🦃 You’re Invited! 🦃
Join us for a special Thanksgiving Celebration with your child at school!
Come share a meal, laughter, and gratitude as we celebrate this season together.
📅 Date: November 19, 2025
📍 Location: ARMS Library
⏰ Time: 6th Grade 11:50am - 12:25pm
7th Grade 12:30pm - 1:00pm
8th Grade 1:05pm - 1:35pm
We look forward to seeing you and celebrating the spirit of thankfulness with our school family! ❤️ For more information please call 956-323-2860.
🦃¡Estás invitado!🦃
Únete a nosotros para un evento especial Celebración de Acción de Gracias¡ Con tu hijo en la escuela!
Ven a compartir una comida, risas y gratitud mientras celebramos juntos esta temporada.
📅Fecha:19 de noviembre de 2025
📍Ubicación:Biblioteca ARMS
⏰Tiempo: 6.º grado, de 11:50 a 12:25
7º grado, 12:30 p. m. - 1:00 p. m.
8.º grado, de 13:05 a 13:35
¡Esperamos verlos pronto y celebrar el espíritu de gratitud con nuestra familia escolar! ❤️ Para más información, llame al 956-323-2860.
Children's Book Week! 📚
November is a wonderful time to celebrate the joy of reading and the importance of literacy—both at home and at school! We encourage all families to take part by promoting fun and meaningful reading activities with your children throughout the month. Your campus library will also be sharing exciting activities and opportunities for children to get involved.
Here are a few simple ways to join in the fun:
📖 Family Reading Time: Encourage your child to read with a family member and record their reading minutes each week.
💌 Favorite Reading Spot: Share a photo of your family’s favorite reading spot at home!
📝 Book Reviews: Have your child write a short book review or recommendation to share with classmates.
🎧 Read-Aloud Moments: Set aside time for daily or weekly read-aloud sessions—children love hearing stories read by family and teachers!
Plus, we’ll be celebrating with a special Reading Spirit Week!
Each day will feature a theme inspired by beloved children’s books and the magic of reading. (See the attached form for details.)
Let’s make November a month full of stories, imagination, and fun—let’s all join in and dress up!
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Aquí están los datos más importantes sobre las Recomendaciones de Acción Escolar. Son solo propuestas y no habrá cambios en el año escolar 2025–2026. Consulte las gráficas para obtener más información precisa.
LA JOYA, Texas — La Joya Independent School District has announced initial school action recommendations for the 2026–27 school year as part of its ongoing commitment to ensure every student has access to a high-quality, best-fit learning environment. The recommendations align directly with the district’s Achieving Excellence Together 2030 Strategic Plan and its North Star Goal of having 90 percent of students enrolled in A- or B-rated campuses by 2029.
The proposed actions would close or repurpose select campuses to improve academic outcomes, address enrollment shifts, and allow for strategic reinvestment in programs that elevate student success. By realigning facilities and staffing, the district projects up to $27.2 million in potential savings, which will be reinvested to strengthen instruction, expand career and technical education, and enhance student programming.
“These recommendations are about doing what’s right for students,” said Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics and School Leadership. “By reassigning students to our highest-performing campuses and expanding innovative school models, we can ensure every child receives the level of excellence our community expects and deserves.”
The initial recommendations include:
The closure of Benavides Elementary - students reassigned to Sam Fordyce Elementary
The closure of Peña Elementary - students reassigned to Clinton Elementary and Gonzalez Elementary determined by students’ residential zones
The closure of Leo Elementary - students reassigned to Flores Elementary and E.B. Reyna Elementary determined by students’ residential zones
The closure of Ann Richards Middle School - students reassigned to Garcia Middle School and Memorial Middle School determined by students’ residential zones
J.D. Salinas Middle School will close temporarily and reopen in 2027–28 as a Choice Career Academy Middle School, creating new pathways in career and technical education (CTE).
“These changes ensure more students are learning in higher-rated schools while also allowing us to modernize our facilities and expand opportunities,” Dr. Little added. “Our goal is not just efficiency, it’s excellence. Every decision connects back to our strategic priorities of empowering graduates, developing thriving students, and sustaining operational excellence.”
La Joya ISD will hold staff and community meetings from November through January to gather feedback and answer questions from families. Final recommendations will go before the School Board on January 21, 2026.
