Thursday afternoon VMS held our Pink Out Rally. Students took part in several games, and some fun awards were presented. Cancer survivors and those who continue to battle cancer were also recognized. The National Junior Honor Society and Student Council presented Relay For Life Chairman Marilyn Ramirez a $200 donation. Mrs. Ramirez offered her thanks for the donation.
Our Lions will play their final home game of the season tonight and it is a BIG one!! The winner of this game will be at least tied for second place in District 3-3A, Div. 1 heading into the final week of the regular season. It is also Senior Recognition Night. Head out to Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium and pack the stands and make some noise for our Lions!!
Due to changes the 2024-25 FAFSA won't be available until December. Here are 5 things students can do to be better prepared when the 2024-25 FAFSA is open and available.
A big CONGRATULATIONS and JOB WELL DONE to these Vernon Lion tennis players who made the District 6-4A All-Academic team: Leah Aldana, Kell Castleberry, Elide Corona, Kaylee Delaune, Madie Dobbins, Harley Fulford, Matthew Goodrum, Sriram Kadiyala, Christopher Martinez, Claire Mayo, Atticus Mixson, Karlee Morrison, Rufaro Mubvumba, Gavin Pierce, and Courtney Saylor.
Here is Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward's latest message to the community.
"I have never had a strong opinion either way of Governor Abbott or members of his office; however, what is currently being proposed in Austin has me thinking differently. There would be a myriad of reasons for Gov. Abbot to call a special session to support public education in Texas, but Gov. Abbott has called a special session to, in my opinion, do great harm to Texas public schools...." To read the full article, please follow this link www.vernonisd.org and scroll down.
As part of a science class today, some of our students helped make a pumpkin volcano.
A few scenes from high school today as students participated in "Pajama Day" as a part of Red Ribbon Week.
Parents -- celebrate your VHS student's birthday with a Birthday Shout-out.
Students -- surprise your friends and classmates with a Birthday Shout-out.
Birthday Shout-outs will run on our digital marquee for the entire birthday week. You can access the Birthday Shout-out form by scanning the QR code or by going to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ceGEjJ8oofgX8Zd39cMUY9rFB--wWWTeTfXSy-3HlEo/edit?ts=6508d103
Birthday Shout-outs must be paid for in advance. Payments can be taken to the VHS office. Money raised by this fundraiser goes toward incentive trips and other activities for the students.
Just a reminder -- tomorrow is an Early Release Friday!
Students in Mr. Brett White's economics class work to finish up a bookkeeping project. The project had students keeping up with bank ledgers and checking accounts, and posting receipts.
On Wednesday, VMS students in the Gifted & Talented program took a field trip to Wichita Falls. The group started at Region 9, where they learned about the art of Yayoi Kusama and practiced her art style. They ate lunch at the park and then went to the River Bend Nature Center where they explored a riparian ecosystem with a "down by the river" experience.
8th grader Monica Soto was crowned Queen of the VMS Fall Festival and 7th grader Caylor Streit was crowned King during the Fall Festival, which was held Tuesday night. Other candidates included 6th Grade -- Kinsley Hamm & Colsyn Ivy; 7th Grade -- Caley Streit; and 8th Grade -- A.J. Ragland.
The Vernon Middle School "Pink Out" Pep Rally will be held this afternoon at 2:55 p.m., at the VMS Gym. Those who have won their fight with cancer and those currently battling cancer will be recognized, and a donation from the National Junior Honor Society, Student Council and VMS will be presented to Relay For Life.
With tomorrow being an Early Release Friday, the VHS pep rally will begin at 9:15 a.m.. Come on out to D.O. Fulton Gym and help pump up that Lion spirit heading into the big district battle with the Jim Ned Indians!!
Senior members of the Lady Lion volleyball team were recognized last night prior to Vernon's last match of the season. Seniors playing their final match for the Lady Lions were: McKenzie Belcher, Amya Chavira; Cirstin Ivy, Marli Limon, Rilynn Mason, and Kirrah Taylor.
Students in Mrs. Allison Stanley's chemistry class worked on a project this morning that involved using a bunsen burner.
For each game, Lion coaches select Game Changers who receive a chain award that they get to keep for the week. Receiving Game Changer chains for Vernon's victory over Iowa Park were: Kale Sherrill, Most Explosive; Julius Dawkins, Big Stick; and Jamari Chance, Top Blocker.
A big THANK YOU to these Vernon College Chaparral softball players and volleyball players for helping with our Fall Festival tonight. We really appreciate you volunteering and helping us out. The photo is missing a few players.
UPDATE!!The Vernon Lady Lions basketball program is holding a Parent/Coaches Meeting Thursday, at 5:30 p.m., at D.O. Fulton Gym. This meeting is for parents/guardians of all high school Lady Lion basketball players. The Lady Lions will face Wichita Falls High in a scrimmage at home Saturday beginning at 10 a.m., and will scrimmage Rider in Wichita Falls on Tuesday. The Lady Lions open the 2023-24 season in Burkburnett on Saturday, Nov. 4.
The Roarin' Lion Band Boosters is asking for volunteers to work in football game concession stands.
