Ann W. Richards Middle School

🎗️ September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 🎗️ Let's honor the brave children fighting cancer and remember those we’ve lost. Wear gold this month to show your support and raise awareness. Together, we can make a difference! 🌟 #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #GoGold #LegacyOfExcellence

💜September is National Suicide Prevention Month 💜 Join us in raising awareness and showing support by wearing teal/purple every Tuesday this September. Together, we can make a difference and help prevent suicide. #YouAreNotAlone #LegacyOfExcellence

Join us for College, Career, and Military Readiness Week! Across the district, we're celebrating College, Career, and Military Readiness with a week of fun dress-up activities! 🎓💼🎖️ College, Career, or Military is the plan! #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉🏈 La Joya ISD administration and central office are all in to support our football teams and every student organization as we celebrate our 100 years of excellence! From the band and color guard to cheerleaders, drill team, JROTC, student council, and beyond, we’re cheering you on every step of the way! Let's make this season unforgettable and continue our legacy of excellence! 💪🎶🎺📣✨ #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉 Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸 Please note that all La Joya ISD administration offices and campuses will be closed on September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the holiday! 🎊

Get ready to cheer on our La Joya ISD football teams! 🏈💥 The 2024 season is here, and we’re bringing the heat🔥 Check out the game schedules and mark your calendars—it's time to pack the stands and show your #LaJoyaISDPride! 🎉📅 Let’s make this season unforgettable! GO PACK! #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉✨ Exciting times at La Joya ISD! Our La Joya High School Cheerleaders and Mariachi groups brought the energy to the grand opening of the new Sonic Drive-In restaurant in Peñitas! 🎺🎶 La Joya ISD Board President Julian Alvarez III, Dr. Marcey Sorensen Superintendent and administration join in the celebration. Catch all the fun moments from the ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebrate with us as we welcome this new spot to our La Joya ISD community! 🍔🥤 #LegacyOfExcellence

Highlights from our Carnegie Campus visit! 🌟 Our Math Department, along with our Academics and School Leadership teams, are committed to implementing our new curriculum correctly to ensure our students receive the best education. Together, we're driving student success and shaping the future of education. #LegacyOfExcellence

🍽️ La Joya ISD Breakfast & Lunch Menu for August 19-23, 2024 🍽️ Check out what’s cooking in our cafeterias this week! Make sure your students start the school year off right with a nutritious meal every day. 🥗🍔🍕

📣 La Joya ISD Family, it's almost time! 📣 🗓️ Monday, August 12, 2024, is the big day—our first day of school! We can't wait to see you! 📚✨ 📚 For more back-to-school information, please visit our website at https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/back-to-school-2024 #LegacyOfExcellence

🚍✨ Attention La Joya ISD families! We sincerely apologize for any confusion caused by our previous communication. This is a new update to clarify that there will be no changes to the transportation department for the upcoming school year. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We're excited for an amazing year ahead! 🚌📚 #LegacyOfExcellence ************************* 🚍✨ ¡Atención familias de La Joya ISD! Nos disculpamos sinceramente por cualquier confusión causada por nuestra comunicación anterior. Esta es una nueva actualización para aclarar que no habrá cambios en el departamento de transporte para el próximo año escolar. Gracias por su comprensión y apoyo continuo. ¡Estamos emocionados por un año increíble por delante! 🚌📚 #LegadoDeExcelencia

📅 Don't Forget our Centennial Style Night events begin TODAY!! 📅 🎉 Welcome Back to School! 🎉 Join us for Centennial Style Night as we celebrate a century of learning excellence! 🏫✨ 📅 Middle Schools: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) 📅 High Schools: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) 📅 Elementary Schools: Thursday, August 8, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) 🌟 Meet Campus Administration and Counselors 🌟 Meet Your Teacher 🌟 Pick Up Your Schedule 🌟 Backpack Giveaway at the Elementary Level (First come, first serve, limited quantities) 🌟 Transportation information will be available #LegacyofExcellence

