Although the building is not quite 100 percent completed, Vernon ISD has announced there will be an open house for the new Vernon Elementary School from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Friday. There will also be an open house at Vernon High School during that same time frame for the new media center and other renovations that were done to the building.
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This morning, the McCord 1st Grade Gifted & Talented students took part in a STEM challenge. The students were divided into groups and had the task of building a boat. The challenge was to see which boat could hold the most marbles without sinking.
Members of the Superintendent Advisory Council met for the first time at lunch Tuesday in the boardroom of the Administration Center. VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward formed the council, which consists of students from the 9th thru 12th grades, to stay in informed on the school experience from a student perspective. During their first meeting, members talked about they liked about high school and about some of their concerns.
Members of the council advocated for a 40-minute lunch period. After hearing their effective argument, Dr. Ward advised VHS Principal Cynthia Jackson to look into adjusting the schedule to allow students to have a 40-minute lunch period. Students also commented about it being too cold in the high school building, and Dr. Ward said temperatures would be adjusted in the building.
The advisory council will meet once a quarter.
Homecoming Pep Rally -- 2:15 p.m., Friday -- D.O. Fulton Gym. VHS Homecoming King will be crowned during pep rally. VHS Homecoming Queen to be crowned during halftime of Lions' Homecoming game.
Get your tickets online today!!! 2023 Homecoming Game!!! Your 2-0 Lions taking on the 1-1 San Angelo Lake View Chiefs. Kickoff is 7 p.m., at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium. It's also Lions' home-opener!!
Our Lady Lions wrapped up the non-district portion of their schedule Tuesday night with a 22-25, 25-16, 25-23, 25-23 come-from-behind victory over the Wichita Falls High Lady Coyotes. The Lady Lions open District 7-3A action at home Friday when they host the Jacksboro Tigerettes. Varsity will begin at 4 p.m., with both JV matches to begin at 5:30 p.m.
Vernon Middle School Students of the Week are: 6th grade -- Bryn Gardner & R.J. Villarreal (not pictured); 7th grade -- Austyn Moore & Caylor Streit; 8th grade -- Flora Ortega & Isaac Trejo. Great job students!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! To these Lions for earning Player of the Game honors for their performances in Vernon's 21-20 victory over Gainesville on Friday night. MVP -- Jevon Fanner; Co-Lion Heart Award -- Shyne Rodriguez & Case Fleming; Big Stick -- Adarius Williams; Ball Hawk -- Ty Scott; and Co-Special Teams -- Johnny Pruitt & Julius Dawkins. Your photos will be on the digital sign at VHS and the Admin Building all week!!
Our Lady Lions volleyball teams are at home this evening hosting squads from Wichita Falls High School. Action starts at 4:30 p.m., with varsity taking the court at 6:30 p.m. Head on out to D.O. Fulton Gym and cheer on the Lady Lions in their final non-district match of the season!! Purchase tickets at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
There will be plenty of fun to be had Friday afternoon at our Lion Roar event leading up to the kickoff of the 2023 Homecoming Game. The fun starts at 4 p.m., Friday and continues until 6:30 p.m. Play fun carnival-style games for free and win some Lion swag!! Food trucks will be on hand selling their tasty treats!!! Don't miss out!! The event will be held just west of D.O. Fulton Gym.
Hey everyone, remember it is 2023 Homecoming Week!!! Show your Lion Spirit throughout the week!! Friday our 2-0 Lions play at home for the first time this year as they host the San Angelo Lake View Chiefs!
Scenes from Friday's pep rally!! Lion Spirit was strong and it carried over to the football field, as the Lions rallied and then held off the Gainesville Leopards, 21-20. The Lions are now 2-0 and will play their first home game this coming Friday night, and it's -- HOMECOMING!!!
Central students had a blast attending the Pep Rally Friday morning at the high school!
Members of the Central Elementary PTO set up face painting tables at the school Friday to help the students show their Lion Spirit and get ready to attend the VHS Pep Rally.
A few more pics of our students showing their "Build Up Our Future! The Future is Bright!" Lion Spirit Friday.
Lions -- GO CAGE A LEOPARD TONIGHT!! Let Gainesville HEAR THE LIONS ROAR!!!
Game time 7:30 p.m.
VHS students and staff were rocking the "Build Our Way Up! The Future is Bright!" theme this morning by wearing their neon colors and construction outfits. Get that Lion Spirit!!! #ProudtobeaLION
Thursday's Vernon Lions' team meal for varsity players, trainers, cheerleaders and coaching staff was hosted by Vernon's local Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Agency courtesy of Toby Kitchens and his family, who provided grilled hamburgers and all the trimmings. Lion team captains Kale Sherrill, Johnny Pruitt, Jevon Fanner, Shyne Rodriguez and Ismael Ortega thanked the Kitchens family for sponsoring the meal.
Earlier this week Vernon High School students selected nominees for Homecoming Queen and Homecoming King. The royal court will be presented at halftime of the homecoming game on Friday, Sept. 8. The Homecoming Queen will be crowned at halftime of the game, while the Homecoming King will be crowned during the afternoon pep rally. All of the nominees are seniors. Homecoming Queen nominees are (front row, from left) Amya Chavira, Marli Limon, Layla Trinidad, Jaylie Freeman, Cirstin Ivy, Rufaro Mubvumba, Kaylee DeLaune, and Terra Stanfill. Homecoming King nominees are (back row, from left) T.J. Thomas, Julius Dawkins, Kale Sherrill, Alex Rivera, Jevon Fanner, Christopher Martinez, Greg Newton, and Kell Castleberry.
On Wednesday, VHS history teacher Brett White's students took a field trip and explored Vernon's downtown area. They discussed the economic effects of big business on small towns, and also talked about the economic revitalization of the downtown area. Several students commented they learned a lot of local history that they had never heard before while walking through downtown.
