Members of the VHS Class of 1971 Ann (Word) Wilson, Barbara (Brumley) Dunn and Rhonda (Garrison) Klappenbach stand next to the "Lion Tree" with VHS Librarian Gayla DeHoyos. The roots of the new “Lion Tree” in the Vernon High School’s new run deep into the past – back to the very first class to start their freshman year in the current Vernon High School building in fact. That’s because the tree, an artificial Christmas tree, and all of its decorations were purchased from donations made by the Class of 1971. To read more about the tree, follow this link https://vhs.vernonisd.org/o/vhs/article/1364040
Please remember that if you are going to one of our school campuses during school hours, you must have your driver's license or other form of photo ID when you check in at the office. And, you must check in at the office. You will be issued a name tag that must be worn while you are on our campus and returned to the office as you leave the campus. Thank you for understanding and for helping us keep the learning environment for our students and your children a safe place.
Vernon ISD is currently taking nominations for our Gifted and Talented Program, which we have on each school campus. However, some parents may not exactly know what our Gifted and Talented Program is all about and if their child should be nominated. We are holding a parent information meeting for our Gifted and Talented Program at 6 p.m., Thursday, at the VHS Media Center. If you have questions about our GT Program, please join us.
It's that time of year, and nothing can get you in the Christmas spirit faster than music!! Join us Tuesday night for our VISD Band Program Christmas Concert featuring performances by our 6th Grade Band, 7th Grade Band, and our Roarin' Lion Band!
Students in our CNA and MA programs received their scrubs today, as they will start their clinicals soon. We have two classes of Certified Nurses Assistant students and one class of Medical Assistant students.
Thanksgiving morning the VHS National Honor Society and Student Council co-sponsored a Turkey Trot with proceeds going to benefit VISD at-risk students. A check for $500 was presented to VISD Social Worker Nicole Cameron today. She said the money would be used to purchase items such as school supplies, hygiene products, clothes and food.
During their lunch period today, a group students showed their support for our Lady Lions by watching a live stream of their tournament game. The Lady Lions are playing in the S&S Tournament in Sadler.
The names of VHS students who had perfect attendance, no tardies and no discipline issues for the last two weeks of school were put into a drawing and 8 winners received a free Kona Ice that was provided by the VMS & VHS PTO. Winning that free icy treat this week were Chloe Diekmann, Nayeli Calvillo, Marli Limon, Nathaniel Martin, Brinlee Lane, Danyia Nieto, Dove Williams and (not pictured) Kyrell Julian. Congratulations!!! Job well done!!
Our Lions defeated Archer City, 45-20, this morning in their first game of the Archer City Tournament.
Two Vernon High School cheerleaders, Marli Limon and Yuleyka Ramirez, will be traveling to Hawaii next week to participate in the 82nd Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade, which will be held the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 7, in Honolulu. The two VHS cheerleaders will be members of the Varsity Spirit cheerleader squad after being named an All-American cheerleader at the camp they attended during the summer. To read Marli and Yuleyka's thoughts on the trip, follow this link: https://vhs.vernonisd.org/o/vhs/article/1356936
Here is our cafeteria menu for the December.
As we transition from the football field to the confines of a gym, we would like to thank our Lion fans for the spirit you show and your support of our sports programs. We would also like to remind everyone that if you are ejected from any UIL athletic event, you are banned from all District 7-3A athletic events for an entire calendar year. This is a District 7-3A rule that all members of the district adhere to and support. #ProudtobeaLION
Just a quick reminder that tomorrow is an Early Release Friday for VISD.
Today Vernon Lady Lion Marli Limon received a certificate for earning a spot on the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State Volleyball Team for the 2023-24 season. Marli, a senior, made the 2nd Team.
FCA Huddle Dec 4
Congratulations to VHS senior Kell Castleberry for being named to the Class 4A Texas High School Coaches Association Super Elite Team for Team Tennis. Only 7 boys from across the state were selected for the team, and Kell was the only one who is from Class 3A.
Earlier this week, Vernon High School was presented this banner and a donation to the CNA program for having the most blood donations at a high school within our district during 2022-23. This was the second year for VHS to win this award. April Maldonado, the CNA instructor, said she was excited and thankful that her students have the opportunity to teach all students the importance of their blood donations and the many lives those donations are able to save.
High school yearbooks are wonderful keepsakes stuffed with great memories of one of the greatest times of our lives. Unfortunately, not every student is financially able to purchase a yearbook. The VHS Yearbook Department now has a way to help those students.
We are currently taking nominations for our Gifted & Talented Program for every campus. If you know a student you would like to nominate, please contact the counselor at the student's campus for more information.
The District 3-3A, Div. 1 All-District selections were announced Friday night after the last district team was eliminated from the playoffs. Seven Vernon Lions received all-district honorable mention. Those included: Alex Rivera, Offensive Lineman; Christian Gallegos, Offensive Lineman, Jamari Chance, Receiver; Julius Dawkins, Receiver; Tru Gipson, Running Back; Manny Ochoa, Defensive Lineman; and Javier Lopez, Kicker.
Twenty-four Lions made the All-District Academic team. Earning academic honors were: Keigan Ballard, Mason Ballard, Jacob Brown, Landon Bynum, Jamari Chance, J'dyn Cooper, Julius Dawkins, Ethan Evans, Jevon Fanner, Case Fleming, Christian Gallegos, Nick Guzman, Javier Lopez, Jaden Martinez, Greg Newton, Johnny Pruitt, Alex Rivera, Shyne Rodriguez, Ty Scott, Angel Serrato, Kale Sherrill, TJ Thomas, Ismael Urista, and Adarius Williams.