It is Feliz Navidad Day at Vernon High School as the 10 School Days of Christmas countdown continues, and students wore sombreros and other Christmas attire. VHS paraprofessional Hilda Moreno even treated the campus staff to Abuelitas and other pastries to celebrate the day!
Our Lady Lions open District 7-3A action tonight as they travel to Jacksboro to square off against the Tigerettes!! The JV game will begin at 4:30 p.m., with the varsity game scheduled to start at approximately 6 p.m. Vernon begins district play with an overall record of 8-3. Good luck Lady Lions!!!
A public meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, at the VHS Media Center to discuss the high school's 2024 State Accountability Rating.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! To Vernon Lion Tyce Payne for making Sports Illustrated's list of Top 20 Freshmen Football Players in the state of Texas. There is also a poll to select the Top Freshman Football Player in Texas. To vote in the poll, scan the QR Code below or click on the following link: https://www.si.com/high-school/texas/vote-who-has-been-the-best-freshman-football-player-in-texas-so-far-in-2024-01jdaf7ks7ex?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2GcACrQEodSNh0SUiBqWq7Uh_GD8VwUTQC--1SYK709X2CFH7Ne-KSkKI_aem_GZ1RbBR4U8_3dNSAKUAQ9g
Today started Vernon High School's 10 School Days of Christmas countdown. Today's theme was "Here Comes Santa..." and students definitely got into the spirit of the day.
Friday evening Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward and Vernon High School Principal Dr. Cynthia Jackson manned the Salvation Army Red Kettle at Walmart. The Red Kettle Campaign is the Salvation Army's major fundraiser of the year. All the money collected stays right here in the community with the local Salvation Army chapter.
Several students and families received some great tips on how to complete their FAFSA application last night at the Panhandle-Plains Higher Education Foundation FAFSA workshop. A thank you to them for helping our students, and also a big thank you to Jeanne Ballard and Ashley Whitley from Vernon College for coming to assist our students.
Students in Mrs. Stanley's chemistry classes are studying metal ions and completed a lab project yesterday. When different compounds are heated, the metal ions give off different colored flames. In their project, students heated compounds and were able to determine what metals were in each compound based on the color of the flame. They heated 9 different compounds, which showed all the colors of the rainbow.
Yesterday VHS seniors had the opportunity to tour the Vernon College Campus. As always, Vernon College gave an outstanding presentation and offered great feedback to our seniors. The college also provided a lunch for our students.
Here is the VISD Cafeteria Menu for December. Remember ALL Vernon ISD students are eligible to receive a free breakfast and free lunch everyday.
This morning due to an incident involving law enforcement officials that was in close proximity to Vernon High School, and following the recommendation of the Wilbarger County Sheriff’s Office, VHS issued a secure protocol alert.
The campus began following secure protocol measures at 8:39 a.m., and the alert was lifted at 8:53 a.m. At no time during those 14 minutes was there a danger threat on the campus.
On the fall National Signing Day two weeks ago, VHS senior Jackson Aydelott signed a letter of intent to run track on a scholarship from the University of Wyoming. Jackson is the defending Class 3A State Champion in the 400-Meter Dash. Congratulations!!! For the complete story, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/1900951
With no candidate having the majority of votes in the Nov. 5 election for the unexpired term for Place 3 on the Vernon ISD Board of Trustees, a runoff election between the two candidates receiving the most votes is being conducted. Early voting starts today for the runoff election between Jarrod David and Kyle Echols.
Early voting will be held this week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Forum Room of the Wilbarger Auditorium, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., next Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 9 & 10. Election day for the runoff election is Saturday, Dec. 14.
Our Roarin' Lion Band will perform its Christmas Concert at 6 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Wilbarger Auditorium. There will also be performances of our VMS bands as well.
VHS seniors and senior parents, this is a great FAFSA workshop that will help when students start applying for college scholarships and college financial aid.
Congratulations to the 2024 Vernon Lions on their outstanding season!! You made Vernon PROUD!!!
It's GAME DAY for our Lions!!!
The Lions (9-3) are in the Class 3A, D1 Regional Semifinals and will travel to Abilene to square off against the Shallowater Mustangs (10-2). The game will be played at Abilene Wylie's Hugh Standifer Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Vernon is the home team. Tickets are $5 for adults and students. To purchase tickets go to: https://www.wyliebulldogs.org/athletics Tickets can also be purchased at gate electronically by scanning a QR Code. No cash sales. NO air horns, sirens, whistles and similar devices are permitted. NO outside food or drink permitted. If you leave stadium before halftime you will not be allowed to reenter.
Today and everyday, Vernon ISD is thankful for our students, their families, our community, and all the members of our VISD family. We would like to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
Our Lions defeated Amarillo River Road last Thursday for their first Area Playoff title since 2014. Check out these highlights of the game. Video courtesy of Ibanliraoficca and audio is courtesy of KVWC. https://youtu.be/AXUMXck5DiI
Our Lions picked up an Area Round playoff title for the first time since 2014 last Thursday with a 28-7 victory over Amarillo River Road. Leading the way for the Lions were:
Co-Offensive MVPs -- Tru Gipson & Ty Scott. Tru had 96 yards rushing on 10 carries and 2 TDs, while Ty had 6 carries for 84 yards and a score.
Defensive MVP - Javi Lopez had 8 tackles including 2 tackles for loss, and 2 forced fumbles.
Ball Hawk -- Carter Kieschnick had an interception and a fumble recovery, along with 4 tackles.
Big Stick -- Tyce Payne had a big block on a touchdown run and finished with 7.5 tackles including 2.5 tackles for loss.
Lion Heart -- Nick Guzman had 9.5 tackles including 2 tackles for loss.
Special Team MVP -- Carson Schoppa had 3 special team tackles.
Congratulations to all the Lions!! Job well done!!
