Vernon Middle School

From Coach Menken: Even after nature threw high winds, a little rain, and a little sunshine, the Girls 7th Grade Track Team scored 96 points and placed 4th at the Anamosa Invitational, competing against several new teams. Come support the girls tonight in Independence!

Girls and Boys Track and Field are both tonight at 4:15 pm. Girls travel to Independence and Boys travel to Center Point-Urbana. Good luck to our athletes!

Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day to the amazing people who keep our schools running smoothly! We appreciate your dedication to supporting our students, educators, and families. Thank you for all you do! 🌟 #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Audacity, Vernon's select group of 7th & 8th grade singers, performed for residents at The Views Senior Living of Marion today. They received many kind words from an appreciative audience. Congratulations to Mrs. Scherbring and the members of Audacity! #VMSInspire

From Coach Kuethe: Congratulations to the 8th grade girls’ track team on their third place finish out of six teams at the Anamosa meet Monday, April 22nd!

From Coach Menken: The 7th Grade Girls Track team overcame extremely windy conditions on Friday 4/19 to place a strong 4th out of 8 teams at the Benton Bobcat Relays, scoring 83 points. Congratulations to our athletes! #VMSInspire

On Friday, several VMS students had an opportunity to take a field trip to Camp Courageous. The students saw animals, played laser tag and mini golf, went on a zip line, and played carnival games and won prizes! #VMSInspire

VMS Soccer Games are tonight at Williamsburg! Girls play at 4:15 pm and boys play at 5:30 pm. Good luck to our athletes!

On National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, we want to recognize the hard work and dedication of our bus drivers. Thank you so much for your commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our students! 🚌 #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

We have lots of activities after school today! Girls Track & Field is at Anamosa at 4:00 pm, Girls Soccer plays at South Tama at 4:15 and Boys Soccer plays at South Tama at 5:30 pm. Good luck to all of our athletes!

Our girls Track and Field athletes will travel to Benton for their meet tonight. Action begins at 4:15 pm. Good luck to our runners, throwers, and jumpers!

Boys Track and Field action starts tonight at 4:15 pm at Benton High School. Good luck to our runners!

From Coach Menken: The 7th grade track girls had a fabulous first track meet at the Marion Independent track meet. They placed 3rd out of 8 teams and scored 112 points. From Coach Kuethe: The 8th grade girls are congratulated on their fine performances at the Marion meet!

It's time to buy your 2023-24 VMS Yearbook! Place your yearbook order by Friday, May 24th at https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A02414350. The books cost $35 and will be handed out in the fall (at VMS for current 5-7th graders and at MHS for current 8th graders).

The Football Cheer Tryout Meeting will be held before school on Tuesday, April 16th at 7:00 am in the Group Room. Interested students are encouraged to attend!

Boys and Girls Soccer games are tonight at Clear Creek-Amana. Girls play at 4:15 pm and boys play at 5:30 pm. Good luck to our teams!

REMINDER: There is no school Monday, April 15, due to a Professional Development day. Classes will resume Tuesday. #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

MISD is hiring! 💫 Join our fantastic school community & apply today: https://www.marion-isd.org/page/employment-opportunities Open now: Associates. 24-25: 2nd grade, Family Consumer Science, English, 6th grade, & special education. #MISDInspire #MISDOwnYourFuture

Vernon is only $305 shy of our Caitlin Clark Fundraiser goal of $4,000! Current class standings: 8th Grade $2,460, 7th Grade $880, 6th Grade $171, 5th Grade $184. Bring in final donations to Mr. Fishell by tomorrow! All donations go to the UI Stead Family Children's Hospital.

Many Vernon students were able to safely enjoy the partial solar eclipse on Monday! 😎 Science teachers also incorporated special lessons about solar eclipses throughout the big day. #VMSInspire