Last Friday Vernon ISD held a Lions Roar Recognition Luncheon to honor employees with longevity awards and special honors. The theme for the event was "Vacation Mode." Fifty employees received longevity awards, with one of those employees -- Curtis Sims -- being honored for his 40 years of service to the district. To checkout all of the awards that were presented during the ceremony, please follow this link https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2935227
Last Friday Vernon ISD held a Lions Roar Recognition Luncheon to honor employees with longevity awards and special honors. The theme for the event was "Vacation Mode." The district announced the VISD Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year, with the awards going to Kristin Chavira and Brady Parum, and the Lions Pride Partner of the Year Award which went to Hillcrest Pharmacy. To checkout all of the awards, please follow this link https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2935227
Earlier this month VISD sent letters to the parents of some of our students recommending the student attend summer school. If you are planning to have your child attend summer school you can register them now by scanning the QR code below or by clicking on this link --
https://bit.ly/SumerSchool2026
Summer school in-person registration will be held THIS Thursday, May 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Vernon Middle School.
https://bit.ly/SumerSchool2026
Summer school in-person registration will be held THIS Thursday, May 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Vernon Middle School.
While we just closed the book on the 2025-26 school year, Vernon ISD is already looking forward to 2026-27!
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Deadline coming soon! Remember the deadline to register for the Vernon Softball Camp and receive a free t-shirt is this Friday, May 29.
Deadline coming!!! Remember the deadline to register for the Vernon Baseball Camp and receive a free t-shirt is this Friday, May 29.
Our Vernon High Class of 2026 walked the halls of our elementary and middle schools as VISD students for the very last time today, as they prepare to walk the stage Saturday morning at at their Commencement Exercises at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium. https://youtu.be/CEhtcfwIUQU
Our Vernon Basketball Camp for boys and girls will be held June 25 & 26 at D.O. Fulton Gym. Register by June 8 to receive a camp t-shirt AND a basketball! Go to https://bit.ly/VBasketballCamp or scan QR code below to register.
🚨 1st Grade Field Day Update 🚨
At this time, our 1st Grade Field Day will be moved indoors to **D.O. Fulton Gym at Vernon High School**, events start at 9:30am! Family and friends are encouraged to attend!!!
Thank you for your flexibility and support as we work to keep our students safe while making tomorrow a fun experience for everyone! 🦁
At this time, our 1st Grade Field Day will be moved indoors to **D.O. Fulton Gym at Vernon High School**, events start at 9:30am! Family and friends are encouraged to attend!!!
Thank you for your flexibility and support as we work to keep our students safe while making tomorrow a fun experience for everyone! 🦁
🚨 1st Grade Field Day🚨
Our Director of Safety & Security and campus administration are actively monitoring the weather conditions for tomorrow’s 1st Grade Field Day activities.
At this time, Field Day is still planned for **9:30 AM at Lion Stadium**. However, if weather conditions do not permit outdoor activities, Field Day will be moved indoors to **D.O. Fulton Gym at Vernon High School**.
We will communicate any changes as quickly as possible. Thank you for your flexibility and support as we work to keep our students safe while making tomorrow a fun experience for everyone! 🦁💙
Our Director of Safety & Security and campus administration are actively monitoring the weather conditions for tomorrow’s 1st Grade Field Day activities.
At this time, Field Day is still planned for **9:30 AM at Lion Stadium**. However, if weather conditions do not permit outdoor activities, Field Day will be moved indoors to **D.O. Fulton Gym at Vernon High School**.
We will communicate any changes as quickly as possible. Thank you for your flexibility and support as we work to keep our students safe while making tomorrow a fun experience for everyone! 🦁💙
If you want to keep your youngsters busy this summer, then Vernon ISD can help you out!! During the third week of June (June 15-18) VISD will be hosting some great educational and fun camps!! There will be science camps, art camps, cooking camps and a lego camp for a variety of age groups from kindergartners to eighth graders. Check out the info below. To register for any camp, scan the QR code, or follow this link https://bit.ly/summerfuncamps
SURVEY DEADLINE May 22!
