๐๐ Meet the Teacher is Almost Here! ๐๐
We can't wait to welcome our students and families back to campus this Thursday! It's almost time to kick off an amazing school year, and we're looking forward to seeing everyone.
๐ Meet the Teacher Times
๐ซ Primary School: 4:00โ5:30 p.m.
๐ซ Intermediate School: 5:00โ6:30 p.m.
๐ Parking & Shuttle Information
To help make your arrival as smooth as possible:
๐ Parking is available at Grace Bible Church, with a complimentary shuttle running 3:45โ6:30 p.m. to transport families to and from campus.
๐ซ Please do not park at Dollar General. They have asked that our families not use their parking lot, as they are expecting deliveries during the event. Vehicles parked there may be towed.
๐ Thank you for helping us keep traffic flowing safely and for being considerate of our wonderful community partners.
We can't wait to welcome our students and families back, reconnect with familiar faces, and kick off another fantastic school year together. See you Thursday! ๐โจ
๐๐ The 2026-2027 Back to School Guide is HERE! ๐ป๐
The countdown to an amazing new school year is on, and we've put everything you need in one convenient place! From Prep Days and Meet the Teacher dates to school supply lists, registration, transportation, meal information, traffic procedures, attendance, extracurricular schedules, and more, our Back to School Guide has everything you need for a successful start to the year.
Whether you're a returning Bear family or joining us for the very first time, we're excited to welcome everyone back for another year of learning, growth, and unforgettable memories!
๐ Check out the guide today and get ready for a fantastic start to the 2026-2027 school year!
๐Back to School Guide: https://canva.link/33tgrtq3hfn98ln
๐ Together, let's make this our best year yet. Go Bears! ๐ปโจ
๐ป๐ BEAR FAMILIESโDON'T FORGET! ๐๐ป
Have you registered your student for bus transportation for the 2026-2027 school year? If your child will be riding the bus, all returning riders must complete a new bus registration for the upcoming school year.
โ
Before you submit your request, be sure to select the 2026-2027 School Year/Session.
Getting registered now helps our Transportation Department prepare routes and ensure a smooth start to the school year!
๐ฒ Register today:
โก๏ธ Visit LVISD.org and click "Bus Routes"
OR
๐ฅ๏ธ Register directly here:
https://routing.app-garden.com/lvisdtx
Questions?
๐ง bus@lvisd.org
๐ 830-779-6610
Thank you for helping us get every Bear safely to and from school! ๐๐ค๐ป

Spirit Night at Golden Chick is happening TODAY from 4PMโ8PM! ๐๐
๐ 14427 US Hwy 87 W, La Vernia
๐ก Be sure to go INSIDE the restaurant and mention La Vernia ISD when ordering so your purchase counts toward the fundraiser!
๐ 20% of qualifying sales will support our schools.
Thank you for supporting LVISD and our students! ๐ป๐

Skip cooking and support La Vernia ISD this Wednesday at Golden Chick! ๐
๐ June 10
โฐ 4PMโ8PM
๐ Golden Chick in La Vernia
๐ก Remember: You must go INSIDE and mention La Vernia ISD when ordering for the purchase to count toward the fundraiser.
๐ 20% of qualifying sales will benefit our schools!
We hope to see you there! ๐ป๐

โ๏ธ๐ Summer Meals Available at La Vernia Junior High School! ๐โ๏ธ
La Vernia ISD Child Nutrition will be serving grab-and-go summer meal bundles ๐ฅช๐ from June 8โ25, 2026, Monday through Thursday, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the La Vernia Junior High School Cafeteria. ๐ซ
๐ฆ Each meal bundle includes lunch and a snack, and on Thursdays, students may also pick up Friday's meal bundle.
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Children may be eligible to receive summer meals at no cost through the USDA Summer Food Service Program.
Students who qualify for Free or Reduced-Price Meals are eligible to receive free summer meals. Children in households receiving SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR benefits are automatically eligible.
๐ To determine eligibility for free summer meals, families who have not already done so are encouraged to complete a Household Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals.
๐ Application Link: https://lvisdchildnutrition.com/?page=lunchapps
๐ง๐ฆ Children 18 years of age and younger may participate, even if they are not enrolled in summer school or other summer programs.
๐ Parents or guardians may pick up meals on behalf of their children.
๐ For additional information, please contact the Child Nutrition Department at 830-779-6612.
๐ We look forward to serving our students and helping keep them fueled for a healthy, happy summer! โ๏ธ๐๐ฝ๏ธ


