The Latest News

Bands Attend Contest

The La Vega High School Bands attended UIL Contest on March 3-4.  The Symphonic Band perfomed at Groesbeck High School on March 3rd and received a division two rating on their concert performance and a division three rating on sightreading.  The band performed Tiger Galop, Down by the Salley Garden and Courtlandt County Festival.  This is the first time in three years for this band to attend UIL Contest and they have improved their performance level.  The LVHS Wind Ensemble performed at Cameron HIgh School on March 4th and received three first division ratings on stage and a division two in sightreading.  The band performed Black Horse Troop March by John Phillip Sousa, Butterfly's Ball by Ryan Farley and Abracadabra by Frank Ticheli.  Band Directors are Mr. Tom English, Ms. Holly Johnson and Mr. Ramon Carrillo.  The Band will be presenting their Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 11th at 7 p.m. Congratulations BAND!!

Fifth and Sixth Graders Visit LVPS 

Fifth and sixth grade students in the gifted and talented program at La Vega Intermediate School H. P. Miles Campus visited La Vega Primary School on March 2nd to read Dr. Seuss books to the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students in celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday.  Shown here are the readers with Ms. Vanessa Kruse, librarian at LVPS.   

La Vega to Host Regional Powerlifting Meet  

The La Vega Athletic Department will be hosting the Texas High School Powerlifting Association Region 2 Championship on March 13th in the LVHS Gym.  There will be approximately 70 schools from around the state that will be participating.

First Annual George Dixon La Vega Pirate Relays 

The First Annual George Dixon La Vega Pirate Relays will be held at Pirate Stadium on March 18th (JH) and 19th (HS) beginning at 4 p.m. each day.  We are proud to announce the relays are being named after legendary La Vega coach and prominent member of our community, Mr. George Dixon.  A presentation for him is scheduled for Friday, March 19th at 6:00 p.m. 

Students Raise Money for Haiti Relief Fund 

Students in Grades 4-6 at La Vega Intermediate School H. P. Miles Campus recently raised $1275.44 for the American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund. Ms. Lauren Godfrey, Fourth Grade Teacher, coordinated the project.  Shown here is Ms. Godfrey's homeroom presenting the check to the American Red Cross representative, Ms. Angela McFarlen.  Way to go students!! 

LVHS Teachers Recognized  

CONGRATULATIONS to LVHS Spanish Teachers Bill and Rosa Swearingen for being spotlighted in Waco Today as Teachers Who Rock!! LVISD has always known these two teachers were special but it's wonderful to see them recognized in the community!  To view the article, please click here.

LVISD Athletic Director Selected to Serve on All-Star Selection Committee 

LVISD Athletic Director Willie Williams has been selected by the Texas High School Coaches Association to serve on the all-star selection committee as the 3A representative for the North All-Stars. This is a very prestigious honor, based on the fact that only 10 coaches throughout the state are selected for the committee each year. Coach William's will be responsible for receiving nominations and viewing film for nominated players of 3A schools from the North Texas regions. Congratulations Coach Williams! 

Props Needed for One Act Play

The LVHS One Act Play is in need of props for their upcoming production.  Please review the list of needed items and contact Ms. Sandra Trickett at 299-6820 if you wish to make a donation.  To view the listing of items, click here.

LVISD Bond Program and Construction News 

The LVISD Bond Election passed by a vote of 372 to 289.  The Board of Trustees and Administration would like to thank the community, parents, students, faculty and staff for their hard work and support!  For more information about the bond program, please click here .

H1N1 Information

Please click here for important information about the H1N1 virus and the precautions being taken by La Vega ISD to prevent the spread of infection on our campuses.