Earlier this month, Vernon ISD sent out letters to parents of students who the district was recommending to attend our Summer School Accelerated Instruction for Reading Language Arts and Math. Summer School enrollment is scheduled for Thursday, May 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Vernon Middle School. You can also register by scanning the QR code below or clicking on this link: bit.ly/3S8jCCH
We have extended the registration for our summer enrichment camps!! If you're looking to keep your child busy during the week of June 9-12, this is the place to be. We have science, art, Lego, photography, cooking, creative writing, yoga, and financial intelligence camps for students of all grades. Please to go to our website, www.vernonisd.org to check out the camps and register.
We wrap up the 2024-25 school year tomorrow!! Where did the year go?! Remember we will operate tomorrow on our early release schedule. We hope everyone had a great year and that you have a fun, safe and exciting summer!!
IVernon ISD teachers and staff were recognized and honored Monday night at the Lion's Roar Recognition Ceremony held in the Empire Room of the Wilbarger Auditorium. Special awards, including Teacher of the Year and Staff of the Year, were presented, while our TIA teachers were recognized. To learn about the night's activities, please follow this link: https://www.vernonisd.org/article/2227610
Take a listen to a song our VMS Intermediate Band performed during last night's VISD Band Program Spring Concert. To listen click on the following link: https://youtu.be/K0OKU86qvW0
Here are a few scenes from the Intermediate Band's performance from last night's VISD Band Spring Program. We apologize for not being able to get any photos of the Beginner Band that opened the concert.
The Lions/Lady Lions Basketball Camp is set for June 24-26 at Fulton Gym. The camp is for students in kindergarten thru 9th grade. Sign your youngster up today so they don't miss the fun and the opportunity to improve their basketball skills. Scan the QR code below or click on the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19jUejAmNIBsEo3HwrbrbaFdzQVF_j7fm4NqcYG3O6RY/edit
Register by June 4 to receive a camp t-shirt!
Our Roarin' Lion Band's Spring Concert is set for 6:30 p.m., tonight, at the Wilbarger Auditorium. This year, the Roarin' Lion Band received a Division II at marching contest in the fall, and then received a Division I in concert and Division II in sightreading at the UIL Concert & Sightreading competition held in April. They've had an amazing year!! Make plans to come out and enjoy the concert.
The program will also include our VMS beginners and intermediate bands performing several songs.
Our end-of-the-year award ceremonies for our students will be held Wednesday and Thursday. Our 8th grade students will receive their awards at the promotion ceremony at 6 p.m., Wednesday, at the Wilbarger Auditorium.
The award ceremony for our 6th grade students will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 9 a.m., Thursday, in the VMS Gym, with the 7th grade award ceremony to follow from 9:25 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
For VISD students who plan on participating in athletics for the 2025-26 school year -- If you are going to be in the 7th, 9th, or 11th grade, or suffered a major injury last year, you must take a sports physical before you will be allowed to participate in any practice or drills when the new school year gets underway. Wilbarger General Hospital and the WGH Medical Group are offering free physicals tonight! Coaches handed out paperwork a couple of weeks ago.
The Lions Baseball Camp is set for June 16-18 at Jabe Brazzle Field. The camp is open to all incoming 3rd thru 9th graders. The focus of the camp will be the fundamentals of the game, and improving skills in hitting, throwing, and fielding, and -- FUN!! Instructors will be members of the VHS baseball staff, along with current and former players.
Register by May 30 to secure a camp t-shirt. Scan the QR Code or follow this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebaawXAUaJhAnFuARJMEdQgPsyjJe5JBqdwq4LuWTtUu6n7Q/viewform?usp=preview
to register.
Our 7th grade students captured high attendance honors for the school year and the prize for winning the attendance race was a trip to Urban Air in the Metroplex. They definitely enjoyed their day Friday!
Earlier this month, Vernon ISD sent out letters to parents of students who the district was recommending to attend our Summer School Accelerated Instruction for Reading Language Arts and Math. Summer School enrollment is scheduled for Thursday, May 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Vernon Middle School. You can also register by scanning the QR code below or clicking on this link: bit.ly/3S8jCCH
We're always happy when a school year ends, but also sad because we have to say goodbye to students who have walked our halls for 3 years. Our 2025 8th Grade Promotion will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, at the Wilbarger Auditorium. The PTO is providing a reception following the event in the Westerner Room.
Our Roarin' Lion Band's Spring Concert is set for 6:30 p.m., Monday, at the Wilbarger Auditorium. This year, the Roarin' Lion Band received a Division II at marching contest in the fall, and then received a Division I in concert and Division II in sightreading at the UIL Concert & Sightreading competition held in April. They've had an amazing year!! Make plans to come out and enjoy the concert.
Yesterday, the VMS students took advantage of the beautiful weather. They went outside and tie dyed their own towels for those summer trips to the poo.
Vernon ISD was well represented in the 2025 Santa Rosa Rodeo Parade held Wednesday afternoon in downtown Vernon. Here are a few scenes of VISD students taking part in the fun event.
Vernon ISD was well represented in the 2025 Santa Rosa Rodeo Parade held Wednesday afternoon in downtown Vernon. Here are a few scenes of VISD students taking part in the fun event.
Our Roarin' Lion Band's Spring Concert is set for 6:30 p.m., Monday, at the Wilbarger Auditorium. This year, the Roarin' Lion Band received a Division II at marching contest in the fall, and then received a Division I in concert and Division II in sightreading at the UIL Concert & Sightreading competition held in April. They've had an amazing year!! Make plans to come out and enjoy the concert.
Tuesday evening the Vernon Middle School National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony was held for the 2025-26 school year. Students inducted into the NJHS included Braxton Booth, Payzlee Brannon, Kasey Calvillo, Aylin Cordova, Reese Fisher, Kynsleigh Hamm, Olivia Hastings, Mayzie Kemp, Alexis Owens, Praylee Patterson, Luke Payne, Paw Say, Sara Soto, Cayson Streit, Lezah Lee and Kenli Kajs. Congratulations to these students. Great job and keep up the good work!!
