⚠️DISTRICT UPDATE ⚠️ La Joya ISD initiated a lockdown at 8:22 a.m. following a notification from the La Joya Police Department regarding an unauthorized presence on the premises of the La Joya ISD transportation building. Our Chief of Police immediately coordinated with the City of La Joya to identify any potential intruders and ensure the security of La Joya ISD campuses, including La Joya High School, Thelma Salinas STEM High School, Jimmy Carter Early College, CCC, Academic Health Science Profession, Hope, and La Joya ISD Central Office. Once all areas were confirmed secure, the lockdown was lifted at 8:50 a.m. We will continue to assure you that the safety and well-being of all La Joya ISD students and staff are of utmost importance to us. ****************** ⚠️ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL DISTRITO ⚠️ La Joya ISD inició un cierre a las 8:22 a. m. luego de una notificación del Departamento de Policía de La Joya sobre una presencia no autorizada en las instalaciones del edificio de transporte de La Joya ISD. Nuestro Jefe de Policía coordinó de inmediato con la Ciudad de La Joya para identificar a posibles intrusos y garantizar la seguridad de los campus de La Joya ISD, incluidos La Joya High School, Thelma Salinas STEM High School, Jimmy Carter Early College, CCC, Academic Health Science Profession. , Hope y la Oficina Central de La Joya ISD. Una vez que se confirmó que todas las áreas eran seguras, el cierre se levantó a las 8:50 a. m. Queremos asegurarles que la seguridad y el bienestar de todos los estudiantes y el personal de La Joya ISD son de suma importancia para nosotros.
10 months ago, La Joya ISD
district update please see post
Our school hours will remain unaffected, maintaining our regular schedule. Please note that there might be bus delays due to additional stops, ensuring that students won't have to walk longer distances to reach a bus stop. Your child's convenience and safety remain our top priorities, Thank you. ****************** Nuestro horario escolar seguirá sin cambios, Tome en cuenta que puede haber retrasos en los autobuses debido a paradas adicionales, asegurando que los estudiantes no tengan que caminar distancias largas para llegar a una parada de autobús. La seguridad de su hijo/a sigue siendo nuestra máxima prioridad, gracias.
10 months ago, La Joya ISD
Weather Update see post for additional details
⚠️DISTRICT UPDATE⚠️: Important Notification: The cause of a gas odor emanating in the north western part of the county. ****************** ⚠️ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL DISTRITO⚠️ : Notificación importante: Ubicación y la causa de un olor a gas que emana en la parte noroeste del condado.
10 months ago, La Joya ISD
Hidalgo County emergency management officials have determined the location and the cause of a gas odor emanating in the north western part of the county.
Hidalgo County emergency management officials have determined the location and the cause of a gas odor emanating in the north western part of the county.
Los funcionarios de manejo de emergencias del condado de Hidalgo han determinado la ubicación y la causa de un olor a gas que emana en la parte noroeste del condado.
⚠️DISTRICT UPDATE⚠️: Important Notification: Gas Leak in Nearby Town ****************** ⚠️ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL DISTRITO⚠️ : Notificación importante: fuga de gas en ciudad cercana
10 months ago, La Joya ISD
📢 DISTRICT UPDATE:
📢 DISTRICT UPDATE:
⏰ Friendly Reminder! NO CLASSES on Monday, February 12. We will be having an in-service day for staff. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
11 months ago, La Joya ISD
In-service Day
🌟✨ 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! 🌈👏
11 months ago, La Joya ISD
🌟✨ 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! 🌈👏
🌟✨ 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! 🌈👏
11 months ago, La Joya ISD
🌟✨ 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.
11 months ago, La Joya ISD
📅 REMINDER: 📆  👀 Please check out the district calendar as it's been updated to reflect the following:  🏫 School 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.  🙏 Thank you! 🙏
DISTRICT UPDATE Letter from Dr. Marcey Sorensen, New Superintendent of Schools, La Joya ISD ************************************** ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL DISTRITO Carta de la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, Nueva Superintendente de Escuelas, La Joya ISD
11 months ago, La Joya ISD
 DISTRICT UPDATE
 DISTRICT UPDATE
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.
