T.G. McCord Elementary

McCord Roundup 📢 Calling all families with PreK–1st grade children! Join us at McCord’s Roundup Night on May 1st for an exciting evening filled with fun, food, and important information! 🌭 Enjoy free hotdogs 🎨 Fun activities for the kids 🏫 Tour our school and meet our amazing staff 🤝 Connect with local PreK programs and community resource providers This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about McCord and ask questions, and get your little one excited for school. Don’t miss out on this special night—we can’t wait to meet you! 📍 Mark your calendar: May 1st at McCord See you there! 🎉

Vernon ISD would like to wish all of our administrative assistants a great day on THEIR day -- National Administrative Professional's Day! VISD would not be able to run effectively and efficiently if it were not for the hard work and dedication of our administrative assistants at all of our campuses and offices.

Tomorrow and Friday we will be holding pre-kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year here at McCord. Registration will be held tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday. Please check the flyer for the information you need to bring when you come to register your child for pre-kindergarten.

Today is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day and Vernon ISD has some of the best school bus drivers there is!! They safely transport our students every day throughout the school year. We can't thank them enough for the outstanding job they do for VISD!

This Thursday and Friday we will be holding pre-kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year here at McCord. Registration will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday. Please check the flyer for the information you need to bring when you come to register your child for pre-kindergarten.

We hope all of our students and their families, our teachers and all of our staff have a happy Easter.

Here are a few more pics from our 1st graders' field trip to Copper Breaks State Park yesterday. Some of our youngsters enjoyed a nap on the way home.

Our Vernon All-Star Olympics are two weeks away!! We're currently needing a few items -- 6 frisbees and 6 yoga balls. Donations of water and sports drinks (Powerade/Gatorade) are still being accepted. Thank you to all who have already donated items. If you wish to donate, you can bring items to the Vernon Middle School office.

Our 1st graders had a blast yesterday on their field trip to Copper Breaks State Park. The students played games, learned about some of the animals at the park, got to feel some animal skins, and had the opportunity to get a kiss from a Texas Longhorn!!

Vernon ISD will operate under normal school hours on Friday, however school is closed Monday for the Easter Holiday. Students, teachers and staff will return to school Tuesday. We hope everyone has a wonderful Easter.

Yesterday afternoon, members of the Vernon Police Department presented a donation to the Vernon All-Star Olympics to some of our Vernon Middle School All-Star Olympic athletes. The donation comes from the Battle of the Badges charity basketball game that pitted the Vernon Police Department against the Vernon Fire Department. The departments decided to split the money donated during the game evenly, with the Vernon PD giving their portion to our All-Star Olympics. The Vernon All-Star Olympics will be held Wednesday, April 30, at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium.

Today marks the first day of the last six weeks of school!! Summer is just around the corner and if you're trying to find something that's both fun and educational to keep your children busy, Vernon ISD has several Summer Enrichment Camps to be held June 9-12. One of those is a Science Camp for kindergarten thru 2nd grade students. To learn more, go to https://www.vernonisd.org/o/vernon-isd/page/summer-educational-camps

Youngsters get a special treat this week, as the Easter Bunny will be in Vernon for a visit!! The Easter Bunny will at Vernon College tomorrow!!! From 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., stop by the Osborne Administration Building and let your children say hi to the Easter Bunny!!

Here are a few more pics from last night's Kindergarten Spring Program. Students entertained the crowd by telling them what they had learned in school this year -- in song. The students sang the "Peanut Butter & Jelly Song," the "I know My ABC's Song," the "Short Vowel Song," and the "DJ Count to 100 Song." They closed the show with the "I'm Ready for First Grade Song." It was a great turn out for the program and we appreciate all those who support our students and attended the program.

Our kindergarten students held their Kindergarten Spring Program last night at the Wilbarger Auditorium and entertained the crowd by telling them what they had learned in school this year -- in song. The students sang the "Welcome to Kindergarten Song," the "Days of the Week Song," the "Twelve Months of the Year Song," and the "Seasons Sing." It was a great turn out for the program and we appreciate all those who support our students and attended the program.

Looking for a stylish, high-quality polo that does more than just look good? Our Lions Roar Performance Polo is the perfect fit! Not only will you love the way it feels, but your purchase will help support an amazing cause. All proceeds go to Lions Roar, which provides teacher and student incentives, scholarships, and so much more! Here’s why you’ll love it: Top-Notch Quality: Made from 88% poly and 12% spandex, it offers a 4-way stretch for ultimate comfort and flexibility—perfect for any activity. Sharp & Professional Look: Whether you're wearing it to work, out on the town, or to an event, this polo brings style and polish to your wardrobe. Support a Good Cause: Every shirt sold helps provide scholarships, incentives, and resources to both students and teachers in Vernon ISD. Details: Price: $55 Sizes: S-3XL Order Deadline: Wednesday, April 16th at 11:59 PM Shirt Pickup: Available at the Vernon ISD Administrative Building (1713 Wilbarger Street) in 4-6 weeks. You will be contacted when they arrive. ORDER HERE: https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases

KAUZ-TV, Channel 6, will be in town today broadcasting their weather report live from Vernon High School for both their 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., newscasts. Their special guest will be VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward.

Wednesday, April 30, our VISD All-Star athletes will get their chance to shine at our Vernon All-Star Olympics!! This is a warm-up for our athletes, who will go on to compete at Altus in an Area All-Star Olympics event in May. Donations are currently being accepted to help make our Vernon All-Star Olympics extra-special!! Come on out to Lions Stadium on April 30 and cheer on our All-Star athletes!

Our students are currently selling some wonderful gourmet popcorn -- and it's all online!! There are a variety of flavors and all have been approved by our McCord Elementary taste testers! -- especially the Tutti Fruity! Order online by scanning the QR code below or by following this link: https://abc.launchfundraising.com/fundraiserhomeinfo/O/F2NXND

We apologize for the late post, but yesterday, April 4, was School Librarian Appreciation Day and we have four of the best! Mary Charo, Lisa Hass, Emily Richey, and Loren Vontungeln all go above and beyond at their campuses in both their own duties, and in helping staff and students. We do -- indeed -- appreciate these four ladies!!