At La Joya ISD, we proudly honor Black History Month by celebrating the history, achievements, resilience, and cultural contributions of Black leaders, innovators, and change-makers who have shaped our nation and continue to inspire future generations.🌟💫
This month - and always - we uplift voices, embrace diversity, and reaffirm our commitment to equity, learning, and unity in every classroom. ✨📚❤️
This month - and always - we uplift voices, embrace diversity, and reaffirm our commitment to equity, learning, and unity in every classroom. ✨📚❤️
Please welcome the newest member of our safety team - and yes, he’s paws-itively ready for duty 🐾💙
K-9 Tram has officially joined the La Joya ISD Police Department, bringing sharp skills, a strong work ethic, and a nose for keeping our campuses safe! Paired with Officer Christian Rosales, this dynamic duo is here to support our schools, build positive connections, and provide an additional layer of protection for our students and staff.
We’re not fur-getting how important safety is - and with Tram on the team, the future is looking paw-some! 🐶✨
K-9 Tram has officially joined the La Joya ISD Police Department, bringing sharp skills, a strong work ethic, and a nose for keeping our campuses safe! Paired with Officer Christian Rosales, this dynamic duo is here to support our schools, build positive connections, and provide an additional layer of protection for our students and staff.
We’re not fur-getting how important safety is - and with Tram on the team, the future is looking paw-some! 🐶✨
🎉✨ Celebrate culture, music, and tradition at Festejos 2026! ✨🎉
Witness a vibrant celebration of music and dance featuring talented student artists from La Joya Palmview High School, including Mariachi “Los Lobos”, Grupo Folklorico “Ozomatli”, and special guests “La Tradicion!”
📅 Saturday, Feb. 7 and Sunday, Feb. 8
⏰2:00 PM
📍Alejandro “Alex” H. Saenz Performing Arts Center
604 N. Coyote Dr. La Joya, Texas 78560
🎟 Admission $10
Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 ⬇️
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Sunday, Feb 8, 2026 ⬇️
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Witness a vibrant celebration of music and dance featuring talented student artists from La Joya Palmview High School, including Mariachi “Los Lobos”, Grupo Folklorico “Ozomatli”, and special guests “La Tradicion!”
📅 Saturday, Feb. 7 and Sunday, Feb. 8
⏰2:00 PM
📍Alejandro “Alex” H. Saenz Performing Arts Center
604 N. Coyote Dr. La Joya, Texas 78560
🎟 Admission $10
Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 ⬇️
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Sunday, Feb 8, 2026 ⬇️
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✂️⚾ Opening Day is Almost Here!
La Joya ISD is proud to invite our community to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the newly renovated Coach Rod Softball Field - a special moment honoring legacy while celebrating our continued investment in student-athletes and facilities. ❤️
📅 Thursday, February 19, 2026
📍 Leo Garza, Jr. Athletics Complex – Coach Rod Softball Field
🕘 9:00–10:00 AM | Welcome Showcase
✂️10:00–11:00 AM | Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
🌭 11:00 AM | Tailgate
🥎 11:55 AM | First Pitch
La Joya ISD is proud to invite our community to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the newly renovated Coach Rod Softball Field - a special moment honoring legacy while celebrating our continued investment in student-athletes and facilities. ❤️
📅 Thursday, February 19, 2026
📍 Leo Garza, Jr. Athletics Complex – Coach Rod Softball Field
🕘 9:00–10:00 AM | Welcome Showcase
✂️10:00–11:00 AM | Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
🌭 11:00 AM | Tailgate
🥎 11:55 AM | First Pitch
📄 Important Update from La Joya ISD
The Texas Education Agency has extended the authority of the Board of Managers through Feb. 1, 2028.
➡️ View the TEA letter here:
🔗 https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/tea-intervention
⬇️ Read Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen’s message to the community below.
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📄 Actualización importante de La Joya ISD
La Agencia de Educación de Texas ha extendido la autoridad de la Junta de Administradores hasta el 1 de febrero de 2028.
➡️ Consulte la carta de la TEA aquí:
🔗 https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/tea-intervention
⬇️ Lea a continuación el mensaje de la superintendenta, la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, dirigido a la comunidad.
The Texas Education Agency has extended the authority of the Board of Managers through Feb. 1, 2028.
➡️ View the TEA letter here:
🔗 https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/tea-intervention
⬇️ Read Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen’s message to the community below.
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📄 Actualización importante de La Joya ISD
La Agencia de Educación de Texas ha extendido la autoridad de la Junta de Administradores hasta el 1 de febrero de 2028.
