On Friday, Miss Smith's and Mrs. Morris's kindergarten classes held their own Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with balloons the students made in class. The project also included reading and writing activities.
We completed our VMS Hygiene Drive Thursday and the class winning the Caramel Apple Bar for bringing the most items was Coach Northcutt's. His class collected 380 items. The highest contributing student was Lola Luster who brought 300 items. Mrs. Frank's class finished second with 279 items, and there are only 7 students in the class. They also received a trip to the Caramel Apple Bar. A total of 1,230 hygiene items were collected. The items will be given to across the VISD when they are needed. VISD Social Worker Nicole Cameron, VMS Nurse Jennifer Walker and and the VMS Life Skills Department were in charge of the drive.
Also, a big THANK YOU to Bevo's for donating the serving trays for the Caramel Apple Bar.
Last week was a fun one for McCord teachers and staff, as they participated in Secret Staff Spirit Week. Each day teachers and staff have dressed up without telling the students to see if they notice! Monday was Manic Mix-Match Monday where they dressed mix-matched; on Tired Tuesday they wore our pajamas to school; on Wednesday they wore pink because "We wear pink on Wednesdays."; on Thirsty Thankful Thursday they brought anything but a cup for a tasty treat from Mrs. Bloom. Friday completed their Secret Spirit Week and they wore stripes because they were "break"-ing out of McCord for Thanksgiving. Below are pictures from their Thirsty Thankful Thursday.
On Friday, our VMS Gifted & Talented students attended a production of "Beauty and the Beast" at Altus High School. The GT students raved about the play afterwards and gave it great reviews. This was the first time for several of our students to see a play performed live on stage.
Our Vernon Lions will square off against the Shallowater Mustangs Friday night in the Regional Semifinal round of the Class 3A, D1 Football Playoffs. The game will be played in Abilene at the Abilene Wylie Football Stadium. Vernon will be the home team. Information on tickets will be announced Monday. Thursday, the Lions defeated Amarillo River Road for their first Area championship since 2014. Friday, Shallowater defeated Peaster, 41-14, in their Area game.
Vernon ISD is currently on Thanksgiving Break and all campuses and administrative offices are closed. We hope all of our students, their families and members of our VISD family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We have a lot to be thankful for!! Classes will resume and administrative offices will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2.
Our Vernon Lions defeated Amarillo River Road last night 28-7 to claim a Class 3A, Division 1 Area Championship!! The last time Vernon captured the Area title and advanced to third round of the playoffs was 2014. The Lions will face the winner of tonight's Shallowater-Peaster Area playoff game in a Region 1 semifinal battle next week.
The City of Vernon, VES students and Vernon Lions fans sent the team off to its Area playoff game in style yesterday. Check out this video: https://youtu.be/CpBTt95Kqq0
Just a reminder: VISD is operating on an Early Release schedule today and tomorrow.
When school is dismissed on Friday Vernon ISD will be on its Thanksgiving Break. All campuses and administrative offices will be closed until Monday, Dec. 2, when classes resume.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
The District 7-3A Volleyball Academic All-District Team has been announced and 11 Lady Lions have been doing the work in the classroom and made the team. Academic All-District honorees are Zayleigh Sweet, Yuleyka Ramirez, Key'Maria McBride, Mari Johnson, Danielle Eneanya, Kaleigh White, Zayley Horn, Kyndell Horn, Klancy Sherrill, Jeana Martinez and Aaliyah Moralez.
We are proud of you!!
Students in Mrs. Melanie Chilton's class decided to make a Thankful Turkey to hang on the wall near their classroom door. Each feather represents something the students are thankful for. Great job!!
IT'S GAME DAY!!!
Our Bi-District champion Lions are traveling to Lubbock today for a Class 3A, D1 Area Playoff game against the Amarillo River Road Wildcats!! Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Lowrey Field. Tickets can be purchased at the gate by scanning a QR Code and paying electronically or with credit card. To purchase tickets online follow this link: https://lubbockisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/all
There is a clear bag policy:
Clear plastic vinyl or PVC Not to exceed 12” x 6” x 12”
One-gallon clear plastic resealable bag
Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”
Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.
Fans will continue to be able to carry items into the stadium in a permissible clear bag, such as binoculars and cameras.
For those not going to the game: KVWC will be broadcasting the game on the radio and online, and Lubbock ISD is streaming the game here:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/lubbock-independent-school-district-lubbock-tx
Go Lions!!! Bring home another gold ball tonight!!!
We're proud of you!!
Students in our Culinary Program cooked and served a complete Thanksgiving dinner to VHS teachers, staff and administration today. The menu included everything from turkey and dressing, to mac and cheese, and to the peach cobbler and banana pudding for dessert. Everything was outstanding!! Mrs. Audrey Hastings and her students did an amazing job.
Today is Education Support Professionals Day! To operate efficiently and provide a quality education school districts need professionals working behind the scenes and outside the classroom who care as much about the students as those who work in the classroom. Vernon ISD is extremely lucky to have that type of behind-the-scenes professionals as members of our VISD family and we just want to say "Thank you" to all of them!!
We wrapped up our VHS Student Incentive Fund Fundraiser and the top three students who raised the most money were Kaydence Smith, Kellan Byars and Donnie Montano. The students received an Amazon gift card.
On Tuesday, the Angelo State University Wind Ensemble performed for the Roarin' Lion Band. The ASU director and some of the ASU band students talked to our VHS band students about furthering their education in college and some of the similarities and differences between high school band and collegiate bands. VHS Band Director Jeremiah Hastings said the band students loved the performance and their interest in furthering their education after graduation grew.
DEADLINE TODAY!!! to secure a cute Jingle Jog t-shirt!! The VMS Jingle Jog will be held Saturday, Dec. 14. There will be a 1 mile run and a 5K run. This is a fundraiser for the VMS student incentive activity fund. Whether you walk, jog or run, come out and have some fun!! Register by scanning the QR Code below or following this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Last week Atticus Mixon's tennis teammates applauded him being named the VHS Student Difference Maker for November. VHS Principal Dr. Cynthia Jackson said Atticus was chosen because he always maintains a positive attitude, even when times are challenging. Dr. Jackson stated Lions Tennis Coach Carrie Castleberry and members of the team told her Atticus is always encouraging to his teammates and he inspires others to follow his example. He is a success on and off the tennis court, as Atticus maintains high academic standards in the classroom, and he always has a "lion's heart".
One Vernon Lion tennis player was named to the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State Team, and three others received Honorable Mention. Making the Academic All-State Second Team was Kaitlyn Beam, while Addie Soucy, Courtney Saylor and Atticus Mixson received Honorable Mention honors. Congratulations!!
With all of the District 7-3A teams now eliminated from the volleyball playoffs, the district has released its All-District Volleyball Team for 2024 and five Lady Lions made the team, with 5 others receiving honorable mention.
Vernon's Key'Maria McBride was named the Most Valuable Server for the district, while Lady Lions making the First Team were Mari Johnson and Klancy Sherrill. All-District Second Team honors went to Mijah Johnson and Jeana Martinez.
Lady Lions receiving honorable mention were Zayleigh Sweet, Kaleigh White, Aaliyah Moralez, Yuleyka Ramirez and Mylee Greening.
