La Vernia Independent School District

🐻💙 Happy School Nurse Day! 💙🐻 Today, we give a BIG hug to our amazing school nurses! Thank you for the care, compassion, and calm you bring to us every single day. Whether it's a scraped knee, a fever, or just a reassuring smile, you're always there when we need you most. 💉🩺💙 You help keep our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn—and for that, we are so grateful. Let's hear it for the LVISD School Nurses! 👏💙🐻

🐾💙 GO BEARS! 💙🐾 We're sending a HUGE shoutout to our incredible students heading to the Special Olympics! Your courage, determination, and Bear pride inspire us all. 💪🐻 We’re so proud of each one of you—show them what it means to have the heart of a Bear! Let’s cheer them on as they go for GOLD! ⭐🙌

🎉🎬 Get ready to for an unforgettable HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Summer Camp this summer! 🎬🎉 Join the La Vernia High School Cheerleaders for an unforgettable HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Summer Camp! 🐻💙🤍 🗓️ June 2nd – June 5th 🕘 9 AM – 12 PM 📍 La Vernia HS Auditorium 👧 Ages: Incoming 1st–5th Grade 💲 Cost: $125 🔗 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dG8lTC4PVAL_ngRELdPmcH29vZ02-Mw4cZuYemFP-Fg/viewform?edit_requested=true Your little stars will enjoy fun-filled mornings with the LV Cheerleaders, packed with arts & crafts, games, movies, and cheer activities! 🌟📣🎨 Spots are limited—secure yours today and join the fun! 🎶✨

💙🐻🎉 Our very own Rachael Goddard, the wonderful coach and special education teacher at La Vernia Junior High School, has been awarded the Educator of the Quarter, sponsored by the Wilson County News and Firstmark Credit Union! 👏🏼👏🏼 Let's give her a round of applause for her dedication, passion, and hard work in shaping the minds of our students. 📚🧠 Ms. Goddard, you truly deserve this recognition, and we are so lucky to have you as a part of the La Vernia ISD family.💙🐻🎉

💙🐻 National School Nurse Appreciation Week | May 6–12, 2025 🐻💙 This week, we’re celebrating one of the true heroes of our schools—our incredible SCHOOL NURSE! From sore throats to kind hearts, our nurse does it ALL with care, compassion, and a smile. 🩺💉 Thank you for keeping our students healthy, safe, and supported every single day. Your dedication means the world to our Bear family! Let’s all show some extra love and appreciation this week! 💙👏 Drop a thank you note, give a wave, or just say, “You’re amazing!” — because they truly are! 💙🐻

🚌🐻 Get ready, Bears! School Bus Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is NOW OPEN! 🐻🚌 If your student plans to ride the bus, you MUST register—even if they’ve ridden before! It’s quick and easy: ✅ Visit LVISD.org ✅ Click on “Bus Routes” ✅ Get your spot secured! 🔗Or go to bit.ly/LVISDBus Questions? Reach out to us at bus@lvisd.org or call 830-779-6610. 🐻🚌 Let’s keep our LV Bears rolling safely into another great year! 💙🤍

💙🐻 To our Teachers… thank you. 🐻💙 🐻🎉 This Teacher Appreciation Week, we pause to honor the hearts and hands that shape our future — our extraordinary teachers. You teach more than lessons — you teach hope, courage, and kindness. You show up with passion, patience, and purpose, even when the days are long. 🎉🐻 At LVISD, we see you. We appreciate you. And we are better because of you. 💙📘 From every smiling face in the classroom to every lightbulb moment — your impact is forever. 👏✏️ Let’s flood the halls (and the comments!) with gratitude. Drop a message below to thank a teacher who’s made a difference in your life or your child’s! 📚🎉🌟

📸🎉 We had a BLAST celebrating School Lunch Hero Day! 🐻💙 Yesterday, LVISD came together to honor the true heroes behind the scenes — our amazing school nutrition team! From heartfelt gifts to hugs, we showed our appreciation for the love, care, and hard work they put into every meal. 🍎💪 Look through these smiles, decorations, and special moments as we celebrated the incredible people who keep our students fueled and ready to learn! 💙⚪ Thank you for being on the LVISD team! We appreciate you! 🐻💙

🎉 Bear Pride is in full bloom this season! 🐻💙 From playoff runs and track victories to FCCLA success and honoring our Top 10 Seniors of 2025 — our students are achieving BIG things! 📬 Check out the latest newsletter to celebrate all the amazing accomplishments happening across La Vernia ISD! 🔗 https://secure.smore.com/n/xn3qe

