First grade students at T.G. McCord wrapped up science week today with a fun experiment involving a watermelon and rubber bands. The experiment helps students learn about force, density and energy. These scenes show the start the experiment. Stay tuned for the video.
Brooks Kimmey and his parents, Kathy and Charlie Kimmey grilled hamburgers Friday morning for the staffs at our elementary schools -- T.G. McCord, Central and Shive. The PTO groups at the respective schools provided the sides. A BIG thanks to the Kimmeys for supporting our schools!
All VISD students who will be 7th, 9th, or 11th graders next year AND participate in any sports program, along with band, are required by UIL to under a sports physical. Also, any student-athlete who suffered a severe injury this current year is also required to have a sports physical. Mark your calendar and take advantage of this great opportunity provided by the Wilbarger General Hospital Medical Group.
Volleyball camp is happening soon!!!
A BIG thank you on this National Speech Language Pathologist Day!!
Summer Science Camp 2023 is now FREE!!!! There will be no registration fee for the camp, which is for kindergarten through fourth graders. Those who have already paid a registration fee will be reimbursed. Time is running out to register and there are limited spots available. Sign up today!!
The Vernon Lion coaching staff will be conducting a Youth Football Camp for kindergarteners through freshmen. Be a part of GROWING THE LION TRADITION!
Here are a few more pics from the Santa Rosa Roundup Parade.
The Santa Rosa Roundup parade kicked off rodeo festivities Wednesday afternoon and VISD was well represented, as many students and staff members participated in the parade.
If you go to a performance of the Santa Rosa Roundup this week, be sure and purchase a program and help support our VHS Key Club.
UPDATE!!!! THEY WILL BE IN TOWN CLOSER TO 6 P.M. Come on out and welcome our track state champs home in style!!
Here is another fun camp to keep our students active during the summer.
During Teacher Appreciation Week Vernon ISD is spotlighting the Teacher of the Year honorees at our campuses. For the second year in a row, Sara Williams received the honor at our AFP/Opportunity Center. To read her story, click on the following link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/1113061
Our Vernon Lions qualified for the Class 3A State Track & Field Meet in 3 events and brought home medals, including gold in the 1600-Meter Relay, and captured second place in the team standings. Check out their story by clicking on the following link:
https://vhs.vernonisd.org/o/vhs/article/1112954
The First Grade Track Meet wrapped up with a tug-of-war challenge. Earning bragging rights this year was Mrs. Audrey Wrinkle's class -- the blue team. They defeated the red team and then took down the coral team in the championship battle.
More photos from today's First Grade Track Meet.
Well the weather didn't cooperate for our First Grade Track Meet this morning, but being in D.O. Fulton Gym didn't dampen the spirits of our students. They had fun with the egg race, sack race, softball toss and more!
Great things are happening at Vernon ISD. Check out this new message from VISD Supt. Kermit Ward. https://youtu.be/tY9jEStjsaw
During Teacher Appreciation Week, Scooter's donated free drink coupons to all Vernon ISD teachers to show their gratitude for the work our teachers do in the classroom and beyond. Vernon ISD appreciates and thanks Scooter's for their show of support for our outstanding teachers.
Quick reminder: Vernon ISD will be closed Monday. This day was designated as an inclement weather make-up day on our school calendar. Since we do not have to use the day to make up missed class time, classes will be dismissed. Enjoy your 3-day weekend. We will welcome our students back on Tuesday!!
