Vernon ISD is conducting a Fall Parent Survey and we need YOUR input. If you are a parent or guardian of a student who attends VISD, please take a moment to complete this survey. VISD values your input and we need your input to help identify areas where we are succeeding as well as areas where we still have work to do. To take the short survey, please follow this link: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/visdtx/3121598126/surveys or scan the QR code on the flyer below. The deadline to complete the survey is Nov. 1.
Our Vernon ISD Fall Break is officially underway. We hope everyone has a great loooong weekend and we can't wait to see everyone back in their classrooms on Tuesday!!
On Tuesday McCord Elementary had some special visitors, as three VFD firemen stopped by with a fire truck and ambulance for our pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students to see. The firemen explained different tools on the truck and talked to the students about what number to call if there is a fire and what they should do if they are ever on fire. Students also received a surprise visit from Sparky! Our first grade students toured the fire station last week.
VISD is participating in the Texas Education Agency's special education Differentiated Monitoring & Support process, and that includes a survey for anyone associated with the district -- parent, teacher, staff, and administrator. All information you share is confidential and will only be reviewed internally to assist TEA with the monitoring process. Please follow this link to go to the survey: https://tea.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1U1DJhIjLATIqR8
Thanksgiving is 6 weeks away, but it's not to early to start training for the VHS Turkey Trot!! The 5K Turkey Trot will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, at Lion Stadium. There will be a Kids' Fun Run that starts at 9 a.m., with the 5K Turkey Trot set to start at 9:15 a.m. The deadline to register and secure a t-shirt is Nov. 13. The event is sponsored by Texas Farm Bureau Insurance in Vernon. The event is hosted by the Vernon High School National Honor Society and Student Council. All proceeds from the event benefit VISD at-risk youth.
Our McCord students showed their Lion spirit Friday, dressing up in construction gear for the "Wreck The Yellowjackets" football pep rally theme.
Our McCord pre-kindergarten students had a blast Thursday at the Pumpkin Patch in Davidson, Okla. They enjoyed going through the maze, a hay ride, and petting the animals among other fun activities.
Next week Vernon ISD has a short school week. We will have classes Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and then dismiss school for our Fall Break. Our Fall Break is from Oct. 17 thru Oct. 21. We hope everyone has a great, relaxing time during the time away from school, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on our campuses and in offices on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
A few special awards were handed out yesterday at our Child Nutrition Services monthly meeting. Candy Cox received the September Employee of the Month award, while campus monthly achievement honors went to Karina Lira, McCord; Carmela Fuentes, Vernon Elementary; Luisa Zambrano, Middle School; and Yirian Ramirez, High School.
Those recognized for having perfect attendance for September were: Renea Branin, Amelia Chavez; Candy Cox; Amelia Escobedo; Carmela Fuentes; Alejandra Haines; Dorothy Mathis; Faye Montes; Beth Newton, Emma Ochoa; Marguerita Ramirez; and Yirian Ramirez.
QUICK REMINDER -- Tomorrow is a Vernon ISD early release Friday for students.
Along with getting a tour of the fire station yesterday, our first grade students got to meet Sparky!!
Our latest Student of the Week honorees at McCord include:
Pre-Kindergarten -- Emilia Mullins, Ensley, Stevenson, Kingston Ochoa, Alexa Granados & Tobias Valverde
Kindergarten -- Journey Atnip, Kloyee Cooper, Thomas Bohannon, Stella Soe, Fernanda Meza, Evalyn Sanchez, Kamiliah Smith & Prescilla Thaw
1st Grade -- Kingsley Espinoza, Jarret Thompson, Jonah Barnes, Ryker Duncan, Jaxson Koch, Sophia Edmonds & Meredyth Ballard.
Congratulations to all!! Great Job!!
Our 1st grade students gathered in the cafeteria Friday for PIP Rally with Pete the Cat.
Receiving McCord's Student of the Week honors for the last week of Sept. 23-27 were:
Pre-Kindergarten -- Athena Mahurin, Gabriel Adams, Joanna Sandoval, Ian Lorenzo and Amari Parra
Kindergarten -- Aitana Caballero, Wyatt Lovar, Angelina Blut, Xolchia Bonillas, Isiah Castillo, Palmer Henry, Cooper Chilton and Jared Say;
1st Grade -- Bella McRae, Trelyn Cherry, Kayceon Wilson, Scarlett Tate, Braylee Perez, Vincent Lar and Aryssa Bernal.
Great job!! Keep up the good work!! Congratulations!!
🦁Reminder: Join Us for the 2nd Annual LIONS ROAR Tailgate on October 25th! 🦁
We invite all Vernon ISD clubs & organizations, businesses, and churches to be part of the fun!
Event Details:
Setup Location: Vernon Elementary
Time: 4:30 PM - Booths close by 7 PM for kickoff
Important: Only VISD groups can sell, and the sign-up deadline for GAMES is TOMORROW!
Register by October 4: https://bit.ly/2024LIONSROARTAILGATE
Food Trucks:
CMC Wiches on Wheels
The Snack Spot
Bradford's Fish Haus
La Guera Autentica
Redbone Indian Tacos
Games & Activities:
McCord PTO: Face Painting
Vernon Elementary PTO: Lucky Lion & Lion Swag for sale
VMS & VHS PTO: Matching Ducks & Lion Swag for sale
National Junior Honor Society: Blinko
Texas Credit: Cornhole
It was "Books and Burgers" today as McCord invited parents to eat a burger with their child during lunch and then browse the books available at the school's Book Fair. The book fair has been at the school since Monday and will wrap up tomorrow. Money raised from the book fair goes toward prizes students receive when they reach a reading goal.
Check out the October edition of the Social Work Newsletter from VISD Social Worker Nicole Cameron.
It's "Moonwalk Across the (Ponder) Lions" this Friday at the Lions Pride Pep Rally. It's Michael Jackson Day across the district, with teachers and students dressing up like the pop star. The Lions Pride Pep Rally will start at 1:30 p.m., this week. Also, the VHS Drill Team will perform to "Thriller" during halftime of the Ponder-Vernon district game Friday night.
October 2nd is School Custodian Appreciation Day and Vernon ISD has some great custodians who do an exceptional job!! We definitely appreciate their hard work behind the scenes to help VISD be the best it can be!!!
The first day of October got here before we knew it!! Here is the Vernon ISD cafeteria menu for the month of October. Remember, ALL Vernon ISD students receive free breakfast and lunch through our campus cafeterias.
