Our McCord students enjoying taking part in the district's "Neon Day" Dress Up Day today. Whether it was neon face paint or neon colored clothing, they were decked out in neon.
The students in Brett White's Pre-AP World History classes have been discussing early civilizations and were given the task of learning the 72 day process of mummification. Each group of students had to use "fine linen, herbs and spices" as well as write their names in hieroglyphics. Teachers were brought in to grade each mummy. Coach White said a great job was done by all of the students.
The VMS Success Rally for the first six weeks of school will be held Friday, Sept. 27. Each grade will have a separate time for their rally: 6th Grade -- 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; 8th Grade -- 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.; and 7th Grade -- 11:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.
The Rewards Trip is to Allingham Park & Games. Concessions will be open. To earn the Rewards Trip, students must have: No more than 2 absences; No detentions; No ISS; No OSS; No DAEP; and No failing grades.
Our Lions are looking to bounce back from last week's loss and back into the win column tonight when they host the Bombers from Frederick. Action will kick off at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium at 7 p.m. Halftime will feature performances from our Roarin' Lion Band and VHS Drill Team. Tickets for the game must be purchased online at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Our Lady Lions will be working to pen the Tigerettes from Jacksboro this afternoon in their District 7-3A volleyball game at D.O. Fulton Gym. The Lady Lions are 0-1 in district play. The varsity will take the court at 4 p.m., with the JV to follow. Go cheer on the Lady Lions. Game tickets must be purchased online at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Students in Ms. Kristyna Butler's art class are putting their talents to work this week as they paint the Vernon logo on the Vernon Athletic Booster Club's Swag Wagon.
The Lions and Lady Lions competed in the Seymour Cross Country Meet yesterday and for the second year in a row, the Lions captured the Boys Division title. Vernon had 5 runners place in the Top 15 and 4 finished in the Top 10. Great job and congratulations!!
First grade students in our Gifted & Talented Program enjoyed a delicious lesson about fractions this week.
Wednesday morning, members of the VMS & VHS PTO provided a yogurt parfait treat to the staff at those 2 campuses, as well as to the staff at the Opportunity Center and DAEP. The traveling yogurt bar was stocked with a variety of sweet and crunchy toppings.
From Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward: All across the state school districts are witnessing an increase in false school shooting threats from copycats. We need YOUR help to reiterate the severe consequences associated with such actions! #LionPride #consequencesofactions
The VMS Football Pep Rally will begin at 3:20 p.m. today at the VMS Gym. Go support the young Lions and check out all the creative characters.
Next Tuesday, Sept. 24, our Vernon ISD Social Worker Nicole Cameron will be hosting a parent informational meeting on "Vaping Prevention." The presentation will help prepare parents to reach their children and teach them to make healthy decisions regarding vaping. The presentation will begin at 6 p.m., at the Vernon Elementary Cafeteria. It is open to ALL VISD parents, but those with children in the 5th thru 11th grades are highly encouraged to attend, as this is the age group vaping companies target the most.
The VMS Lion's Roar 1K/5K Color Run/Walk was held Tuesday evening. The funds raised from the event go to the VMS Student Incentive Fund. Follow the link to see some of the fun.
https://youtu.be/uO8JMoo8WNk?si=2rs1CFl9RM5R_hYr
Remember Vernon Elementary will be hosting an Our Blood Institute Blood Drive tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students who have an adult donate in their name will be eligible to attend a pizza party if the school reaches its units of blood collected goal.
September is Suicide Prevention Month and today VISD Social Worker Nicole Cameron gave a presentation on suicide awareness to students in Ms. Dalene Hamer's classes.
Our Lions tennis team improved to 2-0 in district team tennis competition with a 16-3 victory over Graham Tuesday evening. The Lions have 2 more district matches -- Holliday on Sept. 28 in Wichita Falls, and Burkburnett on Oct. 1 at home. They will be back in action on their home courts this Saturday when they host All Saints in a non-district match.
It was "Teacher Appreciation Day" at the VHS tennis courts prior to the Lions district match against Graham. Each varsity tennis player selected a teacher to recognize, and they presented a letter they had written and a tennis t-shirt to the teacher during yesterday's ceremony.
Selected as VMS Students of the Week for last week were:
6th Grade -- Alexandria Cox & LaDarius Wilson
7th Grade -- Lissandra Camacho & Damien Green
8th Grade -- Nevaeh Cervantes & Ruben Ochoa.
Congratulations!!! We're proud of you!! Keep up the good work!!
It's not too late to have some fun tonight!!! Head out to the VHS Gym and join the VMS Lions' Roar 1K/5K Color Run/Walk! Check in and registration starts at 5 p.m. The 1K begins at 6 p.m., with the 5K to follow. Entry fee is $10 for students and $20 for adults. Funds from the color run go to the VMS student incentive fund. Go get color blasted!!
Our Lions tennis team is 1-0 in district play and will host the Graham Steers today in another district team match. Action will start at the Ruben Vargas Tennis Complex at 4 p.m. Good luck to our Lions!!