11 months ago, La Joya ISD
February is CTE Month!!
🛑 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.
11 months ago, La Joya ISD
🛑 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! 🏃‍♀️🌱
11 months ago, La Joya ISD
📣 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! 🏃‍♀️🌱
January 16, 2024 ⚠️Weather Update ⚠️ / ⚠️ Actualización del Clima ⚠️
11 months ago, La Joya ISD
January 16, 2024 ⚠️Weather Update ⚠️ Actualización del Clima ⚠️
January 16, 2024 ⚠️Weather Update ⚠️ Actualización del Clima ⚠️
January 15, 2024 ⚠️Weather Update ⚠️ / ⚠️ Actualización del Clima ⚠️
11 months ago, La Joya ISD
January 15, 2024 ⚠️Weather Update ⚠️ / ⚠️ Actualización del Clima ⚠️
January 15, 2024 ⚠️Weather Update ⚠️ / ⚠️ Actualización del Clima ⚠️
⚠️Weather Update ⚠️ / ⚠️ Actualización del Clima ⚠️
11 months ago, La Joya ISD
Dear La Joya ISD Family,   	Due to upcoming inclement weather conditions and in consideration for the safety of our school community, La Joya ISD will have a regular day on Monday, January 15, 2024 and delayed starts on Tuesday, January 16 & Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Parents can drop-off students at the time they usually do. All staff will report at their regular time. Instructional time and bus pickup time for those days will be as follows:  Schedule for Tuesday, January 16 & Wednesday, January 17, 2024 	                  Bus Pickup Time				                  Instructional Start Time	 Elementary:       9:00AM	Elementary:       10:00AM Middle School:  9:45AM	Middle School:  10:45AM High School:      10:15AM	High School:     11:00AM  	 All outdoor Athletic competitions and practices will be canceled for Tuesday, January 16 & Wednesday January 17, 2024. These outdoor activities will resume on Thursday, January 18, 2024. All indoor Athletic Events will proceed as scheduled. Tutoring and ACE afterschool programs will be canceled for those days as well.  We will diligently monitor weather conditions over the next 48 hours to determine the appropriate timing for the resumption of normal operations at La Joya ISD. Kindly refer to our official social media channels, @lajoyaisd, and our district website, www.lajoyaisd.com, for the latest updates. We express our gratitude for your continued support as we strive to maintain the highest standards in providing a secure and conducive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Debido a las próximas condiciones climáticas adversas y considerando la seguridad de nuestra comunidad escolar, La Joya ISD tendrá un día regular el lunes 15 de enero del 2024, y comenzará en un horario más tarde el martes 16 de enero y miércoles 17 de enero del 2024. Los padres pueden dejar a los estudiantes a la hora habitual. Todo el personal se presentará a su hora regular. El horario de clases y la recogida de autobuses para esos días serán los siguientes: Horario para el martes 16 de enero y miércoles 17 de enero del 2024 	Hora de recogida de autobuses			Hora de inicio de instrucción                   Primaria:           9:00AM	Primaria:          10:00AM                   Secundaria:       9:45AM	                Secundaria:      10:45AM                   Preparatoria:    10:15AM	Preparatoria:   11:00AM  Todas las competiciones y prácticas deportivas al aire libre se cancelarán para el martes 16 de enero y el miércoles 17 de enero del 2024. Estas actividades al aire libre se reanudarán el jueves 18 de enero del 2024. Todos los eventos deportivos bajo techo continuarán según lo programado. Las tutorías y los programas extracurriculares de ACE también se cancelarán esos días. Continuaremos monitoreando diligentemente las condiciones meteorológicas durante las próximas 48 horas para determinar el momento adecuado para la reanudación de las operaciones normales en La Joya ISD. Por favor, consulte nuestros canales oficiales de redes sociales, @lajoyaisd, y nuestro sitio web del distrito, www.lajoyaisd.com, para obtener las últimas actualizaciones.