“Our Achieving Excellence Together 2030 strategic plan is about preparing students for limitless opportunities,” said Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen. “These recommended school actions allow us to acknowledge and act on the declines in enrollment that the District and community have known about for years, ensure that we are delivering on the promise of educational excellence for all students, align ourselves with fiscally responsible practices, and reinvest in what matters most; strong schools, great teachers, and innovative programs that inspire success.”
For more information about La Joya ISD’s Achieving Excellence Together 2030 Strategic Plan and the school action timeline, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
📚✨ Families, join us this evening for La Joya ISD Curriculum Nights 2025: Pathways to Excellence – Middle Schools! 🌟
Join us to connect, learn, and share. ❤️👩👩👧👦
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 All La Joya ISD Middle Schools
#LJISDAchievingExcellence2030 #FamilyEngagement
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📚✨ ¡Familias, acompáñennos esta tarde en las Noches de Currículo 2025 de La Joya ISD: Caminos hacia la Excelencia – Escuelas Secundarias! 🌟
Acompáñenos para conectar, aprender y compartir. ❤️👩👩👧👦
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Todas las Escuelas Secundarias de La Joya ISD
#LJISDAchievingExcellence2030 #CompromisoFamiliar
September is Attendance Awareness Month!
Every day matters when it comes to learning and growing. 🌟
Students who attend regularly set the foundation for success in school, college, careers, and life.
Let’s rise to the challenge and make every day count! 🏆
#AttendanceMatters #LJISDAchievingExcellence2030 #AttendanceChallenge
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🌟 ¡Feliz viernes, La Joya ISD! 🌟
¡Septiembre es el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Asistencia!
Cada día cuenta cuando se trata de aprender y crecer. 🌟
Los estudiantes que asisten con regularidad construyen la base para el éxito en la escuela, la universidad, la carrera y la vida.
¡Aceptemos el reto y hagamos que cada día cuente! 🏆
#LaAsistenciaImporta #CadaDíaCuenta #RetoDeAsistencia
👉Read The Pack Connection Here: https://5il.co/3p3yu
The La Joya High School Coyotes are in the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Contest! 🏈💡
We need EVERY campus, EVERY family, EVERY fan to help light up the nation with Coyote Pride! 🐾❤️
👉 Post your pride using: #FN5GL #Sweepstakes #ljhscoyotes
👉 Tag: @tmobile + @lajoya_football + @ljhscoyotes
Together, let’s bring this WIN home for La Joya ISD & Coyote Country! 🔥
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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We're opening applications for the Superintendent’s Advisory Committees! 🗣️
✨ Join us in shaping the future of La Joya ISD by sharing your voice and ideas. Let’s work together to create a stronger school community!
💪📚 Apply now for one of the following committees:
✅ Parent Advisory Committee
✅ Student Advisory Committee
✅ Educator Advisory Committee
Don't miss out! 📲 Visit www.lajoyaisd.com/committees to apply today! 🚀
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🌟 ¡Noticias emocionantes! 🌟 ¡Estamos abriendo solicitudes para los Comités Asesores del la Superintendente!
🗣️✨ Únase a nosotros para dar forma al futuro de La Joya ISD compartiendo su voz e ideas. ¡Trabajemos juntos para crear una comunidad escolar más fuerte!
💪📚 Solicite ahora para uno de los siguientes comités:
✅ Comité Asesor de Padres
✅ Comité Asesor de Estudiantes
✅ Comité Asesor de Educadores
¡No se lo pierda!
📲 ¡Visite www.lajoyaisd.com/committees para presentar su solicitud hoy! 🚀
Missing just a few days each month can add up to YEARS of lost learning by graduation. 📖
Let’s show up, succeed, and make every day count! ✅🎓
#LaJoyaISD #AttendanceMatters
📣 Reminder, La Joya ISD Family!
Meet the Teacher Night is coming up next week! 🗓️
Visit your campus, meet your teachers, and get ready for an exciting new school year! ✨
📍 August 5 – Middle School | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 August 6 – High School | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 August 7 – Elementary | 5:30–7:00 PM
We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
#LJISDBackToSchool #LJISDMeetTheTeacher2025 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
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📣 ¡Recordatorio, familia de La Joya ISD!
