Don't forget!! Tomorrow is our STAAR Night at VES!! We're serving a free spaghetti dinner and there will be PTO carnival games and grade-level booths. STAAR Night will be held from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Last week, KFDX reporter Dylan Jimenez visited Vernon Elementary to interview Mr. Perez for a story on the district's Emergent Bilingual program, and specifically Mr. Perez's classes here at VES. A few of our students were also interviewed by Mr. Jimenez for the story, which should air today. Tune in to KFDX today for the 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscast to catch the story.
Tomorrow is an Early Release Friday for Vernon ISD. We hope our students enjoy their early start to the weekend.
Yesterday VISD Supt. Dr. Blaise Boswell sat down with KAUZ reporter Shun'de Hooks to discuss his appointment as superintendent and what the future holds for Vernon ISD. To view interview, click the following link: https://www.newschannel6now.com/2026/03/10/vernon-isd-officially-names-new-superintendent/
VES parents, mark your calendars!! A week from tonight it's STAAR Night!!
During last night's Vernon ISD board meeting, trustees approved the school calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. The first day of the 2026-2027 school year will be Tuesday, Aug. 11, while the last day of the school year will be Thursday, May 20, 2027. Key dates for the 2026-2027 school year include: Fall Break -- Oct. 16-19; Thanksgiving Break -- Nov. 23-27; Christmas Break -- Dec. 17-Jan. 6, 2027 (teachers return Jan. 4); and Spring Break -- March 15-19. There are 8 early release Fridays on the calendar, and 7 days designated as Professional Development, or a Staff Workday, when students will be out of school.
Selected as our VES Students of the Week for last week (March 16-20) were: Mackenzie Lorenzo, 2nd Grade, and Aidee Perez-Velasco, 5th Grade. Not pictured are Kamia Rios, 3rd Grade, and Izabella Escobedo, 4th Grade. Great job!! Congratulations!
This Saturday!!!
Our VISD Community Resource Fair will be held in the VHS Cafeteria. Stop by and learn about the various agencies and organizations that provided services to our community. There will also be fun activities for the family including water balloons and outdoor games. Kona Ice will be on hand selling snowcones. More than 10 door prizes will be given away include two grand prizes -- a set of JBL headphones and an Amazon Echo Show 8. The event begins at 11 a.m. and will continue until 2 p.m.
Our VISD Community Resource Fair will be held in the VHS Cafeteria. Stop by and learn about the various agencies and organizations that provided services to our community. There will also be fun activities for the family including water balloons and outdoor games. Kona Ice will be on hand selling snowcones. More than 10 door prizes will be given away include two grand prizes -- a set of JBL headphones and an Amazon Echo Show 8. The event begins at 11 a.m. and will continue until 2 p.m.
During a special board meeting held last night, Vernon ISD trustees named Brock Payne athletic director and head football coach for the district. Payne has been a member of our VISD family for five years, serving as the Lions defensive coordinator and teaching Spanish, as well as wearing many other hats. Be watching for the story we will post later today.
We are seeking interest in purchasing this Vernon Lions polos.
We must have interest for at least 50 Adult Polos and 50 Youth Polos before an order can be placed.
This form is only to see who may be interested in purchasing a polo.
If we receive enough interest to meet the minimum order requirement, we will contact those who indicated interest with ordering and payment details.
Youth XXS-XL-$40
Adult S-3XL-$55
If you are interested, please provide your information on this form: https://bit.ly/VernonLionsPoloInterestForm
Please respond by March 27th. Remember -- this is NOT -- an order form.
We must have interest for at least 50 Adult Polos and 50 Youth Polos before an order can be placed.
This form is only to see who may be interested in purchasing a polo.
If we receive enough interest to meet the minimum order requirement, we will contact those who indicated interest with ordering and payment details.
Youth XXS-XL-$40
Adult S-3XL-$55
If you are interested, please provide your information on this form: https://bit.ly/VernonLionsPoloInterestForm
Please respond by March 27th. Remember -- this is NOT -- an order form.
We hope everyone wears their best smiles tomorrow as it is Spring Picture Day here at VES!! The photographer will be here to take student individual and classroom photos.
Selected as our VES Students of the Week for the week of March 2-6 (the week before spring break) were: 2nd Grade -- Ariana Su; 3rd Grade -- Zaiden Gardner; 4th Grade -- Caedyn Lewis-Qualls (not pictured); and 5th Grade -- Isaac Hollis. Great job!! Congratulations!! Keep up the good work!
We're just days away!!
Our VISD Community Resource Fair will be held Saturday in the VHS Cafeteria. Stop by and learn about the various agencies and organizations that provided services to our community. There will also be fun activities for the family including water balloons and outdoor games. Kona Ice will be on hand selling snowcones. More than 10 door prizes will be given away include two grand prizes -- a set of JBL headphones and an Amazon Echo Show 8. The event begins at 11 a.m. and will continue until 2 p.m.