⚠️Weather Update ⚠️ La Joya ISD is closely monitoring the approaching cold weather conditions scheduled for next week. We will make decisions about a school delay or closure, as we gather additional information. Classes are to continue as scheduled until further notice. Please continue to monitor the La Joya ISD district website www.lajoyaisd.com, our La Joya ISD social media outlets with the handle @lajoyaisd, and the local news outlets for changes to our normal district operation schedule. **************************** ⚠️ Actualización del Clima ⚠️ La Joya ISD está monitoreando de cerca las condiciones de frío que se esperan para la próxima semana. Tomaremos decisiones sobre un posible retraso o cierre escolar a medida que recopilemos información adicional. Las clases continuarán según lo programado hasta nuevo aviso. Por favor, siga monitoreando el sitio web del distrito La Joya ISD www.lajoyaisd.com, nuestras redes sociales de La Joya ISD con el usuario @lajoyaisd y los medios de comunicación locales para conocer cambios en nuestro horario operativo normal del distrito.
12 months ago, La Joya ISD
La Joya ISD is closely monitoring the approaching cold weather conditions scheduled for next week. We will make decisions about a school delay or closure, as we gather additional information. Classes are to continue as scheduled until further notice. Please continue to monitor the La Joya ISD district website www.lajoyaisd.com, our La Joya ISD social media outlets with the handle @lajoyaisd, and the local news outlets for changes to our normal district operation schedule.
🎉✨ January is School Board Recognition Month, and at La Joya ISD, we're joyfully celebrating our trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students! 🏫💙 The theme for this year is "Locally Elected, Community Connected," emphasizing the vital link between our school trustees and the communities they serve. School board members, the largest group of locally-elected officials in the state, play a crucial role in shaping the future of education. 📚👏 Let's express our gratitude to these community leaders who tirelessly work for the betterment of our schools! 🙌🎊 #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth
12 months ago, La Joya ISD
School Board Recognition Month!
La Joya ISD wishes our incredible family a joyful holiday break! 🎄 Our offices and campuses will be closed from Monday, December 18, 2023 - Tuesday, January 2, 2024. 🌟 Staff returns on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. 📅 📚 Students return on Monday, January 8, 2024. 🎉
about 1 year ago, La Joya ISD
La Joya ISD
📣Just a Friendly Reminder! No early release on Friday, December 15, 2023. Students have a regular school day.
about 1 year ago, La Joya ISD
Friendly Reminder!
💎Attention La Joya ISD Community💎 We hope this message finds you well. We want to inform you that the Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be conducting training at the Jimmy Carter Campus during the week of December 11-15, 2023. The training sessions will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on those days. We understand that increased activity, especially when it involves law enforcement training, can sometimes raise concerns within the community. We want to assure you that this training is a routine and essential part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of public safety. The training is carefully planned to ensure minimal disruption to the community, and all necessary precautions will be taken to guarantee the safety of residents. We kindly request your understanding and cooperation during this period. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our office at (956) 323-2040. Your safety and peace of mind are of the utmost importance to us. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. ************************************************* 💎 Atención Comunidad de La Joya ISD 💎 Esperamos que este mensaje le encuentre bien. Queremos informarle que el Departamento de Seguridad Pública (DPS) llevará a cabo un entrenamiento en el Campus Jimmy Carter durante la semana del 11 al 15 de diciembre de 2023. Las sesiones de entrenamiento se llevarán a cabo de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m. en esos días. Entendemos que un aumento en la actividad, especialmente cuando se trata de entrenamiento policial, a veces puede generar preocupaciones dentro de la comunidad. Queremos asegurarle que este entrenamiento es una parte rutinaria y esencial de nuestro compromiso de mantener los más altos estándares de seguridad pública. El entrenamiento está cuidadosamente planificado para garantizar la mínima interrupción en la comunidad, y se tomarán todas las precauciones necesarias para garantizar la seguridad de los residentes. Agradecemos de antemano su comprensión y cooperación durante este período. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, no dude en comunicarse con nuestra oficina al (956) 323-2040. Su seguridad y tranquilidad son de suma importancia para nosotros. Gracias por su comprensión y apoyo continuo.
