💙🐻 La Vernia ISD Proud! 🐻💙
We’re excited to represent at the Title III Symposium, a statewide TEA conference celebrating bilingual excellence in schools across Texas!
Our amazing art teachers — Mrs. Scull-Hons, Mrs. Olivarez, and Mrs. McCloskey collaborated to showcase 100 stunning student-created artworks woven especially for the event. What an incredible way to share our students’ creativity with educators from across the state! 🎨✨
We’re also proud of our dedicated staff members — Mrs. Humphrey, Ms. Lansford (HS Chemistry), and Mrs. Shedrock (JH Foundations/Dyslexia) — who attended the symposium to bring back even more knowledge and inspiration for our classrooms.
👏 Thank you to our talented students and passionate educators for making La Vernia shine. Once a Bear, always a Bear!
We’re excited to represent at the Title III Symposium, a statewide TEA conference celebrating bilingual excellence in schools across Texas!
Our amazing art teachers — Mrs. Scull-Hons, Mrs. Olivarez, and Mrs. McCloskey collaborated to showcase 100 stunning student-created artworks woven especially for the event. What an incredible way to share our students’ creativity with educators from across the state! 🎨✨
We’re also proud of our dedicated staff members — Mrs. Humphrey, Ms. Lansford (HS Chemistry), and Mrs. Shedrock (JH Foundations/Dyslexia) — who attended the symposium to bring back even more knowledge and inspiration for our classrooms.
👏 Thank you to our talented students and passionate educators for making La Vernia shine. Once a Bear, always a Bear!
📣🐻 Attention Bear Families! 🐻📣
We are SO excited to welcome all our Bears back to campus soon! 💙🤍 To help keep everyone safe and traffic flowing smoothly, we’ve put together easy-to-follow Parent Drop-Off & Pick-Up Maps AND Bus Traffic Maps for your convenience.
✅ Please take a moment to review the maps before the first day — this helps everyone arrive and leave safely & quickly!
🚗 Parent Drop-Off & Pick-Up: Follow the arrows on the map to enter and exit safely.
🚌 Bus Routes & Traffic: Buses have their own route — please be kind and let them through so everything keeps flowing smoothly!
📄 You can view & download the maps here: https://5il.co/3lzyv
❓For more details on traffic procedures and frequently asked questions, please visit our Traffic Information page:
https://www.lvisd.org/page/traffic
Thank you for being supportive! Let’s make this the smoothest start to the year yet. Together, we’ll show what it means to have that #BearPride! 💙🤍
📣🐻 A new Texas law (House Bill 1481) will ban the use of cell phones and personal communication devices during the school day starting in the 2025-2026 school year. 🐻💙🤍
Here at La Vernia ISD, we’re working hard on a clear and supportive plan to roll this out! 💪✨
✅ What can you do NOW?
🔷 Start talking with your child about the change.
🔷 Watch for our updated district policy & student handbook.
🔷 Make sure your contact info is updated in Ascender so you don’t miss a beat!
This is just another way we’re helping our Bears stay focused, present, and ready to succeed.
We’ll keep you posted every step of the way!
💙🤍 Together, We Are LV! 🤍💙
🐻💙🤍 Central Office Gives Back! 🤍💙🐻
This week, our amazing Central Office team rolled up their sleeves and got to work on a special community service project — painting classrooms at the Junior High!
The team came together to brighten up the learning spaces where our students will grow, dream, and achieve. Every brush stroke was a reminder of how much we care about our schools, our staff, and — most importantly — our students.
👏 Thank you to our Central Office staff for modeling what it means to serve with heart and work as #OneBearFamily!
💙🐻 Together, we’re making our schools shine — because every student deserves the best.
🌟👏 BIG congratulations to our very own, Adelyn Scull! 👏🌟
This incoming junior represented us with excellence at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL on July 5th — and she took home 1st place in the nation on the FCCLA Knowledge Challenge Test! 🏆🐻💙
We are so proud of Adelyn for showcasing her outstanding knowledge of Family & Consumer Science Education and her passion for all things FCCLA. Way to shine bright and make LVISD proud! 💙🤍
🎒💙🐻 It’s almost time LVISD! 🐻💙🎒
We’re counting down the days to an AMAZING 2025–26 school year here at La Vernia ISD!
