🌟✨ It's National School Counseling Week! 🌟✨
Here at La Joya ISD, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for each and every one of our incredible counselors. 💖 From guiding our students through academic challenges to providing invaluable support for their emotional well-being, our counselors truly go above and beyond every single day. 🙌 Their dedication and compassion make a world of difference in the lives of our students and our entire school community. 🎓💙 Let's take this week to celebrate and honor these amazing individuals who play such a vital role in shaping the future. Thank you for all that you do! 🌈👏
📅 REMINDER: 📆
Please check out the district calendar as it's been updated to reflect the following:
🏫 Regular School Day on Friday, February 9, 2024
❌ No school for students on Monday, February 12, 2024 (Staff Inservice Day)
👩🏫 Staff will be at work on both Friday, February 9, 2024, and Monday, February 12, 2024.
Congratulations once again to the Boys Golf Team for securing a remarkable 2nd place at the Mission RGVGCA Invitational Golf Tournament this weekend. Additionally, the Girls Golf Team had an outstanding 4th place finish. Special accolades to Eduardo Landois, earning an impressive 2nd place individually, and Arianna Dominguez for a stellar 5th place individual finish. Go Coyotes! #LJHS #CoyotePride #CoyoteGolf #Victory #GoCoyotes @lajoyaisd @ljisdathletics
IT'S GAME DAY for Coyote Soccer as they host the Cougars from Edinburg North HS for the first District Game of the Season. Come out and show your Coyote Pride! #LJHS #CoyotePride #DistrictOpener @lajoyaisd @ljisdathletics
IT'S GAME DAY for Lady Coyote Soccer as they host the Lady Cougars from Edinburg North HS for the first District Game of the Season. Come out and show your Coyote Pride! #LJHS #CoyotePride #DistrictOpener @lajoyaisd @ljisdathletics
At La Joya HS, Attendance Matters so we are keeping true with our weekly tradition: the 'Coyote Gift Shop.' We congratulate our students who've exemplified consistent attendance this week. #LJHS #CoyotePride #CoyoteGiftShop #AttendanceMatters @lajoyaisd
IT'S PARENTS NIGHT for Coyote Basketball as they host the Jaguars from Edinburg Economedes. Come out and show your Coyote Pride! #LJHS #CoyotePride @lajoyaisd @ljisdathletics
IT'S PARENTS NIGHT for Lady Coyote Basketball as they host the Lady Jaguars from Edinburg Economedes. Come out and show your Coyote Pride! #LJHS #CoyotePride @lajoyaisd @ljisdathletics
Congratulations to our Coyote UIL Team! In the recent CX Debate UIL District Contest on January 26, our debaters showcased their prowess, securing top positions:
District Champions & State Qualifiers: Adilin Garza and Emilia Vega
2nd Place Team & State Qualifiers: Josefa Martir and Moises Gaona
3rd Place Team: Giovana Castro and Estrella Hidalgo-Rosas
Cheers to our State Qualifiers as they gear up to compete in Austin at the UIL CX Debate State Contest in March! #LJHS #CoyotePride #CoyoteUIL #DebateChampions #StateBound @lajoyaisd
DISTRICT UPDATE
Letter from Dr. Marcey Sorensen, New Superintendent of Schools, La Joya ISD
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ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL DISTRITO Carta de la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, Nueva Superintendente de Escuelas, La Joya ISD
February is CTE Month!!
Career & Technical Education (CTE) provides students with the academic and technical skills, knowledge, and training necessary to succeed in future careers.
Get ready to rumble! The Coyote Wrestling Team is hosting the District Wrestling Meet right here at home, in the LJHS Gymnasium - TODAY. Let's rally behind them with cheers and good luck wishes! #LJHS #CoyotePride #LJHSWrestling #DistrictWrestlingMeet
IT'S GAME DAY for Coyote Basketball as they host the Bears from PSJA HS. Come out and show your Coyote Pride! #LJHS #CoyotePride @lajoyaisd @ljisdathletics
IT'S GAME DAY for Lady Coyote Basketball as they host the Lady Bears from PSJA HS. Come out and show your Coyote Pride! #LJHS #CoyotePride @lajoyaisd @ljisdathletics
Dive into excitement! The Coyote Swimming Team is geared up for the District Swim Meet at the PSJA-UTRGV Natatorium. Let's send waves of luck and cheers as they aim for victory and advancement to Regionals! #LJHS #CoyotePride #SwimTeam #DistrictSwimMeet @lajoyaisd @ljisdathletics
Join the Coyote Golf Team at the Monte Cristo Golf Course for a two day tournament. Tee time is set for 8am. Good Luck Coyotes! #LJHS #CoyotePride #CoyoteGolf @lajoyaisd @ljisdathletics
🛑 January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. La Joya ISD unites against this heinous crime, raise awareness, and stand up for the rights of every individual. 💙 Together, we can make a difference and bring an end to human trafficking.
📣 La Joya ISD, answer the call and unite with us in embracing the 2024 It’s Time Texas Community Challenge! 🌟 The Challenge is in full swing, running until March 3, 2024. 💪🏼🏋🏼♂️ Let's collaborate to enhance our community's health, one point at a time. Don't hesitate, register today and be part of the transformation! 🏃♀️🌱
Shout Out to the Coyote Powerlifting Team! Both the Girls and Boys teams showcased their strength and determination, securing an impressive 4th Place Team finish at the La Joya ISD 2024 Invitational Powerlifting Meet held on Saturday, January 20th, at Palmview High School. The dedication and hard work of our student-athletes truly shone through, and we're proud to announce the outstanding performances that earned our team numerous medals:
1st place: Jaymee Gomez
2nd place: Joselyn Salinas, Luz Medina, Melvin Sandoval, Alexander Sosa, Jaidan Alaniz
3rd place: Yadira Mejia, Dulce Mata, Damian Villalpando, Norbert Garza, Derek Vega
4th place: Brisa Guajardo, Abigail Salinas, Alexa Padron, Iris Martinez, Erasmo Rodriguez, Pedro Villarreal
5th place: Destiny Ramirez - 5th place
A huge congratulations to all the participants for their hard work and achievements. Your dedication is truly commendable! #LJHS #CoyotePride #PowerliftingChamps @lajoyaisd @ljisdathletics
Congratulations to La Joya HS's Mariachi Los Coyotes for earning a Division 1 Rating over the weekend! This outstanding accomplishment has earned them a spot in the UIL State Mariachi Contest. Best of luck as they continue to showcase their musical talent! #LJHS #CoyotePride #MariachiExcellence #UILStateContest @lajoyaisd
