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.
We're 2 days away from the Lions Class 3A Area Playoff game against the Wildcats from Amarillo River Road!! 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
The following is information about the clear bag policy that will be enforced for your playoff game:
Visitors to PlainsCapital Park will be able to bring the following style and size bag or package into the facility:
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.
Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag: briefcases; backpacks, cinch bags, and fanny packs that are not clear and/or exceed the size restriction; luggage of any kind; computer bags/cases; camera bags/cases; binocular bags/cases, or any bag larger than the permissible sizes.
Fans will continue to be able to carry items into the stadium in a permissible clear bag, such as binoculars and cameras.
Receiving our VES Student of the Week honors for last week are: 2nd Grade -- Cynthia Carranza; 3rd Grade -- Brianna Monjaras; 4th Grade -- Hsa Shee; and 5th Grade -- Luna-Lynn Rodriguez. Congratulations!! Great job!! Keep up the good work!!
Yesterday, Mrs. McCurley pre-K students had a great time making their special pumpkin pie together for their Thanksgiving taste test. Students tried turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce and of course their pumpkin pie and voted on the one they liked the best.
Tomorrow is the LAST day 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
Our Lady Lions played their second game of the 2024-25 season Saturday afternoon and picked up their second victory of the year as they dropped the Breckenridge Lady Bucks, 70-30. Vernon is home again tomorrow, as the Lady Lions will cost Clarendon. JV action begins at 4:30 p.m., with the varsity game to start at approximately 6 p.m.
The Lady Lions hit the road for the first time season on Friday when they travel to Childress to take on the Lady Bobcats. Due to the Childress football team having a playoff game Friday night, the basketball game times have been moved up. The JV game will begin at 1 p.m., with the varsity game to follow at approximately 2:30 p.m.
Due to having an early release on both Thursday and Friday this week, VES has altered its Ice Cream Day schedule.
This week, Ice Cream Day for 2nd & 3rd grade will be Tuesday and the 4th & 5th grade's Ice Cream Day will be Wednesday.
The Lions snapped a six-year playoff victory drought Friday night with their 28-9 win over Sweetwater in a Class 3A, D1 Bi-District game. Receiving Lion Awards for their performances were: Co-Offensive MVP -- Tru Gipson, Ty Scott & J'Dyn Cooper; Co-Defensive MVP -- Tyce Payne, Adarius Williams & Landon Bynum; Ball Hawk -- Adarius Williams; Big Stick -- Landon Bynum; Co-Lion Heart -- Carter Kieschnick, J'Dyn Cooper & Adrain Felton; Special Teams MVP -- Mu Soe.
Congratulations!!
Last week, MVPs from the Lions' games against Iowa Park and Peaster received their game balls from Amanda Lehman and Tiffany Rosalez, who are with the local Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Agency. MVPs for the Iowa Park game were Nick Guzman, defense; Donnie Montano, special teams; and Ty Scott and Tru Gipson, co-offensive MVPs.
MVPs from the Peaster game were Ethan Wilkinson, Offensive MVP, and Javi Lopez, Defensive MVP.
VHS students, especially seniors and their parents, have the opportunity to attend an informational meeting on how to fill out the FAFSA form, which is extremely important for students applying for scholarships and financial aid. The meeting is set for tonight at 5:30 p.m., in the VHS Cafeteria.
Would you like to recognize a VES staff member for the AMAZING job they are doing? Please fill out this Recognition Form to have your Thankful Message printed on a certificate and hung on your staff member's door. https://forms.gle/d79oahPF1C6MttTq7 Let's show VES Staff how thankful we are to have them!
Due to the Lions advancing to the Area Round of the playoffs and the playoff game being scheduled for Thursday night, we have moved our VMS boys basketball games to Wednesday. The first game will begin at 4 p.m., Wednesday.
Adventure awaits in Washington, D.C. and Gettysburg for Vernon Middle School current seventh graders!
In Summer 2026, join us as we stand in awe of colossal monuments and memorials, follow in George Washington’s footsteps at Mount Vernon, and visit the battle greens of Gettysburg.
To learn more, attend the info meeting on Tuesday, November 19 at 6PM in the library. Registration is mandatory to attend: https://bit.ly/4ft9oX4.
On Saturday, four Vernon Middle School Band students traveled to Seymour to try out for the ATTSB North Zone Region 7 All-Region Middle School Band, and after a rigorous audition process three students earned spots in the band! Olivia Hastings was named 4th chair in percussion; Braeden German was named 7th chair trombone; and Jace Northcutt was named 9th chair in percussion. The all-star band will perform on Saturday, Dec. 14. Band Director Jeremiah Hastings said he and assistant band director Matthew Golden were proud of all the students who audition and of the three who earned a chair in the all-star band.
Tomorrow, parents have two opportunities to attend a Gifted and Talented Information Meeting. Learn the difference between a gifted student and a high achiever. Find answers to the questions: Should I nominate my child for GT testing and what does VISD's GT Program look like on each campus. Two meeting opportunities: 1 p.m. -- VISD Administrative Center Boardroom 6 p.m. -- VHS Media Center
VES students and families, don't forget tomorrow night is Soup Tasting Night!! Stop by and enjoy your teacher's favorite soup and cornbread! The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., in our VES Cafeteria.
Check out these highlights from our Lions' 28-9 Bi-District playoff victory over Sweetwater. Video courtesy of Ibanliraoficcal. Audio courtesy of KVWC and Network1sports.com
https://youtu.be/pmofba_qRsk
Friday was a special night for Electra senior Brayden Turner. The Tigers played their bi-district game against Wheeler on the field named after his grandfather, Vernon Lions legendary head coach Leo Brittain. After the game, Brayden and his mother, Kristi Brittain, and other family members commerrated the night with photos on the field.