๐ป๐ SAVE THE DATE FOR SPIRIT NIGHT! ๐๐ป
Join us for a delicious way to support La Vernia ISD at Golden Chick! ๐โจ
๐
Wednesday, June 10
โฐ 4PMโ8PM
๐ Golden Chick โ La Vernia
๐ก To help support our schools, you must order INSIDE the restaurant and mention La Vernia ISD at checkout. Online orders and drive-thru orders will not qualify.
๐ 20% of qualifying sales will go back to support LVISD!
Bring your family, friends, teammates, coworkers, and neighbors for a fun evening supporting our schools and community! ๐๐ค

๐๐ SCHOOL BUS REGISTRATION FOR 2026-2027 IS NOW OPEN! ๐๐
La Vernia ISD families โ itโs time to get ready for another amazing school year! ๐ Returning students who plan to ride the bus MUST complete registration for transportation services for the 2026-2027 school year.
โจ Important Reminder:
When registering, be sure to select the 2026-2027 School Year/Session to successfully complete your transportation request! โ
๐ Signing up is quick and easy:
โก๏ธ Visit LVISD.org
โก๏ธ Click on โBus Routesโ
โก๏ธ Select the 2026-2027 session
โก๏ธ Complete your registration today!
๐ฅ๏ธ Direct registration link:
https://routing.app-garden.com/lvisdtx
Letโs make sure every Bear gets to school safely and ready to learn! ๐ป๐
For questions or more information:
๐ง bus@lvisd.org
๐ 830-779-6610
๐๐ป Celebrating Excellence at La Vernia Intermediate School! ๐ป๐
We are proud to recognize two outstanding members of our Bear family who make a lasting impact on our students every single day! ๐๐ค
๐ Teacher of the Year: Grant Sommers
Your dedication, leadership, and passion for student success set the standard for excellence. You inspire your students to grow, achieve, and believe in themselves!
๐ Paraprofessional of the Year: Amber Holcomb
Your support, positivity, and commitment help create a strong foundation for learning. You make a difference in the lives of students and staff alike!
These incredible individuals truly represent the heart of La Vernia ISDโcommitment, compassion, and Bear pride! ๐ป๐
๐ Join us in congratulating Grant and Amber for the 2025โ2026 school year!


๐๐ป La Vernia Intermediate Student Council Earns SWEEPSTAKES Recognition! ๐ป๐
The La Vernia Intermediate Cub Council has earned the prestigious ๐ Sweepstakes Council honor from the Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC)โthe highest recognition a student council can receive in Texas!
This award reflects outstanding leadership, impactful service, and excellence in Pride and Patriotism, Energy and Environment, and Drugs, Alcohol, Safety and Health, along with a strong commitment to school and community service.
Out of more than 1,100 schools, only 280 councils statewide earned this distinction for the 2025โ2026 school yearโplacing our Bears among an elite group! ๐๐ค๐ป

๐๐ป Purple Up, April 15th! ๐ป๐
April is the Month of the Military Child, and this yearโs theme says it best:
Brave Hearts. Bright Futures. ๐ซ
On April 15th, we invite all students, staff, and our community to wear PURPLE as we honor the strength, resilience, and courage of our military-connected students. ๐
Together, we create a culture of kindness, respect, and prideโbecause every student matters. ๐๐ค
๐ป Wear purple. Show your support. Make it meaningful. ๐๐ค๐

๐ Itโs National School Counseling Week! ๐
Letโs take a moment to celebrate our incredible school counselors here in La Vernia ISD! ๐๐ป
From guiding students toward academic success to being a listening ear when it matters most, our counselors go above and beyond every single day. Their dedication, compassion, and heart make a lasting difference in the lives of our Bear family. ๐พ๐๐ฌ
Letโs show them some love and appreciation this week โ thank you for being the everyday heroes of LVISD! ๐๐ค

The City of La Vernia has let us know that the intersection of FM 775 and Chihuahua Street was impacted by an accident involving an 18-wheeler on Friday night.
Due to damage and ongoing safety assessments, the intersection is expected to remain closed until at least Tuesday. With school traffic resuming tomorrow, families and staff are encouraged to plan alternate routes and allow extra travel time during morning and afternoon commutes.
We appreciate the City of La Verniaโs continued work to address this situation and thank our community for their patience.


