Today and everyday, Vernon ISD is thankful for our students, their families, our community, and all the members of our VISD family. We would like to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
Our Lions defeated Amarillo River Road last Thursday for their first Area Playoff title since 2014. Check out these highlights of the game. Video courtesy of Ibanliraoficca and audio is courtesy of KVWC. https://youtu.be/AXUMXck5DiI
Our Lions picked up an Area Round playoff title for the first time since 2014 last Thursday with a 28-7 victory over Amarillo River Road. Leading the way for the Lions were:
Co-Offensive MVPs -- Tru Gipson & Ty Scott. Tru had 96 yards rushing on 10 carries and 2 TDs, while Ty had 6 carries for 84 yards and a score.
Defensive MVP - Javi Lopez had 8 tackles including 2 tackles for loss, and 2 forced fumbles.
Ball Hawk -- Carter Kieschnick had an interception and a fumble recovery, along with 4 tackles.
Big Stick -- Tyce Payne had a big block on a touchdown run and finished with 7.5 tackles including 2.5 tackles for loss.
Lion Heart -- Nick Guzman had 9.5 tackles including 2 tackles for loss.
Special Team MVP -- Carson Schoppa had 3 special team tackles.
Congratulations to all the Lions!! Job well done!!
It's Thanksgiving Week and our Lions are still playing football!!!!
The Lions (9-3) are in the Class 3A, D1 Regional Semifinals and Friday they will travel to Abilene to square off against the Shallowater Mustangs (10-2). The game will be played at Abilene Wylie's Hugh Standifer Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
Vernon is the home team. Tickets are $5 for adults and students. To purchase tickets go to:
https://www.wyliebulldogs.org/athletics Tickets can also be purchased at gate electronically by scanning a QR Code. No cash sales.
NO air horns, sirens, whistles and similar devices are permitted.
NO outside food or drink permitted.
If you leave stadium before halftime you will not be allowed to reenter.
Our Vernon Lions will square off against the Shallowater Mustangs Friday night in the Regional Semifinal round of the Class 3A, D1 Football Playoffs. The game will be played in Abilene at the Abilene Wylie Football Stadium. Vernon will be the home team. Information on tickets will be announced Monday. Thursday, the Lions defeated Amarillo River Road for their first Area championship since 2014. Friday, Shallowater defeated Peaster, 41-14, in their Area game.
Vernon ISD is currently on Thanksgiving Break and all campuses and administrative offices are closed. We hope all of our students, their families and members of our VISD family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We have a lot to be thankful for!! Classes will resume and administrative offices will reopen on Monday, Dec. 2.
Our Vernon Lions defeated Amarillo River Road last night 28-7 to claim a Class 3A, Division 1 Area Championship!! The last time Vernon captured the Area title and advanced to third round of the playoffs was 2014. The Lions will face the winner of tonight's Shallowater-Peaster Area playoff game in a Region 1 semifinal battle next week.
The City of Vernon, VES students and Vernon Lions fans sent the team off to its Area playoff game in style yesterday. Check out this video: https://youtu.be/CpBTt95Kqq0
Just a reminder: VISD is operating on an Early Release schedule today and tomorrow.
When school is dismissed on Friday Vernon ISD will be on its Thanksgiving Break. All campuses and administrative offices will be closed until Monday, Dec. 2, when classes resume.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
The District 7-3A Volleyball Academic All-District Team has been announced and 11 Lady Lions have been doing the work in the classroom and made the team. Academic All-District honorees are Zayleigh Sweet, Yuleyka Ramirez, Key'Maria McBride, Mari Johnson, Danielle Eneanya, Kaleigh White, Zayley Horn, Kyndell Horn, Klancy Sherrill, Jeana Martinez and Aaliyah Moralez.
We are proud of you!!
IT'S GAME DAY!!!
Our Bi-District champion Lions are traveling to Lubbock today for a Class 3A, D1 Area Playoff game against the Amarillo River Road Wildcats!! Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Lowrey Field. Tickets can be purchased at the gate by scanning a QR Code and paying electronically or with credit card. To purchase tickets online follow this link: https://lubbockisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/all
There is a clear bag policy:
Clear plastic vinyl or PVC Not to exceed 12” x 6” x 12”
One-gallon clear plastic resealable bag
Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”
Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.
