We celebrated the 100th day of school today!! Some of our students dressed up to celebrate the day, and in class the students played games and worked on artwork involving the number 100.
With UIL realignment comes a new football schedule with new opponents. The Lions' 2026 schedule has just four district games and those four opponents haven't changed -- Bowie, Boyd, Paradise, and Peaster. However, the non-district schedule is completely different, with the only holdover opponent from last year's non-district slate is City View. Vernon will be playing another team from last year's schedule, Iowa Park, but it will now be a non-district game, with the Hawks moving up to Class 4A. The 2026 meeting with the Hawks will be the 56th consecutive season for Vernon and Iowa Park to battle it out on the gridiron.
New teams filling out the non-district schedule include Mineral Wells, Wellington, Perryton, and Idalou.
New teams filling out the non-district schedule include Mineral Wells, Wellington, Perryton, and Idalou.
Groundhog Day was Monday, but Wednesday was Shadowing Day for 57 Vernon High School seniors, as they visited local businesses and companies to get a taste of what a “day in the life” of someone working in their chosen career might look like. From bakers to welders and teachers to doctors, our students had the opportunity to follow local residents and see what happens during a regular work day. To find out more, including all the businesses that partnered with us on this project, please click on this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2684119
Saturday is the day!!
Our VHS chapter of FCCLA is partnering with the Wilbarger Humane Society to host an adoption drive from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, in the United Supermarket parking lot. There are many animals in need of a loving home that are ready to meet their furever family. If you can't adopt right now, you can still be a part of the event. Supplies and monetary donations will be accepted. You can stop by the event and grab a wishlist of items the Humane Society needs, or you can scan QR code that will be onsite to make a direct donation.
Don't forget -- this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the United Supermarket!!
Our VHS chapter of FCCLA is partnering with the Wilbarger Humane Society to host an adoption drive from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, in the United Supermarket parking lot. There are many animals in need of a loving home that are ready to meet their furever family. If you can't adopt right now, you can still be a part of the event. Supplies and monetary donations will be accepted. You can stop by the event and grab a wishlist of items the Humane Society needs, or you can scan QR code that will be onsite to make a direct donation.
Don't forget -- this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the United Supermarket!!
Last night our girls' basketball teams were recognized during halftime of the Lady Lions' game against Henrietta. Unfortunately, not all of our players were able to make it to the game, but those who were there were recognized at mid-court and took a picture with the Lady Lions. We look forward to seeing these ladies competing on the court at D.O. Fulton Gym in the future.
This week our kindergarten students wrapped up their unit on Serving Our Neighbors and Helping in the Community, and to close out that unit of study they gathered in the cafeteria Tuesday afternoon for a presentation from Vernon ISD's new Director of Safety and Security and McCord SRO, Lt. Autumn Thames. The officer talked to the students about her duties both as an SRO and as a policeman in the community. Lt. Thames showed them her bulletproof vest she wears whenever she's on duty, and explained what the vest does and why it is important. She also showed them the other equipment she carries including her radio, handcuffs, tourniquet, Taser, flashlight, and ammunition clips, and explained what those items are used for and why officers carry them. When it came to her weapon, Lt. Thames explained she could not remove it from the holster and she talked about gun safety.
A few weeks ago our fourth grade English Language Arts classes concluded Unit 5 in Bluebonnet Learning which included The American Revolution. Mrs. Inman's class celebrated competing the unit with a revolution-themed tea party. Some students dressed up in costumes depicting the late 1700s, and Mrs. Inman provided decorative teacups, plates, tablecloths, cookies, tea bags and sugar cubes. Each student received their own teacup and plate, and Mrs. Inman demonstrated proper tea etiquette, including how to hold a teacup and steep a tea bag before serving the tea. Students were also given two or three sugar cubes to sweeten their team. The tea party served as a meaningful way to reinforce the knowledge and understanding students gained through reading and studying the American Revolution.
Our McCord Students of the Month for January are Allayna Pryor, Pre-kindergarten; Olivia Hernandez, Kindergarten; Jumi Soe, 1st Grade; and Ezekiel Nino, Specials. Congratulations!! Keep up the excellent work!!
Congratulations!!!
The District -3A Cross Examination Debate Tournament was held recently at Holliday High School, and our students captured second place!! Six students make up the team, with the students broken into three duos to compete. Logan Luster and A.J. Ragland finished fifth, while Jacobi Pedigo and Grant Penter finished sixth, and Leah Mena and Emily Contreras finished seventh. The points each duo received were added together for the overall team score. We're very proud of all of them!!
