š£š£ Attention JD Salinas Middle School Community š£š£
š£ Attention Amazing JD Salinas Parents!
Uniform shirts for the 2025ā2026 school year are now available for order at The One T-shirt Factory. Be ready for the first day of school order early!ā¤ļø
š£ Attention Gorgeous Parents of JD Salinas!
Uniform shirts for the school year 2025-2026 are now available to order at The One T-shirt Factory! ā¤ļø
š° The July 2025 newsletter is here!
Catch up on the latest from La Joya ISD including our employee pay raise, summer learning highlights, new principal announcements, Pre-K outreach efforts, safety initiatives, and key back-to-school dates.
Plus, get ready to celebrate 100 years of excellence at our Centennial Celebration on August 8! š
š² Read it now: https://5il.co/3kh39
š£ Attention Amazing JD Salinas Parents!
Uniform shirts for the 2025ā2026 school year are now available for order at The One T-shirt Factory. Be ready for the first day of school order early!ā¤ļø
š£ Ā”AtenciĆ³n MagnĆficos Padres de JD Salinas!
Las camisas del uniforme para el aƱo escolar 2025ā2026 ya estĆ”n disponibles para ordenar en The One T-shirt FactoryĀ”ā¤ļø
šØ BIG NEWS for La Joya ISD Employees! šØ
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All employees will receive a 4% raise (based on pay grade midpoint)! š
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PLUS ā teachers will receive additional raises thanks to the HB2 Teacher Retention Allotment! š°
šÆ That means:
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3-4 years experience ā”ļø $2,500 extra
š
5+ years experience ā”ļø $5,000 extra
š On top of the 4% raise!
La Joya ISD is committed to investing in our incredible staff and rewarding the work you do every day to support our students! š¾š
š½ļø WHEN THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDSā¦ SUMMER MEALS BEGIN! āļø
La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services will provide FREE breakfast & lunch for all children ages 1ā18! š
š Available at 26 LJISD cafeterias ā Monday through Friday
š“ Meals must be consumed on site
šø Children do not need to be enrolled in LJISD to receive free meals.
ā
For full details, please refer to the flyer below.
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š½ļø Ā”CUANDO TERMINA EL AĆO ESCOLARā¦ EMPIEZA EL SERVICIO DE COMIDAS DE VERANO!āļø
El Servicio de NutriciĆ³n Infantil de La Joya ISD ofrecerĆ” DESAYUNO Y ALMUERZO GRATIS para todos los niƱos de 1 a 18 aƱos. š
š Disponible en 26 cafeterĆas de LJISD ā de lunes a viernes
š“ Los alimentos deben consumirse en el lugar
šø Ā”Abierto a todos los niƱos, no se requiere estar inscrito en LJISD!
ā
Para informaciĆ³n completa, consulta el volante a continuaciĆ³n.
šāāļøš„ GET READY TO RUN, JUMP, & SHINE! šš
The City of Palmview Parks & Recreation in partnership with La Joya ISD is bringing the heat this āļø SUMMER 2025 with our exciting TRACK Program for ALL kids ages 5ā17! š½šŖ
š
Registration Dates:
šļø May 12ā30, 2025
š MondayāFriday | 10 AM ā 6 PM
š603 Palmview Commercial Dr., Palmview, TX
š» Or register online: cityofpalmview.gov
š² Fee: $60 per participant
š³ Payment by Money Order or Credit/Debit Card
š Birth certificate may be required
š² Scan the QR code on the flyer to register now!
Letās make this summer FAST, FUN, and FULL of MEMORIES! š
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šš Now Enrolling for the 2025ā2026 School Year! šš
La Joya ISD is excited to welcome new students!
We are currently accepting:
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Pre-K 3 Students (must meet qualifying criteria)
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Pre-K 4 Students (must meet qualifying criteria)
ā
Kindergarten
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New students to the district K-12
š Enrollment Requirements include:
ā¢ Parent/Guardian ID (e.g., Driverās License or Government-issued ID)
ā¢ Studentās Original Birth Certificate
ā¢ Social Security Card (if applicable)
ā¢ Immunization Record (up to date)
ā¢ Proof of Residence (e.g., utility bill)
ā¢ Income Verification (Pre-K 3 & 4 only)
š For more information, call Admissions & Records at 956-323-2545
š Visit us at www.lajoyaisd.com
š± Follow us on social media @lajoyaisd
Letās get ready for an amazing school year! š„
š½ļø WHEN THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDSā¦ SUMMER MEALS BEGIN! āļø
La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services will provide FREE breakfast & lunch for all children ages 1ā18! š
š Available at 26 LJISD cafeterias ā Monday through Friday
š“ Meals must be consumed on site
šø Children do not need to be enrolled in LJISD to receive free meals.
ā
For full details, please refer to the flyer below.
