
We're 4 weeks away from the Vernon Lions' 2025 season opener right here at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium!!
Reserve seat season tickets go on sale Monday, Aug. 4! This year season tickets are $25 for all 4 home games. From Monday, Aug. 4 to Friday, Aug. 15, sales are limited to Lions fans who purchased season tickets last year. Season ticket sales will open to the general public on Monday, Aug. 18.
Stop by the Vernon ISD Administration Building between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday, to purchase your reserve seat season tickets.
It's going to be a great year!!!
Reserve seat season tickets go on sale Monday, Aug. 4! This year season tickets are $25 for all 4 home games. From Monday, Aug. 4 to Friday, Aug. 15, sales are limited to Lions fans who purchased season tickets last year. Season ticket sales will open to the general public on Monday, Aug. 18.
Stop by the Vernon ISD Administration Building between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday, to purchase your reserve seat season tickets.
It's going to be a great year!!!


The 2025-26 school year is just a few days away and Vernon ISD has 2 openings for bus route drivers. This is a great part-time job opportunity or a great way to supplement your income. To apply for a bus driver position, please go to www.vernonisd.org, click on the Employment button. On the next page, click on Employment Opportunities and scroll down the page.


Thursday, 50 VISD teachers from all campuses, some new to the district and some returning staff, participated in Capturing Kids Hearts professional development. Capturing Kids' Hearts is a program designed to create positive and effective learning environments in schools by focusing on social-emotional wellbeing, building strong relationships, and fostering a sense of connectedness among students and staff. It aims to transform school culture through relationship-based strategies, ultimately improving student behavior, academic performance, and overall school climate.



Vernon ISD's Meet the Teacher event is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 12. The times vary for most campuses to help those parents who have more than one child in school. Here are the times for each campus:
McCord Elementary -- 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Vernon Elementary -- 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Middle School -- 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
High School -- 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you Tuesday, Aug. 12, at our VISD Meet the Teacher event.
McCord Elementary -- 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Vernon Elementary -- 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Middle School -- 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
High School -- 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you Tuesday, Aug. 12, at our VISD Meet the Teacher event.


⛳ 3rd Annual Vernon ISD LIONS ROAR Golf Scramble! 🦁
📅 Deadline to Enter: THIS FRIDAY -- August 1, 2025
👥 Limited to 16 Teams!
Get signed up today – contact Kori Eakin at kori.eakin@visdtx.org
or sign up at the Pro Shop!
Don’t miss it!
📅 Deadline to Enter: THIS FRIDAY -- August 1, 2025
👥 Limited to 16 Teams!
Get signed up today – contact Kori Eakin at kori.eakin@visdtx.org
or sign up at the Pro Shop!
Don’t miss it!


Today Vernon ISD welcomed our new teachers who will be joining us for the 2025-26 school year. Due to work being done on the VHS roof, the orientation was held at the Vernon Administration Building.



Vernon ISD in-person registration/enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is being held today in the cafeteria of the Vernon Elementary School. The morning session will continue until 12:30 p.m. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m. and continue until 7 p.m. Please use the South door -- marked A4 -- to enter the building.




Vernon ISD is preparing for the 2025-26 school year and we are currently putting together our Substitute Teacher List. Serving as a substitute teacher is a great way to earn extra income. As a sub, you are really your own boss, as accepting or declining a sub assignment is totally in your hands. To sign up to be a substitute teacher with Vernon ISD, please click on this link: bit.ly/visdemployment and scroll down the page.


Vernon ISD is preparing for the 2025-26 school year and we are currently putting together our Substitute Teacher List. Serving as a substitute teacher is a great way to earn extra income. As a sub, you are really your own boss, as accepting or declining a sub assignment is totally in your hands. To sign up to be a substitute teacher with Vernon ISD, please click on this link: bit.ly/visdemployment and scroll down the page.


Tomorrow, Vernon ISD will be holding an in-person enrollment/registration day for all grades in the cafeteria at Vernon Elementary School. Please use the South door -- A4 -- to enter the building. The in-person enrollment/registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and continue until 12:30 p.m. It will resume at 1:30 p.m. and continue until 7 p.m.
Parents enrolling new students to the Vernon Independent School District must bring the student's: birth certificate; shot record; proof of residency; proof of ID and/or social security card.
Parents enrolling new students to the Vernon Independent School District must bring the student's: birth certificate; shot record; proof of residency; proof of ID and/or social security card.


Our Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward recently sat down for an interview with KAUZ News Channel 6 report Devon Bajek. You can view the interview here: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2025/07/26/changes-are-horizon-vernon-isd-staff-students-this-school-year/

Vernon ISD's parent portal -- Skyward -- will be locked down most of today while the district rolls students to their appropriate grade level for the 2025-26 school year. Skyward should be available for online registration/enrollment after 4 p.m. today. We apologize for any inconvenience. A quick reminder that in-person enrollment/registration will be held Wednesday in the cafeteria at Vernon Elementary School beginning at 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.


If your child is going to attend Vernon ISD and you have concerns about their learning, speech or behavior development now is the time to let the district know. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Debbie Pearce at 940-553-1900, ext. 2222, or email debbie.pearce@visdtx.org.



Due to Senate Bill 401, school districts across the state have been forced to make a decision on whether or not to allow homeschool students who live in their district to participate in UIL events. On Monday night, Vernon ISD trustees voted 4-3 to allow homeschool students to participate in UIL activities.


The Vernon Lion Football Camp wrapped up this morning. Earning Camper of the Day honors were Samuel Reeder, Kale Martinez, Karter Gee, Tyler Holmes, Isaiah Boyd, William McArthur, and Tyler Bohannon.



Day 2 of the Vernon Lions Football Camp was another fun one today. Receiving Campers of the Day honors were Wyatt Boatman, Elijah Lewis, Jace Hennessee, Luke Parmer, Jadarious Scales and Xaven Leija. The camp wraps up tomorrow morning.











Thinking about joining our Vernon ISD family? Here are a few reasons to come be a part of our Pride of Lions!


Six young men were named "Campers of the Day" for Day 1 of the Vernon Lion Football Camp. Receiving the honor were Lux Limon, Asher Moore, Brazos Eakin, Luke Luster, RJ Villarreal, and Damien Green. The camp continues Tuesday and Wednesday morning at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium.


While we encourage parents to enroll/register their child online, we will have an in-person enrollment/registration day on Wednesday, July 30, in the cafeteria at Vernon Elementary School. The in-person enrollment/registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and continue until 12:30 p.m. It will resume at 1:30 p.m. and continue until 7 p.m.
Parents enrolling new students to the Vernon Independent School District must bring the student's: birth certificate; shot record; proof of residency; proof of ID and/or social security card.
Parents enrolling new students to the Vernon Independent School District must bring the student's: birth certificate; shot record; proof of residency; proof of ID and/or social security card.


Don't forget!! The Boys & Girls Club of Vernon's Back To School Bash is happening Tuesday, Aug. 5!!! School supplies will be handed out and there will also be food vendors, fun games, entertainment and more!! Mark your calendar!!
