La Vernia High School
La Vernia High School is a public high school located in La Vernia, Texas. It is part of the La Vernia Independent School District located in northern Wilson County and classified as a 4A school by the UIL. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
In 2017 the school was affected by a scandal on the varsity football team where younger students were raped during hazing rituals and were not stopped by the coaches.
Athletics
Sports
The La Vernia Bears compete in these sports- Volleyball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Basketball
- Powerlifting
- Soccer
- Golf
- Tennis
- Track
- Baseball
- Softball
State Titles
- Cross Country -
- *3rd Place, 2016
- Volleyball -
- *2nd Place, 2025
Scandals
In March 2017, an investigation into the La Vernia Football program was opened as a result of reports of sexual assault within the football program. Thirteen high school student athletes were arrested in connection to the sexual assault case.Fine Arts
La Vernia High School currently fields a Marching Band, three concert bands, a choir, and a One Act Play Troupe.Concert Band
La Vernia High School has two concert bands which includes:- the Wind Ensemble
- the '''Symphonic Band'''
Marching Band
The La Vernia Mighty Bear Band participated in the 2011 3A UIL State Marching Championships and placed 16th.The La Vernia Mighty Bear Band is also known to be "The Best Band In The Land".
State Titles
- One Act Play -
- *1984
Notable alumni
- Kevin Kotzur, basketball player who plays in Japan