➡️ Consulte la carta de la TEA aquí:
🔗 https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/tea-intervention
⬇️ Lea a continuación el mensaje de la superintendenta, la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, dirigido a la comunidad.
Sunshine, school spirit, and a whole lot of hometown pride 🍊🎉
Our La Joya ISD campuses showed up in a big way for the City of Mission’s annual Citrus Parade! 🧡
From festive floats and performances to students, staff, and families lining the route, the energy was unmatched, and the pride was loud 🎉💫
👑✨ Congratulations to all students who participated, and a special congratulations to Queen Citrianna Ximena Lopez, senior from La Joya High School, for representing the district.
Moments like these highlight the strong bond between our schools and the community we serve. When La Joya ISD participates, we celebrate together 🎉❤️
Our La Joya ISD campuses showed up in a big way for the City of Mission’s annual Citrus Parade! 🧡
From festive floats and performances to students, staff, and families lining the route, the energy was unmatched, and the pride was loud 🎉💫
👑✨ Congratulations to all students who participated, and a special congratulations to Queen Citrianna Ximena Lopez, senior from La Joya High School, for representing the district.
Moments like these highlight the strong bond between our schools and the community we serve. When La Joya ISD participates, we celebrate together 🎉❤️
🌟 Celebrating Our School Counselors! 🌟
This National School Counseling Week, we proudly recognize the incredible counselors of La Joya ISD who support our students academically, socially, and emotionally every single day. ❤️
From guiding students toward their goals to serving as a trusted source of encouragement and care, our counselors make a lasting difference in the lives of many. Thank you for helping our students grow, thrive, and believe in themselves.
We appreciate you today and always! ✨
This National School Counseling Week, we proudly recognize the incredible counselors of La Joya ISD who support our students academically, socially, and emotionally every single day. ❤️
From guiding students toward their goals to serving as a trusted source of encouragement and care, our counselors make a lasting difference in the lives of many. Thank you for helping our students grow, thrive, and believe in themselves.
We appreciate you today and always! ✨
La Joya ISD Breakfast & Lunch Menu for the week of February 2-6, 2026. 🍎🥪
Look at what’s cooking in our cafeterias this week!
To view the full menus, please visit: 👉 https://lajoyaisdcns.com/index.php?sid=0208131445498761&page=menus
Look at what’s cooking in our cafeterias this week!
To view the full menus, please visit: 👉 https://lajoyaisdcns.com/index.php?sid=0208131445498761&page=menus
February is CTE Month! 🔧💻🎨
At La Joya ISD, Career & Technical Education empowers students with real-world skills, hands-on experiences, and pathways that lead to college, careers, and beyond. From classrooms to careers, our students are building bright futures every day. 🌟
#EmpoweredGraduates #CTEMonth
At La Joya ISD, Career & Technical Education empowers students with real-world skills, hands-on experiences, and pathways that lead to college, careers, and beyond. From classrooms to careers, our students are building bright futures every day. 🌟
#EmpoweredGraduates #CTEMonth
📣 Returning Student Enrollment Support is HERE!
La Joya ISD is offering Community Enrollment Support Events to help families complete online enrollment and transfer applications for returning students. 💻📚
Our team will be out in the community to provide hands-on assistance - making the process easier and more accessible for everyone!
🗓 Enrollment Support Available: January 12 – February 5
📍 Community Enrollment Support Events:
• Friday, January 30 | 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mission Citrus Fiesta Fun Fair, Bentsen Community Park
• Saturday, January 31 | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Mission Citrus Parade, Conway, 2 miles to 1st St
• Saturday, January 31 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Mission Citrus Fiesta Fun Fair, Bentsen Community Park
Let’s work together to keep our students on the path to success! ❤️🖤
La Joya ISD is offering Community Enrollment Support Events to help families complete online enrollment and transfer applications for returning students. 💻📚
Our team will be out in the community to provide hands-on assistance - making the process easier and more accessible for everyone!
🗓 Enrollment Support Available: January 12 – February 5
📍 Community Enrollment Support Events:
• Friday, January 30 | 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mission Citrus Fiesta Fun Fair, Bentsen Community Park
• Saturday, January 31 | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Mission Citrus Parade, Conway, 2 miles to 1st St
• Saturday, January 31 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Mission Citrus Fiesta Fun Fair, Bentsen Community Park
Let’s work together to keep our students on the path to success! ❤️🖤
Big day. Big legacy. Big moment for La Joya ISD. ✂️⚾
We’re rolling out the red carpet for Opening Day at the newly renovated Coach Rod Softball Field, and you’re invited to help us celebrate this exciting new chapter for our student-athletes! This ribbon cutting marks more than upgrades - it’s a tribute to tradition, pride, and the future of La Joya ISD athletics.
