Selected as VMS Teachers of the Month for November were 6th Grade -- Hagan Northcutt; 7th Grade -- Robby Spencer; 8th Grade -- Julie Terry; and Specials -- David Garza. Co-Staff Member of the Month were Kimberly Adams and Stacy McGowen. Congratulations to you all!! Thank you for what you do to support our students at VMS!!! We appreciate you!!
Last weekend, Vernon Lion Tennis Coach Carrie Castleberry was presented her plaque for being named the Texas Tennis Coaches Association Class 3A Coach of the Year. The award was presented at the TTCA convention held in Marble Falls. Castleberry was also recognized for being selected as the Class 3A Region 1 Coach of the Year. Coach Castleberry, thank you for all you do for our VHS tennis program!!
Congratulations to VHS graduate Hunter Koch and his roping partner Luke Brown for winning Round 5 in Team Roping at the National Finals Rodeo last night with a blistering time of 3.8 seconds. Hunter is the heeler, while Luke is the header. They are currently fifth in the average at the NFR. In the race for a world title, Hunter is in ninth place for Heelers. Hunter is the son of Shelly Koch, who is an Instructional Coach at VISD. GO HUNTER!! Good luck in next 5 rounds of the NFR!!
After school Tuesday, VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward and VHS Principal Cynthia Jackson took a turn ringing the bells and manning the Salvation Army Red Kettle set up at United. The Salvation Army relies on volunteers to ringing the bells for the Red Kettle campaign, which is conducted between Thanksgiving and Christmas. All the funds raised during the Red Kettle campaign stays right here and helps residents in our community.
Here are a few photos from the 5th grade performance at our 4th & 5th Grade Christmas Program that was held last night at the Wilbarger Auditorium. All the students did a great job singing and performing.
Here are a few photos from the 4th grade performance at our 4th & 5th Grade Christmas Program that was held last night at the Wilbarger Auditorium. All the students did a great job!
The names of VHS students who had perfect attendance and no tardies over the last two weeks were put into a drawing for a free Kona Ice treat today. Winners were Jacobo Soto, Melina Moralez, Mason Ballard, Peter Din, Claire Mayo, Courtney Saylor, T.J. Thomas and Jairy Vasquez.
VHS teachers, students and staff are enjoying a "10 Days of Christmas" countdown to our Christmas break. Today's theme was "Feliz Navidad" with students and teachers wearing sombreros.
Our Vernon Lady Lions open District 7-3A basketball action tonight as they host the Holliday Lady Eagles at D.O. Fulton Gym. The JV game will begin at 4:30 p.m., with the varsity action set to start at 6 p.m. Good luck Lady Lions!!! Spoil Holliday's holiday!!
VHS teachers, students and staff are enjoying a "10 Days of Christmas" countdown to our Christmas break. Today's theme was "Here Comes Santa" with students and teachers dressing like Santa.
Selected as the Teacher and Staff Member of the Month for November were Elly Gonzales and Randy McWilliams. Congratulations and thank you for teaching and caring for our students. We appreciate you!!
Earning Student of the Week recognition for last week were: 6th Grade -- Neveah Castillo & Caleb Sanders; 7th Grade -- Jordyn Briggs & Michael Valverde; and 8th Grade -- Avayah Ramirez & Carlito Rodriguez. Congratulations on a job well done!!! Your photo will be displayed this week on our digital signs and on the digital sign at the Admin Building.
Receiving Student of the Week honors for the 2nd & 3rd Grade for the weeks of Nov. 27 and Dec. 4 were: 2nd Grade -- Alexia Leija & Layla Trejo; 3rd Grade -- Yareni Blanco Ramirez & Viviana Rejino. Earning Student of the Week recognition last week for the 4th & 5th Grade were Alexa Nail, 4th grade, and Drayven Edwards, 5th grade. Congratulations! Well done! Your photo will be displayed this week on our digital sign and on the digital sign at the Admin Building.
On Friday, pizza party was held for a selected group of 5th grade students. Two students were selected from each 5th grade homeroom to receive the special lunch. The students selected show consistent leadership and excellent behavior both inside and outside of the classroom. Great job students! Keep up the great work!! The Vernon Police Department sponsored the lunch and provided the pizza.
Here are more pictures of the Christmas-themed door decorating contest. The winning door was the Gingerbread House and the winning class received a donut party.
Students in our English IV and Yearbook classes were challenged to create and decorate the best Christmas-themed door. They had to make the decorations and were not allowed to print something out and hang it on their door. Check out some of their work.
Receiving VHS Student of the Month honors for November were: 9th Grade -- Nicole Calderon & Matthew Calderon; 10th Grade -- Ragan Jones (not pictured) & Tru Gipson; 11th Grade -- Josslyn Fuentes & Ethan Evans (not pictured); and 12th Grade -- Analena Guerrero & Kaiden Ortiz. Nicole Calderon was selected as the overall Student of the Month. Congratulations!! Job well done! Their photo will be displayed next week on the digital signs at VHS and the Admin Building.
Our Students of the Week for this week are: Pre-Kindergarten -- Michael Crosthwait, Kapton Hilbers, Malaki Shivers, Liam Price, and Aaryanna Taylor; Kindergarten -- Vincent Madrigales, Elijah Collier, Peyton Green, Justice David, Henry Duncan, Ivy Jones, and Shepherd Kimmey; 1st Grade -- May Htoo, Arzie Jackson, Brodi Andrew, Ivyana Sandoval, Addyson Allen, Claire Gilot, Davi Sarinana, and Savannah Wilson. Congratulations!!! Great job!!! Their photos will be displayed on our digital sign and the digital sign at the Admin Building next week.
If you are a grandparent, aunt or uncle and you just don't know what to buy that teenager that attends VHS, we've got an idea for you -- a 2023-24 VHS Yamparika Yearbook. The yearbook will include the entire year, from the first day of school through graduation. You can preorder the 2023-24 Yamparika here https://yearbookforever.com/schools/vernon_high_school_buy_yearbook_891/xWk5Ywn27748H1QPcXnEpu6b
We also have 2022-23 VHS yearbooks available, which contains the entire 2022-23 school year.
Our VMS Band will be hosting a Spaghetti Supper fundraiser on Friday, Dec. 15 at the Vernon Elementary School Cafeteria. The supper will begin at 4:30 p.m. and continue until 6:30 p.m. Dine in or carry out available. Enjoy spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, dessert and water for $10 per ticket. At 7 p.m., the VMS One-Act Play will be presented. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or in advance from 6th and 7th grade band members, and band directors.