The District -3A Cross Examination Debate Tournament was held recently at Holliday High School, and our students captured second place!! Six students make up the team, with the students broken into three duos to compete. Logan Luster and A.J. Ragland finished fifth, while Jacobi Pedigo and Grant Penter finished sixth, and Leah Mena and Emily Contreras finished seventh. The points each duo received were added together for the overall team score. We're very proud of all of them!!
After missing school four days due to winter weather, we know there have been some questions concerning the remainder of our 2025-26 school calendar. In the letter below, Vernon ISD Interim Supt. Dr. Blaise Boswell explains where the district currently stands on that issue..
Students in our Economics class were taught inflation and deflation using balloons in class on Monday. Each student had to draw a “piggy bank” to represent their savings while bread, gas and candy were on the other side. As they blew up the balloon, the bread, gas and candy grew in size and while the piggy also grew, the color diminished greatly - signifying the reduced value of money with inflation.
Finally, students went outside and were divided into groups. Each group had to keep a balloon above their heads for 25 touches. This signified financial planning and strategy, and the wind represented risk in the financial sector.
Finally, students went outside and were divided into groups. Each group had to keep a balloon above their heads for 25 touches. This signified financial planning and strategy, and the wind represented risk in the financial sector.
Our Lions will hit the court at D.O. Fulton tonight as they square off against the Henrietta Bearcats in a District 7-3A battle. The boys' game will begin at approximately 7:30 p.m., following the Lady Lions' game. Tickets must be purchased online at: https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Go Lions!! Trap the Bearcats!!
Go Lions!! Trap the Bearcats!!
Our Lady Lions will be in action at home tonight, as they will host Henrietta in a District 7-3A contest. The girls' game will tip off at approximately 6 p.m., following the JV boys' game. Tickets must be purchased online at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Good Luck Lady Lions!!
Good Luck Lady Lions!!
Our Pre-K Students of the Week for the week of Jan. 19-23 were Brady Tubb, Allayna Pryor, Evalynn Calderon, and Armanni Edmonds (not pictured). Congratulations!! Great job!! We're proud of you!!
Named as our Kindergarten Students of the Week for the week of Jan. 19-23 were: Emilia Mullins, Christopher Moo, Protea Faul, Aubrey Grant, Gabriel Adams, and Vivianna Wilson. Way to go!! We're proud of you!!
Receiving our 1st Grade Student of the Week honors for the week of Jan. 19-23 were Kristopher Rosenborough-Mitchell, Jason Wah, Nanicha Nubumrung, Jumi Soe, Penelope Johnson, Ayden Rushing, and Edwin Diaz Rodriguez. Not pictured is Zane Torres. Congratulations!!! Keep up the good work!!
This week is National School Counselor Appreciation Week our VHS counselors Sandra Kieschnick and Carol Taylor received beautiful flower bouquets yesterday to thank them for all they do for our students and our teachers. They play a vital role in helping our students be successful. We're lucky to have them both here at VHS!!
Earning Vernon Elementary Student of the Week honors for the week of Jan. 19-23 were: 2nd Grade -- Lillyannah McRath (not pictured); 3rd Grade -- Ivyana Sandoval; 4th Grade -- Aubri Cardenas; and 5th Grade -- Camila Parmer. Great job!! Congrats!! We're proud of you!!
Last Friday, VMS held its SRO Appreciation Chili & Soup Luncheon and Cookoff. Members of of the Vernon Police Department and Wilbarger County Sheriff Department stopped by to enjoy the luncheon and act as judges for the cookoff.
Last week, five of our Vernon Lion football players receiving honors for their performance during the 2025 season. Three players -- Keigan Ballard, Mason Ballard and Jamari Chance -- were named to the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State Football Team. Keigan made the 1st team, while Mason made the 2nd team and Jamari was Honorable Mention.
Offensive lineman Manny Ochoa and defensive lineman Adrain Felton were named to the 3rd team of the 2025 Class 3A DI Padilla Poll All-State Team. Congratulations to all five of these young men for their accomplishments!! We're proud of all of you.
Offensive lineman Manny Ochoa and defensive lineman Adrain Felton were named to the 3rd team of the 2025 Class 3A DI Padilla Poll All-State Team. Congratulations to all five of these young men for their accomplishments!! We're proud of all of you.
