Hopefully this week Vernon ISD will have more of a regular, normal week. However, there are no classes tomorrow for a teacher workday, and Friday is one of the district's early release Fridays. We hope everyone is enjoying this nice weather! Definitely better than last week's frigid temperatures.
CONGRATULATIONS LADY LIONS!!!
Four of our Lady Lions made the District 7-3A All-District Basketball Team, while two others received honorable mention honors. Ten of our Lady Lions made the Academic All-District team.
For the second year in a row, senior Key'Maria McBride was named the District 7-3A Defensive Player of the Year, while seniors Mari Johnson and Mijah Johnson made the All-District First Team for the second year in a row. Senior Zayleigh Sweet was named to the All-District Second Team. Earning Honorable Mention honors were sophomores Lily Maxwell and Lily Beam.
Working hard in the classroom and making the Academic All-District team were Mari Johnson, Mijah Johnson, Key'Maria McBride, Zayleigh Sweet, Daniella Eneanya, Lily Beam, Erianna Chavez, Lily Maxwell, Breasha Waggoner, and manager Alyssa Andara.
The 7-3A all-district team was released after all district teams were eliminated from the playoffs. City View was the last team to have its season come to an end, as the Lady Mustangs fell to Idalou Friday night in the Class 3A, DII Region 1 championship game.
A huge THANK YOU to our PTO members at VMS and VHS for volunteering their time and showing so much support! 💙 Your efforts to provide snacks, smiles, and heartfelt thanks to our teachers and staff at both campuses are truly appreciated. At Vernon ISD, we are so grateful for the continued support from our wonderful families.
Together, we make a difference!
It's been a crazy week with no classes on Monday, early dismissal Tuesday due to weather and no school Wednesday because of the weather. So, don't forget tomorrow is one of VISD's regularly-scheduled early release Fridays. We hope everyone has a nice weekend with the warmer weather coming our way.
Friday's Lions baseball game at Gainesville has been moved to Monday, at 5 p.m. Vernon was scheduled to face Electra on Monday, however Electra cancelled that game.
Also, the Lions are traveling to Pampa on Saturday for a doubleheader with the Harvesters. Tickets for the game must be purchased online at https://gofan.co/event/3269441?schoolId=TX12159
Vernon ISD will be operating on a regular schedule on Thursday. Buses will run at their regular times and classes will start at their regular times. We encourage everyone to bundle up because it is still going to be extremely cold tomorrow.
VHS students who competed in the UIL Film competition were recognized by the VISD school board at the trustees' meeting Monday evening. VHS had 6 entries in the competition, with 4 advancing to the semi-final round and 1 qualifying for the state finals.
The Traditional Animation entry "Vietnam" is the film that advanced to the state finals. Putting that film together were Garrett Munson, Rodrigo Olivas, Kenneth Cordero and Eziqiel Amador. Two other Traditional Animation entries "False Conscious" by Taw Doh Htoo and "Flames" by Aung Men made the semifinals, as did the Digital Animation entry "I Remember" by Taw Doh Htoo. Two Narrative entries, "Climb to the Top" and "The Stakeout", both by Malakhi Propes-Scott and Donivan Montano, advanced to the second round of competition, but did not make it to the semifinals.
Wednesday night's parents meeting for students who signed up to tryout for the 2025-26 VHS cheerleading squad has been cancelled due to the weather. The only parents meeting will now be held Wednesday, Feb. 26. Students who are trying out MUST have a parent attend that meeting. The meeting will start at 6 p.m., in the VHS cafeteria.
Due to the slick road conditions and with the extreme cold temperatures not expected to allow the road conditions to improve, Vernon ISD officials have announced school will be closed Wednesday. We hope everyone stays safe and warm tomorrow.