🎉🍽️ School Lunch Hero Day! 🐻💙 Today, we’re celebrating the real MVPs behind the lunch line — our incredible school nutrition professionals! 🙌💪 From crafting healthy meals and meeting strict nutrition guidelines to juggling food allergies and doing it all with a smile, these amazing heroes fuel our students and keep our schools running strong. 💙⚪ Let’s show our cafeteria teams just how much we appreciate their hard work and heart. Drop a thank-you note, give a shoutout, or simply say “thank you”! 🎉

🎉📚 Happy School Principals’ Day from La Vernia ISD! 🐻💙 Today, we give a BIG shoutout to our incredible principals who lead with heart, inspire excellence, and make our schools a second home. Their dedication, vision, and commitment to every student and staff member make a powerful difference every single day. 📚🎉🌟 Let’s give a huge THANK YOU to the leaders who help La Vernia ISD shine! 💙🐾

📣 La Vernia ISD is excited to announce that Sara Elley will be serving as the High School Assistant Principal for the 2025-2026 school year! 🎓✨ 💙🤍 Mrs. Elley has been a dedicated leader in our district, currently serving as a Assistant Principal at both the Primary and Intermediate campuses. Her passion for education, strong relationships with students and staff, and commitment to excellence have made a lasting impact across every grade level she’s served.💙🤍 Her leadership, energy, and heart for students make her the perfect addition to our high school team! 🐻📘

🐻🎉 La Vernia ISD is excited to announce that April Zunker is moving into a new role as the Coordinator of CTE & CCMR at La Vernia High School for the 2025-2026 school year! 💙🤍 Mrs. Zunker has served as an assistant principal, an Ag teacher, and brings hands-on experience in agriculture to our students. Now, she’s taking that passion, expertise, and knowledge to help guide our Career & Technical Education and College, Career, and Military Readiness programs. 🚀📚🔧 Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Zunker on this new role! 🐾

📣 La Vernia ISD is thrilled to welcome Mrs. Brandi Hanselka as the new Principal of La Vernia High School for the 2025–2026 school year! 🐻💙 📣 Mrs. Hanselka brings a wealth of experience, a heart for students, and a strong commitment to academic excellence. Her passion for building positive relationships and cultivating a strong school culture makes her a perfect fit to lead our community. We are confident that under her leadership, LVHS will continue to thrive and grow—upholding the proud traditions of La Vernia while inspiring every student to reach their full potential. Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Mrs. Hanselka! We’re excited about the future of LVHS under her guidance. 🐻💙

💙 Administrative Professionals Day | April 23 💙 Today, we give a BIG Bear shoutout to the incredible administrative professionals at La Vernia ISD! 🐻💼 Your hard work, organization, and endless dedication keep our schools running smoothly, and our students supported every single day. From the warm welcomes at the front desk to the behind-the-scenes magic—YOU are the heartbeat of our campuses! 💙 Thank you for all that you do to make LVISD a great place to learn and grow. We appreciate you today and every day!

🎭🎨 District Fine Arts Extravaganza is Almost Here! 🎶🩰 🗓 April 28th – May 3rd 📍 Right here in our fantastic district! Get ready for a show-stopping week filled with amazing theatre performances, musicals, dance showcases, and a stunning Visual Arts Gallery featuring the creativity of our talented students! 🎤🎭🖼✨ 🎟 FREE ENTRY – bring your friends, family, and neighbors and come support the heart and soul of our district: our incredible students and fine arts programs!! 🐻💙🤍

🚌💙 Happy National School Bus Driver Day! 💙🚌 Today, we give a big BEAR-sized THANK YOU to our incredible bus drivers who keep our students safe and smiling every day! 🐻✨ From early mornings to late afternoons, rain or shine, they’re always there—welcoming our kids with a wave, a smile, and a heart full of care. You’re not just drivers, you’re heroes on wheels! 🛑💛 Let’s give it up for the amazing folks behind the wheel who help make every school day possible. 👏👏👏

🐰🥚🐰 Happy Easter! 🐰🥚🐰

🎉📚 Exciting News! 📚🎉 🌟 We're thrilled to announce our incredible Teachers of the Year and Paraprofessionals of the Year! 👩‍🏫👏 A huge shoutout to our Teachers of the Year, whose passion for teaching and dedication to our students have truly made a difference! Their creativity and endless patience inspire us all! 🎨 And let’s not forget about our Paraprofessionals! Their support and encouragement help our students shine every single day! ✨ Join us in celebrating these amazing individuals who go above and beyond for our school community! Drop your congratulations and love in the comments below! ❤️👇 https://secure.smore.com/n/54d7a6