This week is School Counselor Appreciation Week and Vernon ISD would like to give a shoutout to our amazing counselors. These ladies care about both the students and staff on their campuses. They do an outstanding job of offering help when needed and on finding resources that can help our students be successful. A big THANK YOU TO: Ashley Bloom, McCord Elementary; Sierra Thomas, Vernon Elementary; Rachel Schur, Vernon Elementary & Middle School; Misti Dickerson, Middle School; and Sandra Kieschnick and Carol Taylor, High School.
📣 Vernon ISD Parent FYI — Progress Reports Are Coming!
It’s progress report time! BUT… did you know you don’t have to wait on progress reports to know how your child is doing?
Life gets busy, and sometimes a failing grade sneaks up on us before we know it. Don’t let that happen! Skyward can send daily progress reports, so you and your child can address concerns early — before it’s too late!
Help us help your child succeed! We appreciate your partnership and support!
Here’s how to set it up in Skyward:
Log in to Skyward
Go to Family Access
Click My Account
Scroll to Email Notifications
Check the box to receive grading emails for your student
Enter the grade minimum you want to be notified about (your choice)
You can also check the box to receive daily progress reports
Click Save
A quick setup today can prevent surprises later and helps everyone stay on track. ✔️
Let’s finish the grading period strong, Lions! 🦁
It’s progress report time! BUT… did you know you don’t have to wait on progress reports to know how your child is doing?
Life gets busy, and sometimes a failing grade sneaks up on us before we know it. Don’t let that happen! Skyward can send daily progress reports, so you and your child can address concerns early — before it’s too late!
Help us help your child succeed! We appreciate your partnership and support!
Here’s how to set it up in Skyward:
Log in to Skyward
Go to Family Access
Click My Account
Scroll to Email Notifications
Check the box to receive grading emails for your student
Enter the grade minimum you want to be notified about (your choice)
You can also check the box to receive daily progress reports
Click Save
A quick setup today can prevent surprises later and helps everyone stay on track. ✔️
Let’s finish the grading period strong, Lions! 🦁
Last night our girls' basketball teams were recognized during halftime of the Lady Lions' game against Henrietta. Unfortunately, not all of our players were able to make it to the game, but those who were there were recognized at mid-court and took a picture with the Lady Lions. We look forward to seeing these ladies competing on the court at D.O. Fulton Gym in the future.
After missing school four days due to winter weather, we know there have been some questions concerning the remainder of our 2025-26 school calendar. In the letter below, Vernon ISD Interim Supt. Dr. Blaise Boswell explains where the district currently stands on that issue..
Last Friday, VMS held its SRO Appreciation Chili & Soup Luncheon and Cookoff. Members of of the Vernon Police Department and Wilbarger County Sheriff Department stopped by to enjoy the luncheon and act as judges for the cookoff.
Receiving our VMS Student of the Week honors for the week of Jan. 19-23 were: 6th Grade -- Nilliana Hines & Heriberto Cordoba; 7th Grade -- Thelma Terrero Delgado & Jack Wee; and 8th Grade -- Hawaii Say & Mon Myint. Congratulations to all of these students!! Great job!! Keep up the good work!
Today is the first school day in February and here here is our VISD Cafeteria Menu for February. Remember that all Vernon ISD students are eligible to receive a free breakfast and lunch in our campus cafeterias. Here's to a great February -- even though the groundhog saw his shadow, which gives us a forecast of 6 more weeks of winter.
Last Friday our VMS teachers and staff held their annual SRO Appreciation Chili & Soup Luncheon and Cook-off. Winning the Best Overall Chili Award was Mrs. Amy Frank, while Most Unique Chili Award went to Mrs. Margie Mathes. For the soups, receiving the Best Overall Soup Award was Mrs. Justina Lara-Flores, and the Most Unique Soup Award was presented to Mrs. Sharon Lingle.
The annual public hearing for the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) will be held at 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 16, at the Vernon ISD Administration Building in the Boardroom.
