Today is School Principal's Day and Vernon ISD is blessed to have some outstanding administrators at all of our campuses! We will throw the spotlight on each one throughout the day. Next up is Jeri Dickson, principal at our North Texas State Hospital campus in Vernon.
Today is School Principal's Day and Vernon ISD is blessed to have some outstanding administrators at all of our campuses! We will throw the spotlight on each one throughout the day. First up is Dr. Travis Armstrong, principal at our North Texas State Hospital campus in Wichita Falls.
Tonight's the Night! Join us at 5:30 for the Roundup at McCord!
Whether you’re new to McCord or already part of our school family, we’d love for you to be a part of this exciting event!
🎒 Have kids who will be attending McCord soon?
Come meet our incredible staff, tour the school, and get a sneak peek of your child’s new learning environment.
👨👩👧 Already have children at McCord?
Bring them along—they’ll be excited to show you around!
We’ll have a variety of local community resources, our local preschools, plus loads of fun for the entire family:
🌭 Free hot dogs
🎯 Games for everyone
🏰 A bounce house
We can’t wait to see you tonight!
Important: Please enter through the FRONT doors (not the cafeteria doors).
Our 3A State Track & Field Meet qualifiers compete today in Austin at the Mike A. Myers Track and Soccer Stadium on the campus of the University of Texas. Tevan Evans will soar in the Boys High Jump at 11:30 a.m. , while Key'Maria McBride will fly in the Girls Triple Jump at 1 p.m.
On the track, Jackson Aydelott looks to defend his state title in the Boys 400M Dash at 7 p.m., and sprints the Boys 200M Dash at 7:55 p.m. Klancy Sherrill runs the Girls 300M Hurdles at 7:35 p.m., and the Lion Mile Relay team will run at 8:45 p.m.
You can watch online with a subscription to NFHS Network.
GOOD LUCK LIONS & LADY LIONS!! We are proud of you!!
After Friday there are only 3 weeks left in the 2024-25 school year! Can you believe it?! Below is a calendar for May. Please note there will be no school on Monday, May 5, and Monday , May 12. These days were set aside as make-up days for bad weather, however we did not have to use them.
Wednesday, May 14 is an early release day for the Santa Rosa Rodeo Parade. Thursday, May 22 is the last day of school and we will have an early release that day as well.
Here are more pictures of award winners from the Vernon Lions Athletic Booster Club Sports Banquet held Tuesday to recognize and honor our Lions and Lady Lions athletes. To check out who received superlative awards in their sport, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2180831
Our Lions and Lady Lions athletes were recognized and honored Tuesday evening at the Vernon Lions Athletic Booster Club Sports Banquet. To check out who received superlative awards in their sport, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2180831
This afternoon, teachers and staff at T.G. McCord Elementary accepted the challenge laid down by Vernon Elementary and did the Speak Your Mind Ice Water Bucket Challenge that helps raise awareness for mental health awareness month. They also challenged the VISD curriculum team and the bus department.
To view the video click below or follow this link: https://youtu.be/hC2Zj1r9imM
As part of their study of New Zealand, students in Coach Stinson's classes were divided into groups to choreograph and perform a Haka dance. A Haka is a traditional Maori dance involving vigorous rhythmic movements, stamping, chanting, and facial expressions. A Haka can be performed for various events, such as welcoming visitors, inspiring warriors, a wedding, a funeral, and other important occasions.
To view the top 6 dances click below or follow this link: https://youtu.be/BGjByUti0ZY
A send-off will be held tomorrow morning for our 7 athletes heading to the 3A State Track & Field Meet in Austin. The send-off will begin at 8 a.m., in front of Vernon High School. The athletes will be escorted down Wilbarger as they leave town. Come out, line the street, and cheer them on as they make their way to Main Street. They should start heading down Wilbarter at approximately 8:15.
The VES Art Walk is TONIGHT, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Parents will be able to see some of the projects their children have worked on throughout the year and will receive their child's art folder to take home. There will also be some wonderful popcorn and lemonade!!
Vernon Elementary School teachers came in force to accept the challenge from Vernon Middle School to do the Speak Your Mind Ice Water Bucket Challenge to bring awareness to mental health month. VES challenged McCord Elementary.
To watch the video, click below or follow this link: https://youtu.be/crPhnJdM7dQ
Due to the potential for rain, storms and severe weather this evening, the VHS Powderpuff Football game has been canceled.
Due to the high percentage for rain Wednesday morning, the decision has been made to move the Vernon All-Star Olympics to the Boys & Girls Club of Vernon. We are so thankful for the Boys & Girls Club offering to host our event in their two gyms. We would love to fill the stands in the gym with fans cheering on our all-star athletes. Tyson Foods will also be running a concession stand, with all proceeds going to the Vernon All-Star Olympics program.
Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward and Asst. Supt. Blaise Boswell are joined by VISD Public Information Officer Kathy McClellan as they accepted Vernon Middle School's challenge to take the Speak Your Mind Ice Water Bucket Challenge for mental health awareness week. Dr. Ward challenged Vernon Mayor Pam Gosline and Vernon College President Dr. Dusty Johnston.
https://youtu.be/XKXEu9w_1k0
Tomorrow night it's the girls' turn to hit the Leo Brittain Field for their annual VHS Powderpuff Football Night. The freshmen girls will face the sophomore girls, and the junior girls will square off against the senior girls in the semifinals, with the winners of those games moving on to the VHS Powderpuff Championship Game.
We have 7 state track qualifiers and here's a t-shirt to celebrate their accomplishment!!
Follow this link to order your t-shirt: https://vernonladylions2025.square.site/?src=g-icon
Deadline to order is 11:59 p.m. tomorrow night!
We're already gearing up for summer fun and one of the first things on the list is the Champs Volleyball Camp for pre-kindergarteners to 8th graders. The camp will be held June 9-11 at D.O. Fulton Gym. Sign your youngster up today!! Follow this link: https://bit.ly/volleyballcamp2025
(We apologize for no sound on the video.)
This morning Vernon Middle School teachers accepted the Speak Your Mind Ice Bucket Challenge from Vernon High School. VMS Principal Katrina Price said these teachers volunteered to accept the challenge laid down by Vernon High School, and that Middle School was challenging Vernon Elementary School to do the Speak Your Mind Ice Bucket Challenge. The challenge is in support of mental health month. Coach Hagan Northcutt also extended a challenge to Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward and Assistant Superintendent Blaise Boswell.
Click here to watch the video: https://youtu.be/t4btD3T8fGY
Our Lions wrap up their season today against District 7-3A foe Bowie . The game was originally scheduled to be played at home, however due to wet field conditions, it will be played at the City View Mustang Field in Wichita Falls. The JV game begins at 4:30 p.m., with the varsity game to follow at approximately 7:30 p.m. Good luck Lions!!
