Vernon ISD held a CTE Fair Tuesday morning that was attended by all VISD 7th, 8th and 9th graders. The fair was the first step as VISD begins to add more to its College and Technical Education program. The students took a survey earlier this semester which identified their top three career pathway interests. At the CTE Fair, students were able to visit with our industry partners in those pathways and also heard from local residents whose careers are in those pathways. A big THANK YOU to our industry partners.
Here are a few more photos of our teachers and staff enjoying Monday afternoon's fun. After spending the morning attending professional development sessions, Vernon ISD teachers and staff were able to enjoy the activities of several local businesses. They had their choice of what activity or activities to participate in and whether it was axe throwing, playing pool, watching a movie, painting pottery, playing golf, or playing simulated games, everyone had a blast. A big THANK YOU!! to Paint Your Peace; Phat Axes; Tee Shot; Plaza Theater; and Hillcrest Country Club for providing some great entertainment for our teachers and staff!!
After spending the morning attending professional development sessions, Vernon ISD teachers and staff were able to enjoy the activities of several local businesses Monday afternoon. They had their choice of what activity or activities to participate in and whether it was axe throwing, playing pool, watching a movie, painting pottery, playing golf, or playing simulated games, everyone had a blast. A big THANK YOU!! to Paint Your Peace; Phat Axes; Tee Shot; Plaza Theater; and Hillcrest Country Club for providing some great entertainment for our teachers and staff!!
While our students were not in school on Monday, our teachers and staff were in the morning for professional development. Our Pre-K teachers learned about creating activity centers for their students, while Kindergarten and 1st Grade teachers attended a session concerning intervention and enrichment activities.
Vernon Elementary and Vernon High School teachers and staff attended a session on trauma awareness, while Vernon Middle School teachers and staff attended a session on enrichment activities and strategies. All the sessions were led by representatives from Region 9.
A New Teacher Luncheon was also held for those new to Vernon ISD. VISD instructional coach Shelly Koch spoke at the luncheon, which was catered by Shelly's Cafe.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! To our Vernon Lady Lions, who placed six players on the District 7-3A All-District team!! Lady Lion Key'Maria McBride was selected as the Defensive MVP, while Mijah Johnson and Mari Johnson both made the first team. Second-team honors went to Cirstin Ivy. Klancy Sherrill and Zayleigh Sweet both earned honorable mention recognition. Klancy and Mari were also selected to the Academic All-District team. Great job ladies!!! And, great things ahead for Lady Lion basketball!!!
Our Vernon Lions hit the playoff road tonight as they travel to Olney to take on the Peaster Greyhounds in a Class 3A Bi-District Playoff game. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
Good luck Lions!!! Go claim that gold ball trophy!!!
Make your plans!!! Support the Lions Tuesday night!!
Just a reminder that while the teachers have to be at school on Monday, it is a FREE day for the students!! Enjoy your day away from the classroom and we'll see you on Tuesday!!
Lions Head Baseball Coach Austin Thompson announced this afternoon the VHS Baseball Alumni Game scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, had been cancelled. Coach Thompson said after last week's rain and snow they had been working on the field, but were unable to get the field in playable condition. Due to the regular season starting Monday, the alumni game will not be able to be rescheduled. Coach Thompson said the alumni who had signed up to play will be recognized at a game later this season.
We have quite a few Lady Lion powerlifters who will be competing at the regional meet. Here's a link for options to purchase a regional t-shirt in support of our Lady Lions. The girls' regional meet is before the boys' regional meet. We will post a link to for the boys' t-shirt as it gets closer to their regional meet.
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Over 20 residents interested in hearing more about the new child care facility that will be opening later this spring attended an informational meeting Thursday night at the Vernon Elementary School Cafeteria. The new facility is a collaboration between Vernon ISD and Child Care Partners. VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward and Child Care Partners Executive Director Keri Lemon Goins provided information about the new facility, which will located on the South side of the Central Elementary building. Keri said late April or early May is when the facility will be open. To join the waiting list go to https://form.jotform.com/240168404533148
The Red River Best Chevy Dealers' Teacher Appreciation Contest is underway. Nominate your favorite VISD teacher today!! The more nominations a teacher receives, the better their chances of being recognized. The nomination deadline is Feb. 29. Go to www.RedRiverBestChevyDealersTeacherAppreciation.com or scan the QR code to nominate your favorite teacher today!!
QUICK REMINDER -- Tomorrow is an early release Friday! We hope everyone has a great early start to the weekend!!
Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day and we just want to give a shoutout to our SRO Cody Cook and let him know how much we appreciate him and the work he does at our campuses and four our district !! We're so glad you're with us Officer Cook!!!
The VHS sophomores -- the Class of 2026 -- will have a class meeting on Monday. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m., in the VHS Cafeteria. All sophomores should make plans to attend the meeting.
Progress continues at the new child care facility opening later this spring. Vernon ISD and Child Care Partners are working together to open the facility, which will offer child care for infants 6 weeks old to pre-kindergarten youngsters. A public meeting to provide information about the facility is being held at 6 p.m., tonight, at the Vernon Elementary School Cafeteria. Officials from VISD and Child Care Partners will be on hand to talk about the facility and answer questions.
A send-off was held this morning for VHS wrestler Shyne Rodriguez, who will be competing at the State Wrestling Tournament this weekend in Houston. A senior, Shyne finished 4th at the Region 1 Tournament in the 215-pound weight class to advance to State. GOOD LUCK SHYNE!!!
VHS senior Kell Castleberry had plenty of supporters Tuesday afternoon at his letter of intent signing ceremony. Kell signed to attend Dallas Baptist University on a tennis scholarship. Family, friends, coaches and teammates showed up to the event sporting DBU t-shirts. For the full story on Kell's signing, please click the following link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/1461897
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our Traditional Animation Film team for advancing to the STATE FINALS in the UIL Film competition!! That means the film is among the final 6 out of conferences 1A thru 3A still standing and competing!! The production team for the entry includes Garrett Munson, Rodrigo Olivas, Eziqiel Amador, and Kenneth Cordero! Dustin Swatzell is the theatre sponsor. Good luck in the STATE FINALS! The finals will be held Wednesday, Feb. 28. Here's a link to view the film entry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifjkLB2xLhc
After trailing by 20 points going into the 4th quarter here Tuesday night at D.O. Fulton Gym, our Lions put on a furious rally but they came up just short, falling to Iowa Park, 70-64, in the District 7-3A finale. Vernon will be advancing to the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year and will be going in as the No. 3 seed from the district. The victory gave the Hawks the No. 4 seed.
The Lions will be taking on Peaster in the bi-district round of the playoffs. That game will be played at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, in Olney.
