Friday night senior members of our Lions and Lady Lions basketball, weightlifting and powerlifting teams were recognized on Senior Night. Click the link to view the video of the ceremony: https://youtu.be/oeHWtBuDnmQ
Second grade students who had perfect attendance last week were called to the stage during their lunch period Wednesday to sign a ticket to be put in a drawing for a MEGA Quest 3 virtual reality system. Vernon ISD is conducting a district-wide attendance incentive contest for this six weeks, with students earning a ticket for the drawing each week they have perfect attendance. On Feb. 28, a drawing will be held in EACH grade, with each winner receiving a MEGA Quest 3.
Monday VISD is celebrating the 100th day of the school year, but our 1st grade students here at McCord got a little head start this afternoon. They gathered in the cafeteria and went around to classmates asking them to sign their autograph books as they worked to get 100 autographs to commemorate the 100th day of the 2024-25 school year.
VMS hosted a Chili and Soup Cook Off today and invited local law enforcement officers to enjoy the food and vote for their favorite. Law Enforcement Appreciation Day was Jan. 9, however school was out that day due to bad weather. VMS wanted to show our appreciation to our law enforcement community and thank them for keeping our students, teachers and staff, as well as our town and county safe.
At yesterday's District 3-5A Wrestling Tournament two VHS wrestlers qualified for regionals and two others earned the right to be alternates. The top 4 places in each weight class advance to regionals, with 5th place serving as an alternate. Claiming spots in the regional tournament were Izzy Espinoza, who was 2nd in the boys 120-pound class, and Kellan Byars, who was 4th in the girls' 152-pound class. Emily Rodriguez is an alternate for the girls' 132-pound class and Merrick Byars is an alternate for the boys 106-pound class. The other VHS wrestler to place in their weight class was Tyce Payne, who was 6th in the boys' 176-pound class.
Yesterday one of our VISD teachers suffered a devastating house fire. To help with expenses we will be doing a "Hat For A Cause Day" fundraiser every day next week. For $1 donation, students, teachers and staff will be allowed to wear a hat or cap in the classroom that day. The hat or cap must be school appropriate. Let's have some fun with this next week and also help a member of our VISD family.
Our Lions will square off against the Jackrabbits from Bowie tonight at D.O. Fulton Gym, and tonight is also Senior Recognition Night. Seniors in basketball, wrestling and powerlifting will be honored at approximately 5:45 p.m., following the conclusion of the JV boys game. The Lions will be looking to spoil Bowie's chances at the playoffs when they take the court at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Our Lady Lions play their final home game of the season tonight and it is Senior Recognition Night for basketball, wrestling and powerlifting. Senior Recognition activities will begin at 5:45 p.m., with the Lady Lions set to take the court against the Bowie Lady Rabbits at 6 p.m. Vernon is currently second in District 7-3A, and a victory would help secure that second-place finish, while Bowie is battling for fourth place and a spot in the playoffs.
Due to the tragic accident that occured at a Borger elementary school last week, VES is making adjustments to our arrival and dismissal procedures that will take effect on Monday.
For morning drop off there will only be one lane -- the one closest to the curb -- open. Cars will merge into one lane at the flagpole. Entrances to the parking lot will be blocked to stop students from being dropped off in the parking lot.
For afternoon pick up, again only one lane will be open. However, the parking area will be open to allow parents to park, get out of their vehicle, walk across the designated crosswalk and walk their child back through the designated crosswalk to their vehicle.
We appreciate your patience as we work through this new process and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but our top priority is the safety of our students.
On Wednesday, students in Mr. White's Economics classes took a bus trip to the historic Fargo Cemetery in the north part of Wilbarger County. Students were given an opportunity to view the tombstones, some over 100 years old, to help them gain an understanding of "The Dash." The purpose of the trip was twofold. It gave the students a chance to view the history of the cemetery and to understand that life offers more than monetary things. Mr. White told the students it is important to live your life to the fullest and put less worry on income and more on time spent.
Students wore green today to celebrate the VHS Student Initiative Student of the Month for January, Sam Thomas. Sam is a member of the Class of 2025 who scored a 30 on the ACT test and consistently makes the A-B honor roll. Sam is a co-Drum Major of the Roarin' Lion Band, and is also active in theater and one-act play. Sam shows determination and dedication in the classroom, and can also be found mentoring students in the cafeteria. Congratulations Sam, our January Student Initiative Student of the Month. And -- Happy Birthday!
Vernon Middle School will be hosting a Public Meeting as part of our Targeted Improvement Plan. The meeting will be held at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4, at VMS. School leaders will go over the School Improvement Plan .
Today was the letter 'x' day for our pre-kindergarten students. One activity to help them recognize the letter 'x' involved going on a treasure hunt because, as we all know, 'x' marks the spot of the buried treasure. They dressed up as pirates and with "arrrrgh" echoing in the hallways they searched for their 'x'. The students located 'x' and the buried treasure in the school office.
After their Friday night open date, our Lions return to the court tonight for a battle with the Bearcats in Henrietta. The District 7-3A action will begin with the JV boys' game at 4:30 p.m. in the high school gym, with the freshmen boys' game starting at 5:30 p.m., in the back gym. The Lions and Bearcats should tip off at approximately 7:15 p.m. Good Luck Lions!!!
Our Lady Lions are back in action tonight after their open date, and they are traveling to Henrietta for a District 7-3A showdown with the Lady Cats. They will be trying to stop a 2-game losing streak and maintain sole possession of 2nd place in the district. There will be no girls' sub-varsity game. The Lady Lions' game will begin at approximately 5:45 p.m. Go Lady Lions!!! Good Luck!!
DEADLINE!!! Today is the last day to preorder your Chick-Fil-A meal for Friday night's basketball games! This is a fundraiser for the Junior Class. This is also Senior Night for Basketball, Wrestling & Powerlifting.
Seven Vernon Lions received their MVP footballs from Texas Farm Bureau Insurance for their performances in the final two games of the 2024 season. Our local Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Agency provides game balls each week, however they ran out of football and just now received their new supply. Receiving their MVP footballs last week were: Carson Schoppa, Offensive MVP; J'Dyn Cooper, Offensive MVP; Adarius Williams, Defensive MVP; Javier Lopez, Defensive MVP; Landon Bynum, Defensive MVP; Mu Soe, Special Team MVP; and Tyce Payne, Defensive MVP. We would like to thank Texas Farm Bureau Insurance for their support of the Lions football team and all the support they provide Vernon ISD.
Three Vernon Lions made the Class 3A Football All-Academic All-State Team for the 2024 season. Earning those honors were seniors Adarius Williams, Javi Lopez and Nick Guzman. Congratulations!!
Our VES Students of the Week so far in January include:
Jan. 1-10: 2nd Grade -- Ruth Lehman; 3rd Grade -- Raelynn Gonzalez; 4th Grade -- Kree Kajs; 5th Grade -- Krislynn Lawson
Jan. 13-17: 2nd Grade -- Opv-Luhv Beard; 3rd Grade -- Blake Smith; 4th Grade -- Tajsa Johnson (not pictured); 5th Grade -- Bernice Serrano
Jan. 20-24: 2nd Grade -- Khadija Madugi; 3rd Grade -- Dallas Jackson; 4th Grade -- Ellis Wilson; 5th Grade -- Angela Ampig
Congratulations to all of these students!! Great job!! Keep up the good work!!
Last Friday, VMS Student Council President Olivia Hastings and members of the 8th grade class delivered donations from our VMS Canned Food Drive that was held in the Fall to the local USSV.