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š½ļø Ā”CUANDO TERMINA EL AĆO ESCOLARā¦ EMPIEZA EL SERVICIO DE COMIDAS DE VERANO!āļø
El Servicio de NutriciĆ³n Infantil de La Joya ISD ofrecerĆ” DESAYUNO Y ALMUERZO GRATIS para todos los niƱos de 1 a 18 aƱos. š
š Disponible en 26 cafeterĆas de LJISD ā de lunes a viernes
š“ Los alimentos deben consumirse en el lugar
šø Ā”Abierto a todos los niƱos, no se requiere estar inscrito en LJISD!
ā
Para informaciĆ³n completa, consulta el volante a continuaciĆ³n.
š¢ Weāre Hiring! Join Us at the La Joya ISD Job Fair!
Looking for a rewarding career in education or support services? Stop by our Job Fair on June 10, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Wellness Gym, 200 W. Expwy 83, La Joya, TX.
Weāre hiring for positions in teaching, clerical, child nutrition, transportation, and more! ššš®āāļø
š² Scan the QR code on the flyer or click link https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NWt_gq0wjq2ePMN2glgQ-IHyUyuEKXjb/htmlview# for current job openings
š For more info, call 956-323-2600
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š¢ Ā”Estamos contratando! Ā”AcompƔƱanos a la Feria de Empleo de La Joya ISD!
ĀæBuscas una carrera gratificante en la educaciĆ³n o servicios de apoyo? VisĆtanos el 10 de junio de 2025, de 9:00 AM a 12:00 PM en el Wellness Gym, 200 W. Expwy 83, La Joya, TX.
Ā”Estamos contratando para puestos en docencia, oficina, nutriciĆ³n escolar, transporte y mĆ”s! ššš®āāļø
š² Escanea el cĆ³digo QR del volante para ver las vacantes actuales, https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NWt_gq0wjq2ePMN2glgQ-IHyUyuEKXjb/htmlview#
š Para mĆ”s informaciĆ³n, llama al 956-323-2600
š½ļø WHEN THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDSā¦ SUMMER MEALS BEGIN! āļø
La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services will provide FREE breakfast & lunch for all children ages 1ā18! š
š Available at 26 LJISD cafeterias ā Monday through Friday
š“ Meals must be consumed on site
šø Children do not need to be enrolled in LJISD to receive free meals.
ā
For full details, please refer to the flyer below.
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š½ļø Ā”CUANDO TERMINA EL AĆO ESCOLARā¦ EMPIEZA EL SERVICIO DE COMIDAS DE VERANO!āļø
El Servicio de NutriciĆ³n Infantil de La Joya ISD ofrecerĆ” DESAYUNO Y ALMUERZO GRATIS para todos los niƱos de 1 a 18 aƱos. š
š Disponible en 26 cafeterĆas de LJISD ā de lunes a viernes
š“ Los alimentos deben consumirse en el lugar
šø Ā”Abierto a todos los niƱos, no se requiere estar inscrito en LJISD!
ā
Para informaciĆ³n completa, consulta el volante a continuaciĆ³n.
š½ļø WHEN THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDSā¦ SUMMER MEALS BEGIN! āļø
La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services will provide FREE breakfast & lunch for all children ages 1ā18! š
š Available at 26 LJISD cafeterias ā Monday through Friday
š“ Meals must be consumed on site
šø Children do not need to be enrolled in LJISD to receive free meals.
ā
For full details, please refer to the flyer below.
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š½ļø Ā”CUANDO TERMINA EL AĆO ESCOLARā¦ EMPIEZA EL SERVICIO DE COMIDAS DE VERANO!āļø
El Servicio de NutriciĆ³n Infantil de La Joya ISD ofrecerĆ” DESAYUNO Y ALMUERZO GRATIS para todos los niƱos de 1 a 18 aƱos. š
š Disponible en 26 cafeterĆas de LJISD ā de lunes a viernes
š“ Los alimentos deben consumirse en el lugar
šø Ā”Abierto a todos los niƱos, no se requiere estar inscrito en LJISD!
ā
Para informaciĆ³n completa, consulta el volante a continuaciĆ³n.
š¢ The Pack Connection ā June 2025 Issue is here! šļø
In this issue:
š We celebrate the Class of 2025 ā 1,772 graduates, $9.4 million in scholarships, and a legacy of excellence.
š„ La Joya ISD honors Coach Carlos āRodā Rodriguez with a field dedication recognizing decades of impact.
š Our Centennial Time Capsule Ceremony captures a century of pride, even in the rain!
š La Joya ISD earns national recognition for literacy success through Lexia programs.
š° Financial accountability progress: updates from the districtās comprehensive financial assessment.
š Summer learning, athletic camps, and more are in full swing!
āØ Read the full newsletter to see how weāre celebrating accomplishments and building for the future.