Our VMS cheerleaders are already getting ready for the 2026-27 school year!! Tryouts for next year's cheerleading squad will be held Friday, March 6. Informational meetings for parents and students planning to tryout will be held at 6 p.m., on Feb. 10 and Feb. 12. Students planning to tryout and a parent/guardian MUST attend ONE of the meetings. There is a SportsYou group for those wishing to tryout. The code to the group is YCK8-5EUZ.
LATE START THURSDAY!!
Vernon ISD will now be operating on a 2-hour delay start today. Buses will run 2 hours late. We look forward to seeing all of our students and staff.
Vernon ISD will now be operating on a 2-hour delay start today. Buses will run 2 hours late. We look forward to seeing all of our students and staff.
Vernon ISD will be operating on its regular schedule on Thursday. VISD administrators will be out early in the morning driving roads and checking conditions. If we go to a delay start, we will send out information via Facebook, our Vernon ISD App, and by text as early as possible in the morning. Please be aware there are still a few slick spots around town on the side roads, so please take extra caution driving in those areas. We look forward to seeing all of our students and staff tomorrow!!
Our Vernon Middle School girls' and boys' basketball games that were originally scheduled for Thursday will now be played on Friday. The boys will play here and the girls will play in Holliday on their regular time schedule.
NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY!
Vernon ISD will be closed tomorrow. We are hopeful that we can resume school Thursday on our regular schedule. We will continue to keep parents updated.
Vernon ISD will be closed tomorrow. We are hopeful that we can resume school Thursday on our regular schedule. We will continue to keep parents updated.
NO SCHOOL TUESDAY!!
Vernon ISD administrators have announced VISD will be closed Tuesday due to the road conditions from the winter weather. We expect to be on our regular schedule Wednesday. If that changes, we will let everyone know as soon as possible. Vernon's basketball games scheduled for Tuesday evening in Holliday have been postponed.
Vernon ISD administrators have announced VISD will be closed Tuesday due to the road conditions from the winter weather. We expect to be on our regular schedule Wednesday. If that changes, we will let everyone know as soon as possible. Vernon's basketball games scheduled for Tuesday evening in Holliday have been postponed.
NO SCHOOL MONDAY!!
Vernon ISD administrators have announced VISD will be closed Monday due to the road conditions from the winter weather. As of now, VISD will operate on a 2 hour late-start schedule on Tuesday, with buses running 2 hours late. We will provide confirmation of that late start, or any changes to Tuesday's schedule, on Monday afternoon. Parents/guardians, if you are not receiving our text messages, please login to your Skyward account and update your contact cell number. If you do not have a Skyward login, please contact your campus when we return to school. We hope everyone stays safe and warm.
Vernon ISD administrators have announced VISD will be closed Monday due to the road conditions from the winter weather. As of now, VISD will operate on a 2 hour late-start schedule on Tuesday, with buses running 2 hours late. We will provide confirmation of that late start, or any changes to Tuesday's schedule, on Monday afternoon. Parents/guardians, if you are not receiving our text messages, please login to your Skyward account and update your contact cell number. If you do not have a Skyward login, please contact your campus when we return to school. We hope everyone stays safe and warm.
This afternoon, Vernon ISD Athletic Director and Lions Head Football Coach Kevin Sherrill announced he was leaving after serving in those roles for five years. Other than his first year in Vernon, the Lions have made the playoffs every season, winning two playoff games and reaching the regional quarterfinal round in both 2024 and 2025. He has accepted the AD/Head Football Coach position with Blooming Grove ISD. To read more about Coach Sherrill leaving, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2653721
Out of an abundance of caution, Vernon ISD is canceling school for tomorrow, 1/23/2026. All schools and offices will be closed. The Vernon Boys and Girls Club will also be closed.
UPDATE: VERNON ISD WILL BE CLOSED FRIDAY. NO CLASSES.
Due to the winter weather that is expected to hit the area Friday afternoon, Vernon ISD will be operating on our regular Early Release Schedule tomorrow. PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE WEATHER, THE VERNON BOYS & GIRLS CLUB WILL NOT BE OPEN TOMORROW.
We hope of our students, staff and their families stay safe and warm during the winter storm. We will make an announcement Sunday afternoon concerning school on Monday.
Vernon ISD is keeping a close eye on the forecast for the winter weather that is expected to hit our area on Friday.
