Calling all GOLFERS!!! The 2nd Annual VISD Lions Roar Golf Scramble is set for April 20, 2024. Get your clubs out and get ready for some fun!!! If you're not a golfer, but would like to be a sponsor, contact Kori Eakin at kori.eakin@visdtx.org
Vernon ISD held a CTE Fair for 7th, 8th & 9th grade students Tuesday morning. We have 10 industry partners who volunteered their time for our students. A big THANK YOU to the City of Vernon for being one our CTE partners and to City Manager Darell Kennon for speaking to our students. #vernontx.gov
Informational meeting for 8th thru 11th grade girls interested in being on the 2024-25 VHS Drill Team will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, at the VHS Cafeteria.
The Vernon ISD CTE Fair Industry Partner Spotlight shines on Pearson Livestock Equipment. Pearson is one of our Applied Agricultural Engineering partners. We appreciate their support and willingness to spend time with our students.#PearsonLivestockEq
CONGRATULATIONS!! To our Vernon Middle School and Vernon High School band students who earned Division I ratings on their solos and ensembles at the UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest held on Saturday, Feb. 17 in Wichita Falls.
A total of 16 students competed in the UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest and with 14 of those students being from VMS and EVERY student received a Division I (Superior) rating on their solo or ensemble. To read more of the story, please click on the following link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/1471127
Vernon ISD held a CTE Fair Tuesday morning that was attended by all VISD 7th, 8th and 9th graders. The fair was the first step as VISD begins to add more to its College and Technical Education program. The students took a survey earlier this semester which identified their top three career pathway interests. At the CTE Fair, students were able to visit with our industry partners in those pathways and also heard from local residents whose careers are in those pathways. A big THANK YOU to our industry partners.
Our VMS Students of the Week for last week were: 6th Grade -- Cypriana Valteirra & Rylan Flores; 7th Grade -- Lilly Bloom & Dylan Easley; and 8th Grade -- Ellee Ware (not pictured) & Joshua Milner. Congratulations!! Keep up the good work!!! Your photo will be displayed on the digital signs at VMS and at the Admin Building.
Here are a few more photos of our teachers and staff enjoying Monday afternoon's fun. After spending the morning attending professional development sessions, Vernon ISD teachers and staff were able to enjoy the activities of several local businesses. They had their choice of what activity or activities to participate in and whether it was axe throwing, playing pool, watching a movie, painting pottery, playing golf, or playing simulated games, everyone had a blast. A big THANK YOU!! to Paint Your Peace; Phat Axes; Tee Shot; Plaza Theater; and Hillcrest Country Club for providing some great entertainment for our teachers and staff!!
After spending the morning attending professional development sessions, Vernon ISD teachers and staff were able to enjoy the activities of several local businesses Monday afternoon. They had their choice of what activity or activities to participate in and whether it was axe throwing, playing pool, watching a movie, painting pottery, playing golf, or playing simulated games, everyone had a blast. A big THANK YOU!! to Paint Your Peace; Phat Axes; Tee Shot; Plaza Theater; and Hillcrest Country Club for providing some great entertainment for our teachers and staff!!
While our students were not in school on Monday, our teachers and staff were in the morning for professional development. Our Pre-K teachers learned about creating activity centers for their students, while Kindergarten and 1st Grade teachers attended a session concerning intervention and enrichment activities.
Vernon Elementary and Vernon High School teachers and staff attended a session on trauma awareness, while Vernon Middle School teachers and staff attended a session on enrichment activities and strategies. All the sessions were led by representatives from Region 9.
A New Teacher Luncheon was also held for those new to Vernon ISD. VISD instructional coach Shelly Koch spoke at the luncheon, which was catered by Shelly's Cafe.
Here are some great opportunities to volunteer and put a smile on your child's. They love having you at their school.
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Make your plans!!! Support the Lions Tuesday night!!
Just a reminder that while the teachers have to be at school on Monday, it is a FREE day for the students!! Enjoy your day away from the classroom and we'll see you on Tuesday!!
Over 20 residents interested in hearing more about the new child care facility that will be opening later this spring attended an informational meeting Thursday night at the Vernon Elementary School Cafeteria. The new facility is a collaboration between Vernon ISD and Child Care Partners. VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward and Child Care Partners Executive Director Keri Lemon Goins provided information about the new facility, which will located on the South side of the Central Elementary building. Keri said late April or early May is when the facility will be open. To join the waiting list go to https://form.jotform.com/240168404533148
The Red River Best Chevy Dealers' Teacher Appreciation Contest is underway. Nominate your favorite VISD teacher today!! The more nominations a teacher receives, the better their chances of being recognized. The nomination deadline is Feb. 29. Go to www.RedRiverBestChevyDealersTeacherAppreciation.com or scan the QR code to nominate your favorite teacher today!!
QUICK REMINDER -- Tomorrow is an early release Friday! We hope everyone has a great early start to the weekend!!
Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day and we just want to give a shoutout to our SRO Cody Cook and let him know how much we appreciate him and the work he does at our campuses and four our district !! We're so glad you're with us Officer Cook!!!
Progress continues at the new child care facility opening later this spring. Vernon ISD and Child Care Partners are working together to open the facility, which will offer child care for infants 6 weeks old to pre-kindergarten youngsters. A public meeting to provide information about the facility is being held at 6 p.m., tonight, at the Vernon Elementary School Cafeteria. Officials from VISD and Child Care Partners will be on hand to talk about the facility and answer questions.
Our VMS Teachers and Staff Member of the Month for January were recently selected. They included: 6th Grade -- Christina Mathes; 7th Grade -- Chelsea Lopez; 8th Grade -- Kelly Boswell; Specials -- Teri Williams; and Staff -- Gay Rutherford. Congratulations!!! Thank you for all you do for our students and your co-workers!!! We appreciate all of you!!
Vernon ISD and Child Care Partners are working together to open a new child care facility in Vernon, and a meeting is being held at 6 p.m., Thursday, at the Vernon Elementary School cafeteria to provide information to Vernon residents, and to give an update on the facility. Officials from Vernon ISD and Child Care Partners will be on hand to talk about the facility and answer questions those in attendance may have concerning the new facility.
