Our Vernon Lions went undefeated in the Troy Basketball Tournament, beating Lago Vista, 52-45, tonight to capture the tournament championship!! Ty Scott and Adarius Williams were selected for the All-Tournament Team. Congrats to the Lions!! The Lions are now 13-5 for the year and 1-0 in District 7-3A. They return to district action Tuesday when they host Henrietta at D.O. Fulton Gym. Sub-varsity action begins at 1 p.m., with the Lions set to take the court at 4 p.m.
To all of our Vernon ISD family, our Vernon community and Wilbarger County, we want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!
Vernon Lion athletes brought a little Christmas cheer to a few folks today! The group stopped by McCord, Vernon Elementary, Vista Living of Vernon, and Eagle Flats Village, Students and residents alike enjoyed the visit.
Wok It Out provided lunch for our VHS staff luncheon today. The food was great. The Orange Chicken and Oreo Cookie Egg Rolls were a big hit!! Thank you for supporting VISD!
VHS teachers, students and staff are enjoying a "10 Days of Christmas" countdown to our Christmas break. Today's theme was "Ugly Christmas Sweater" with students and teachers wearing Christmas-themed sweaters.
After New Year's it might be time for some of our baseball alumni to get in shape if they want to take the Jabe Brazzle Baseball Field again, as the the VHS baseball program will be holding its first Lion Baseball Alumni game. Mark your calendar -- Feb. 17!!
On Wednesday, members of the VHS senior class visited our two local nursing homes and our assisted living facility, and brightened the day of the residents . Seniors sang Christmas carols, handed out Christmas cards, visited with residents and helped with various things. There were smiles all around -- from the residents and facility staff to the seniors!
VHS juniors -- mark your calendar for this great opportunity. VISD is hosting an ACT Boot Camp on Feb. 13. This camp will prepare you for the ACT!! And, the camp is FREE, with VISD picking up the registration fee.
Leading up to our Christmas Break, Vernon ISD campuses will be on their early release schedule for both Thursday and Friday.
VHS teachers, students and staff are enjoying a "10 Days of Christmas" countdown to our Christmas break. Today's theme was "Warm and Cozy" with students and teachers wearing PJs.
Before the Lady Lions' game Tuesday night, the members of the Vernon Middle School girls' 7th and 8th grade basketball teams were recognized and joined the varsity players in the middle of the court at D.O. Fulton Gym.
Are you a grandparent, aunt or uncle and you're still searching for a gift for that teenager that attends VHS? Well, we've got an idea for your -- a 2023-24 VHS Yamparika Yearbook. The yearbook will include the entire year, from the first day of school through graduation. You can preorder the 2023-24 Yamparika here https://yearbookforever.com/.../xWk5Ywn27748H1QPcXnEpu6b
We also have 2022-23 VHS yearbooks available, which contains the entire 2022-23 school year.
A few more pictures of students from Coach Stinson's World Geography classes with brochures they made as part of their European country class project. The teams selected a European country, made a brochure and a visual aid representing the country, and gave a presentation in the cafeteria today during lunch periods..
Students in Coach Stinson's World Geography classes wrapped up a class project today by giving presentations during the VHS lunch periods. The projected involved teams of 2 or 3 students selecting a country in Europe, making a brochure with information about the country, and providing a visual aid that represents their country. The project was graded on the presentation, brochure and visual aid. Most of the student groups used food as their visual aid.
Our Lions will open the District 7-3A portion of their season at home tonight when they host the Jacksboro Tigers. The game will get underway at approximately 7:15 p.m., following the Lady Lions' game. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.vernonisd.org
Our Lady Lions will hit the court at D.O. Fulton Gym tonight at 6 p.m. to take on the Jacksboro Tigerettes in a District 7-3A contest. The JV game will begin at 4:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.vernonisd.org
Happy holidays!
With winter break upon us, we encourage you to relax, unwind, and settle into a safe and restful break. While we each celebrate this season’s joys, it’s important to stay mindful, acknowledge our feelings, and reach out for help if needed.
Vernon ISD has partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of our community. If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of the circumstance. This is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service provided by Vernon ISD. If you would like Care Solace to help you find a mental health care provider, below are ways to contact them:
Call 888-515-0595. (Multilingual support is available 24/7/365).
Visit www.caresolace.com/vernonisd (or scan the QR code).
May you enjoy your break and return rested and reinvigorated for a fantastic new year!
Congratulations to our Assistant Principal Jeremy Reeder who received his master's degree in Education from Sul Ross State University in commencement exercises held over the weekend.
VHS teachers, students and staff are enjoying a "10 Days of Christmas" countdown to our Christmas break. Today's theme was "Grinchmas" with students and teachers showing their Grinch side.
The VHS Class of 2024 won the school's highest average attendance competition for the fall semester and on Saturday members of the seniors class received their prize -- a trip to Six Flags. Also earning a trip to Six Flags were VHS students who had perfect attendance for the fall semester.
