UPDATE!
VHS students -- if you are struggling in math remember Coach Murguia is offering math tutoring from 7:10 a.m. to 7:55 a.m., every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in her classroom.
ATTENTION: Those going to Wichita Falls tonight to watch our JV Lions take on the City View JV Mustangs you must by your tickets online. Here is the site to buy tickets: https://www.cityview-isd.net/page/athletic-tickets
The Fine Arts can play a tremendous part in a student's education and Vernon ISD has some of the best Fine Arts teachers around at all levels. Happy National Arts in Education Week!! We appreciate all of you and all you do for our students!
JUNIORS -- CLASS OF 2026!! The first prom planning meeting of the year will be held at 5:45 p.m., Monday, in the VHS Cafeteria. If you're a parent of a junior, please make plans to attend the meeting.
Our Lions took down the Gainesville Leopards last Friday in our 2024 Homecoming game. Check out https://youtu.be/nZT7xeroapA for some of the highlights.
Earlier this week Mrs. Audrey Hastings' Culinary Arts students participated in a "Silent Lab." In the lab, students had to follow a set of instructions silently. Using only non-verbal communication, students worked together building teamwork and trust, as well as participated in proper kitchen procedures. When the lab was completed, the students enjoyed their Rice Krispie Treats.
Twenty-three years ago today our world changed forever. We take a moment today to remember and honor those who lost their lives on 9/11. We will never forget. And -- no matter where the attack comes from -- united we stand!!
Our Lions tennis team picked up a 15-4 victory over Iowa Park in a district dual match played here Tuesday afternoon. Head Coach Carrie Castleberry said the team played well. They will return to the court next Tuesday when the Lions host Graham in another team tennis district dual match. Vernon is 1-0 in district.
Those attending Friday night's Vernon Lions Homecoming Game had the opportunity to register to vote if they had not yet done so. One of our homecoming queen nominees, Zayleigh Sweet, to advantage of the opportunity.
VHS students -- if you are struggling in math remember Coach Murguia is offering math tutoring from 7:15 a.m. to 7:55 a.m., every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in her classroom.
The Lions improved to 2-0 Friday night with a 46-30 victory over Gainesville. Co-Defensive MVP for the game were Adarius Williams and Landon Bynum. Landon also shared the Big Stick Award with Tyce Payne, and the Ball Hawk Award went to Izzy Espinoza. Tru Gipson was the Offensive MVP, while Mu Soe earned the Special Teams MVP honor. Co-Lion Heart Award honorees were Javi Lopez and Adrain Felton. Vernon hosts City View this Friday night.
The Lion Pride Spirit was high Friday afternoon during the VHS Pep Rally leading up to the Homecoming Game against Gainesville.
Homecoming Week wrapped up Friday with "Spirit Day" which was the Dress Day theme. Girls were wearing their beautiful homecoming mums, and there was even an ape roaming around the halls.
Our cross country team has had a couple of strong showings in their last two meets. Last week in Burkburnett, we had 3 Top 10 finishes; 5 of our boys finished in the Top 25; and 1 girl finished in the Top 25. In Wichita Falls on Wednesday, our boys' team finished in the Top 15 among all schools who were competing 6A thru 1A. Great job cross country!! Keep up the good work!!
Our Lions are ready to go on a Leopard hunt!! Tonight's Homecoming activities will begin at 6:30 p.m. with performances by our Roarin' Lion Band and VHS Drill Team. Vernon and Gainesville will kick it off at 7 p.m., and our Homecoming Queen will be crowned during a halftime ceremony. Remember -- tickets for all home VISD athletic events must be purchased online. Go to https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases to purchase tickets.
On Wednesday, our Patient Care Technician students who are seniors attended a Leadership Conference hosted by Our Blood Institute. The students gained knowledge on what it means to donate blood, how it benefits recipients, and ways to promote our local blood drives. They also brainstormed with surrounding schools and programs on how to host a successful blood drive and use leadership skills to increase volunteer hours. Officers for our Senior Nursing Program are Aye Khine, secretary; Alondra Espinoza, vice president; Ka'Liyha Fanner, president; Emily Garcia, reporter/media coordinator; and Aubrey Castorena, treasurer. The first VHS Blood Drive of the 2024-25 school year will be held next month.
Monday evening, families of our varsity football players, trainers and managers came together for a "Paw Painting" night and it was a huge success! It was amazing to see everyone working side by side, creating memories and showing their Lion pride! A big thank you to everyone who participated and helped kick off the season in such a fun and meaningful way!
VHS staff and students were seeing double all day as today's Homecoming Week Dress Day theme was "Twin Day". Students were showing their Lion Spirit as they get prepared for Friday night's Homecoming Game against Gainesville.
We were just informed that Sand Road is closed from Franklin Dr. to Bismarck St. as the City of Vernon works on a water leak. It is expected to be closed for the rest of the day. If you are picking up students at McCord, Vernon Elementary or VHS you may need to change your route.
Two official voter registration deputies volunteered their time Tuesday and spent all day in the senior government classes to register students who will be 18 by Nov. 5. With this being an election year, VHS opted to teach government in the fall and economics in the spring. It is usually the other way around. Voter registration deputies will also have a table at Friday night's Homecoming Game to register anyone over the age of 18 who is not yet a registered voter.
