. Boys making the 1st Team were: Matthew Goodrum, Singles and Doubles; Kell Castleberry, Singles; Jonathan Medina, Singles; and Atticus Mixson, Doubles.
Girls making the 2nd Team included: Madie Dobbins, Singles; and Karlee Morrison, Mixed Doubles. Boys making the 2nd Team included: Christopher Martinez, Singles and Doubles; Gavin Pierce, Singles and Doubles; Atticus Mixson, Singles; Kell Castleberry, Doubles; Cross Durham, Doubles; and Nevan Schur, Mixed Doubles.
GREAT JOB!!! And CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Here's a flyer created by VMS 8th grade student Elysia Nino giving info on the activities going on VMS this week.
We would love to have the home stands packed Friday night when our Lions tangle with the Jim Ned Indians in a HUGE district showdown. It is also Senior Recognition Night for members of the cheerleader squad, band and football team.
