Adventure awaits in Washington, D.C. and Gettysburg for Vernon Middle School current seventh graders! In Summer 2026, join us as we stand in awe of colossal monuments and memorials, follow in George Washington’s footsteps at Mount Vernon, and visit the battle greens of Gettysburg. To learn more, attend the info meeting at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 10, in the VMS library. Registration is mandatory to attend: https://bit.ly/4ft9oX4.
1 day ago, Vernon ISD
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A large contingent of our VMS students participated in the District 7-3A Junior High UIL Literary Meet yesterday at the City View Middle School. Our students did great!! We had one of the largest groups of students participating and we finished third in the team standings!! We will post a story that includes all of the results early next week. Congratulations to all!! Great job!! We are SO proud of YOU!!
1 day ago, Vernon ISD
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Named our VMS Students of the Week for the last week before the Thanksgiving break were: 6th Grade -- Blair Jasso & Kale Espinoza 7th Grade -- Miley Lopez & Calvin Kemp 8th Grade -- Ava Lagunas & Austin Averitt. Congratulations!! Keep up the good work!!
3 days ago, Vernon ISD
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Here is the VISD Cafeteria Menu for December. Remember ALL Vernon ISD students are eligible to receive a free breakfast and free lunch everyday.
3 days ago, Vernon ISD
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Some of our VMS students will be traveling to Wichita Falls tomorrow to compete in the District 7-3A Junior High UIL Literary Meet. We want to wish them GOOD LUCK!!!
3 days ago, Vernon ISD
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With no candidate having the majority of votes in the Nov. 5 election for the unexpired term for Place 3 on the Vernon ISD Board of Trustees, a runoff election between the two candidates receiving the most votes is being conducted. Early voting starts today for the runoff election between Jarrod David and Kyle Echols. Early voting will be held this week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Forum Room of the Wilbarger Auditorium, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., next Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 9 & 10. Election day for the runoff election is Saturday, Dec. 14.
4 days ago, Vernon ISD
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Our Roarin' Lion Band will perform its Christmas Concert at 6 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Wilbarger Auditorium. There will also be performances of our VMS bands as well.
4 days ago, Vernon ISD
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Today and everyday, Vernon ISD is thankful for our students, their families, our community, and all the members of our VISD family. We would like to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
8 days ago, Vernon ISD
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Our Lions defeated Amarillo River Road last Thursday for their first Area Playoff title since 2014. Check out these highlights of the game. Video courtesy of Ibanliraoficca and audio is courtesy of KVWC. https://youtu.be/AXUMXck5DiI
11 days ago, Vernon ISD
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We completed our VMS Hygiene Drive Thursday and the class winning the Caramel Apple Bar for bringing the most items was Coach Northcutt's. His class collected 380 items. The highest contributing student was Lola Luster who brought 300 items. Mrs. Frank's class finished second with 279 items, and there are only 7 students in the class. They also received a trip to the Caramel Apple Bar. A total of 1,230 hygiene items were collected. The items will be given to across the VISD when they are needed. VISD Social Worker Nicole Cameron, VMS Nurse Jennifer Walker and and the VMS Life Skills Department were in charge of the drive. Also, a big THANK YOU to Bevo's for donating the serving trays for the Caramel Apple Bar.
13 days ago, Vernon ISD
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On Friday, our VMS Gifted & Talented students attended a production of "Beauty and the Beast" at Altus High School. The GT students raved about the play afterwards and gave it great reviews. This was the first time for several of our students to see a play performed live on stage.
13 days ago, Vernon ISD
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Vernon ISD is currently on Thanksgiving Break and all campuses and administrative offices are closed. We hope all of our students, their families and members of our VISD family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We have a lot to be thankful for!! Classes will resume and administrative offices will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2.
13 days ago, Vernon ISD
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Just a reminder: VISD is operating on an Early Release schedule today and tomorrow. When school is dismissed on Friday Vernon ISD will be on its Thanksgiving Break. All campuses and administrative offices will be closed until Monday, Dec. 2, when classes resume.
15 days ago, Vernon ISD
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Students in Mrs. Melanie Chilton's class decided to make a Thankful Turkey to hang on the wall near their classroom door. Each feather represents something the students are thankful for. Great job!!
15 days ago, Vernon ISD
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DEADLINE TODAY!!! to secure a cute Jingle Jog t-shirt!! The VMS Jingle Jog will be held Saturday, Dec. 14. There will be a 1 mile run and a 5K run. This is a fundraiser for the VMS student incentive activity fund. Whether you walk, jog or run, come out and have some fun!! Register by scanning the QR Code below or following this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
16 days ago, Vernon ISD
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Today is Education Support Professionals Day! To operate efficiently and provide a quality education school districts need professionals working behind the scenes and outside the classroom who care as much about the students as those who work in the classroom. Vernon ISD is extremely lucky to have that type of behind-the-scenes professionals as members of our VISD family and we just want to say "Thank you" to all of them!!
16 days ago, Vernon ISD
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Tomorrow is the LAST day to secure a cute Jingle Jog t-shirt!! The VMS Jingle Jog will be held Saturday, Dec. 14. There will be a 1 mile run and a 5K run. This is a fundraiser for the VMS student incentive activity fund. Whether you walk, jog or run, come out and have some fun!! Register by scanning the QR Code below or following this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
17 days ago, Vernon ISD
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Tomorrow, parents have two opportunities to attend a Gifted and Talented Information Meeting. Learn the difference between a gifted student and a high achiever. Find answers to the questions: Should I nominate my child for GT testing and what does VISD's GT Program look like on each campus. Two meeting opportunities: 1 p.m. -- VISD Administrative Center Boardroom 6 p.m. -- VHS Media Center
18 days ago, Vernon ISD
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On Saturday, four Vernon Middle School Band students traveled to Seymour to try out for the ATTSB North Zone Region 7 All-Region Middle School Band, and after a rigorous audition process three students earned spots in the band! Olivia Hastings was named 4th chair in percussion; Braeden German was named 7th chair trombone; and Jace Northcutt was named 9th chair in percussion. The all-star band will perform on Saturday, Dec. 14. Band Director Jeremiah Hastings said he and assistant band director Matthew Golden were proud of all the students who audition and of the three who earned a chair in the all-star band.
18 days ago, Vernon ISD
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Due to the Lions advancing to the Area Round of the playoffs and the playoff game being scheduled for Thursday night, we have moved our VMS boys basketball games to Wednesday. The first game will begin at 4 p.m., Wednesday.
18 days ago, Vernon ISD