La Vernia High School Supports Our Military Connected Families

La Vernia High School Texas Purple Star Campus Designation

Military Connected Families

Welcome to the La Vernia High School Military Families Information Page. This page serves as a resource for active-duty, retired, and civilian support staff, whose children are enrolled or looking to enroll at La Vernia High School. 

Campus Events

  • Veterans Day: Real People, Real Conversations event on November 9th.

  • Purple Up! Day on April 15th

ON-CAMPUS MILITARY LIAISONS

The following on-campus military liaisons serve as a point of contact between military-connected families and the campus. 

They will help your student by:

  • Integrate the Military child into the campus.

  • Reports to the principal on transitional issues for the parent or child.

  • Advocates and provides program information and support to military families.

  • Interacts with Military parents and students for personal needs.

  • Provide optimal customer service to all students, employees, parents, community members and any other stakeholders of the district.

Jessica Esquivel

Jessica Esquivel

Campus-Based Military Liaison

Counselor

830-779-6630 extension 3822

Alicia Grant

Alicia Grant

Campus-Based Military Liaison

Counselor

830-779-6630 extension 3821

Deedra LaPalio

Deedra LaPalio

Campus-Based Military Liaison

Counselor

830-779-6630 extension 3823

LVISD Relocation Resources

New Student Registration - All the information you need about enrolling a new student to La Vernia ISD.

District Boundary Map- Find what schools your address is zoned for.

Campus Calendar -Calendar of events from La Vernia High School.

New LVHS Student Information - One stop shop for the Academic Calendar, Dress Code, Bell Schedule, Supply List, Contact Information, Parent Portal Information, & Advanced Academics Payments-Rev Trak.

LVISD Student Code of Conduct

Academic Planning

Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children

Counseling and Support Resources

Region 20 Military Family Resources

Student Transition Parent Resources

Child and Family Behavioral Health Services

Mental and Behavioral Health Services

Local Counseling Resources

The Military Child Well-Being Toolkit

Veterans Day Discounts- November 11th, 2023

Veterans Discounts

This list of Veteran and military discounts are good all year round. These discounts are being shared so that Veterans, military members, their families, caregivers and survivors are aware of all resources available to them.

*LVISD does not endorse the services or products provided by these lists. LVISD is not responsible for the content provided on this link. 

State & Local Resources

Texas Military Department Family Support Services

United Way Resources - San Antonio and Bexar County

TEA Military Family Resources

National Resources

Blue Star Families - Support. Connect. Empower-for military families by military families
Love and Logic - Parenting-Raising responsible children
Screening for Mental Health - Resource for mental health tools
Survivor Outreach Services- Provides long-term support to families of fallen soldiers.
Supporting Children & Youth During Deployment: Military OneSource helps families understand how to support children during deployment by paying close attention to their reactions and using available resources.
Military Child Education Coalition - Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) Resources for military families
National Military Family Association - Provides free camps for children in military families.
Military Impacted Schools Association - Serve school districts with a high concentration of military children
Military OneSource - Free books, DVDs, resources, handouts, etc.
Military Officers Association of America - Financial assistance for students who are children of former, current or retired military
Operation Military Kids - Support for children and youth impacted by deployment
Operation We are Here - Resources for Military Families
Operation Homefront- Assists military families during difficult financial times (food, auto/home repair, vision care, travel and transportation, home essentials, and moving & financial assistance)
American Red Cross - Emergency aid and support for military families
United Through Reading - Parent records reading a book online/via video/tape recorder and it is sent to the child
US Department of Defense- DOD Resources
DODEA  -Dept. of Defense Education Activities: Partnership and Resources
DODEA School Liaison Officers-Dept. of Defense School Liaison Program
Penn State Clearinghouse- School Resources to support military-connected students
Military Careers- Learn about various career paths available in the military

Q & A

What should I do if my child is interested in extracurricular activities?

Students/Parents are welcome to contact the school and their information will immediately be given to the sponsors of the extra-curricular activities so that they can be included in them. You can also get into contact with the campus based military liaison and they will give you more information.

Is tutoring available if my child is struggling academically with the transition?

Yes. Campus-based tutoring is available for transitioning military connected students. Contact with the campus based military liaison and they will give you more information.

In addition, www.tutor.com* has free tutoring for military connected students.

LVISD Alumni Spotlight!

Congratulations to LVHS 2021 graduate Saleen Gallegos-Mitchell! Senior Airman Mitchell has been awarded Combat Airlifter of the Week in her station at Little Rock Air Force Base. She was chosen from a pool of approximately 7,000 of her peers. Congrats, Saleen! We are proud of your success, and we thank you for your service! The article can be found here: https://www.littlerock.af.mil/.../combat-airlifter-of.../

Combat Airlifter of the Week