🎉📚 Day 2 and our incredible teachers are back, learning and thriving as they gear up for an amazing 2024-2025 school year! 🚀✨ Let's celebrate their dedication and energy! 🎒🎨 #ljisdlegacyofexcellence

📅 Don't Forget our Centennial Style Night events begin tomorrow!! 📅 🎉 Welcome Back to School! 🎉 Join us for Centennial Style Night as we celebrate a century of learning excellence! 🏫✨ 📅 Middle Schools: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) 📅 High Schools: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) 📅 Elementary Schools: Thursday, August 8, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) 🌟 Meet Campus Administration and Counselors 🌟 Meet Your Teacher 🌟 Pick Up Your Schedule 🌟 Backpack Giveaway at the Elementary Level (First come, first serve, limited quantities) 🌟 Transportation information will be available #LegacyofExcellence

🌟🎉 It's the first day for teachers at La Joya ISD! 📚✨ Our incredible educators are already showing their dedication and enthusiasm, tirelessly working for our students. 🏫💪 Classrooms are buzzing with activity as lessons are planned, bulletin boards are adorned, and desks are arranged to create welcoming learning environments. 🖍️🎨 📚 📅 First Day of School is August 12, 2024

🎉 Welcome Back to School! 🎉 Join us for Centennial Style Night as we celebrate a century of learning excellence! 🏫✨ 📅 Middle Schools: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) 📅 High Schools: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) 📅 Elementary Schools: Thursday, August 8, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) 🌟 Meet Campus Administration and Counselors 🌟 Meet Your Teacher 🌟 Pick Up Your Schedule 🌟 Backpack Giveaway at the Elementary Level (First come, first serve, limited quantities) 🌟 Transportation information will be available #LegacyofExcellence

🌟 Staff Development Spotlight: Equipping Teachers for Success with NWEA MAP GROWTH! 🌟 🚀✨ La Joya ISD is equipping teachers with training and coaching experiences that promote systemic change through the NWEA MAP GROWTH program! These evidence-based services align assessment, curriculum, and instruction to enhance the success of classrooms, schools, and educational systems. 🌟📚 Mr. Sebastian Duke Jr., Director of Assessment & Accountability, mentioned, "La Joya ISD is providing teachers and administrators with training on the NWEA MAP Growth & Fluency assessment platform to ensure that all students work toward achieving or surpassing grade-level expectations annually." 🎓👏

🌟 Day 2 of our Leadership Academy is in full swing! 🌟 Principals, assistant principals, and administrative leaders are diving deep into vision setting and goal planning for the 2024-2025 school year. 🚀✨ A special shoutout to the Palmview High School band for kicking off day two with incredible Lobo Pride! 🎶🐺 Together, we're gearing up to make this year the best one yet! 🎓👏 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

🎉🚀 Our Leadership Academy for the 2024-2025 school year is underway! 🚀🎉 Principals, assistant principals, and administrative leaders are thrilled to start the school year on the right note. Our Leadership Academy sets the tone for the entire year, helping our leaders set their vision and new goals. 🌟✨ A special shoutout to the La Joya Juarez-Lincoln High School Band for opening our Leadership Academy this morning with an incredible performance! 🎶👏 We are getting ready to welcome our amazing teachers on August 5, 2024. Let's make this year the best one yet! 🎓👏

🎉 Welcome Back to School! 🎉 Join us for Centennial Style Night as we celebrate a century of learning excellence! 🏫✨ 📅 Middle Schools: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) 📅 High Schools: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) 📅 Elementary Schools: Thursday, August 8, 2024 (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM) 🌟 Meet Campus Administration and Counselors 🌟 Meet Your Teacher 🌟 Pick Up Your Schedule 🌟 Backpack Giveaway at the Elementary Level (First come, first serve, limited quantities) 🌟 Transportation information will be available #LegacyofExcellence