Vernon Middle School

Here is the VISD Cafeteria menu for September. Remember all VISD students receive free breakfast and lunch through the their campus cafeteria.

In a science class earlier this week, Middle School students Emma Woods and Harper Wilson learned the correct use of lab equipment with a little help from teacher Teri Williams.

This Friday is an Early Release Friday for the district. Please note that Vernon High School dismisses classes at 12:10 p.m., however buses will not run at the high school until 12:45 p.m.. This allows those students who have "B" lunch and ride the bus time to eat lunch at school.

The Week 1 Students of the Week for VMS are: 6th grade -- Brynlee Disbrow and Colesyn Ivy; 7th grade -- Brooklynn DeLaune and Aaden Valdez; 8th grade -- Katie Cavaness and Ehpolo Htoo. Congratulations to these students!! Great job!! Look for their photo this week on the digital signs at VMS and the digital sign on the Administrative Center building.

Vernon ISD has started using a new program for parents and teachers to have an extra avenue of communication. This program is called Rooms and is hosted by a company named Thrillshare. Some of our parents have already started accessing Rooms but we have a lot of questions regarding the platform. This is totally expected with anything that is new. We have created a webpage with FAQ's for parents along with some helpful videos. You can find that page here: https://bit.ly/VISDParentRooms If you have additional questions about Rooms after looking at the webpage, please feel free to email chantilly.sweet@visdtx.org.

In his latest community message, Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward reports the Vernon ISD tax cut could save Vernon homeowners hundreds of dollars. "Each August brings about newfound energy and excitement amongst educators as we get kids back in our buildings. Also occurring every August is the work to set a new budget for the school year and the tax rate that will support that budget. Our CFO, Clay Montgomery has carefully and consistently worked on this over the entire summer and we realized early on that something rare and amazing was about to happen." To read the rest of Dr. Ward's message, go to www.vernonisd.org

Staff members at the VISD Administrative Center are showing their Lion Spirit and are ready to "Rope a Mustang!" Who else is showing their Lion pride!! We want to hear you ROAR!!! Post a pic in comments or #ProudtobeaLION

STUDENT REWARDS!!!! This year, VMS will have reward field trips at the end of each six weeks. Students who meet the reward eligibility criteria for each six weeks will be able to to on the reward field trip. The reward eligibility criteria is: -- No more than 1 absence per six weeks. -- Pass all their classes -- No ISS, DAEP, Saturday School or Afterschool Detention Referrals. There will be a bigger field trip at the end of each semester. In order for students to go on those trips, they must have qualified for 2 out of the 3 six-weeks reward field trips. The first field trip is set for Friday, Sept. 29. The students will go to the movies. We will confer with the students about the remaining reward field trips.

PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, AUNTS, UNCLES & GUARDIANS OF STUDENTS AT ALL VISD CAMPUSES!!!! Please join us at 3 p.m., Sunday, in the VHS Media Center! We will be discussing more opportunities for you to be involved in your child’s education! 🦁Volunteer Requirements and Activities 🦁PTO Membership Drive 🦁Dudes on Duty 🦁Computers will be available to complete the online volunteer application 🦁Lion Swag will be available for purchase You will access the media center by entering through the south media center door near the front horseshoe drive. If you would like to join the PTO here is a link to get you started: https://bit.ly/VernonPTOSIGNUP

Vernon fans planning to attend the Lions' season-opener Friday night in Wichita Falls against the City View Mustangs will need to purchase tickets online. No tickets will be sold at the gate. Click on the link below or go to https://www.cityview-isd.net/page/athletic-tickets to purchase tickets. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, AUNTS, UNCLES & GUARDIANS OF STUDENTS AT ALL VISD CAMPUSES!!!! Please join us at 3 p.m., Sunday, in the VHS Media Center! We will be discussing more opportunities for you to be involved in your child’s education! 🦁Volunteer Requirements and Activities 🦁PTO Membership Drive 🦁Dudes on Duty 🦁Computers will be available to complete the online volunteer application 🦁Lion Swag will be available for purchase You will access the media center by entering through the south media center door near the front horseshoe drive. If you would like to join the PTO here is a link to get you started: https://bit.ly/VernonPTOSIGNUP

Our Vernon Lady Lions claimed the championship of the Bronze Division Saturday at the Lu Allen Volleyball Tournament in Graham. They will hit their home court at 6 p.m., tonight for a match against Childress. JV games begin the action at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Purchase tickets online at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases

Are you ready?!!! Lions' 2023 season kicks off Friday vs. City View!!

Our Lady Lion volleyball team is hosting Childress tonight at D.O. Fulton Gym. JV action begins at 4 p.m., and another JV match at 5 p.m., with the varsity match to begin at approximately 6 p.m. Go here https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases

The Lions kickoff the 2023 season on Friday!!

Calling all Vernon Lion Fans! We want to hear you ROAR!! Help the community show its Football Friday Spirit!! Each Friday during the football season is a “special” Spirit Friday. We would love to see pictures of coworkers, families, classmates, and friends participating each FRIDAY!! Take a picture and share it with the hashtag #ProudtobeaLION!

Vernon Lions Football Head Coach Kevin Sherrill spoke about the 2023 football team and the upcoming season at Friday's Lions Club meeting. Coach Sherrill gave an update on the team after Thursday's scrimmage against Snyder. The Lions open the 2023 season this coming Friday when they travel to Wichita Falls to face the City View Mustangs.

PARENTS -- Just a quick reminder that this Friday is an early release Friday.

We're a week away from kicking off the season!!

Parents and students may access EOC and STAAR scores on the TEA Family Portal at www.texasassessment.gov. and also through Skyward. Here is a video to show you how to access those scores through Skyward: https://screenpal.com/watch/c01tYLVgQjg To login to the TEA portal you will need the following: 1. Unique Student Access Code 2. Date of Birth 3. Legal first name. The Unique Student Access Code can be found on any previous STAAR Report Cards. If your student was not enrolled in Vernon ISD at the end of the 2022-23 school year, they may not have access through Skyward. If anyone is unable to access the scores through Skyward, please email chantilly.sweet@visdtx.org and provide your student's name, campus and grade level.