These Lady Lions were members of the Rojo Roses team that won the 'PDF' Spring Athletic Challenge. 'PDF' stood for Prepared, Disciplined and Focused, and the competition helped the Lady Lions work on those three areas with events that included running, weight lifting, relays and team building. Members of the Rojo Roses included Zayleigh Sweet, Katie Dodd, Natalynn Gomez, Jeana Martinez, Eruanna Chavez, Eh Paw, Brek Payne, Audelia Moralez, Adamarid Robles and Aaliyah Moralez.
A big congratulations to our Lady Lions who made the District 7-3A All-District Softball Team. We had 4 Lady Lions earn first or second team honors, and 2 who received honorable mention recognition. Senior second baseman Marli Limon made the all-district first team. Second-team honors went to senior shortstop Annaka Rejino, senior pitcher/outfielder Cirstin Ivy, and junior third baseman Laurel Easley. Making the honorable mention list were senior outfielder Jaylie Freeman and junior pitcher McKyla Myers.
Students heading to 6th grade at VMS are encouraged to stop by the VMS Band Hall this Friday, between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., to meet the new band directors and try out the instruments. All students, including 7th and 8th graders, who are interested in joining the band program are invited and encouraged to attend -- even if they didn't sign up for band when preparing their 2024-25 class schedule.
We're only a week into our summer vacation, but it's never too early to begin thinking about 2024-25! With that in mind, here is the 2024 Vernon Lion football schedule. Mark your calendars!
Here are the summer hours for school offices at our campuses and at our administration building. We hope everyone has a great summer.
During the VHS Class of 2024 graduation ceremony, all seniors were recognized and received their diploma from VISD Board of Trustee President Emory Byars and received congratulations from trustees Chris Lehman, Bryson Henry, Patrick Parmer, Amanda Lehman and Carrie Hawkins.
Commencement for the Vernon High School Class of 2024 was held Saturday morning at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium. Stands on both sides of the field were filled with family and friends there to celebrate with the graduates. Valedictorian Moonnica Taing led the class onto the track as the Roarin' Lion Band played "Pomp and Circumstance." Third-ranking student Christopher Martinez offered the invocation, while Salutatorian Rufaro Mubvumba and Moonnica addressed their fellow graduates.
Remember our Lion/Lady Lion Basketball Camp is June 25-27. The deadline to register for the camp and get a camp t-shirt is June 4.
Last week VISD held a Lions Roar Recognition Ceremony where special award were presented for the 2023-24 school year. Awards were presented to the Teachers and Staff of the Year at each campus, retirees were honored, a local business was recognized as the Lion's Pride Partner of the Year, and the Newcomer Teacher of the Year, Elementary Teacher of the Year and Secondary Teacher of the Year were announced.
Last week VISD held a Lions Roar Recognition Ceremony where special award were presented for the 2023-24 school year. Longevity awards were presented to employees who had been with the district for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years, along with recognizing PTO members, VISD trustees and the VISD Retired Teacher Award.
Attached is the link for the live stream for graduation for the class of 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBenuF8JOPo
Here are more photos of scholarships awarded at the Vernon High School Senior Scholarship Banquet was held earlier this week in the VHS Cafeteria. Fifty-three seniors were recognized and 120 scholarships were awarded.
Here are more photos of scholarships awarded at the Vernon High School Senior Scholarship Banquet was held earlier this week in the VHS Cafeteria. Fifty-three seniors were recognized and 120 scholarships were awarded.
Here are more photos of scholarships awarded at the Vernon High School Senior Scholarship Banquet was held earlier this week in the VHS Cafeteria. Fifty-three seniors were recognized and 120 scholarships were awarded.
The Vernon High School Senior Scholarship Banquet was held earlier this week in the VHS Cafeteria. Fifty-three seniors were recognized and 120 scholarships were awarded. This is the first of five posts recognizing all the scholarships and recipients.
Here are a few more pictures of our kindergarten students having fun at their annual Field Day, which was held Wednesday at Lion Stadium.
Wednesday, our kindergarten students spent their morning at Lion Stadium participating in their annual Field Day. They had a blast competing in the 30-yard dash, sack race, softball throw, shuttle race, egg & spoon race and more.
Don't forget our Art Camp for 6th thru 12th graders. Your child can explore their artistic side and hone their art skills. The Art Camp will include a variety of art forms including sketching, painting and more. Call the Vernon Middle School office to register at 940-552-6231.
Our Vernon Elementary Students of the Week for last week and for this last week of school are: 2nd Grade -- Brianna Monjaras & Macelyn Patterson; 3rd Grade -- Aidee Perez-Velasco & Lucy Hammer; 4th Grade -- Isla Streit & Brynlee Hildebrand; and 5th Grade -- Isabel Urista & Stormy Mathis. Congratulations!! Great job!!
The last VMS Students of the Week for the 2023-24 school year were: 6th Grade -- Yareli Espinoza & Hector Aleman; 7th Grade -- Plar Shee & Sebastian Servin; and 8th Grade -- Georgia Balderas & E.J. Knight. Congratulations!!! Great job!!
