Vernon Middle School

Our Vernon homecoming is next Friday, Oct. 10, and we start pumping up that Lion spirit Monday and continue to build it all week with "Dress Up" themes for each day. Get your costumes ready for each day and show that Lion spirit!!!

Tomorrow is an Early Release Friday. We hope our students enjoy getting an early start to their weekend!!

Last night members of our VMS volleyball teams were recognized prior to the Lady Lions game against Bowie.

It's hard to believe that tomorrow is October 1st, but that's definitely the case. Here's our Cafeteria Menu for the month.

Friends & Family of VMS!

The VMS PTO needs your help to make the VMS Fall Festival a success! Money raised is used for student incentives and rewards!

👉 Please donate an item (or items) for prizes or the silent auction.

👉 All donations are due to Mrs. Frank by Friday, October 10th so everything can be ready for the festival on October 14th.

👉 Drop off at VMS or Hillcrest Pharmacy. Hillcrest Pharmacy has a drive through window!

All items needed are listed here! Please open the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45AEA928A2FAC52-59059507-vms2025#/

Through the first six weeks of the school year, our student attendance has been great. We appreciate the parents for their support in having their children in the classroom.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Our 8th Grade Volleyball A team captured first place in the 8th Grade Division of the VMS Junior High Volleyball Tournament held here Saturday. Great job ladies!! We're proud of you!!
The volleyball teams travel to Jacksboro today for four matches. Good luck!!

Our VMS Students of the Week for last week are: 6th Grade -- Braylee Knight & Landon Bavousett; 7th Grade -- Kaitlyn Sarinana & Lux Limon; and 8th Grade -- Micah Dowhower & Calvin Kemp. Congratulations!! Great job! Keep up the good work!!

Our Lions travel to Ponder this Friday night for a District 4-3A, D 1 battle against the Ponder Lions. Here is the link to purchase tickets: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/ponderisd/entity/schools/2

VISD will not hold classes Tuesday, Sept. 30. It is a scheduled Parent/Teacher Conference Day.

Vernon ISD is mailing student report cards for the 1st six weeks, and the mailing will include information the district is required to share with parents. Report cards will go in the mail today. Parents can currently view grades on Skyward.

🎉 Lions Roar Tailgate – Homecoming 2025 🎉
📅 Friday, October 10, 2025

Join us for food, fun, and fellowship!

Food Trucks & Treats 🍴
The Snack Spot
Taqueria La Guera
Redbone Indian Tacos
Delgado's Dulce Vida

Booths & Sales 🦁
Face painting-VES PTO
Bean bag toss-Red River Valley Museum
Lion Swag for sale: VES PTO
Pom-Poms, Rally Rags & Baked Goods: Drill Team

🙌 Want to get involved?
Does your church, business, or charity want to participate? This is a free advertising opportunity! Booth details and sign up here: https://bit.ly/2025LIONSROARTAILGATE
Deadline to sign up is October 4th!

📍 Vernon Elementary School (in the SHADE😎)
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
🏈 Then head over to Lion Stadium at 6:30 to cheer on the Lions!

🎉 Lions Roar Tailgate – Homecoming 2025 🎉
📅 Friday, October 10, 2025

Join us for food, fun, and fellowship!
Food Trucks & Treats 🍴
The Snack Spot
Taqueria La Guera
Redbone Indian Tacos
Delgado's Dulce Vida

Extras for the Kids 🦁
Face painting
Bean bag toss

Lion Swag for sale

🙌 Want to get involved?
Does your church, business, or charity want to participate? This is a free advertising opportunity! Booth details and sign up here: https://bit.ly/2025LIONSROARTAILGATE
Deadline to sign up is October 4th!

📍 Vernon Elementary School (in the SHADE)
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
🏈 Then head over to Lion Stadium at 6:30 to cheer on the Lions!

We're three weeks away from our VMS Fall Festival and plans are already being made to help make this the best one yet!! Parents to learn more about how to help, please follow this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l6DvQnrcck6Pbqrvh71EyilDtpxnAJDeFtXk3n9RpVA/edit?usp=sharing&utm_source=chatgpt.com

We are asking for donations to support our game booths and prizes. If you are able, please consider donating one or more of the following items by Friday, October 10th:
-- 4–5 lb. bag of individually wrapped candy
-- 25-count packages of individually wrapped snacks (pretzels, gummy bears, goldfish, animal crackers, etc.)
-- 12 small party-favor prizes
We would also welcome any additional prize items you can provide.
For families or businesses interested in donating items for the silent or live auction, please email amy.frank@visdtx.org.

Just a quick reminder that tomorrow is School Picture Day here at VMS!! We hope to see a lot of smiles tomorrow!!

This afternoon all VMS students gathered in the gym for an assembly to discuss with students the rules both Vernon ISD and local enforcement must follow when students use certain words -- regardless of whether or not those words were spoken or written in fun. Speaking at the assembly were VISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward, Vernon Police Chief Dan Birbeck, and Sheriff Deputy Ronnie Adams. Chief Birbeck explained once a student speaks or writes words against a classmate, teacher or the school and someone perceives those words as a threat -- even if they were written or spoken as a joke -- law enforcement and VISD will treat the situation as a real threat. With that in mind, Chief Birbeck said the outcome of the incident would be the student getting arrested, and he reminded students in the State of Texas anyone 10 years of age and older could be arrested for making a threat. Dr. Ward and Police Chief Birbeck told the students this was their first and only warning on the matter

Our Vernon Lions are finally back home this week and it's a big game -- the District 4-3A, D1 opener!! The Lions will host the Paradise Panthers this Friday at Leo Brittain Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.vernonisd.org/page/ticket-purchases and single-game reserve seat tickets can be purchased at the Vernon Administration Building. Single-game reserve seats are $7 and must be purchased by Noon, Friday.

Congratulations to these students who earned Student of the Week honors for last week: 6th Grade -- Neveah Adams & Basilio Comacho; 7th Grade -- Alyvia Sawyer & Ayden Garrett; and 8th Grade -- Kaezyn Martinez & Jacob Martinez. Way to go!! Keep up the good work!!

VMS held its drawing for the perfect attendance prize in each grade Friday and the winners were: 6th Grade -- Kendall Balderas; 7th Grade -- Miyah Mejia; and 8th Grade -- Emmanuel Garcia Menendez. They each won a Meta Quest VR device. During the 1st six weeks, each week students who had perfect attendance earned an entry into a drawing for a chance to win the perfect attendance prize. Students will take a survey today to determine the perfect attendance prize for the 2nd six weeks.

Join us for the 3rd Annual LIONS ROAR HOMECOMING Tailgate on October 10th! We invite Vernon ISD school clubs, VISD-endorsed organizations, local businesses, churches, and community groups to participate. Only Vernon ISD entities can sell items, and Vernon ISD will not be providing prizes for booths.

Just like last year, we’ll set up in the horseshoe drive in front of Vernon Elementary School. Participants must supply their own materials and manage cleanup. The event kicks off at 4:30 PM, and close at 6:30 for 7 PM game kickoff.

If your group wants to participate, please complete the form located at this link: https://bit.ly/lionsroarform
Please complete the Google form by end of the day, October 4th.

We can’t wait for a fantastic tailgate celebration! Questions? Contact Kori Eakin at kori.eakin@visdtx.org.