¡La Noche de Conocer a los Maestros es la próxima semana! 🗓️
Visita tu escuela, conoce a tus maestros y prepárate para un emocionante nuevo año escolar. ✨
📍 5 de agosto – Secundaria | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 6 de agosto – Preparatoria | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 7 de agosto – Primaria | 5:30–7:00 PM
¡Esperamos verte muy pronto!
👖🍎 Jean Week is HERE at La Joya ISD! 🎉
From Aug. 25–29, our amazing staff can rock their jeans to celebrate Week 3 of Back to School! 🙌✨
It’s going to be an incredible year.
Thank you for all that you do for our students! 💯💙
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
Our Achieving Excellence Together 2030 Strategic Plan was built by our community and for our community with input from over 5,500 voices 💬🙌. Together, we’ve set a bold path to ensure every student is empowered, supported, and prepared for college, career, and life 🌟📚
✨ Want to know more? Learn some quick facts about our plan and see how we’re shaping the future of La Joya ISD! 🚀📖
👉 Check it out here: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
This plan was built by our community and for our community through months of listening and learning:
✔️ Community-wide survey
✔️ 23 Town halls across the district
✔️ 24 Student, staff, and family advisory groups
✔️ Our first-ever Community Design Day!
Over 5,500 voices shaped this roadmap that will guide the future of our District for the next 5 years.
💡 Explore the plan → https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
#AchievingExcellenceTogether2030 #EveryStudentEveryDayLJISD
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📣 ¡Es oficial! ¡Ya está aquí el nuevo Plan Estratégico de La Joya ISD: Logrando la Excelencia Juntos 2030!
Este plan fue creado por nuestra comunidad y para nuestra comunidad, después de meses de escuchar y aprender:
✔️ Encuesta comunitaria
✔️ 23 asambleas en todo el distrito
✔️ 24 grupos de asesoría con estudiantes, personal y familias
✔️ ¡Nuestro primer Día de Diseño Comunitario!
Más de 5,500 voces dieron forma a esta guía que dirigirá el futuro de nuestro Distrito durante los próximos 5 años.
💡 Explora el plan → https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
#LograndoLaExcelenciaJuntos2030 #CadaEstudianteCadaDíaLJISD
La Joya ISD families — as we get ready to welcome students back, here’s a quick reminder of the start and end times for the 2025–2026 school year:
🏫 Elementary Schools: 7:35 AM – 3:05 PM
📘 Middle Schools: 8:15 AM – 3:50 PM
🎓 High Schools: 8:35 AM – 4:30 PM
🎓 Jimmy Carter ECHS: 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM
⭐ ACE Campuses (Garza & Seguin): 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Let’s make it a great first day of learning and success! 🎉🍎
#LJISDBackToSchool #LJISDReady #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
🚍🚌 La Joya ISD Families — Important Transportation Update! 🚌🚍
✅ All campus routes are now available on the Transportation District Webpage.
📌 When enrolling or attending back-to-school events, verify your child’s bus route.
📋 Complete & submit a Positive Exchange Form to your child’s campus (if not yet done for 2025–26) to receive a Bus Rider Tag for safe student drop-off.
For details & route info, visit: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/transportation
call (956) 323-2300.
#LJISDBackToSchool #LJISDTransportation
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🚍🚌 ¡Atención Familias de La Joya ISD!
¡Información importante del departamento de transporte escolar! 🚌🚍
✅ Todas las rutas escolares están disponibles en la página web del Departamento de Transporte.
📌 Al inscribirse o asistir a los eventos de regreso a clases, verifique la ruta de autobús de su hijo(a).
📋 Complete y entregue el Formulario de Intercambio Positivo en la escuela de su hijo(a) (si aún no lo ha hecho para el ciclo 2025–26) para recibir una Etiqueta de Pasajero para la entrega segura de estudiantes.
Para más información y rutas, visite: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/transportation o llame al (956) 323-2300.
#LJISDRegresoAClases #LJISDTransporteEscolar
At the July 30, 2025 Board Meeting, La Joya ISD School Board approved a new district policy in alignment with Texas House Bill 1481, which requires school districts across the state to limit the use of personal communication devices during instructional hours.
📱 What this means for our students:
Starting with the 2025–2026 school year, students in Pre-K through 12th grade will not be allowed to use cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, or similar electronic devices during the school day—from arrival to dismissal.
