Vernon Middle School

REMEMBER -- Thursday is an Early Release Day for Vernon ISD due to the football game being on the road. We will operate on our regular school-day schedule on Friday.

There was fun and good food to be had last Friday at our Lions Roar Homecoming Tailgate, that was held in front of the Vernon Elementary School prior to the kickoff of the homecoming football game. Kiddos tried their hand at calf roping, throwing a football, catching a water balloon, and face painting.

Vernon ISD currently has openings for two custodians. Both positions are full time and include benefits. To apply, please go to www.vernonisd.org and click on the employment button.

Due to the varsity football game being played on Thursday, our JV game and Middle School games are being played on Wednesday. The JV game will begin at 5 p.m., Wednesday at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium. Tickets for the JV game must be purchased online at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
The Middle School games are being played in Idalou, with the 7th grade game starting at 4:30 p.m. and the 8th grade game to follow. Tickets in Idalou are purchased at the gate; however, it is CASH ONLY.

Earning our Student of the Week honors for the week of Sept. 21-25 were: 6th Grade -- Sophie Adams & Winston Whittington; 7th Grade -- Nillianna Hines & Xavier Gomez; and 8th Grade -- Bryleigh Owens & Logan Ware (not pictured). Outstanding work!! Congratulations!!

Our Vernon Lions are 3-2 following their 17-0 homecoming victory over Iowa Park and this week we will be on the road in Idalou taking on the Wildcats. Idalou is 5-0 and ranked No. 2 in the state's Class 3A, DII poll. Remember the game is being played on Thursday. VISD will operate on it's early release schedule Thursday and will have a regular school day Friday. Game tickets are sold at the gate, however it is CASH ONLY.

VISD students will get a day out of school Tuesday, as it is Parent-Teacher Conference Day. Parents should have received information from their child's campus about conference day. We ask that parents please schedule an appointment to visit with their child's teacher/teachers. Scheduling a visit makes it easier on both the parents and the teachers. While we will not turn a parent away, if a visit is not scheduled, the parent may have to wait until their teacher/teachers have an opening and can visit with them. Vernon ISD encourages parents to take advantage of these opportunities to become involved in, and ask questions about, their child's education.

It's Homecoming Friday!! Our Lions will be hosting the Iowa Park Hawks in tonight's 2026 Homecoming Game at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. General admission tickets must be purchased online at:
https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Single game, reserve seat tickets may be purchased until NOON today at the Vernon ISD Administration Building. The Homecoming Pep Rally will begin at 3:15 p.m., in D.O. Fulton Gym. The Homecoming King will be crowned at the pep rally, while the Homecoming Queen will be crowned during halftime ceremonies at the football game. Good Luck Lions!! Pluck The Hawks!!

TOMORROW IS THE DAY!!
Our Lions Roar Homecoming Tailgate Party will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. tomorrow in front of the Vernon Elementary School!! Come on and join in the community fun!! There will be plenty of games to play and delicious food to try from the different food trucks! When the party closes down, head across the street and cheer on the Lions as they battle the Iowa Park Hawks in the Homecoming Game!! And, witness the crowning of the 2026 Homecoming Queen during halftime ceremonies!!

Vernon ISD is conducting a Stakeholders Survey and we need your help. If you are a parent of a VISD student, an employee of VISD, a student, or a community resident, we ask you to please take a moment to complete our survey. The survey is anonymous. However, every survey is important to us and all comments will be read. Your comments help us determine our areas of strength, and the areas where there is room for improvement. Please follow this link https://bit.ly/visdsurvey2026 or scan the QR code below to complete the quick 5 to 10 minute survey.

The Vernon Wrestling Club is having a parent meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, at the Vernon Elementary School. The club is open to all area youngsters age 4 to 8th grade. To register for the club scan the QR code below or go to www.wrestlingig.com/vernonwrestlingclub/register/vernon-wrestling-club-2026-2027
Everyone will be able to finish paperwork during the meeting. For more information, email vernonwrestlingclub@gmail.com

Winning our Perfect Attendance Drawing for the 1st 6 weeks were: 6th Grade -- Kayla Calvillo; 7th Grade -- Carter Gee; and 8th Grade -- Landry Conley. Congratulations!! For each week a student has perfect attendance, they receive a ticket to place in a drawing that is held at the end of the six weeks. Students -- earn your tickets!!

IT'S HOMECOMING WEEK!!!
Our Lions will be hosting the arch-rival Hawks from Iowa Park for the 2026 Homecoming Game Friday night. The Lions are 2-2 for the year and on a two-game winning streak! The Hawks are 3-1 and on a three-game winning streak. General admission tickets must be purchased online at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Single game, reserve seat tickets may be purchased for $7 at the Vernon ISD Administration Building until Noon on Friday.

It's Homecoming Week 2026 and that means there's daily dress-up themes! Please note McCord Elementary may have altered a theme(s) to better fit their campus. If your child attends McCord and brought home a sheet that shows different themes, please follow that sheet. Let's build that Lion Pride all week!!

Congratulations to our VMS Lady Lion Athletes of the Six Weeks -- Trinity Villarreal, Braelyn Derwin, Stormy Mathes, and Jaylynn Lira! These girls showed good leadership during athletics and classroom during the first 6 weeks of school, and they work hard each day to make themselves and others better!

Our Lions remain home this week and will be hosting the Perryton Rangers tonight!! Due to there being no classes today, we will not have a pep rally. General admission tickets must be purchased online at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases
Single game reserve seat tickets can be purchased at the Vernon ISD Administration Building until Noon today. The cost is $7. Good luck Lions!!! Rope the Rangers!!!

There will be no classes tomorrow as Friday is a Professional Development Day for our Vernon ISD teachers and staff. Also, please remember that the Boys & Girls Club of Vernon will also be closed tomorrow. We hope our students enjoy their 3-day weekend and come back Monday ready to learn and have fun.

Congratulations to our 7th grade football team, as they started the season last night with a 38-0 victory over Barwise Junior High. Scoring TDs for the VMS squad were Gavin Bayer, 42-yard run; Daylin Butler, 18-yard run; Brazos Eakin, 4-yard run; Ryker Wilson, 1-yard run; and Mathew Servin who returned a fumble for a TD. Defensive standouts were Wilson with an interception, and Xavier Gomez and Eh Bwe with fumble recoveries.
Middle School came out on the short end of the scoreboard in the 8th grade game, falling to Barwise, 36-6. Scoring the lone TD for the 8th grade squad was Jakaiden White on a 10-yard run.

To celebrate the end of our first six weeks, VMS & VHS PTO members went door to door today, delivering breakfast tacos, water, and smiles to our amazing teachers and staff!
A special thank you to Streit Clinic and Fancher Electric for donating the delicious breakfast tacos. We are incredibly thankful for the support our community members and parents give our schools!
And to our teachers and staff—thank you for all you do for our students every day! ❤️