✅ Bus Registration is still open
✅ Supply lists are ready
✅ Meet the Teacher Night is set…and we can’t wait to welcome our Bears back!
✅ Prep days are scheduled
✅ Summer practice and tryout information is set
📲 Check out all the back-to-school info for each campus in our newsletter here: https://secure.smore.com/n/20uzg
We will see you soon! 💙🐻
🐻💙 Our amazing LVJH STUCO & NJHS are coming together to support those affected by the recent flood disaster — and we need YOUR help! 💙🐻
We’re collecting much-needed items like hygiene products, cleaning supplies, non-perishables, diapers, towels, gift cards, and more (see full list below). Every little bit makes a big difference to our neighbors in need!
📍 Drop-off Locations & Times:
📘 LVJH: Mon, Tue, Wed | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📘 High School: Monday only | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
💙 💙 Together, we can help our neighbors get through this challenging time.
🎉🐾 La Vernia Primary School Welcomes New Assistant Principal! 🐾🎉
La Vernia ISD is thrilled to welcome Mrs. Courtney Stewart as the new Assistant Principal of La Vernia Primary School! 💙🤍
With nearly 20 years in education, Mrs. Stewart brings unmatched experience, a heart full of passion for student success, and a strong commitment to building lasting relationships with families and staff. Her energy, dedication, and love for learning make her the perfect addition to our Primary campus.🐻📚
Help us give a warm La Vernia welcome to Mrs. Stewart! 💙
🎉📚 Get ready for the Back to School Bash! 📚🎉
We’re kicking off the school year with a good time at the Back to School Bash hosted by the Greater La Vernia Chamber of Commerce and La Vernia ISD! 🐻💙
📅 Thursday, August 7th
🕕 6 PM – 8 PM
📍 La Vernia High School Gym
225 Bluebonnet Drive, La Vernia
🎈 Meet our amazing local organizations
🛍️ Discover school services and resources
🤝 Connect with fellow Bear families
✨ Enjoy fun and a whole lot of community spirit!
Let’s come together and make this the BEST school year yet! 💙🐾
🌟 Hello June, Hello Summer! 🌟
The sun is shining bright over our blue and white Bear Country, and we’re stepping into summer with pride, spirit, and excitement! 🐻💙 Check out what is going on at LVISD: https://secure.smore.com/n/0n2czk .
🎉 Coming Soon-
Stay tuned for upcoming events and back-to-school updates—August will be here before you know it! We can’t wait to welcome everyone back and roar into a new year.
Until then, relax, recharge, and enjoy every sunny second. Go Bears! 🐾💙
📢 Now Hiring: ECSE Special Education Teacher
La Vernia ISD is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher for our Primary Campus! 🐻✨
If you’re passionate about early learning and supporting students with special needs in their most critical developmental years, we’d love for you to join our Bear Family!
🌟 Come be a part of a student-focused, supportive team making a real difference in young lives every day.
📍 Apply today: https://lavernia.schoolspring.com/
🎉 Are you 65 or older and a La Vernia ISD resident? Join the LVISD Golden Bear Club and enjoy FREE lifetime admission to LVISD events like varsity sports, plays, and band or choir concerts! 🎭🎶🏈
✨ It’s our way of saying thank you to our incredible community!
👵👴 Are you a grandparent who loves watching your grandkids shine on the field or stage? The Golden Bear Card is the perfect way to support your favorite Bears all year long—at no cost!
📬 Call us or fill out the form at https://www.lvisd.org/page/golden-bear—we’ll mail it to you!
📍 Or stop by LVISD Central Office, Monday–Thursday, 8AM–4PM.
💛 You must be a resident of La Vernia ISD to qualify.
Let’s cheer on our Bears together! 🐻
🎉 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! 💙🐾