🔒 Devices can still be brought to school, but they must be:
• Turned off before entering the school building
• Stored securely, either in backpacks, designated areas, or district-issued locking pouches (depending on grade level)
• Left untouched until the end of the instructional day
📍 Implementation will vary by campus level:
• Elementary: Devices stored in backpacks or teacher-designated spaces
• Middle & High School: Devices must be stored in district-provided locking pouches
• HOPE and College & Career Center: No personal devices allowed on campus
⚠️ Progressive discipline will be used for violations, ranging from verbal warnings to device holds.
This policy is designed to minimize distractions and improve safety across our campuses, ensuring that students stay focused and engaged in learning.
Questions? Please reach out to your child’s school for support. For more information, please visit our website at www.lajoyaisd.com/page/cell-phone-policy
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📢 Nueva ley estatal genera cambios en el uso de dispositivos de comunicación personal en La Joya ISD
Durante la reunión de la Mesa Directiva del 30 de julio de 2025, la Mesa Directiva de La Joya ISD aprobó una nueva política distrital conforme a la Cámara de Representantes de Texas, Proyecto de Ley 1481, la cual exige que todos los distritos escolares en el estado limiten el uso de dispositivos de comunicación personal durante el horario de clases.
📱 ¿Qué significa esto para nuestros estudiantes?
A partir del ciclo escolar 2025–2026, los estudiantes desde Pre-Kínder hasta 12.º grado no podrán utilizar teléfonos celulares, relojes inteligentes, audífonos u otros dispositivos electrónicos similares durante el día escolar, desde la llegada hasta la salida.
🔒 Se permitirá traer dispositivos a la escuela, pero deberán:
• Estar apagados antes de entrar al edificio escolar
• Estar guardados de manera segura, ya sea en mochilas, áreas designadas o en bolsas con seguro proporcionadas por el distrito (según el nivel escolar)
• No ser utilizados hasta el final del día escolar
📍 La implementación variará según el nivel escolar:
• Primaria: Los dispositivos se guardarán en las mochilas o en espacios designados por el maestro
• Secundaria y Preparatoria: Los dispositivos deberán guardarse en bolsas con seguro proporcionadas por el distrito
• HOPE y College & Career Center: No se permitirá el uso ni la posesión de dispositivos personales en el plantel
⚠️ Se aplicará una disciplina progresiva en caso de violaciones, desde advertencias verbales hasta la retención temporal del dispositivo.
Esta política está diseñada para reducir distracciones y mejorar la seguridad en todos nuestros planteles, asegurando que los estudiantes se mantengan enfocados y participen activamente en su aprendizaje.
¿Preguntas? Comuníquese con la escuela de su hijo(a) para obtener ayuda. Para más información, visite nuestro sitio web: www.lajoyaisd.com/page/cell-phone-policy
Join us for Meet the Teacher Night TOMORROW, August 5, from 5:30–7:00 PM.
Visit your child’s campus to meet their teachers and get ready for an exciting school year! 🎒📚
#LJISDBackToSchool #MeetTheTeacher #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
Welcome back to our incredible team of educators, staff, and support team! 💼🍎💪 The 2025–2026 school year is off to a strong start, and we’re ready to give it our all, for our students, our campuses, and our community.
Let’s bring the energy, the teamwork, and the pride that makes La Joya ISD one of a kind! 🙌✨
Here’s to new goals, big wins, and a year full of purpose. Let’s make it count! 🎯🚍📚🎨🧪
#LegacyOfExcellence #WeAreLaJoyaISD
Take our quick survey about the updated requirements for student cell phone and personal communication devices under Texas House Bill 1481. Your input matters!
🕒 It only takes 2 minutes.
📅 Deadline: July 26, 2025
👉 Click here to participate: https://forms.gle/9A24NKwQpafxn8nNA
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📢 ¡Queremos saber su opinión!
Responde nuestra breve encuesta sobre los requisitos actualizados para el uso de teléfonos celulares y dispositivos de comunicación personal según la Ley HB 1481 de Texas. ¡Su opinión es importante!
🕒 Solo te tomará 2 minutos.
📅 Fecha límite: 26 de julio de 2025
👉 Haz clic aquí para participar: https://forms.gle/9A24NKwQpafxn8nNA