Our VISD Community Resource Fair will be held Saturday in the VHS Cafeteria. Stop by and learn about the various agencies and organizations that provided services to our community. There will also be fun activities for the family including water balloons and outdoor games. Kona Ice will be on hand selling snowcones. More than 10 door prizes will be given away include two grand prizes -- a set of JBL headphones and an Amazon Echo Show 8. The event begins at 11 a.m. and will continue until 2 p.m.
Mark your calendar!!
Our VISD Community Resource Fair will be held Saturday, March 21, in the VHS Cafeteria. Stop by and learn about the various agencies and organizations that provided services to our community. There will also be fun activities for the family including water balloons and outdoor games. Kona Ice will be on hand selling snowcones. More than 10 door prizes will be given away include two grand prizes -- a set of JBL headphones and an Amazon Echo Show 8. The event begins at 11 a.m. and will continue until 2 p.m.
Our VISD Community Resource Fair will be held Saturday, March 21, in the VHS Cafeteria. Stop by and learn about the various agencies and organizations that provided services to our community. There will also be fun activities for the family including water balloons and outdoor games. Kona Ice will be on hand selling snowcones. More than 10 door prizes will be given away include two grand prizes -- a set of JBL headphones and an Amazon Echo Show 8. The event begins at 11 a.m. and will continue until 2 p.m.
Members of the Vernon ISD District Site-Based Committee met on February 26th to review and provide input on the district's Texas Academic Performance Report. Members in attendance were
Traci Bayer - parent representative
Jana Kennon - community representative
Courtney Araiza - Herring Bank, business representative
Sarah Hernandez - Boys and Girls Club, community organization representative
Hayley Bounds - City of Vernon, government representative
Mandy Kajs - Teacher, T.G. McCord Elementary
Whitney Fryman - Teacher, T.G. McCord Elementary
Crystal Jones - Teacher, T.G. McCord Elementary
Jennifer Wilkinson - Teacher, Vernon Elementary
Donna Thornton - Teacher, Vernon Middle School
Cynthia Jackson - High School Principal
Katrina Price - Middle School Principal
Leslie Powell - Elementary Principal
Cari King - Vernon Elementary Assistant Principal
Jeri Dickson - Principal, Vernon State Hospital AFP Campus
Travis Armstrong - Principal, Wichita Falls AFP Campus
Sarah Swatzell - Curriculum Director
RaeAnn Stevens - Guest (Director of Special Services)
Traci Bayer - parent representative
Jana Kennon - community representative
Courtney Araiza - Herring Bank, business representative
Sarah Hernandez - Boys and Girls Club, community organization representative
Hayley Bounds - City of Vernon, government representative
Mandy Kajs - Teacher, T.G. McCord Elementary
Whitney Fryman - Teacher, T.G. McCord Elementary
Crystal Jones - Teacher, T.G. McCord Elementary
Jennifer Wilkinson - Teacher, Vernon Elementary
Donna Thornton - Teacher, Vernon Middle School
Cynthia Jackson - High School Principal
Katrina Price - Middle School Principal
Leslie Powell - Elementary Principal
Cari King - Vernon Elementary Assistant Principal
Jeri Dickson - Principal, Vernon State Hospital AFP Campus
Travis Armstrong - Principal, Wichita Falls AFP Campus
Sarah Swatzell - Curriculum Director
RaeAnn Stevens - Guest (Director of Special Services)
Vernon ISD trustees officially named Dr. Blaise Boswell as the new superintendent of VISD during a special meeting this morning. For more information, please follow this link https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2757060
Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed Saturday night!! Sunday is the first day for Daylight Savings Time!!
Yesterday, our VES 5th grade students who reached the "Mastery" level on their interim test scores were treated to a field trip to Braums for an ice cream cone as a reward for their hard work and success in the classroom.
Our VISD Community Resource Fair will be held Saturday, March 21, in the VHS Cafeteria. Stop by and learn about the various agencies and organizations that provided services to our community. There will also be fun activities for the family including water balloons and outdoor games. Kona Ice will be on hand selling snowcones. More than 10 door prizes will be given away include two grand prizes -- a set of JBL headphones and an Amazon Echo Show 8. The event begins at 11 a.m. and will continue until 2 p.m.
All Vernon ISD campuses will be operating on their Early Release Friday Schedule tomorrow, as we get an early start on our Spring Break. All district campuses and offices will be closed March 9-March 13. We will return to the classrooms and offices on Monday, March 16. We hope all of our students and their families, along with all of VISD staff and their families have a safe and great Spring Break!