📅 Thursday, February 19, 2026
📍 Leo Garza, Jr. Athletics Complex – Coach Rod Softball Field
✨ Schedule of Events
9:00–10:00 AM | Welcome Showcase
10:00–11:00 AM | Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
11:00 AM | Tailgate
11:55 AM | First Pitch
Join us as we proudly celebrate our continued investment in student-athletes and facilities - and the legacy that continues to inspire every player who steps onto this field. See you there, La Joya ISD Community! ❤️🐾
#LJISDAthletics #OperationalExcellence #AchievingExcellence2030
We’re rolling out the red carpet for Opening Day at the newly renovated Coach Rod Softball Field, and you’re invited to help us celebrate this exciting new chapter for our student-athletes! This ribbon cutting marks more than upgrades - it’s a tribute to tradition, pride, and the future of La Joya ISD athletics.
📅 Thursday, February 19, 2026
📍 Leo Garza, Jr. Athletics Complex – Coach Rod Softball Field
✨ Schedule of Events
9:00–10:00 AM | Welcome Showcase
10:00–11:00 AM | Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
11:00 AM | Tailgate
11:55 AM | First Pitch
Join us as we proudly celebrate our continued investment in student-athletes and facilities - and the legacy that continues to inspire every player who steps onto this field. See you there, La Joya ISD Community! ❤️🐾
#LJISDAthletics #OperationalExcellence #AchievingExcellence2030
🎉 Congratulations, Diaz-Villarreal Elementary! 🎉
Today, Diaz-Villarreal Elementary is being recognized by the Texas State Board of Education as a 2025 Texas Lone Star Ribbon School. 🌟
This honor reflects the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff.
The State Board of Education meeting begins at 8:45 a.m., and our school’s resolution will be read during the morning portion of the program. There may be a student musical performance at the start, so the resolution is expected to follow shortly after.
Families and community members can watch the recognition live here:
🔗 https://sboe.texas.gov/state-board-of-education/sboe-meetings/live-and-archived-broadcasts
We are so proud of the Diaz-Villarreal Elementary community for this outstanding achievement! 💙📚✨
Today, Diaz-Villarreal Elementary is being recognized by the Texas State Board of Education as a 2025 Texas Lone Star Ribbon School. 🌟
This honor reflects the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff.
The State Board of Education meeting begins at 8:45 a.m., and our school’s resolution will be read during the morning portion of the program. There may be a student musical performance at the start, so the resolution is expected to follow shortly after.
Families and community members can watch the recognition live here:
🔗 https://sboe.texas.gov/state-board-of-education/sboe-meetings/live-and-archived-broadcasts
We are so proud of the Diaz-Villarreal Elementary community for this outstanding achievement! 💙📚✨
🎶❤️ The music. The culture. The tradition.
La Joya High School, Orgullo y Tradición 2026, is this weekend.
If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, now’s the time. 🎟✨
🎟 Get your tickets:
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La Joya High School, Orgullo y Tradición 2026, is this weekend.
If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, now’s the time. 🎟✨
🎟 Get your tickets:
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🚨 TODAY 🚨
Early College & P-TECH parent meeting for accepted current 8th-grade / incoming 9th-grade students and parents
🗓 Today | January 29, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 La Joya HS | Palmview HS | Juarez-Lincoln HS | Jimmy Carter Early College
Early College & P-TECH parent meeting for accepted current 8th-grade / incoming 9th-grade students and parents
🗓 Today | January 29, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 La Joya HS | Palmview HS | Juarez-Lincoln HS | Jimmy Carter Early College
🎉🏆 NINE La Joya ISD schools. ONE powerful commitment to student success.
La Joya ISD is proud to share that 9 campuses have earned a place on the 2025 Texas Honor Roll - a prestigious statewide recognition honoring schools that deliver strong academic outcomes, showing measurable growth, and helping close achievement gaps. 📚⭐
Out of thousands of schools across Texas, only a small percentage received this distinction — and nine of them are ours 💪❤️🖤
👏 Congratulations to:
✨ John F. Kennedy ES
✨ E.B. Reyna ES
✨ Diaz-Villarreal ES
✨ Henry B. Gonzalez ES
✨ Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr. ES
✨ Sam Fordyce ES
✨ Enrique “Kiki” Camarena ES
✨ Memorial MS
✨ Thelma R. Salinas STEM Early College HS
This recognition reflects the dedication of our teachers, campus leaders, students, and families, and aligns with Priority 3: Thriving Students in our Achieving Excellence Together 2030 Strategic Plan - because every student deserves the opportunity to succeed.