If you were one of the select parents of students in our Special Education Program who received an email about a survey in which Vernon ISD is federally required to participate. We encourage you to please complete the survey. Your feedback directly impacts how VISD improves special education services; supports students and families; and recognizes areas of strength across our district.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is collecting parent feedback, and Vernon Independent School District is participating!
The survey only takes a few minutes to complete and your feedback MATTERS!!
Please take a moment to find the email and complete the survey by Friday.
If you were one of the select parents of students in our Special Education Program who received an email about a survey in which Vernon ISD is federally required to participate. We encourage you to please complete the survey. Your feedback directly impacts how VISD improves special education services; supports students and families; and recognizes areas of strength across our district.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is collecting parent feedback, and Vernon Independent School District is participating!
The survey only takes a few minutes to complete and your feedback MATTERS!!
Please take a moment to find the email and complete the survey by Friday.
📢 Medication Pickup Reminder 📢
Parents/Guardians: Please make arrangements to pick up your student’s medication from the nurse’s office before next Thursday.
A parent or guardian must come in and sign the medication out of the nurse’s care. For the safety of our students, medications cannot be sent home with students.
Any medications remaining in our care after Thursday will be properly discarded on Friday according to school policy.
Thank you for your cooperation and helping us keep our students safe!
Parents/Guardians: Please make arrangements to pick up your student’s medication from the nurse’s office before next Thursday.
A parent or guardian must come in and sign the medication out of the nurse’s care. For the safety of our students, medications cannot be sent home with students.
Any medications remaining in our care after Thursday will be properly discarded on Friday according to school policy.
Thank you for your cooperation and helping us keep our students safe!
Registration for our VISD Summer School session is underway. If you received a letter recommending your child attend summer school please scan the QR code below or click on this link https://bit.ly/SumerSchool2026 to register them for summer school. In person registration will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, May 28.
Vernon ISD was well represented Wednesday afternoon in the annual Santa Rosa Rodeo Parade!!!
The Vernon Lady Lions Softball Camp will be held June 8-10 at Ronda Havins Softball Field. Sign up today! Deadline is May 29 to receive a camp t-shirt. Registration will be accepted at the first day of camp.
The Vernon Lions Baseball Camp will be held June 8-10 at Jabe Brazzle Field. Get your young Lion registered today!! Deadline is May 29 to receive a camp t-shirt. Registration will be accepted at the first day of camp.
💧🦁 McCord Lions — Show Your Vernon Lion Spirit! 🦁💧
Our Big Kahuna Fall Fundraiser is here, and we’re kicking it off with a Custom Water Bottle Presale!
✨ Personalized with your student’s name
✨ Features our Vernon Lion logo
✨ Durable, insulated, and leak-proof — perfect to show your VERNON PRIDE at any school!
Every purchase helps support our students with prizes and classroom needs—thank you for making a difference! ❤️
🛒 Order now — limited presale!
📅 Presale ends: May 22
📦 Pick up your order at Meet the Teacher Night before school starts!
👉 Click the link to view color and logo options and place your order today! https://bigkahunaprime.net/tgmccordelementary/bkfun2026
#McCordLions #SchoolSpirit #BigKahunaFundraiser #SupportOurStudents
Our Big Kahuna Fall Fundraiser is here, and we’re kicking it off with a Custom Water Bottle Presale!
✨ Personalized with your student’s name
✨ Features our Vernon Lion logo
✨ Durable, insulated, and leak-proof — perfect to show your VERNON PRIDE at any school!
Every purchase helps support our students with prizes and classroom needs—thank you for making a difference! ❤️
🛒 Order now — limited presale!
📅 Presale ends: May 22
📦 Pick up your order at Meet the Teacher Night before school starts!
👉 Click the link to view color and logo options and place your order today! https://bigkahunaprime.net/tgmccordelementary/bkfun2026
#McCordLions #SchoolSpirit #BigKahunaFundraiser #SupportOurStudents
Vernon ISD is operating on its Early Release schedule today so our students and employees can participate in and enjoy the Santa Rosa Rodeo Parade. Remember the parade starts at 3 p.m. and VISD will be handing out free popcorn starting at 1:30 p.m. in front of the Vernon ISD Administration Building!!
Remember -- Vernon Tennis Camp is coming up the first week of June!! Get signed up!!