Fans will continue to be able to carry items into the stadium in a permissible clear bag, such as binoculars and cameras.
For those not going to the game: KVWC will be broadcasting the game on the radio and online, and Lubbock ISD is streaming the game here:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/lubbock-independent-school-district-lubbock-tx
Go Lions!!! Bring home another gold ball tonight!!!
We're proud of you!!
Students in our Culinary Program cooked and served a complete Thanksgiving dinner to VHS teachers, staff and administration today. The menu included everything from turkey and dressing, to mac and cheese, and to the peach cobbler and banana pudding for dessert. Everything was outstanding!! Mrs. Audrey Hastings and her students did an amazing job.
Today is Education Support Professionals Day! To operate efficiently and provide a quality education school districts need professionals working behind the scenes and outside the classroom who care as much about the students as those who work in the classroom. Vernon ISD is extremely lucky to have that type of behind-the-scenes professionals as members of our VISD family and we just want to say "Thank you" to all of them!!
We wrapped up our VHS Student Incentive Fund Fundraiser and the top three students who raised the most money were Kaydence Smith, Kellan Byars and Donnie Montano. The students received an Amazon gift card.
On Tuesday, the Angelo State University Wind Ensemble performed for the Roarin' Lion Band. The ASU director and some of the ASU band students talked to our VHS band students about furthering their education in college and some of the similarities and differences between high school band and collegiate bands. VHS Band Director Jeremiah Hastings said the band students loved the performance and their interest in furthering their education after graduation grew.
Last week Atticus Mixon's tennis teammates applauded him being named the VHS Student Difference Maker for November. VHS Principal Dr. Cynthia Jackson said Atticus was chosen because he always maintains a positive attitude, even when times are challenging. Dr. Jackson stated Lions Tennis Coach Carrie Castleberry and members of the team told her Atticus is always encouraging to his teammates and he inspires others to follow his example. He is a success on and off the tennis court, as Atticus maintains high academic standards in the classroom, and he always has a "lion's heart".
One Vernon Lion tennis player was named to the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State Team, and three others received Honorable Mention. Making the Academic All-State Second Team was Kaitlyn Beam, while Addie Soucy, Courtney Saylor and Atticus Mixson received Honorable Mention honors. Congratulations!!
With all of the District 7-3A teams now eliminated from the volleyball playoffs, the district has released its All-District Volleyball Team for 2024 and five Lady Lions made the team, with 5 others receiving honorable mention.
Vernon's Key'Maria McBride was named the Most Valuable Server for the district, while Lady Lions making the First Team were Mari Johnson and Klancy Sherrill. All-District Second Team honors went to Mijah Johnson and Jeana Martinez.
Lady Lions receiving honorable mention were Zayleigh Sweet, Kaleigh White, Aaliyah Moralez, Yuleyka Ramirez and Mylee Greening.
We're 2 days away from the Lions Class 3A Area Playoff game against the Wildcats from Amarillo River Road!! Tickets can be purchased at the gate by scanning a QR Code and paying electronically or with credit card. To purchase tickets online follow this link:
https://lubbockisd.hometownticketing.com/embed/all
The following is information about the clear bag policy that will be enforced for your playoff game:
Visitors to PlainsCapital Park will be able to bring the following style and size bag or package into the facility:
Clear plastic vinyl or PVC
Not to exceed 12” x 6” x 12”
One-gallon clear plastic resealable bag
Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”
Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.
Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag: briefcases; backpacks, cinch bags, and fanny packs that are not clear and/or exceed the size restriction; luggage of any kind; computer bags/cases; camera bags/cases; binocular bags/cases, or any bag larger than the permissible sizes.
Fans will continue to be able to carry items into the stadium in a permissible clear bag, such as binoculars and cameras.
Tomorrow, parents have two opportunities to attend a Gifted and Talented Information Meeting. Learn the difference between a gifted student and a high achiever. Find answers to the questions: Should I nominate my child for GT testing and what does VISD's GT Program look like on each campus. Two meeting opportunities: 1 p.m. -- VISD Administrative Center Boardroom 6 p.m. -- VHS Media Center
