Vernon Elementary School

It's hard to believe that tomorrow is October 1st, but that's definitely the case. Here's our Cafeteria Menu for the month.

Receiving our Student of the Week honors for last week are: 2nd Grade -- Sophia Edmonds; 3rd Grade -- Anthony Balderas; 4th Grade -- Marcial Villeda; and 5th Grade -- Josiphen Phillips. Congratulations!! Keep up the good work!

Through the first six weeks of the school year, our student attendance has been great. We appreciate the parents for their support in having their children in the classroom.

Our Lions travel to Ponder this Friday night for a District 4-3A, D 1 battle against the Ponder Lions. Here is the link to purchase tickets: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/ponderisd/entity/schools/2

VISD will not hold classes Tuesday, Sept. 30. It is a scheduled Parent/Teacher Conference Day.

Remember it is mini cheerleader night for those youngsters in kindergarten thru 5th grade who signed up for the clinic. Please be at the stadium by 6:45 tonight and gather with the cheerleaders on the east end of the track.

Vernon ISD is mailing student report cards for the 1st six weeks, and the mailing will include information the district is required to share with parents. Report cards will go in the mail today. Parents can currently view grades on Skyward.

Our Elementary Night at the Lions' football game that was originally scheduled for this Friday, Sept. 26, has been rescheduled for Friday, Oct. 31. Our students will perform a dance routine at halftime of the game.

🎉 Lions Roar Tailgate – Homecoming 2025 🎉
📅 Friday, October 10, 2025

Join us for food, fun, and fellowship!

Food Trucks & Treats 🍴
The Snack Spot
Taqueria La Guera
Redbone Indian Tacos
Delgado's Dulce Vida

Booths & Sales 🦁
Face painting-VES PTO
Bean bag toss-Red River Valley Museum
Lion Swag for sale: VES PTO
Pom-Poms, Rally Rags & Baked Goods: Drill Team

🙌 Want to get involved?
Does your church, business, or charity want to participate? This is a free advertising opportunity! Booth details and sign up here: https://bit.ly/2025LIONSROARTAILGATE
Deadline to sign up is October 4th!

📍 Vernon Elementary School (in the SHADE😎)
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
🏈 Then head over to Lion Stadium at 6:30 to cheer on the Lions!

🎉 Lions Roar Tailgate – Homecoming 2025 🎉
📅 Friday, October 10, 2025

Join us for food, fun, and fellowship!
Food Trucks & Treats 🍴
The Snack Spot
Taqueria La Guera
Redbone Indian Tacos
Delgado's Dulce Vida

Extras for the Kids 🦁
Face painting
Bean bag toss

Lion Swag for sale

🙌 Want to get involved?
Does your church, business, or charity want to participate? This is a free advertising opportunity! Booth details and sign up here: https://bit.ly/2025LIONSROARTAILGATE
Deadline to sign up is October 4th!

📍 Vernon Elementary School (in the SHADE)
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
🏈 Then head over to Lion Stadium at 6:30 to cheer on the Lions!

Our Vernon Lions are finally back home this week and it's a big game -- the District 4-3A, D1 opener!! The Lions will host the Paradise Panthers this Friday at Leo Brittain Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases and single-game reserve seat tickets can be purchased at the Vernon Administration Building. Single-game reserve seats are $7 and must be purchased by Noon, Friday.

Congratulations to these students who received our Student of the Week honors for last week: 2nd Grade -- Birdie Rodriguez; 3rd Grade -- Weekonehsu Myint; 4th Grade -- Orrin Parra; and 5th Grade -- Jeremiah Damas. Great job!! Keep up the great work!!

TODAY'S THE DAY!!!
The deadline to register for the Boys & Girls Club Basketball League for kindergarten thru 2nd grade students is today!! Get those youngsters signed up for the fun!

Join us for the 3rd Annual LIONS ROAR HOMECOMING Tailgate on October 10th! We invite Vernon ISD school clubs, VISD-endorsed organizations, local businesses, churches, and community groups to participate. Only Vernon ISD entities can sell items, and Vernon ISD will not be providing prizes for booths.

Just like last year, we’ll set up in the horseshoe drive in front of Vernon Elementary School. Participants must supply their own materials and manage cleanup. The event kicks off at 4:30 PM, and close at 6:30 for 7 PM game kickoff.

If your group wants to participate, please complete the form located at this link: https://bit.ly/lionsroarform
Please complete the Google form by end of the day, October 4th.

We can’t wait for a fantastic tailgate celebration! Questions? Contact Kori Eakin at kori.eakin@visdtx.org.

A huge THANK YOU to the VES PTO for going above and beyond to show our teachers and staff how much they are appreciated!! Today's teacher cart was such a treat -- featuring a mini pancake bar with all the toppings. Thanks to Alma Alvarado for the delicious pancakes and Julie Hernandez for creating a custom teacher cart that made it extra special. Our VES family is so grateful!!

Our 2nd graders have been studying the Ancient Greek Civilization and today they participated in an Ancient Greek Olympic games to tie into their studies. The games included the javelin throw, the discus throw, and a "mini" marathon. Measuring the 26 meters for the " mini" marathon also ties into their math unit on measurements

Tomorrow is an Early Release Day for Vernon ISD. Please remember that Friday will now be a regular school day.

Our VES Big Kahuna fundraiser starts tomorrow!! The money from this fundraiser is used for our student incentive programs and field trips.

Fifth grade students who are running for Student Council offices gave their speeches yesterday in front of all VES students. The students will vote for officers later this week. Three of the four council offices are contested, with the lone uncontested race being that for president, as Kaizlynn White was the only student to run for that position. Other offices and candidates include: Treasure -- Rance Fisher, Kampbell Hamm & Chloe Torres; Secretary -- Sophie Adams, Alyxiia More & Camila Parmer; Vice President -- Lucy Hamer, Riley Leija & Paisley Marsh.

Our VES Students of the Week for last week are: 2nd Grade -- Samara Reyes; 3rd Grade -- Hazel McIntosh; 4th Grade -- Dulce Ortiz Martinez; and 5th Grade -- Elijah Clark. Great job students!! Way to go!! Keep up the great work!! Congrats!!