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Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss Proposed Tax Rate La Vega ISD will hold a public meeting on August 3, 2010, at 7 p.m. in the LVISD Administration Building Board Room, 3100 Bellmead Drive. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the school district's tax rate that will be adopted. The proposed rate for maintenance tax is $1.17 / $100 and the proposed rate for debt service is .325 / $100 for a total tax rate of $1.495 / $100. Public participation in the discussion is invited. |
Student of the Year for Communities In Schools Brandon Burgess, a former LVHS student, was recognized at the July school board meeting for being awarded the Communities In Schools (CIS) Student of the Year for the 2009-2010 school year. Shown in this photo are Mrs. Mildred Watkins, Board Vice President; Brandon Burgess; and Amanda Solomon, CIS Career Coach. Communities In School of the Heart of Texas serves over 3,500 students at risk of dropping out of school. Congratulations to Brandon! |
Balch Family Fund and Blood Drive La Vega ISD was very saddened to hear about the tragic accident involving our employee, Coach Eric Balch, and his sons, and will support Coach Balch and his family in any way possible during this difficult time. The District has asked that the "Balch Family Fund" be set up at the Bellmead American Bank to help with upcoming expenses. In addition, a blood drive for Coach Balch was held on Tuesday, July 27th at La Vega High School. If you were unable to attend this blood drive, there will be another blood drive on Saturday, July 31st at the Bellmead Masonic Lodge on Hogan Lane from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please designate this sponsor for any blood drive: SPON-049693. Please consider making a monetary donation or a blood donation, and continue to keep Coach Balch and his family in your thoughts and prayers. |
La Vega Elementary School Principal Named On June 29th the Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Ms. Shaunte Stewart as the LVES Principal. Ms. Stewart received a Bachelors from UMHB and will receive a Masters in Educational Administration in August from Tarleton State University. She was a second and third grade teacher at LVES for five years, and an assistant principal at LVES during the 2009-2010 school year. Ms. Stewart, a LVHS graduate, is married and has four children. |
La Vega Junior Police Academy The La Vega Junior Police Academy is intended to encourage LVISD students to be better citizens and students through law enforcement education and creating a partnership for a safer school and community. The class, taught by LVISD Police Chief Kerry Blakemore, has been meeting three days a week this summer at La Vega Intermediate School H. P. Miles Campus. The attached photo was taken during a helicopter visit from Deputy Steve Royle with the McLennan County Sheriff's Department. From left on the back row are Chief Blakemore, Desiree Milburn, Renee Mullins, Tiara Evans, Mercedes Inman Wallace, and Deputy Royle. From the left on the front row are Pedro Guerrero, Teloysius-Joe Law, and Latrell Gentry. |
LVHS Construction and Renovations Lead to Road Closure La Vega High School is currently undergoing the first phase of construction additions and renovations as part of the bond package approved by voters in November 2009. Projects included in Phase 1 of this project include the addition of four science labs, two shared preparation rooms and multi-user restrooms. Also, an expansion and renovation to the cafeteria and kitchen will add additional square footage allowing the kitchen to serve 900 students. La Vega High School renovations will also include an expansion of the existing library to include a new space for computers and a more centrally located entrance. The construction is scheduled to be complete in May 2011. Because of construction at this campus, staff parking and student drop-off and pickup areas will have to be altered for the 2010-2011 school year. There has been a driveway through the parking lot of the La Vega High School Football Stadium that provided access from Loop 340 to the Bellmead Civic Center. Because of the increased use of the stadium parking lot during the construction and renovation process, this driveway creates a safety hazard for our staff, students, and parents. Thefore, the LVISD Board of Trustees and Administration has agreed to close off the driveway. The District is very excited about the new improved facilities at La Vega High School, and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause the Bellmead Community. The safety of our students, staff, and parents is of top priority. |
La Vega's Top Grads Congratulations to La Vega High School Graduates Michael Jay Kerley, Valedictorian and Morgan Paige Snider, Salutatorian. Michael is is the son of Johnny and Mary Kerley and plans to attend McLennan Community College and the University of Texas, majoring in math. Morgan is the daughter of Shaine Snider and Cindy Haney and plans to attend Texas A&M in Corpus Christi, majoring in marine biology. |
2010 Teachers of the Year CONGRATULATIONS to the 2010 La Vega ISD Teachers of the Year!! Shown here are (back row) Ms. Beth Aldridge, La Vega Junior High George Dixon Campus, Mr. Henry C. Jennings, Board President; Mr. Gary Pryor, La Vega Elementary; and (front row) Dr. Sharon M. Shields, Superintendent; Ms. Tracy Matus, La Vega Intermediate H. P. Miles Campus; Ms. Allison Middleton, La Vega High School, and Ms. Veronica Olvera, La Vega Primary School. La Vega ISD and the Teachers of the Year would like to thank the sponsors for the annual Limousine Lunch. The Bellmead Lions Club and the Bellmead Chamber of Commerce sponsored the limousine that transported the teachers to a very nice lunch at Ridgewood Country Club, which was sponsored by American Bank in Bellmead. |
Board Members Approve Standard Mode of Dress for Students On May 18th Board Members approved a Standard Mode of Dress for all La Vega ISD students effective with the 2010-2011 School Year. The Board and Administration believe that a well-planned standard mode of dress policy will have a positive impact on the school's learning and social environment and will enhance school safety, improve the learning climate, promote higher self-esteem for students, and decrease stress on the family. To view the dress guidelines for students in Grades PK-6, please click here. To view the dress guidelines for students in Grades 7-12, please click here. If you have additional questions, please contact your child's school. |
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