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
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.
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.
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!!
Our VHS cheerleaders are conducting a cheer clinic for pre-kindergarten thru 1st grade students on Thursday, Oct. 3, at D.O. Fulton Gym. The clinic will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The next night, on Friday, Oct. 4, the youngsters who attend the clinic will perform with the cheerleaders on the sidelines for the first half of the football game. Forms are available at McCord and VHS, and can be turned in at your child's school office. A clinic for older children will be held on Oct. 25.
On Monday, our VHS PALS students traveled to Legacy High School in Wichita Falls for a training session involving PALS students from area high schools. Guest speaker for the training was Tory Gant, who spoke on teamwork, leadership and professionalism. Students also took turns presenting skits on character traits to the other PALS students. Mrs. Audrey Hastings is the PALS sponsor.
Since Frederick does not have a JV football team, we have had a change to our JV football schedule. Our JV Lions will now be traveling to Burkburnett on Thursday to take on the JV Bulldogs. Game time is 5 p.m.
Our Lions didn't come out on the right side of the scoreboard Friday night against City View, but they played hard. Receiving honors for the game are:
Offensive MVP - Parker Flynn, 11-of-18 passes with 1 TD, 1 INT, and 204 yards
Defensive MVP - Tyce Payne, 9 tackles, including 2 tackles for loss
Ball Hawk - Donivan Montano, 6.5 tackles
Big Stick - Adarius Williams, 6 tackles
Boss Hog - Ethan Wilkinson, 2 pancake blocks
Special Teams MVP - Mu Soe, 1-for-1 on PAT, 2 good kickoffs
"Make the Stangs Crazy" was the theme of the Lion Pride Pep Rally this morning, as the Lions will be hosting the City View Mustangs tonight. The dress-up day was Circus Day. We had visitors this morning for the pep rally, as 2nd and 3rd grade students from Vernon Elementary walked over and joined in the fun.
Today's pep rally theme was "Make Those Stangs Crazy " and it was Circus Day throughout the district. Several VHS students and teachers joined in on the dress-up fun!
Vernon Lions receiving Texas Farm Bureau Insurance MVP Footballs for their performance in last week's 46-30 victory over Gainesville are Tru Gipson, Offensive MVP; Mu Soe, Special Teams MVP; and Adarius Williams and Landon Bynum, Co-Defensive MVP. We appreciate our local Texas Farm Bureau Insurance agency's support of our Vernon ISD activities.
It's DISTRICT TIME for our Lady Lions volleyball team and they open 7-3A action today when they host the Holliday Lady Eagles. The varsity game will begin at 4 p.m., with the JV games to follow at D.O. Fulton Gym. GO LADY LIONS!!! DROP THE LADY EAGLES!!
Remember you must by tickets to all VISD sports events online at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Our Lions have opened the season 2-0 and they'll be on the prowl to keep that winning streak going tonight as they host the City View Mustangs (1-1) in a non-district game at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium. The kickoff is set for 7 p.m., and don't miss the halftime performances of the Roarin' Lion Band and the VHS Drill Team. Don't forget our Lion Pride Pep Rally will be held this morning starting at 10:30 a.m.
Tickets for all VISD sports events must be purchased online at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
After a tennis match last Saturday, Lion tennis players and their parents painting their tennis balls on the sidewalk that leads to the clubhouse. Players repaint and personalize the balls every year.
It's something no one wants to talk about -- yet, unfortunately we know it happens and that is teen suicide. September is Suicide Prevention Month with a focus on spreading information everyone needs to know on how to recognize when someone may be contemplating suicide and how to help. Remember -- Friends Help Friends!!
UPDATE!
VHS students -- if you are struggling in math remember Coach Murguia is offering math tutoring from 7:10 a.m. to 7:55 a.m., every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in her classroom.
ATTENTION: Those going to Wichita Falls tonight to watch our JV Lions take on the City View JV Mustangs you must by your tickets online. Here is the site to buy tickets: https://www.cityview-isd.net/page/athletic-tickets
The Fine Arts can play a tremendous part in a student's education and Vernon ISD has some of the best Fine Arts teachers around at all levels. Happy National Arts in Education Week!! We appreciate all of you and all you do for our students!
