Oyster Bay-East Norwich

June 22, 2026

Vernon Games Bring School Spirit to James H. Vernon School

Two students sitting together outside, both dressed in blue.

June 16 marked one of the year’s most anticipated days at James H. Vernon School in Oyster Bay — the annual Vernon Games.

The all-day event divides the student body into four color-coded teams, each made up of students from every grade level. Dressed in red, blue, green or yellow T-shirts, many students took their team spirit further with wigs, face paint and other accessories as they competed in athletic events, dance-offs and a poster competition.

Points were tallied throughout the day as the friendly rivalry among the four teams grew. At the close of the event, the blue team was announced as this year's champion.

Thank you to the Vernon staff and PTA for coordinating another memorable day of school spirit.

A group of young girls in matching pink shirts and red hair accessories sit together, some with face paint. A group of children in light green shirts hold a large banner that reads 'BELIEVE IN US' on a grassy field in front of a brick school building. A large group of people in colorful athletic wear sit on a grassy field, with trees in the background. A group of children in yellow uniforms sit on grass, holding small flags. A group of children in matching green shirts and sunglasses sit together, smiling. A group of young athletes in blue uniforms cheer enthusiastically from the sidelines. A person in a bright yellow afro wig stands out in a crowd of people wearing yellow shirts. A young person with blue face paint and a blue t-shirt stands in a crowd, holding a marker.