T.G. McCord Elementary

Join us for the 4th Annual LIONS ROAR HOMECOMING Tailgate on September 25, 2026!
We invite Vernon ISD school clubs, VISD-endorsed organizations, local businesses, churches, and community groups to participate. Only Vernon ISD entities may sell items, and Vernon ISD will not be providing prizes for booths.

Just like last year, we’ll set up in the horseshoe drive in front of Vernon Elementary School. Participants must supply their own materials and are responsible for cleanup. The event kicks off at 4:30 PM and closes at 6:30 PM for the 7:00 PM game kickoff.

If your group would like to participate, please complete this form by the end of the day on September 14: https://bit.ly/LionsRoarHomecoming2026

We can’t wait for another fantastic tailgate celebration!

Questions? Contact Kori Eakin at kori.eakin@visdtx.org.

Please help us spread the word!

We apologize for a typo on the earlier post. VMS will dismiss at 12:51 p.m.

We are extremely lucky to have this program in Vernon. It offers your student so many opportunities and gives them extra support to help them succeed not only in the classroom, but also in life outside of school. We encourage our parents to attend this informational meeting.

Curious about Texas ACE and what makes this program more than after school? Join us for a Parent Informational Meeting to learn how Texas ACE is helping Vernon students discover, explore, strengthen skills, build relationships, and grow!

This meeting is open to ALL parents of students in grades 2nd–8th, whether your child is already participating in Texas ACE or you’re considering registering and want to learn more.

📅 Monday, August 31, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Boys & Girls Club of Vernon – West Entrance

🌭 Come hungry! We’ll provide a FREE hot dog dinner for families while we share everything you need to know about the program.

We’ll talk about:
📘 Academic support and homework help
🎨 Enrichment activities and new experiences
🤝 Youth development and relationship building
⭐ Opportunities for students to discover their strengths and grow
❓ Program expectations, schedules, registration, and your questions!

Texas ACE is designed to be so much more than a place for students to go after school. It’s an opportunity for them to receive extra support, explore new interests, build confidence, and connect with caring adults and peers.

Already enrolled? Come learn how to make the most of the program.
Thinking about enrolling? Come see what Texas ACE can offer your student!

There’s no commitment required to attend; just come enjoy dinner, ask questions, and learn more.

💙🧡 Every student has room to GROW. We can’t wait to share how Texas ACE can help!

Tomorrow is our first Early Release Friday of the school year. We hope our students enjoy the jump start to their weekend fun!!

Students in Mrs. Walthall's Pre-K class had a little fun anatomy lesson on Tuesday. Students received a paper cut out of a pair of lungs and a trachea that they colored. The lungs were then glued to two paper sacks and straws were inserted into the trachea. The students then had fun blowing into their "lungs" and watched as the sacks expanded just like lungs do.

Sixty golfers hit the course at the Hillcrest Country Club Saturday morning for Vernon ISD's 4th Annual Lions Roar Golf Tournament. The scores were low and the temperatures high, which made for a lot of shot making, laughing, sweating and having fun. VISD would like to thank all those who participated in the tournament and our tourney sponsors: Nextera Energy, Vernon Auto Group, Herring Bank, Oklaunion Power Station, Cumming Gallagher Group, WRA, Quantum Rise Joint Venture, Hillcrest Pharmacy, Corlett, Probst & Boyd PLLC, and FFGA. To read more about the tourney, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/3078788

📢 IMPORTANT: McCord Arrival & Dismissal Procedures

Dear McCord Families,

Your child’s safety is our #1 priority! ❤️ We are making a few important changes to our drop-off and pick-up procedures to help keep everyone safe and dismissal running smoothly.

🚗 MORNING DROP-OFF
All drop-off will be on the South Side of the building.
We will use ONE lane in the South Lot.
Please stay in your vehicle and have your child ready to exit with their backpack.
Students will be dropped off at the gate.
If the gate is closed, please park and walk your child into the front office.
The West/Front Parking Lot is reserved for buses and A-2 car tags.

🚙 AFTERNOON PICK-UP
Kindergarten: North Lot
PK & 1st Grade: South Lot
We will use 3 pick-up lanes. The far right lane closest to the building is reserved for PK.
Please remain in your vehicle and keep your car tag VISIBLE.
🪪 CAR TAGS & SAFETY

Each child will receive 3 individual car tags. You MUST have your child’s car tag to pick them up through the car line.

If someone else needs to pick up your child:

Give them one of your child’s car tags, OR
They may pick up in the office with a valid ID.

For your child’s safety, office staff must verify that anyone picking up your child is authorized by you. If someone different will be picking up your child, please notify the teacher or office in advance.

📞 Transportation changes must be called into the office BEFORE 2:30 PM.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and partnership as we make these changes. Together, we can make McCord safer and dismissal smoother for everyone! 🦁❤️

Cari King
Principal, McCord Elementary

During VISD's teacher/staff professional development last week one of the sessions was led by our Director of Safety and Security Lt. Autumn Thames. She gave a presentation on VISD's safety policy and procedures for various emergency situations. Keeping our students safe during school and while they are on our campuses is a top priority for Vernon ISD.

Today marks the beginning of our 2026-27 school year and there were plenty of smiles as students arrived at their campuses.

Students and their families visited our campuses Monday evening during Vernon ISD's Meet The Teacher event. Students picked up schedules, found their classrooms, and met their teachers during their visit to their campus.

We are ready to embark on a brand new school year tomorrow!! We are so excited to see our students! Below are instructions on our student morning drop off and afternoon pick up procedures. There are also two maps, and the instructions are posted in Spanish and Karen.

We're welcoming our students back to school tomorrow!! Here is the August cafeteria menu for our VISD campuses. Please remember that ALL of our students receive FREE breakfast and lunch in the cafeteria.

The first day of our 2026-27 school year is Tuesday and we would like to take a moment to introduce the new members of our VISD family. We also included new McCord Principal Cari King, who is new to the McCord campus. We are excited to see all of our students and can't wait to get the new year started. https://youtu.be/hK09KnzJMLM

We will be welcoming all of our students to our campuses on Monday for Meet The Teacher Night! Between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., students and their families can stop by their campus to pick up their schedules and meet their teachers! We look forward to seeing everyone! We are looking forward to the 2026-27 school year being a great one!

We are just 5 days away from the First Day of School for the 2026-27 school year!! Here are our campus start and release times. Please note that McCord has two release times -- one for pre-kindergarten and one for kindergarten and 1st grade. We're looking forward to a great year!!

DON'T FORGET!!! The Boys & Girls Club Back to School Bash is today!! It starts at 4 p.m., and will continue until 7 p.m. Stop by and pick up free school supplies, hair cuts, vaccinations, food, information about services and organizations available in the community and much more!!

This morning Vernon ISD held the annual Convocation for all staff to officially kick off the 2026-27 school year in the Empire Room of the Wilbarger Auditorium. The morning started with a breakfast prepared by our Nutrition Services staff, and was followed by guest speaker Mike Daggs, who involved teachers and staff in a few activities before speaking on the importance of staying interested, engaged and committed to the students who will walk through the district's campus doors for the 2026-27 school year.

There were quite a few parents taking advantage of our in-person enrollment/registration this morning at Vernon Elementary. Staff members from each of our campuses were there to help those who had questions. This morning's enrollment/registration session will continue until 1 p.m. The evening session will begin at 4 p.m. and continue until 7 p.m.

Our Vernon ISD in-person enrollment/registration for the 2026-27 school year will be held tomorrow at Vernon Elementary School. We will have representatives from every campus there ready to help get your youngster set for the new year. If you haven't enrolled/registered online, stop by from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., or 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.