This week, April 15-19, is Public School Volunteer Week. Vernon ISD greatly appreciates all of our volunteers, PTO members and Dudes on Duty throughout VISD for taking time to help out on our campuses and invest in our students. If you would like to know more about the volunteer opportunities within our school district, please contact Kori Eakin at kori.eakin@visdtx.org
Vernon ISD campus Teachers and Staff Member of the Year were recognized at the VISD Board of Trustees meeting Monday evening.
Teachers of the Year honorees for 2023-24 are: McCord -- Melissa Singleton; Vernon Elementary -- TiSierra White (not pictured); Middle School -- Amy Frank; Vernon High -- Allison Stanley; and AFP -- Kristie Thomas (not pictured).
Staff Member of the Year honorees for 2023-24 are: McCord -- Mary Charo; Vernon Elementary -- Sue Dobbs (not pictured); Middle School -- Kimberly Adams; and Vernon High -- RaeAnn Stevens.
Congratulations to all!!! Vernon ISD appreciates all of you for all you do for your campus and your students!!
🦁Gallagher🦁
We're excited to highlight Gallagher for generously sponsoring our Lions Roar Golf Scramble! Our deepest thanks go out to Gallagher for their invaluable support, which directly impacts the lives of around 2,000 students, teachers, and staff in the Vernon ISD community.
Your generosity helps fuel the educational journey of our youth and strengthens our entire school community.
🦁WRA Architects🦁
🌟We're thrilled to shine a spotlight on WRA Architects as a proud sponsor of our Lions Roar Golf Scramble! We are beyond grateful for their invaluable contribution to the lives of around 2,000 students, teachers, and staff within the Vernon ISD community!
DATE CHANGES!!
Please note the changes on the dates for the VES Muffins With Moms and Donuts With Dads events. Your child loves it when you are able to take part in school activities. If are unable to attend these events, please ask someone to take your place. We would love for all of our students to have someone with them for these events.
Our lifeskill students will be participating in their very own All-Star Olympics that will be held Monday, April 29. There will be 17 McCord/VES students, 10 VMS students and 6 VHS students participating in the event.
During Opening Ceremonies, our athletes will be led around the track by the Roarin' Lion Band. An awards ceremony with pizza will be held at the conclusion of all the events. Anyone wishing to make a donation to the event may take the donation to school principals or to Jana Neely at Central. Checks need to be made out to VISD-Vernon Olympics.
Our students will also compete in another All-Star Olympics on May 2, in Altus.
🦁Vernon Auto Group🦁
🌟We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Vernon Auto Group for their generous sponsorship of the Lions Roar Golf Scramble! Your unwavering support not only guarantees a remarkable event for everyone participating but also underscores the vital partnership between our community and school!
Together, we strive to enhance the well-being of our entire community, and your contribution plays a crucial role in making this vision a reality. Thank you for your dedication and belief in our shared mission!
This morning, VES students were greeted by a couple of special visitors who were there to encourage the students as start their first day of STAAR testing.
As part of Monday's review day for the STAAR test, students were able to move through several different review stations. Today was the first day of STAAR testing.
Yesterday, VES students selected one word to motivate them during the STAAR test, which starts today. After selecting their one word, they made a bracelet with that word on it to wear while they are testing.
On Monday, our VES 5th grade students put their art skills to work and decorated the walkways leading to the entrances to the school. The affirmations and encouraging words were there to greet all the students this morning as they start their STAAR testing.
Vernon ISD is hiring for the 2024-25 school year! Go to www.vernonisd.org. Click on the Employment button. Then click Employment Opportunities
Vernon Elementary is sponsoring an Our Blood Institute (formerly Texas Blood Institute) blood drive next Monday, April 22. Please take a moment and give the gift that can save a life, but costs you nothing.
Vernon Elementary Students of the Week for last week were:
2nd & 3rd Grade -- Kinsley Derwin & Lucia Hamer
4th & 5th Grade -- Ismael Benitez & Hayden Green
Congratulations!!! Great job!!
McCord and VES moms and dads -- MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! We will be hosting "Muffins With Moms" on May 10 and "Donuts With Dads" on May 20. Both events will start at 7 a.m., at their respective campuses. Make plans to spend this fun time with your child.
🦁First Financial Group of America🦁
🌟Thank you, First Financial Group of America, for your sponsorship of the Lions Roar Golf Scramble! Your support ensures a successful and memorable event for all involved. We deeply appreciate your commitment to our cause and community!
The deadline to ensure Lion Swag has passed, however you can still sign up to play! Contact Hillcrest Country Club at 552-5406 or reach out to Kori Eakin at Vernon ISD: dial 553-1900 ext. 2229 by TOMORROW -- April 13!
These VES students were recognized last week for being "upstanders" on their campus! The students have shown excellence in behavior, kindness and bravery for standing up for good!! Great job!!!
Earning recognition as VES Students of the Week for last week were:
2nd Grade -- Katie Dobbs and 3rd Grade -- Evalyn Henslee
4th Grade -- Kryleigh Perkins and 5th Grade -- Adalynn Maldonado
Congratulations! Great job! Keep up the good work!!
Today is School Librarian Appreciation Day and we want to tell all of our librarians how much you are truly appreciated for all you do for our students. Along with being school librarians, all of you do so much more at your campuses. Thank you!
All eyes were turned to the sky -- with correct protective glasses of course -- this afternoon as students and adults watched the solar eclipse. Luckily, the clouds stayed away and was a perfect day to watch the moon cross in front of the sun.
