Vernon ISD

09/04/2026

The theme for today's pep rally was "Camo Day" and McCord students came to school ready for action.

09/04/2026

There was a lot of fun to be had at the pep rally this morning!!

Second and third grade students from Vernon Elementary attended the...

09/04/2026

Second and third grade students from Vernon Elementary joined us today for the pep rally and helped get that Lion Spirit pumped up and ready for tonight's game in Wellington against the Skyrockets.

09/04/2026

Vernon ISD will be closed on Monday for the Labor Day holiday. We will resume our regular school hours on Tuesday. We hope all of our students and their families, and our employees and their families have a fun and safe three-day weekend.

09/04/2026

This morning members of the Lions Football Leadership Council, along with a few cheerleaders, greeted students as they arrived at Vernon Elementary School.

09/04/2026

Our Lions remain on the road in Week 2 of the football season, as they travel to Wellington and will be looking to bring down the Skyrockets. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Tickets must be purchased online by following this link: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/tx/wellington/organization/7179/wellington-high-school/tickets
The football pep rally will be held this morning at 9:25 a.m., at D.O. Fulton Gym. Come join us as we get that Lion Spirit pumping!!

09/03/2026

The 4th Annual LIONS ROAR HOMECOMING Tailgate is coming together, and there is still time to sign up!
Here’s who will be joining us so far:

Booths & Activities
Red River Valley Museum — Face Painting
VES PTO — Photo Booth and Swag Sales
Boys & Girls Club of Vernon — Football Throw
Vernon College
Hospice of Wichita Falls
VHS Government — Voter Registration

Food Trucks
Los Amigos — Paletas
Taqueria Jalisco (TJ’s)
The Snack Spot
Redbone Indian Taco

Gather your crew and grab a bite to eat before heading to the game!
The tailgate will be held on September 25 from 4:30–6:30 PM in the horseshoe drive in front of Vernon Elementary School. The HOMECOMING game kicks off at 7:00 PM.
School clubs, VISD-endorsed organizations, local businesses, churches, and community groups are still invited to participate. If your group would like to join us, please complete the form by the end of the day on September 14:
https://bit.ly/LionsRoarHomecoming2026
Questions? Contact Kori Eakin at [email protected].
We can’t wait for another fantastic tailgate celebration!

09/03/2026

Tomorrow is an Early Release Friday!! Our students will get a head start on their three-day weekend, as VISD will not hold classes on Monday in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend.

09/03/2026

The Middle School football scrimmages and JV football game that are scheduled to be played today at Leo Brittain Field at Lion Stadium will continue as scheduled. The 7th & 8th grade scrimmages will be played at the same time on opposite ends of the field beginning at 4:30 p.m. The JV game will begin at approximately 5:45 p.m.
Vernon ISD has brought in cases of bottled water to ensure all players stay hydrated. Please read the flyer below for more information.

09/03/2026

In celebration of Grandparents Day, we are having a special "Grandfriends Day" at McCord Elementary and Vernon Elementary! If you are a grandparent or a special "grandfriend" of a McCord or VES student, you are invited to eat breakfast with us at your student's campus. "Grandfriends Day" will be Wednesday, Sept. 9 for McCord, and Thursday, Sept. 10 for VES. The smiles are students get when family members visit them at school are priceless. If you have a youngster attending McCord or VES, please make plans to attend this special day.