La Vernia Independent School District

🎉 Join us in welcoming the new Assistant Principal of La Vernia High School! Tim Vandegriff brings 5 years of experience as an assistant principal and a strong passion for supporting students, teachers, and families. We’re excited to have his leadership and dedication on campus as we continue building a positive and empowering learning environment at LVHS. 💙🐻 Welcome to LVISD, Mr. Vandegriff!

📣 Exciting News! 🐻 Please join us in welcoming Alyssa Meekins as the new Assistant Principal at La Vernia Intermediate School! 🎉 With 12 years of teaching experience and a heart for student success, Meekins has been a dedicated educator at La Vernia Primary School since 2018 and also served as a Summer School Principal. She brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and passion to this new role. We are thrilled to have her join the Intermediate campus leadership team and can’t wait to see the great things ahead! 💙🤍

🎉🐻 Go Bears! UIL Lone Star Cup Update 🐻🎉 Blue & White stands tall at the top! 🌟 La Vernia ISD is currently 13th in the 4A Lone Star Cup standings for 2025, with 62 points—a remarkable feat in statewide competition! 📚🏅 The UIL Lone Star Cup celebrates excellence across both athletics and academics—every district meet, playoff game, concert, contest, and classroom triumph counts. Thanks to Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, the schools that top each classification earn the coveted Cup trophy and a $1,000 scholarship! We are so proud of our Bears and the incredible dedication shown by every student, coach, teacher, and supporter in our community. 💙🤍 🔊 #UILLoneStarCup #BearPride 🔊 Keep making us proud, La Vernia!

📢 New Student Registration for the 2025–2026 School Year is NOW OPEN! 🏫✨ Are you new to La Vernia ISD or enrolling a child for the first time? We’re so excited to welcome your family to our Bear community! 🐻💙 📄 Find everything you need to get started—documents, age requirements, and step-by-step instructions—in our Registration Information Newsletter: 🔗 https://secure.smore.com/n/af36k 📝 When you're ready, head to our Registration Website to begin the online enrollment process: 🔗 https://www.lvisd.org/page/registration 📍This applies to all new students entering Pre-K through 12th grade for the 2025–2026 school year. If you have questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to your campus or call our district office. We can’t wait to welcome our newest Bears! 🐾

📣 Join us in welcoming the new Principal of La Vernia Intermediate School! 🎉 We’re excited to announce that Amber Freeman will be leading the Intermediate campus for the 2025–2026 school year. With over 21 years of experience at the elementary level—including 10 years as a principal, 5 years as an assistant principal, and 6 years as an elementary teacher—she brings a wealth of experience and a heart for student success. 💙🐻 Help us give her a warm La Vernia welcome! 👏

🛠️💙 DID YOU KNOW? 💙🛠️ We're building for the future—together! 🐻 Thanks to YOUR support, our bond projects are well underway, and you can follow every step of the journey. From groundbreaking to ribbon-cutting, we’ve created a Bond Updates Webpage where you can track progress, see photos, and stay in the loop! 📸✨ Stay connected and informed every step of the way! 🔨📚 👉 https://www.lvisd.org/o/lvisd/page/bond-updates 👈

💙🐻 Our La Vernia school leadership team had a fantastic time visiting the La Vernia Heritage Museum last week! It was an inspiring experience diving into the rich history of our schools and community. From cherished stories to local milestones, we walked away with even more pride for La Vernia. 🐻💙 Big thanks to the La Vernia Heritage Museum team for hosting us and keeping the La Vernia legacy alive! 💙🏛️📖

🎓🐻 It’s GRADUATION DAY! 🐻🎓 On Tuesday, our seniors made one last walk through the halls—decked out in caps, gowns, and proud smiles—as students and teachers cheered them on every step of the way. 💙🤍 From kindergarten dreams to high school memories, they’ve grown, learned, and now they’re ready to take on the world. Tonight, we celebrate not just their accomplishments, but their incredible journey. 📣 Join us for the Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony TONIGHT at 8 PM at Bear Stadium! Let’s fill the stands with blue and white and show our Bears the love they deserve! 🐾🎉 Congratulations, Class of 2025—you did it! 🎉 The future is bright, and once a Bear, always a Bear! 💙🐾

🎉🐻 HAPPY LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, LVISD! 🐻🎉 We've made it to the finish line, and what a year it's been! 📚✨ From the first bell to the last class, our students, teachers, and staff have shown incredible heart, hard work, and Bear pride all the way through! 💙🤍 Now it's time to celebrate, relax, and enjoy a well-deserved summer break. ☀️🍉 Whether you're traveling, reading, or just soaking up the sun—make it unforgettable! THANK YOU for being part of such an amazing school year. We can't wait to see you back in the fall, refreshed and ready for more adventures. GO BEARS! 🐾💙

🎉🔬 Science is Coming to La Vernia! 🔬🎉 🐻💙 Mark your calendars and get ready for some explosive FUN! 💥 You're invited to the Chemistry Road Show, presented by GVEC and Texas A&M! 🧪✨ 📅 Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 🕥 Time: 10:30 AM 📍 Location: La Vernia ISD Auditorium, 225 Bluebonnet Road, La Vernia, TX 💙🐻 This action-packed show will spark curiosity and ignite a love for science in learners of all ages! From fiery reactions to mind-blowing experiments, you won’t want to miss it! 💡🔥

🍽️💙 Summer Meals Are Back at LVISD! 💙🍽️ 🐾 This summer, La Vernia ISD is serving up fresh, nutritious meals for ALL children 18 years old or younger—no enrollment required! Whether you're swinging by for a quick bite or picking up for the whole crew, we’ve got you covered! 🐻💪 📍 Where: La Vernia High School Cafeteria 📅 Dates: June 9–26, 2025 🕥 Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM 📆 Days: Monday–Thursday 🍱 Lunch and a snack will be served daily! ✅ Kids can pick up meals and eat in the cafeteria or take them home ✅ Parents can pick up meals for enrolled students and their siblings—as long as each child is 18 or younger ✅ Free Meals for eligible students ✅ Paid Meals are $4.50 (includes lunch + snack) 💻 Check eligibility and fill out your meal application at: https://linqconnect.com .💙🐾 📢 This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

🎓🐻 La Vernia High School Graduation 2025 – Livestream Info! 🐻🎓 🎉 The big night is almost here! Join us in celebrating the incredible Class of 2025 as they cross the stage at Bear Stadium on Friday, May 30 at 8:00 PM. Whether you're cheering from the stands or from home, you won’t miss a moment of this unforgettable evening! 📺 Watch the ceremony live via the official livestream link: 👉 www.lvisd.org/watch 💙 Let’s show our Bear pride and support our seniors as they embark on their next adventure. Go Bears! 🐾

🎉 LVISD May 2025 Newsletter is Here! 🎉 As we wrap up the school year, we’re celebrating a month full of incredible accomplishments across La Vernia ISD! 👏 Honoring Board Member Joey Goode for his years of dedicated service 🌟 Celebrating Mrs. Nored and the Theatre Arts program for receiving the Leadership Impact Award 🏅 Cheering on our amazing Special Olympic athletes 🎭 Recognizing our talented One Act Play cast and crew 🎶 Applauding our Band Soloists, Ensembles, and Winter guard 🎾 Celebrating a standout season for our Tennis Team ⛳️ Congratulating the Golf Team on a successful season From fine arts to athletics and everything in between, our students and staff continue to shine! 📬 Read all the highlights here: https://secure.smore.com/n/3w4bdk

👏🏼🎊 Congratulations La Vernia Junior High!✨🐻

🐻💙 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! 💙🤍