On Friday students in Mrs. Courtney Jansa's class presented paraprofessional Mrs. Sheryl Rhodes with a card the class made for Paraprofessional Appreciation Day. Each student wrote their own heartfelt message in the card. When Mrs. Rhodes entered their classroom Friday, the students all yelled "Thank you Mrs. Rhodes!," got up and gave her a big hug. Mrs. Jansa said the class also gave Mrs. Rhodes a plant and told her "just like the plant can't survive without the sun, we can't survive without you!"
While work continues on getting the Vernon ISD/Child Care Partners Daycare Center ready to open later this spring, the facility received its first major donation Thursday afternoon. The $10,000 donation was from Atmos Energy and was presented to Child Care Partners Executive Director Keri Goins and Vernon ISD Assistant Principal Blaise Boswell by Atmos representative Pam Hughes-Pak.
To read more about the facility, including information on a hiring fair, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/1536003
Today Vernon Elementary School, Vernon Middle School and Vernon High School each held a student assembly on their campuses. The focus was on bullying, with guest speaker Vance Morris. Mr. Morris is a retired educator who was, himself, bullied in school while he was growing up.
Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! We have paraprofessionals at each campus who help our students and our teachers with hundreds of things, and sometimes it may seem like that help goes unnoticed. But, we notice and appreciate all of you each and every day! Our "paras" play a role in Vernon ISD's success!
The VHS tennis team competed in the Amarillo Relays Tennis Tournament last Thursday and brought home two Top 3 finishes. Kell Castleberry captured the Boys Singles championship, while the doubles team of Christopher Martinez and Matthew Goodrum finished second in Boys Doubles. Great job guys!!! Congrats!!
Here is our cafeteria menu for April.
Tuesday was School Assistant Principals Day and we apologize for being a day late in recognizing our AMAZING assistant principals. Sometimes the duties and responsibilities of being an assistant principal aren't the easiest to handle, but Vernon ISD has assistant principals who handle everything in a professional and calm manner, and who are always focused on what is best for their students. Thank you for all you do at your campus and throughout the district!
Receiving our VES Student of the Week honors for last week were: 2nd Grade -- Averie Bavousett; 3rd Grade -- Raiden Huerta; 4th Grade -- Aiden Hernandez; and 5th Grade -- Jacob Azua. Congratulations!! Great job!!
Last Thursday, students in Ms. Tori Hine's fifth grade class hunted eggs that contained Science STAAR questions. They worked to answer the questions and received candy for their correct responses.
We would like to wish all of our VISD students and their families, along with our teachers, our staff and our trustees a Happy Easter.
The Lions Roar Golf Scramble is set for Saturday, April 20. The deadline to register in order to receive your special gift is Monday. The final deadline has been extended until April 13. Don't wait!!! We're limited to the first 18 teams and we only have a few spots left!!
MASSIVE LOST & FOUND!!! This is the current lost & found items at VES! Students did a walk through to collect items today. Some items were not claimed. PLEASE!!! write the student's name on all personal items!!
Vernon ISD will be closed Friday thru Monday for Easter. Classes and VISD Administrative offices will resume regular hours on Tuesday, April 2. We hope everyone has a wonderful 4-day weekend and a Happy Easter!
🦁OKLAUNION POWER STATION🦁
🌟Thank you, Oklaunion Power Station, for your sponsorship of the Lions Roar Golf Scramble! Your support epitomizes the vital link between our school and community. By investing in our town and school's future, you positively impact the lives of around 2,000 students, teachers, and staff in the Vernon ISD community. Together, through strong partnerships like yours, we can nurture a thriving educational environment that uplifts the entire community.
📆 Rally your team of four and secure your spot today! Contact Hillcrest Country Club at 552-5406 or reach out to Kori Eakin at Vernon ISD: dial 553-1900 ext. 2229. Hurry, the deadline to enter is April 1, 2024.🏌️♂️
Eight VES students placed in local Wilbarger Soil and Water Conservation District poster contest, two had their entries advance to the area poster contest and both of those will be moving on to compete in the state contest. For the complete story, please click on the following link: https://ves.vernonisd.org/o/ves/article/1524297
Students receiving awards were Ainsley McIntosh and Elexia Leija, who advanced to state, along with Charlotte Crosthwait, Luciana Riojas, Mathew Servin, Hser Soe, Paisley Marsh, and Charley Booth.
Selected as our Students of the Week for the week of March 18-22 were: 2nd & 3rd Grade -- Xiomara Valtierra & Paisley Marsh; and 4th & 5th Grade -- Nillianna Hines & Anabell Reyes. Congratulations!! Great job!!! Keep up the great work!!
🦁UES🦁
🌟We are excited to spotlight UES as a sponsor for our annual Lions Roar Golf Scramble! UES are experts in the areas of environmental and earth sciences, sustainable infrastructure solutions, and geophysical technologies. They identify and solve complex engineering and construction challenges by providing personalized engineering, environmental, testing and inspection services.
🏫 Their unwavering commitment to cultivating partnerships is truly admirable, as evidenced by their support for initiatives like ours! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to UES for their impact on the lives of approximately 2,000 students, teachers, and staff within the Vernon ISD community!
📆 Experience camaraderie, meaningful networking, and a chance to make a difference in our community! Rally your team of four and secure your spot today in the Lions Roar Golf Tournament! Contact Hillcrest Country Club at 552-5406 or reach out to Kori Eakin at Vernon ISD: dial 553-1900 ext. 2229. Hurry, the deadline to enter is April 1, 2024.🏌️♂️
As a part of your school's health services, a spinal screening is being held tomorrow at VES. Per State of Texas requirements, only 5th grade girls will be screened Tuesday. Students are required to remove their shirt for this exam. For this reason, we request all girls wear a swimsuit top or sports bra underneath their shirt tomorrow. Students are screened by a school nurse with a partition in place for their privacy. Students will not be required or asked to remove their shirt in front of other students. If your child shows any sign of spinal defect at the screening, the information will be relayed to you in writing. It is hoped you will consult your physician for diagnoses and follow-up care as recommended.
Four Vernon ISD school campuses -- McCord, Central, Vernon Elementary and Middle School -- are designated as public storm shelters. The storm shelters are opened when we receive word from the county. Schools are not opened to the public during school hours. No animals will be allowed in the shelters. We are unable to use Shive at this time due to the building no longer having water.
A quick reminder -- check out the Vernon Roarin' Lion Band Program BBQ Fundraiser tomorrow!!