Vernon is home to the late legendary wrestler Skandar Akbar and later this Spring Vernon High School will be hosting a professional wrestling event. The Skandar Akbar Memorial Cup will be held Saturday, March 29, at D.O. Fulton Gym. The event, a six-man tag team tournament, is being presented by King of Sports Championship Wrestling. Check out the link to the video and learn more about this exciting event.
https://youtu.be/e-bA0Cjs8JQ
Due to the swiftly deteriorating road conditions, Vernon ISD Administrators have made the decision to dismiss school early. Buses will begin running at 1:30 p.m. at McCord. 1:35 p.m., Vernon Elementary; 1:40 p.m. Vernon Middle School; 1:45 p.m. Vernon High School. Those parents who would like to pick up their child before 1:30 p.m. may do so. Vernon Elementary students who usually go to Boys & Girls Club will stay at VES due to club not having enough staff.
We will send out information about tomorrow later this evening.
Thirty of our Vernon Lady Lions powerliftings have qualified for the Regional Powerlifting Meet. Ten have qualified in the Unequipped Division, while 20 have qualified in the Equipped Division. The Unequipped Regionals take place Feb. 26-27 in Big Spring, while the Equipped Regionals will be held Feb. 28-March 1 in Eldorado. If you would like a Regional Qualifier Powerlifting shirt, please follow this link to order: https://vernonpowerlifting.square.site/s/shop
Deadline to order is NOON this THURSDAY!!
Today's baseball scrimmage against Walters has been cancelled due to the weather.
While the students were out of school yesterday, our teachers and staff were in school -- at least for half a day. Monday was a Professional Development Day for our teachers and staff, but it wasn't all work and no play. There were PD sessions for half a day, and for the other half of the day teachers and staff had the option of going to a movie at the Vernon Plaza or getting a little artistic at Paint Your Peace. Regardless of what option they chose, all had a good time.
Current 8th grade through 11th grade students mark your calendar!!
The VHS Lionette Drill Team is already making plans for next year. If you are interested in joining the drill team for the 2025-26 school year make plans to attend the signup and parent meeting on March 3.
Mijah Johnson and Ivan Barrera were crowned VHS Valentine's Queen and King during the Valentine's Dance held Friday evening. Crown Bearer was Zaiden Gardener, while Flower Girl was Penelope Johnson. Other members of the Queen's court were Kaitlyn Beam, Emily Garcia, Aubrey Castorena, Marhianna Johnson, Zayleigh Sweet, Key'Maria McBride, and Kellan Byars (not pictured). Other members of the King's court were Ethan Evans, Jackson Aydelott, Parker Flynn, J'Dynn Cooper, Linden Farrell, Josiah Geigger, and Landon Bynum (not pictured).
Last Saturday was Old Timers Day at Jabe Brazzle Field as the 2025 Lions held the VHS Baseball Alumni Game. Players and fans both battled windy and cold conditions, but had a lot of fun at the ballpark. The Alumni team got the best of the current Lions, 14-6. A huge thank you and shoutout to the former Lions who came out to play. Members of the Alumni team were: Landry Gonzales (Class of 2020); Brysan Garrard & Tyler Smith (Class of 2018); Lane Sanders (Class of 2015); Brandon Urquizo (Class of 2013); Parker Johnson (Class of 2012); Tanner Kieschnick (Class of 2008); Kent Anderson (Class of 2006); Clint Kieschnick (Class of 1996); and T.J. Smith (Class of 1994).
Saturday is School Resource Officer Day and Vernon High School is blessed to have one of the best in Officer Cody Cook. Today, Officer Cook was presented with a card in appreciation for all that he does to help ensure the safety of our students, teachers and staff. A VHS graduate who has been with the Vernon PD for over 15 years, Officer Cook has served as our SRO for two years.
February is Career & Technical Education Month, and Vernon ISD has an outstanding CTE Program. Plus, last year every senior earned their CCMR point before graduating. Check out the link: https://youtube.com/shorts/JYnU0bKxd4A?feature=share
Vernon ISD is in the planning stages for this year's Community Resource Fair scheduled for March 29. If your organization would like to participate in the fair and display your organization's strengths and the support and services it provides the community, please sign up by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/41btv7U
We utilize the Community Resource Fair to educate and connect our families with resources in our area. The deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 28.