about 1 year ago, La Joya ISD
💎Attention La Joya ISD Community💎 We hope this message finds you well. We want to inform you that the Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be conducting training at the Jimmy Carter Campus during the week of December 11-15, 2023. The training sessions will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on those days.  We understand that increased activity, especially when it involves law enforcement training, can sometimes raise concerns within the community. We want to assure you that this training is a routine and essential part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of public safety.  The training is carefully planned to ensure minimal disruption to the community, and all necessary precautions will be taken to guarantee the safety of residents. We kindly request your understanding and cooperation during this period.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our office at (956) 323-2040. Your safety and peace of mind are of the utmost importance to us. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. ************************************************* 💎 Atención Comunidad de La Joya ISD 💎 Esperamos que este mensaje le encuentre bien. Queremos informarle que el Departamento de Seguridad Pública (DPS) llevará a cabo un entrenamiento en el Campus Jimmy Carter durante la semana del 11 al 15 de diciembre de 2023. Las sesiones de entrenamiento se llevarán a cabo de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m. en esos días.  Entendemos que un aumento en la actividad, especialmente cuando se trata de entrenamiento policial, a veces puede generar preocupaciones dentro de la comunidad. Queremos asegurarle que este entrenamiento es una parte rutinaria y esencial de nuestro compromiso de mantener los más altos estándares de seguridad pública.  El entrenamiento está cuidadosamente planificado para garantizar la mínima interrupción en la comunidad, y se tomarán todas las precauciones necesarias para garantizar la seguridad de los residentes. Agradecemos de antemano su comprensión y cooperación durante este período.  Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, no dude en comunicarse con nuestra oficina al (956) 323-2040. Su seguridad y tranquilidad son de suma importancia para nosotros. Gracias por su comprensión y apoyo continuo.
💎Attention La Joya ISD Community💎 We hope this message finds you well. We want to inform you that the Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be conducting training at the Jimmy Carter Campus during the week of December 11-15, 2023. The training sessions will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on those days.  We understand that increased activity, especially when it involves law enforcement training, can sometimes raise concerns within the community. We want to assure you that this training is a routine and essential part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of public safety.  The training is carefully planned to ensure minimal disruption to the community, and all necessary precautions will be taken to guarantee the safety of residents. We kindly request your understanding and cooperation during this period.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our office at (956) 323-2040. Your safety and peace of mind are of the utmost importance to us. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. ************************************************* 💎 Atención Comunidad de La Joya ISD 💎 Esperamos que este mensaje le encuentre bien. Queremos informarle que el Departamento de Seguridad Pública (DPS) llevará a cabo un entrenamiento en el Campus Jimmy Carter durante la semana del 11 al 15 de diciembre de 2023. Las sesiones de entrenamiento se llevarán a cabo de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m. en esos días.  Entendemos que un aumento en la actividad, especialmente cuando se trata de entrenamiento policial, a veces puede generar preocupaciones dentro de la comunidad. Queremos asegurarle que este entrenamiento es una parte rutinaria y esencial de nuestro compromiso de mantener los más altos estándares de seguridad pública.  El entrenamiento está cuidadosamente planificado para garantizar la mínima interrupción en la comunidad, y se tomarán todas las precauciones necesarias para garantizar la seguridad de los residentes. Agradecemos de antemano su comprensión y cooperación durante este período.  Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, no dude en comunicarse con nuestra oficina al (956) 323-2040. Su seguridad y tranquilidad son de suma importancia para nosotros. Gracias por su comprensión y apoyo continuo.