VHS teachers, students and staff are enjoying a "10 Days of Christmas" countdown to our Christmas break. Today's theme was "Ugly Christmas Sweater" with students and teachers wearing Christmas-themed sweaters.
After New Year's it might be time for some of our baseball alumni to get in shape if they want to take the Jabe Brazzle Baseball Field again, as the the VHS baseball program will be holding its first Lion Baseball Alumni game. Mark your calendar -- Feb. 17!!
Several VMS teachers got in the Christmas spirit and decorated their classroom doors. They were very creative!!
On Wednesday, members of the VHS senior class visited our two local nursing homes and our assisted living facility, and brightened the day of the residents . Seniors sang Christmas carols, handed out Christmas cards, visited with residents and helped with various things. There were smiles all around -- from the residents and facility staff to the seniors!
VHS juniors -- mark your calendar for this great opportunity. VISD is hosting an ACT Boot Camp on Feb. 13. This camp will prepare you for the ACT!! And, the camp is FREE, with VISD picking up the registration fee.
Leading up to our Christmas Break, Vernon ISD campuses will be on their early release schedule for both Thursday and Friday.
VHS teachers, students and staff are enjoying a "10 Days of Christmas" countdown to our Christmas break. Today's theme was "Warm and Cozy" with students and teachers wearing PJs.
Before the Lady Lions' game Tuesday night, the members of the Vernon Middle School girls' 7th and 8th grade basketball teams were recognized and joined the varsity players in the middle of the court at D.O. Fulton Gym.
On Monday, 6th graders took their reward trip for the semester, as they traveled to Altus to see the movie "Wonka," which was followed by a visit to the bowling alley.
Third grade teachers have started a "BOB Club" which stands for "The Best of the Best." Third graders who have shown exemplary leadership skills, followed the rules, and just been an 'overall' great student will be nominated. The first BOB Club luncheon was held in the library with students receiving hamburgers, chips and cookies. This week's BOB Club attendees included Charlee Cokendolpher, Nicholas Moralez, Mariyah West, Karyss Finnegan, Rylee Leija, Olivia Teague, Kayla Calvillo, and Abel Romero.
Are you a grandparent, aunt or uncle and you're still searching for a gift for that teenager that attends VHS? Well, we've got an idea for your -- 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/.../xWk5Ywn27748H1QPcXnEpu6b
We also have 2022-23 VHS yearbooks available, which contains the entire 2022-23 school year.
A few more pictures of students from Coach Stinson's World Geography classes with brochures they made as part of their European country class project. The teams selected a European country, made a brochure and a visual aid representing the country, and gave a presentation in the cafeteria today during lunch periods..
Students in Coach Stinson's World Geography classes wrapped up a class project today by giving presentations during the VHS lunch periods. The projected involved teams of 2 or 3 students selecting a country in Europe, making a brochure with information about the country, and providing a visual aid that represents their country. The project was graded on the presentation, brochure and visual aid. Most of the student groups used food as their visual aid.
There will be two movie days at VES to close out this week. Movie day for 4th & 5th graders is Thursday and Friday for 2nd & 3rd graders. The movie will be shown in the VES Gym and snacks will be available for purchase. Prices for snacks will range from 50 cents to $1.
Named as our Students of the Week for the week of Dec. 11 were: 2nd Grade -- Olivia Brothers; 3rd Grade -- Charlee Cokendolpher; 4th Grade -- Karter Gee; and 5th Grade -- Corvyn Martinez. Congratulations!!! Great job!! Your photos will be displayed on our digital sign and on the digital sign at the Admin Building downtown.
Our Lions will open the District 7-3A portion of their season at home tonight when they host the Jacksboro Tigers. The game will get underway at approximately 7:15 p.m., following the Lady Lions' game. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.vernonisd.org
Our Lady Lions will hit the court at D.O. Fulton Gym tonight at 6 p.m. to take on the Jacksboro Tigerettes in a District 7-3A contest. The JV game will begin at 4:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.vernonisd.org
Congratulations to our Assistant Principal Jeremy Reeder who received his master's degree in Education from Sul Ross State University in commencement exercises held over the weekend.
VHS teachers, students and staff are enjoying a "10 Days of Christmas" countdown to our Christmas break. Today's theme was "Grinchmas" with students and teachers showing their Grinch side.
The VHS Class of 2024 won the school's highest average attendance competition for the fall semester and on Saturday members of the seniors class received their prize -- a trip to Six Flags. Also earning a trip to Six Flags were VHS students who had perfect attendance for the fall semester.