š²The Pack Connection June 2025 Edition: https://5il.co/3hwif
šThat's a Wrap on UIL Season '25š
We're incredibly proud of our UIL Academics team for their hard work, dedication, and exceptional achievements this school year. JD was well represented across the board!
šHere's our UIL Report Card:
š 7 District Champions
š„ 7th Grade Team - 2nd Place in District
š„ 6th Grade Team - District Champions
š One-Act-Play - Division II Champions
š¬ 1 Regional Champion - 7th Grade Science
šÆ 6 TMSCA State Qualifiers across 10 Championship Events
ā Top 11 in State - 6th Grade Mathematics
š§ Top 9 in State - 6th Grade Number Sense
š Outstanding performance from all our students - way to represent JD with pride! š«”
#WEAREJDš
#UILAcademics
āļø Friendly Reminder: La Joya ISD Administration Building ā Summer Hours š
š
MondayāThursday, 7:00 a.m. ā 6:00 p.m.
š« Closed on Fridays
š July 1ā11: District closed for summer break
š July 14: Normal hours resume (MondayāFriday)
#LJISDSummerUpdate #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
šš¦ Get ready to make a splash this summer at the La Joya ISD Aquatic Center opening to the public TOMORROW, May 30, 2025! šāāļøš
š Enjoy fun in the sun 7 days a week from 2 PM ā 8 PM and sign up for swimming lessons for just $50 per child! š š§š§
āļø Class times available: 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM & 6 PM
šļø Multiple session dates from June through August!
šļø Entry: $5 Children | $8 Adults (Credit/Debit Only)
šæ Concession stand available ā no outside food or drinks permitted.
šLocation: 1801 Western Rd., Mission, TX
š For more info, contact Xavier Escobedo at 956-323-2162
Let the summer fun begin! š
šāāļøš„ GET READY TO RUN, JUMP, & SHINE! šš
The City of Palmview Parks & Recreation in partnership with La Joya ISD is bringing the heat this āļø SUMMER 2025 with our exciting TRACK Program for ALL kids ages 5ā17! š½šŖ
š
Registration Dates:
šļø May 12ā30, 2025
š MondayāFriday | 10 AM ā 6 PM
š603 Palmview Commercial Dr., Palmview, TX
š» Or register online: cityofpalmview.gov
š² Fee: $60 per participant
š³ Payment by Money Order or Credit/Debit Card
š Birth certificate may be required
š² Scan the QR code on the flyer to register now!
Letās make this summer FAST, FUN, and FULL of MEMORIES! š
š„
š Today, we celebrated a legacy of dedication at La Joya ISD! š«
We proudly honored our incredible employees for their 25, 30, 35, 40, and even 45 years of service ā with one outstanding individual reaching an amazing 45 YEARS! šš
Together, these milestones represent a combined total of 3,740 years of commitment, heart, and excellence poured into our students and schools. šš
Thank you, La Joya ISD family, for your service. You are the heartbeat of our district! šš¾
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
Full album in link below:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1YBjZYb8T7/
La Joya ISD's Summer Athletic Program kicks off June 2ā27, 2025 at La Joya HS, Juarez-Lincoln HS, and Palmview HS! š¾š
š
MondayāFriday
ā° 8:30 AM ā 1:30 PM
š„š½ļø Breakfast & lunch provided
š š± Scan the QR code or contact your campus coach to register today!
š Note: Students must provide their own transportation
šŖ Daily athletic activities to stay strong, train hard, and level up your game all summer long! Donāt miss it!
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š“ ATTENTION PARENTS: SAFETY WARNING REGARDING STUDENT DEVICES
La Joya ISD is alerting families about a dangerous social media trend that encourages students to insert metal objects (such as paper clips) into Chromebook charging ports. This behavior can cause permanent damage, fires, and serious injuries.
ā ļø This is a serious safety hazard and will result in disciplinary action and may lead to criminal charges under Texas law.
ā”ļø Please speak with your child about the proper use of school-issued devices and the serious consequences of misusing them.
Thank you for helping us keep our students and campuses safe.
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š“ ATENCIĆN PADRES: ADVERTENCIA DE SEGURIDAD SOBRE DISPOSITIVOS ESTUDIANTILES
La Joya ISD alerta a las familias sobre una peligrosa tendencia en redes sociales que alienta a los estudiantes a insertar objetos metĆ”licos (como clips) en los puertos de carga de las Chromebooks. Esta acciĆ³n puede causar daƱos permanentes, incendios y lesiones graves.
ā ļø Este comportamiento representa un grave riesgo y puede resultar en sanciones disciplinarias y cargos penales bajo la ley de Texas.
ā”ļø Por favor, hable con su hijo/a sobre el uso adecuado de los dispositivos escolares y las graves consecuencias de su mal uso.
Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener la seguridad en nuestras escuelas.