โ YES, we do โ and we CANโT WAIT to see you!
Our halls are ready, our Bear is pumped, and weโre kicking off the week with all the Blue & White pride! ๐๐ค
Letโs make it a great Monday together, La Vernia!
๐๏ธ Need to double-check the calendar? Click here: https://aptg.co/NN0fHM

๐โ๏ธ La Vernia Intermediate Ribbon Cutting = A Huge Success! โ๏ธ๐
We had an AMAZING time celebrating the brand-new addition at La Vernia Intermediate School on January 8โand itโs officially OPEN! ๐ซ๐
Whatโs new? Glad you asked! ๐
Hereโs a peek at whatโs now part of the campus:
๐งโ๐ซ 14 shiny new classrooms
๐ง 4 totally upgraded classrooms
๐งช A brand-new science lab (hello, experiments!)
๐งฉ 3 awesome special education classrooms
๐ ๏ธ A teacher workroom that teachers LOVE
๐๏ธ New offices + a conference room
๐ And a gym addition = more space to MOVE!
These upgrades mean more room to learn, grow, and have FUNโand we couldnโt have done it without our amazing community, Board of Trustees, and project partners! ๐ช
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us build a brighter futureโone classroom at a time! ๐ป๐
๐ You're invited to the Grand Opening of the new addition at La Vernia Intermediate! ๐
Thanks to Bond 2023, we're proud to unveil the next exciting step in our districtโs growthโand we want YOU to be part of the celebration!
๐
Date: January 8, 2026
โฐ Time: 5:30 PM โ 6:30 PM
๐ Location: La Vernia Intermediate
Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a tour of our beautiful new space, created to inspire learning, connection, and Bear pride for years to come. ๐ป๐โ๏ธ
Weโre building a brighter future in La Vernia ISDโcome see it for yourself! ๐๐ค
#LVBearPride #Bond2023 #LVIntermediateGrandOpening


๐๐ป HOLIDAY BREAK ANNOUNCEMENT! ๐ป๐
La Vernia ISD families โ itโs time to get festive! ๐
โ๏ธ All LVISD schools and offices will be CLOSED from December 19, 2025 โ January 4, 2026 for our Holiday Break!
๐ Teachers and staff return on Monday, January 5 for a professional learning day.
๐ Students return Tuesday, January 6 โ ready to kick off the new year strong!
Wishing our Bear community a joyful, restful, and safe holiday season! ๐๐ค

๐๐ป BIG BEAR CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Educator of the Quarter! ๐ป๐
Weโre thrilled to celebrate Alma Farrell, our amazing Bilingual Paraprofessional at La Vernia Intermediate School, for being named Wilson County News Educator of the Quarter, sponsored by Wilson County News and Firstmark Credit Union!
Her dedication, compassion, and ability to connect with every student โ in more than one language! โ truly sets her apart. She goes above and beyond every day, and we are so proud to see her recognized in such a special way. ๐๐ค
Thank you, Mrs. Farrell, for all you do for La Vernia ISD! ๐ป๐



๐ฃ TONIGHT is the night, Bear family! ๐ป๐
From 5โ9 PM, head to Golden Chick in La Vernia for our Spirit Night Fundraiser! Mention La Vernia Intermediate School when you order, and 20% of your purchase will help support our students! ๐๐
๐ 4427 US Hwy 87, La Vernia, TX
๐ถโโ๏ธ REMINDER: All orders must be made inside the lobby โ the drive-thru is NOT included in this fundraiser. You can dine in or take it to-go, but be sure to walk inside!
Letโs fill the lobby with Bear pride โ wear your blue & white and show your support! ๐๐พ

๐จ Just 2 days away, Bears! ๐ป๐
This Wednesday, Nov. 19th, join us at Golden Chick in La Vernia from 5โ9 PM for our Spirit Night! Mention La Vernia Intermediate School when you order, and 20% of sales will benefit our students and programs! ๐โจ
๐ 4427 US Hwy 87, La Vernia, TX
โผ๏ธ IMPORTANT: Please make sure to place your order inside the lobby โ drive-thru purchases wonโt count for our fundraiser.
Youโre welcome to take your food to-go โ just order inside to make your support count! ๐๐ค