#LaJoyaISD #AchievingExcellenceTogether #ThrivingStudents #TexasHonorRoll
La Joya ISD is proud to share that 9 campuses have earned a place on the 2025 Texas Honor Roll - a prestigious statewide recognition honoring schools that deliver strong academic outcomes, showing measurable growth, and helping close achievement gaps. 📚⭐
Out of thousands of schools across Texas, only a small percentage received this distinction — and nine of them are ours 💪❤️🖤
👏 Congratulations to:
✨ John F. Kennedy ES
✨ E.B. Reyna ES
✨ Diaz-Villarreal ES
✨ Henry B. Gonzalez ES
✨ Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr. ES
✨ Sam Fordyce ES
✨ Enrique “Kiki” Camarena ES
✨ Memorial MS
✨ Thelma R. Salinas STEM Early College HS
This recognition reflects the dedication of our teachers, campus leaders, students, and families, and aligns with Priority 3: Thriving Students in our Achieving Excellence Together 2030 Strategic Plan - because every student deserves the opportunity to succeed.
#LaJoyaISD #AchievingExcellenceTogether #ThrivingStudents #TexasHonorRoll
At La Joya ISD, our graduates think for themselves and make thoughtful choices!👨🎓🧠🌟
Part of Achieving Excellence Together entails ensuring our graduates explore new ideas and embrace innovation to create opportunities for themselves and others 🤝
Because at La Joya ISD, our graduates are independent thinkers who drive progress! 🚀
#LJISD #PortraitOfAGraduate #IndependentThinkers #AchievingExcellence2030
Part of Achieving Excellence Together entails ensuring our graduates explore new ideas and embrace innovation to create opportunities for themselves and others 🤝
Because at La Joya ISD, our graduates are independent thinkers who drive progress! 🚀
#LJISD #PortraitOfAGraduate #IndependentThinkers #AchievingExcellence2030
⏱️Online enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year is still open for currently enrolled students.
Please remember to complete online registration by February 6.
Scan the QR code or log in to Skyward on your 💻 or 📱 to get started.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4qd4hQu
Please remember to complete online registration by February 6.
Scan the QR code or log in to Skyward on your 💻 or 📱 to get started.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4qd4hQu
📣 Happening Tomorrow
Early College & P-TECH acceptance confirmation meeting
For current 8th-grade / incoming 9th-grade parents
🗓 January 29, 2026 | ⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 La Joya HS | Palmview HS | Juarez-Lincoln HS | Jimmy Carter Early College
❗ Attendance is required.
Early College & P-TECH acceptance confirmation meeting
For current 8th-grade / incoming 9th-grade parents
🗓 January 29, 2026 | ⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 La Joya HS | Palmview HS | Juarez-Lincoln HS | Jimmy Carter Early College
❗ Attendance is required.
📢 Reminder for Parents of Incoming 6th-Grade Students
The Incoming 6th-Grade Parent Information Meeting is TODAY at 5:30 PM at the middle school your student is zoned to attend.
This meeting is for parents of current 5th-grade students transitioning to 6th grade.
For questions, please contact your student’s campus.
The Incoming 6th-Grade Parent Information Meeting is TODAY at 5:30 PM at the middle school your student is zoned to attend.
This meeting is for parents of current 5th-grade students transitioning to 6th grade.
For questions, please contact your student’s campus.
Happening this weekend! 🎻💃🏻
Join La Joya High School for a vibrant Mariachi and Folklórico concert celebrating culture, music, and tradition. 🎺💃🏽
Featuring Mariachi Los Coyotes, Grupo Folklórico “Tabasco”, and a special appearance by Conjunto Los Diamantes. 💎🎶🐾
🗓 January 31 & February 1 | 2:00 PM
📍 Alejandro "Alex" H. Saenz Performing Arts Center
🎟 Tickets $10
https://events.hometownticketing.com/.../entity/schools/40
#ThrivingStudents #LJISDAchievingExcellence2030
Join La Joya High School for a vibrant Mariachi and Folklórico concert celebrating culture, music, and tradition. 🎺💃🏽
Featuring Mariachi Los Coyotes, Grupo Folklórico “Tabasco”, and a special appearance by Conjunto Los Diamantes. 💎🎶🐾
🗓 January 31 & February 1 | 2:00 PM
📍 Alejandro "Alex" H. Saenz Performing Arts Center
🎟 Tickets $10
https://events.hometownticketing.com/.../entity/schools/40
#ThrivingStudents #LJISDAchievingExcellence2030
