Eight VES students placed in local Wilbarger Soil and Water Conservation District poster contest, two had their entries advance to the area poster contest and both of those will be moving on to compete in the state contest. For the complete story, please click on the following link: https://ves.vernonisd.org/o/ves/article/1524297
Students receiving awards were Ainsley McIntosh and Elexia Leija, who advanced to state, along with Charlotte Crosthwait, Luciana Riojas, Mathew Servin, Hser Soe, Paisley Marsh, and Charley Booth.
Selected as our Students of the Week for the week of March 18-22 were: 2nd & 3rd Grade -- Xiomara Valtierra & Paisley Marsh; and 4th & 5th Grade -- Nillianna Hines & Anabell Reyes. Congratulations!! Great job!!! Keep up the great work!!
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🌟We are excited to spotlight UES as a sponsor for our annual Lions Roar Golf Scramble! UES are experts in the areas of environmental and earth sciences, sustainable infrastructure solutions, and geophysical technologies. They identify and solve complex engineering and construction challenges by providing personalized engineering, environmental, testing and inspection services.
🏫 Their unwavering commitment to cultivating partnerships is truly admirable, as evidenced by their support for initiatives like ours! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to UES for their impact on the lives of approximately 2,000 students, teachers, and staff within the Vernon ISD community!
📆 Experience camaraderie, meaningful networking, and a chance to make a difference in our community! Rally your team of four and secure your spot today in the Lions Roar Golf Tournament! Contact Hillcrest Country Club at 552-5406 or reach out to Kori Eakin at Vernon ISD: dial 553-1900 ext. 2229. Hurry, the deadline to enter is April 1, 2024.🏌️♂️
As a part of your school's health services, a spinal screening is being held tomorrow at VES. Per State of Texas requirements, only 5th grade girls will be screened Tuesday. Students are required to remove their shirt for this exam. For this reason, we request all girls wear a swimsuit top or sports bra underneath their shirt tomorrow. Students are screened by a school nurse with a partition in place for their privacy. Students will not be required or asked to remove their shirt in front of other students. If your child shows any sign of spinal defect at the screening, the information will be relayed to you in writing. It is hoped you will consult your physician for diagnoses and follow-up care as recommended.
Four Vernon ISD school campuses -- McCord, Central, Vernon Elementary and Middle School -- are designated as public storm shelters. The storm shelters are opened when we receive word from the county. Schools are not opened to the public during school hours. No animals will be allowed in the shelters. We are unable to use Shive at this time due to the building no longer having water.
A quick reminder -- check out the Vernon Roarin' Lion Band Program BBQ Fundraiser tomorrow!!
Vernon Middle School has an Accelerated Math program that allows students to get on the fast track to taking College Calculus as a senior at VHS. Check out the information below.
A representative with the American Heart Association visited our Vernon Elementary campus Thursday to tell our students about this year's Kids Heart Challenge (formerly known as Jump Rope for Heart). Each student received a packet to take home with instructions on how to register and how they will be able to learn about their heart and "slime" a teacher by raising money for the American Heart Association.
Today we wrapped up the first week back from our Spring Break, and all the students, teachers and staff are focused on finishing the 2023-24 school year strong. And, so is VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward, as he stated in his latest article, "...A perfect example of this mindset is the fact that the current spring focus is indeed on finishing the current year strong, but is also on setting ourselves up well for next year. The key to strong schools and school districts in today’s public education world is assembling a world-class staff and maintaining those teachers..." To read the full article, please follow this link https://5il.co/2h3m3
Hey everyone, remember the Community Resource Fair is tomorrow!!
TiSierra White's 4th grade WIN class began Opinion Writing this week and to help the students remember writing strategies they used the OREO technique. Yesterday, after they completed their writing strategies the students were rewarded with real Oreo cookies!!
Remember -- tomorrow is the deadline to register for Lions Club Kid League Baseball!
Earlier this week the Texas Department of State Health Services released new COVID guidelines. Please read the information below:
The Texas Department of State Health Services has updated its school exclusion criteria to align the requirement for COVID-19 with those for other respiratory viruses like flu. Students now only need to be excluded from school until they have been fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.
VISD Lions Roar deeply thanks Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP for generously sponsoring our golf scramble. Your support is crucial for our event's success and greatly benefits our schools. Your contribution directly enhances our students' educational experiences, providing valuable resources, and opportunities. Your dedication to supporting schools demonstrates a profound commitment to investing in our community's future. Thank you for your generosity and commitment! The Lion Roar Golf Tournament will be held April 20, at the Hillcrest Country Club. If you're interested in being a sponsor, please contact Kori Eakin at kori.eakin@visdtx.org
Here is the Vernon ISD 2024-25 school calendar. Trustees approved next year's school calendar at their meeting Monday night. Key dates:
-- School starts, Wednesday, Aug. 14
-- Fall Break, Oct. 17 thru Oct. 21
-- Thanksgiving Break, Nov. 25 thru Dec. 1
-- Christmas Break, Dec. 23 thru Jan. 7, 2025
-- Spring Break, March 10 thru March 16, 2025
-- Last Day of School, May 22, 2025
Thank you to OK Concrete for generously sponsoring our Lions Roar Golf Tournament! Your support highlights the crucial role of community backing in our school's success, contributing to the vibrancy and prosperity of our town. Together, we are building a stronger, more connected community. Your partnership is deeply appreciated! If you would like to be a sponsor for our golf tournament, scheduled for April 20, contact Kori Eakin at kori.eakin@vernonisd.org
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day is in April. We apologize for the earlier post and the error on the correct date.
Selected as our Students of the Week for the week before spring break were: 2nd Grade -- Kylie Pierce & 3rd Grade -- Khloe Montoya; and 4th Grade -- Kayliegh Helterbridle & 5th Grade -- Marvien Reputas. Congratulations!!! Keep up the good work!
We hope everyone remembers to wear green today!! We also hope everyone has had a great spring break and we're excited to see all of our students and staff as school resumes tomorrow.
Don't be an hour late tomorrow!! Daylight Savings Time is here!!
