Four Vernon ISD school campuses -- McCord, Central, Vernon Elementary and Middle School -- are designated as public storm shelters. The storm shelters are opened when we receive word from the county. Schools are not opened to the public during school hours. No animals will be allowed in the shelters. We are unable to use Shive at this time due to the building no longer having water.
A quick reminder -- check out the Vernon Roarin' Lion Band Program BBQ Fundraiser tomorrow!!
Vernon Middle School has an Accelerated Math program that allows students to get on the fast track to taking College Calculus as a senior at VHS. Check out the information below.
Today we wrapped up the first week back from our Spring Break, and all the students, teachers and staff are focused on finishing the 2023-24 school year strong. And, so is VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward, as he stated in his latest article, "...A perfect example of this mindset is the fact that the current spring focus is indeed on finishing the current year strong, but is also on setting ourselves up well for next year. The key to strong schools and school districts in today’s public education world is assembling a world-class staff and maintaining those teachers..." To read the full article, please follow this link https://5il.co/2h3m3
Hey everyone, remember the Community Resource Fair is tomorrow!!
Remember -- tomorrow is the deadline to register for Lions Club Kid League Baseball!
Earlier this week the Texas Department of State Health Services released new COVID guidelines. Please read the information below:
The Texas Department of State Health Services has updated its school exclusion criteria to align the requirement for COVID-19 with those for other respiratory viruses like flu. Students now only need to be excluded from school until they have been fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.
VISD Lions Roar deeply thanks Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP for generously sponsoring our golf scramble. Your support is crucial for our event's success and greatly benefits our schools. Your contribution directly enhances our students' educational experiences, providing valuable resources, and opportunities. Your dedication to supporting schools demonstrates a profound commitment to investing in our community's future. Thank you for your generosity and commitment! The Lion Roar Golf Tournament will be held April 20, at the Hillcrest Country Club. If you're interested in being a sponsor, please contact Kori Eakin at kori.eakin@visdtx.org
Here is the Vernon ISD 2024-25 school calendar. Trustees approved next year's school calendar at their meeting Monday night. Key dates:
-- School starts, Wednesday, Aug. 14
-- Fall Break, Oct. 17 thru Oct. 21
-- Thanksgiving Break, Nov. 25 thru Dec. 1
-- Christmas Break, Dec. 23 thru Jan. 7, 2025
-- Spring Break, March 10 thru March 16, 2025
-- Last Day of School, May 22, 2025
Don't forget!! This Saturday, March 23!! Support the Vernon ISD Band Program and treat your taste buds to some great barbecue brisket!!
Thank you to OK Concrete for generously sponsoring our Lions Roar Golf Tournament! Your support highlights the crucial role of community backing in our school's success, contributing to the vibrancy and prosperity of our town. Together, we are building a stronger, more connected community. Your partnership is deeply appreciated! If you would like to be a sponsor for our golf tournament, scheduled for April 20, contact Kori Eakin at kori.eakin@vernonisd.org
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day is in April. We apologize for the earlier post and the error on the correct date.
Selected as Students of the Week for the week before our spring break were: 6th Grade -- Aylin Cordova & Christian Boyce; 7th Grade Mackynnzee Peterson & Ethan Newberry; and 8th Grade -- Avlyn Bernal (not pictured) & Nathaniel Sanchez. Great job!! Congratulations!!
We hope everyone remembers to wear green today!! We also hope everyone has had a great spring break and we're excited to see all of our students and staff as school resumes tomorrow.
UPDATE: Due to a conflict, we have changed the date of the basketball tournament. It will now be held April 15. We will provide more information as the event gets closer.
Sign up to play, or just come and show your support and have fun at the basketball tournament benefiting the VHS Class of 2026 and the Sunshine at the Boys & Girls Club. The tournament will be held March 25 at D.O. Fulton Gym. Teams will feature VISD staff, VHS students and Sunshine athletes. Sign up to play today!!
Thank you to MSU for being one of our CTE Industry Partners. Vernon ISD looks forward to working with Midwestern State University.
Vernon ISD recently held a CTE Fair for all of our 7th, 8th and 9th grade students. At the fair, students were able to hear presentations from local residents who have jobs within a career pathway in which the student has shown an interest. One of our CTE industry partners for the Nursing Science pathway is nurse practitioner Chad Brownlow. Chad attended the fair and spoke to our students. Thank you Chad for taking time to visit with our students and thank you for being a CTE Industry Sponsor.
Don't be an hour late tomorrow!! Daylight Savings Time is here!!
All VISD campuses and the Administration Building are closed for spring break. Classes will resume and regular office hours will resume on Monday, March 18.
The VISD band program will be selling brisket sandwiches and brisket by the pound on Saturday, March 23. Mark you calendar and show your support for our Roarin' Lion Band and Middle School Band students.
