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Vernon, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Vernon! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Vernon’s schools score in the latest state ratings?
- See how Vernon stacked up in this week’s football scores.
Also on today's calendar: Vernon Town Council Meeting and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 69.
- Monday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• WAVE and VPK programs honored as WCSD reports district-wide academic gains (washingtoncounty.news) — Vernon families can celebrate big academic wins, with Vernon Elementary’s VPK program earning an “Excellent” state rating and Vernon High improving from a C to a B while Vernon Middle posts major growth. At the latest Washington County School Board meeting, members highlighted district-wide gains, honored WAVE and AVID successes, and approved several programs and reports shaping the coming school year. 
• Week 5 High School Football Scores and Highlights (wjhg.com) — Vernon High’s football team fell 56-8 to FAMU DRS in Week 5 action, one of several Panhandle matchups recapped in this roundup. Local fans can scan the full scoreboard to see how nearby rivals like Chipley, Cottondale, and Bay fared heading into the rest of the season.
📸 Around Vernon
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Vernon Town Council Workshop →
Vernon City Hall, 2808 Yellow Jacket Dr, Vernon
6:00 pm
Monday October 5
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Other local events
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Vernon Town Council Meeting →
Vernon FL
7:00 pm -
2026 VHS JV Football versus NBH (JV) (Away)
Vernon HIgh Vernon, FL 32462
6:00 pm -
September Event: Cypress Springs Adventures | CHANCE TO ATTEND | BSCO | Enterprise →
3324 FL-277, Vernon
8:00 am
Monday September 21
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
📣 Vernon Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Fall Book Fair
Kate M Smith Elem Chipley, FL 32428 -
Backyard Bouquets: Growing Flowers for Cutting →
UF/IFAS Extension Washington County, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley -
Regenerative Grazing in the FL Panhandle →
Washington County Agricultural Center, 1424 Jackson Ave., Chipley -
Falling Waters Lions Club of Chipley →
Chipley FL
5:30 pm -
Special Council Meeting Final Millage & Budget Hearing →
City Hall - Council Chambers, 1442 JACKSON AVE, Chipley
5:05 pm -
Special Council Meeting →
City Hall - Council Chambers, 1442 JACKSON AVE, Chipley
5:15 pm -
City of Chipley Workshop →
Chipley FL
5:00 pm -
Discover DASH Essentials →
Holmes County Agriculture Center, 1169 East Highway 90, Bonifay
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Thursday September 24
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
Tuesday October 6
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💬 Chatter
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I am licensed and insured and a very reputable business.Give me a call or message for a free quote. *Reasonable pricing *References *quality work (Nextdoor Holmes Creek West Vernon) - Wild Bird Watching?
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- Southeastern Surveying & Mapping Corporation posted a job opening for Survey Instrument Person in Chipley. Apply here.
- Sonic posted a job opening for Team Member - Late Night in Lynn Haven. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vernon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bonifay
- Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo returns to Bonifay Oct. 1-3 (holmescounty.news)
Chipley
- Washington County Sheriff's Office Rodeo kicks off Friday night (wjhg.com)
Cottondale
- Friday Night Frenzy Preview Week 5: Florida Gators recruiting (gatorcountry.com)
Ok Vernon! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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