TUNE IN to tonight's KFDX Channel 3 sports segment during the 6 p.m. newscast, as they put the spotlight on our Vernon Lions, who were named the Team of the Week!! Congrats to the coaches and players!!
Approximately every quarter, VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward writes an article to let the community know how our district is performing. Here is his latest article, written while he was on a trip.
For anyone who works in a public school, the Christmas Break is always a welcome time of the year. It is a time when we get to refresh our batteries. For some, it is a time to completely remove themselves from the job, but as a superintendent, I can never fully disengage. Whenever I have tried it, I always develop a sense of low-key anxiety thinking about the lost opportunity to get a little ahead of the job. For that reason, I did not feel crazy at all for turning a trip to Quito, Ecuador over the break to sharpen my Spanish skill set, into a work session..... to continue reading Dr. Ward's article, please go to www.vernonisd.org
REMEMBER: Vernon ISD will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 15 & 16. We will resume our regular business and school schedules on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Stay warm and enjoy your long weekend. For our students who are participating in the Wilbarger County 4-H Livestock & Project Show -- GOOD LUCK!!!
REMEMBER: Vernon ISD will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 15 & 16. We will resume our regular business and school schedules on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Stay warm and enjoy your long weekend. For our students who are participating in the Wilbarger County 4-H Livestock & Project Show -- GOOD LUCK!!!
We are welcoming our students back from the Christmas Break tomorrow. Here's the cafeteria menu for January. We can't wait to have our students back on campus!!
Our Congressional Debate team hit the road to Austin this afternoon as they are competing in the State Meet Wednesday and Thursday. Members of the team are Jacob Brown, Logan Luster, Alexandrea Orton, Zachary Sanchez, Logan Wehrwein, and Madyson Zamora-Raines. Good luck and safe travels!!!
It was a great Christmas Break, but we're excited to start our Spring semester tomorrow! We're ready to have our students back on our campuses and to continue their educational journey.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE: Students in DAEP and Opportunity Center students will now have classes at the Central Elementary campus. Students will need to enter the building through the main doors on the Paradise Street side of the building.
It was a battle of District 7-3A heavyweights this afternoon at D.O. Fulton Gym, as the Lions hosted the No. 19-ranked City View Mustangs. The Lions rallied from a halftime deficit to pull out a 49-43 victory and remain undefeated in district play at 3-0. The Mustangs are now 1-1 in district action. Vernon is open Tuesday and will return to action next Friday in Bowie.
Vernon Lion senior Julius Dawkins was recognized for scoring 1,000 points in his varsity career this afternoon prior to the District 7-3A contest with City View. A big CONGRATULATIONS to Julius for reaching that 1,000 point plateau!!
The Lady Lions fell to City View, 60-56, in a District 7-3A game this afternoon at D.O. Fulton Gym. The Lady Lions trailed by 15 points early in the 4th quarter, but put on a furious rally that fell just short. The Lady Lions are now 1-4 in district action and are open Tuesday before closing out the first round of district play in Bowie on Jan. 12.
Our Lady Lions powerlifting team competed in their first meet yesterday, when they traveled to Wichita Falls to take part in the Wichita Falls High School Meet.
Our Lady Lions and Lions are back in action on the basketball court tomorrow as they host their District 7-3A counterparts from City View. Sub-varsity action begins at 11 a.m., at D.O. Fulton Gym. The Lady Lions will tangle with the Lady Mustangs at 12:30 p.m., and the Lions will battle with the Mustangs at 2 p.m. Come out and support our Lady Lions and Lions in District 7-3A action!
Our Vernon Lady Lions powerlifting team will head to Wichita Falls this afternoon to compete in their first meet of the season at Wichita Falls High School. First lift is schedule for 5 p.m. Good Luck!!!
GOOD LUCK!! To our VHS Cheerleaders as they compete in the UIL Spirit Competition today at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Tuesday night, the cheerleaders performed their competition routine for family, friends and fans at D.O. Fulton Gym. They are scheduled to perform in competition at 2:48 p.m. today.
The Lions hit the first basket of their game Tuesday afternoon against Henrietta and never trailed as they blasted the Bearcats, 83-47. With the victory, Vernon is now 2-0 in District 7-3A. The Lions will host City View Friday afternoon in another district game at D.O. Fulton Gym. The Mustangs are also undefeated in district play heading into Friday's clash, which should begin at approximately 2 p.m.
The Vernon Lady Lions picked up their first District 7-3A victory of the season Tuesday afternoon, as they rallied from a 10-point halftime deficit to drop the Henrietta Lady Cats, 63-54. The Lady Lions will be at home again Friday afternoon as they host the City View Lady Mustangs in a district battle that should begin at 12:30 p.m., at D.O. Fulton Gym.
VHS seniors will have a new scholarship to apply for in the spring, as VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward has announced the establishment of a scholarship in honor of his mother, Robbie Walker.
"This $3,000 scholarship, supported by both me and my dad, aims to support the higher education aspirations of a student hailing from single parent household," Dr. Ward, stated. "With immense gratitude for the sacrifices my mom made as a single parent, I want to ensure that her legacy lives on through empowering the next generation."
This scholarship seeks to provide financial assistance and opportunities to a deserving student who displays academic merit, community involvement, and a determined spirit.
"I believe this scholarship will make a lasting impact, just as my mother did in shaping my life. Lastly," Dr. Ward added, "I invite you to honor the memory of your loved one by starting a scholarship in their name, ensuring their legacy lives on through supporting the educational pursuits of these deserving VISD students within our community."
Our VHS Cheerleaders are competing Thursday afternoon in the UIL Spirit Competition being held at the Fort Worth Convention Center. They will be performing their competition routine tonight at 7 p.m., at D.O. Fulton Gym. Come on out and show your support for our cheerleaders as they prepare for their competition.
We may not be back in the classroom yet, but our Lions and Lady LIons are back on the basketball court!! They return to District 7-3A action on Tuesday when they host Henrietta. Game times are moved up with Henrietta also still on their break. Sub-varsity games will begin at 1 p.m., with the Lady Lions taking the court at 2:30 p.m., and the Lions at 4 p.m.
To all of our Vernon ISD family, our Vernon community and Wilbarger County, we want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year!!! We hope 2024 is a great year for all of us!!
