On Wednesday, some of our VMS students will be competing in the One-Act Play competition. Our students are performing "School Work" by Elizabeth Rapoza. This royalty-free play is part of a fantastic collection of plays for kids and teens on Drama Notebook at https://www.dramanotebook.com
There were 21 members of the VHS tennis team who earned District 6-4A Academic All-District honors. They were: Alyssa Andara; Kaitlyn Beam; Lily Beam; Sarah Black; Hunter Boatman; Arianna Castellanos; Will Castleberry; Maddi Delaune; Mason Ford; Harley Fulford; Hannah Jones; Sriram Kadiyala; Claire Mayo; Jonathan Medina; Atticus Mixson; Mariana Ortega; Emily Rodriguez; Ryne Sanders; Courtney Saylor; Nevan Schur; and Addie Soucy.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
On Saturday, auditions for the ATSSB Region 7 North Zone All-District Band were held in Wichita Falls and Roarin' Lion Band member Rodrigo Olivas earned 4th chair Clarinet in the Symphonic Band. To audition, students prepared two pieces of music and several scales to play for a panel of judges. Rodrigo will perform with the All-District Symphonic Band during a concert on Dec. 14.
The Lions wrapped up the regular season Friday night with a 29-12 loss to Peaster. Vernon has a record of 7-3 heading into the playoffs. Receiving Offensive MVP honors from last week's game is offensive lineman Ethan Wilkinson, while Defensive MVP is Javi Lopez, who recorded 14 tackles, including 2 tackles for loss. Ty Scott collected 5.5 tackles and had a pass breakup to earn the Ball Hawk Award. The Big Stick Award goes to Tyce Payne who had 1 stack and 6.5 tackles. Co-Lion Heart Award recipients are Landon Bynum and Adrain Felton. Landon had 4 tackles including 1.5 tackles for loss, and Adrain had 6 tackles, 1 sack and 1 pressure.
We had several Vernon Middle School students who wished to thank family members who served or who are serving in the Armed Forces on this Veterans Day. To view their video, follow this link https://youtu.be/gXNRxi4kt9s
Here are more photos from the Senior Recognition Ceremony held before Friday night's football honoring senior members of the football team, cross country team, cheerleaders, band and drill team.
Before Friday night's football game senior members of the football team, cross country team, cheerleaders, band and drill team were honored with a Senior Recognition Ceremony.
The football regular season came to end last night, but the Lions' season continues, as Vernon is heading into the playoffs as the No. 3 seed from District 4-3A, D1. Our opponent in the bi-district round of the playoffs is Sweetwater. The Mustangs finished as the No. 2 seed in District 3-3A, D1. The bi-district clash is set for 7 p.m., Friday, in Graham. Lions -- go claim that gold ball!!!
Tonight is the last home game of the season for the Lions and last chance for our Little Lionbackers to run onto the field before the game. Have the Lionbackers on the east end of the field by 6:35 pm.
Today was Student Success Rally day for accomplishments during the 2nd six weeks of school. Students received their awards during their lunch period, and those who earned the incentive trip went to the VMS gym for the showing of "The Wild Robot." Students also received a free popcorn and water, with other items available to be purchased from the concession stand.
Our Lions close out the 2024 regular season at home tonight as they host Peaster in a BIG District 4-3A, D 1 game. The winner will go into the playoffs as the No. 2 seed, while the loser will go in as the No. 3 seed. It also Senior Recognition Night for our football team, cross country team, cheerleaders, drill team and band. The senior ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. Military veterans will also be honored just prior to the playing of the National Anthem. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Our Vernon Elementary Teacher and Staff Member of the Month for October were Brittany Schumann and Manuel Perez. Congratulations!!!
It's a 3-day weekend coming up for our VISD students, as they are out of school on Nov. 11 for a teacher professional development day. Classes will begin on our regular schedule on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Due to the possibility of inclimate weather this afternoon, our VMS football games against Peaster have been canceled.
DEADLINE TONIGHT!!!!
Get your Lions playoff t-shirt before it's too late!!!
Deadline to order is 11:59 p.m., TONIGHT!!
To purchase shirt, go to https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Find "Football Playoff Shirt" click purchase
Select category -- Youth thru Adult XL OR Adult 2X thru 4X -- and enter quantity.
Click checkout put in specific sizes on next page.
Shirts MUST be picked up at 3119 Wilbarger from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 13 & 14; and 9 a.m. to Noon on Nov. 15.
Today our 6th grade PE classes held a Basketball Ball Handling Competition. Here are the winners from both classes.
Two members of the VHS Class of 2024, Preston Overby and Danielle Parker, returned for a visit today after graduating from U.S. Marine Corp boot camp last week. Preston and Danielle were here with their Marine recruiter. Both have a few more days of leave before heading to their Military Occupational Specialty school, where they will spend 30 days.
Vernon ISD will be honoring our local veterans at the football Friday night. We have asked four veterans to raise the United States and Texas Flags, and we are inviting Armed Forces veterans to join them at the flagpoles.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and to show support for our district students and staff who live with diabetes, VISD is encouraging all students and staff to wear blue every Thursday of the month.
There will be a runoff between Jarrod David and Kyle Echols for Place 3 on the VISD school board. No candidate received a majority of the votes. Here are the vote totals:
Jarrod David - 1,075
Kyle Echols - 992
Tiffany Rosalez - 947
Tom Scott - 399
Haley Garrett - 238
Thank you to all the candidates for their willingness to serve on our school board. And, thanks to all who voted.