Yesterday VISD Supt. Dr. Blaise Boswell sat down with KAUZ reporter Shun'de Hooks to discuss his appointment as superintendent and what the future holds for Vernon ISD. To view interview, click the following link: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2026/03/10/vernon-isd-officially-names-new-superintendent/
Mrs. Price's 1st Grade class had a special guest Wednesday, as City of Vernon Animal Control Officer Hunter Price dropped by. He discussed how wild animals have to be treated differently than pets and went over some animal safety tips. We appreciate Officer Price taking time to visit with our students.
The District 7-3A Golf Tournament wrapped up Wednesday at the River Creek Golf Course in Burkburnett and for the third straight year VHS junior Claire Mayo will be advancing to the 3A Region 1 Golf Tournament. Mayo finished third in the Individual Medalist competition, just one stroke away from 2nd place. However, with both golfers who finished ahead of her qualifying for regionals with their teams, Claire moves on as well. She shot a 168 for the tournament. Katie Cavaness also competed as an individual for the Lady Lions.
For the Lions, Truett Schur was tied for second in the Individual Medalist competition after Day 1, but struggled on Day 2 and finished tied 9th with a total of 167. Teammate Kayson Sanders had a steady two days and finished tied for 8th with a total of 166. As a team, the Lions finished seventh out of 11 teams, as four schools entered two teams. Rounding out the Vernon team were Sebastian Sanders, Bentley Dobbs, and Kaleb Bucher. Albert Ragland also competed as an individual. Congrats Claire and great job by all of our VHS golfers!!!
For the Lions, Truett Schur was tied for second in the Individual Medalist competition after Day 1, but struggled on Day 2 and finished tied 9th with a total of 167. Teammate Kayson Sanders had a steady two days and finished tied for 8th with a total of 166. As a team, the Lions finished seventh out of 11 teams, as four schools entered two teams. Rounding out the Vernon team were Sebastian Sanders, Bentley Dobbs, and Kaleb Bucher. Albert Ragland also competed as an individual. Congrats Claire and great job by all of our VHS golfers!!!
Good luck to our students competing in the District 7-3A UIL Academic Meet today and tomorrow. The meet is being held in Wichita Falls at the Vernon College campus.
We will have a sendoff in the morning for Justin Rejino, who will be leaving for the Boys State Powerlifting Meet. The sendoff will begin at 9:15 in front of Vernon High School and at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Vernon Police Department and Wilbarger County Sherriff's Office will escort Justin down Wilbarger Street. Park on Wilbarger and honk your horn, or stand along the street and cheer him on has they head out of town.
We will have a sendoff in the morning for Justin Rejino, who will be leaving for the Boys State Powerlifting Meet. The sendoff will begin at 9:15 in front of Vernon High School and at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Vernon Police Department and Wilbarger County Sherriff's Office will escort Justin down Wilbarger Street. Park on Wilbarger and honk your horn, or stand along the street and cheer him on has they head out of town.
Through our Bluebonnet curriculum, our kindergarten students have been studying weather. On Tuesday, they received a special visit from local storm chasers Eric Black and his daughter Sarah, a junior at VHS, of Black Label Storm Chase. Eric and Sarah shared stories from their storm-chasing adventures, while also teaching students about different types of weather, storm safety, and everyone's favorite -- tornadoes. We appreciate Eric and Sarah taking time to visit with our kindergarteners and providing such a fun and educational program.
During Monday night's VISD board meeting our band state qualifiers and filmmakers who placed at their state competition were recognized by the trustees and Supt. Dr. Blaise Boswell. Roarin' Lion Band members who will be competing in the UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest in May are Mariana Ortega, MuLay Paw, Jenniffer Lopez-Ramos, Rodrigo Olivas, Chloe Diekmann, Melina Ramirez, Jesse Mejia, and Inda Jani Reyes-Lopez. Our filmmakers competed in their state event last month and brought home a gold and silver medal. The production team of Donivan Montano, Malakhi Propes-Scott, Kenneth Cordero, and Jacob Brown won the state title in the Narrative Film Division, while Garrett Munson, who is a three-time state qualifier, took the silver medal for the second consecutive year in the Traditional Animation Division.
VES parents, mark your calendars!! A week from tonight it's STAAR Night!!
The VHS Roarin' Lion Band Winter Guard will be performing a Community Showcase at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 2, in D.O. Fulton Gym. Come on out and show your support for this wonderful group!
Our Vernon ISD Community Resource Fair was held Saturday and it was a success, with residents stopping by to gather information on various services that are available to them. A BIG thank you to all the non-profit organizations and groups that set up a booth at the fair. Our vendors were the reason the fair was a success. While their parents were picking up information at our vendor booths, there was an art table and water balloons that kept the kids entertained.
During last night's Vernon ISD board meeting, trustees approved the school calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. The first day of the 2026-2027 school year will be Tuesday, Aug. 11, while the last day of the school year will be Thursday, May 20, 2027. Key dates for the 2026-2027 school year include: Fall Break -- Oct. 16-19; Thanksgiving Break -- Nov. 23-27; Christmas Break -- Dec. 17-Jan. 6, 2027 (teachers return Jan. 4); and Spring Break -- March 15-19. There are 8 early release Fridays on the calendar, and 7 days designated as Professional Development, or a Staff Workday, when students will be out of school.
Monday afternoon Michael White and Jarrod David with Texas Farm Bureau read a book to all of our First Grade students. This is Texas Farm Bureau Ag Literacy Week and the book that was read, which was about a little girl growing blueberries, was donated to us by Texas Farm Bureau. We love it when community businesses, organizations and residents volunteer to take part in school activities.
Our Student of the Week honors for last week (March 16-20) are going to: 6th Grade -- Anivea Copeland & Alexanther Martinez; 7th Grade -- Maddy Maung & JaKaiden White; and 8th Grade -- Kynsleigh Hamm & Law Nyar. Great job everyone!! Congratulations!
Selected as our VES Students of the Week for last week (March 16-20) were: Mackenzie Lorenzo, 2nd Grade, and Aidee Perez-Velasco, 5th Grade. Not pictured are Kamia Rios, 3rd Grade, and Izabella Escobedo, 4th Grade. Great job!! Congratulations!
Receiving our 1st Grade Student of the Week awards for last week (March 16-20) are: Noble Martinez, Journey Atnip, Addisyn Crowley, Emily Emiliano, Jason Moo, Gabriel Olivas, Zane Torres, and Vanaya West (not pictured). Congrats!! Way to go!
Earning our Pre-Kindergarten Student of the Week honor for last week (March 16-20) were: Teagan Hill, Collin McIntosh, Dylan Doh, and Atticus Chavira. Congratulations!! Keep up the good work!
Our Kindergarten Students of the Week for last week (March 16-20) are Kyle Baskerville, Charlee David, Thalia Medina, Taelyn Williams, Alyson Stanley, and Ryatt Ramsey. Outstanding work!! Great job!
Our Lions are on the road today, as they travel to Henrietta to square off against the Bearcats in District 7-3A baseball action. The JV game will begin at 4 p.m., with the varsity game to follow at 7 p.m. Good luck Lions!!
Our Lady Lions will be in Henrietta this evening for a District 7-3A softball game against the Lady Bearcats. The first pitch is set for 5 p.m. Good luck Lady Lions!!
