Vernon ISD has once again qualified to operate the Community Eligibility Program under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the new school year. Schools who qualify serve breakfast and lunch to all students at no charge.
Vernon ISD wrapped up the week of teacher professional development this morning with a Convocation for all district employees. Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward was the speaker for the Convocation. He presented how VISD can take the manifesto Phil Knight used to build his successful company, Nike, and apply it to build a successful school district.
Returning Vernon ISD students need to register every school year. If you haven't registered your child for the 2024-25 school year, please use the Skyward portal to do so. We are just 6 days away from the first day of school and it makes that first day run smoother if students have registered before they arrive on their campus to start the new school year. If you need to register a returning student, or enroll a new student, you can find information at www.vernonisd.org and click on the Student and Parent Resources button.
Vernon ISD will be conducting a special election to fill the unexpired term of the Place 3 seat on our VISD School Board. Anyone interested in filing to run may pick up a candidate packet at the VISD Administrative Center between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The deadline to return a packet and file to be on the ballot is 5 p.m., Monday, Aug. 19. For more information, contact VISD Administrative Assistant Angel Leija at 940-553-1900.
Today was Day 3 of 7 Professional Development Days for our Vernon ISD teachers and paraprofessionals as we prepare for the 2024-25 school year. Teachers became students today as they moved from classroom to classroom to attend sessions covering a variety of topics. Session topics included: Classroom Management for Elementary; Classroom Management for Secondary; Dyslexia; Enrichment for High Achievers; the Instructional Cycle; and Promethean Board/GoGuardian.
To maintain and keep our football and track facility in the best condition possible, the public will no longer have 24/7 access to the facility. This will take effect on Aug. 14. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please remember there is a walking trail at Roy Orbison Park and Allingham Park, as well as Wilbarger General Hospital.
The Vernon Boys & Girls Club Back to School Bash is today!!! Head over to the Boys & Girls Club between 4 and 7 tonight to pick up school supplies and let the kiddos play some games and have some fun!
This weekend is the Tax-Free Shopping Weekend, so we wanted to post our school supply list once again to give families a chance to take advantage of the money-saving opportunity. We're just 9 days away from the 1st Day of School!!!
We're a little over a week from the start of the 2024-25 school year. Here are the school start and end times for our VISD campuses.
In case you missed it, here is the Vernon ISD 2024-25 School Calendar. Our Friday early release dates are: Aug. 16; Aug. 30; Sept. 27; Oct. 11; Nov. 1; Nov. 15; Nov. 22; Dec. 20; Feb. 21; Feb. 28; March 7; March 28; and April 4.
We can't wait to see everyone on our first day of school, Wed., Aug. 14!
The sale of reserve seat season tickets for the 2024 Vernon Lions home games at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium is now open to the general public. We still have some great seats available! We have six home games this year and you don't want to miss a one!! Get your reserve seat season tickets today!!
Vernon ISD loves to have parents and community members on our school campuses, and there are plenty of volunteer opportunities at all of our schools. Remember, if you're interested in becoming a volunteer for the 2024-25 school year, you have to apply and pass a background check. Please take a look at the information below. You can also find the volunteer application here https://bit.ly/VISDVolunteerApplication
TOMORROW -- Vernon ISD's in-person student registration/enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is Monday. Parents/guardians will need to go to the Vernon Elementary School between the hours of 7 a.m. to noon, and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to register/enroll their child if they have not done so online. Please use the South Parking Lot and enter the building through the South Door. Students register if they were attending VISD schools on the last day of 2023-24. Students enroll if they finished last year at another school district.
**3RD GRADE NEWS** Vernon ISD is happy to announce this year our 3rd graders will be in self-contained classrooms. They will have the same teacher all day. We believe this will benefit their continuity of instruction and help each student continue to build a strong education foundation.
REMINDER -- Vernon ISD's in-person student registration/enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is Monday. This year in-person registration/enrollment will be held at a different location than in previous years. Parents/guardians will need to go to the Vernon Elementary School between the hours of 7 a.m. to noon, and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to register/enroll their child if they have not done so online. Students register if they were attending VISD schools on the last day of 2023-24. Students enroll if they finished last year at another school district.
Representatives of Vernon ISD, WRA and Gallagher recently walked through the Vernon Elementary School building for a one-year warranty check. WRA was the architect firm that worked on the project, while Gallagher was the construction company that built the school.
Vernon Middle School parents -- whether your child is a sixth grader just starting at VMS or an eighth grader about to start their last year on our campus, please make plans to attend one of our Parent Orientation sessions. You will receive valuable information and will be able to ask questions. Get off on the right foot for the 2024-25 school year and help make it the best it can be -- attend Parent Orientation!
DEADLINE TODAY!! The Lions Football Camp is next week and the forecast is for beautiful weather!! The skills and drills the campers will go through will not only help in football, but in other sports as well. Late registration is the morning of the first day of camp, which is Monday.
*ATTENTION INCOMING 6TH GRADERS*
Vernon Middle School's 6th Grade Orientation will be held Monday, July 29. Be sure and attend and learn all about your new campus!!
Registration for the Lion Football Camp wraps up Thursday!! The camp will be held July 22-24 at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium. Camp will be held from 9:30 a.m. to Noon and is open to all incoming kindergarten thru 9th grade athletes. Camp drills will improve footwork, hand-eye coordination, throwing/catching mechanics, proper running techniques for football and other sports. Sign-up at the fieldhouse Door G-1, from 10 a.m. to Noon July 15-18!
