FOOTBALL PLAYOFF T-SHIRTS are ready to be picked up. Stop by 3119 Wilbarger today until 3 p.m.; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday & Thursday; or 9 a.m. to Noon on Friday to pick up your pre-ordered t-shirt. Also, below is the Class 3A, Division 1 Playoff Bracket!
Earning our Student of the Week honors at VES for last week were: 2nd Grade -- Adelina Moralez; 3rd Grade -- Cae Sar; 4th Grade -- Kampbell Hamm; and 5th Grade -- Braylee Knight.
Congratulations!!! Great job!! We're proud of you!!
This morning, Vernon High School will be hosting a Veteran's Day Assembly at 10:15 a.m. in Fulton Gym. It is open to the public, so if you know a Veteran or a current Service Member encourage them to attend!
Nominations open today for our Vernon ISD Gifted & Talented Program. If you know a student who you believe qualifies for our Gifted & Talented Program take a moment to nominate them by clicking this link https://bit.ly/4fHmRuC or scan the QR Code below. The nomination window is Nov. 12 thru Dec. 20.
VES students will get a chance to see, or should we say taste, how good their teachers cook next week as VES is hosting a Soup Tasting Night!! The event is for VES students and their families!! It will be held a week from today, Nov. 19, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the VES Cafeteria. Students, bring your families and come taste your teacher's favorite soup and cornbread!!
We have visitors coming in today and Thursday to use our facilities for playoff volleyball and football games.
Tonight, Canyon will be taking on Eagle Mountain in a Class 4A, D2 Regional Semifinal volleyball battle. The game begins today at 5 p.m., at D.O. Fulton Gym.
On Thursday, we will be hosting a Class 2A, D2 Bi-District football playoff game between Electra and Wheeler. This one has special meaning, as Wheeler is led by former Lions Head Coach Matt Hoover. And, an Electra player, Brayden Turner, is the grandson of the late, great former Lions Head Coach Leo Brittain, who the football field is named after.
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.
