
📣 Central Office Leadership Announcement
La Joya ISD proudly announces the transition of two outstanding leaders into new roles within the Academics & School Leadership Division. 🎉👏
🔹 Annette Lozano has transitioned into the role of Executive Director of Student, Family, and Community Engagement & Support
🔹 Marta Castillo has transitioned into the role of Executive Director of Special Education & Specialized Supports, Academics & School Leadership
We congratulate both leaders on their new assignments and look forward to their continued impact across the district! 🌟
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence



Congratulations to LeAnn Alaniz-Herrera, new principal at Palmview High School!🎉 👏 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence


Congratulations to Eduardo Flores, new principal at La Joya High School!🎉 👏 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence


Congratulations to Sylvia Treviño-Sandoval, new principal at Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School!🎉 👏 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence


Congratulations to Mary Sepulveda, new principal at Ann Richards Middle School!🎉 👏 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence


Congratulations to Vilma Brantley, new principal at Tabasco Elementary!🎉 👏 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence


Congratulations to Maria Flores-Guerra, new principal at Dr. Palmira Mendiola Elementary! 🎉 👏 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence


Congratulations to Julissa Garza, new principal at Lloyd M. Bentsen Elementary! 🎉 👏 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence


Congratulations to Irma Ramirez, new principal at Sam Fordyce Elementary! 🎉 👏 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence


Congratulations to Irene Fernandez, new principal at Leo J. Leo Elementary! 🎉 👏 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence


Congratulations to Dr. Dolores Araujo, new principal at Guillermo Flores Elementary! 🎉 👏
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence


🎉 Celebrating Excellence in the Operations & Infrastructure Department! 🎉
La Joya ISD proudly recognized the 2024–2025 Operations & Infrastructure Employees of the Year during a well-deserved celebration honoring outstanding staff from each department.
Congratulations to this year’s employee of the year recipients:
🔹 Eddie Compean – Assets & Central Warehouse
🔹 Jaime Leyva – Child Nutrition Services
🔹 Gregoria Martinez – Custodial (La Joya HS)
🔹 Abiel Barrera – Energy & Compliance
🔹 Daniel Garcia – Physical Plant
🔹 Roel Zambrano – Transportation
Thank you for your dedication and commitment to excellence!
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #EmployeeRecognition











🍽️ WHEN THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDS… SUMMER MEALS BEGIN! ☀️
La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services will provide FREE breakfast & lunch for all children ages 1–18! 🙌
📍 Available at 26 LJISD cafeterias — Monday through Friday
🍴 Meals must be consumed on site
🚸 Children do not need to be enrolled in LJISD to receive free meals.
✅ For full details, please refer to the flyer below.
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🍽️ ¡CUANDO TERMINA EL AÑO ESCOLAR… EMPIEZA EL SERVICIO DE COMIDAS DE VERANO!☀️
El Servicio de Nutrición Infantil de La Joya ISD ofrecerá DESAYUNO Y ALMUERZO GRATIS para todos los niños de 1 a 18 años. 🙌
📍 Disponible en 26 cafeterías de LJISD — de lunes a viernes
🍴 Los alimentos deben consumirse en el lugar
🚸 ¡Abierto a todos los niños, no se requiere estar inscrito en LJISD!
✅ Para información completa, consulta el volante a continuación.


📢 Attention La Joya ISD High School Students & Parents
📅 STAAR testing for June 2025 is coming up!
All testing will take place at our three comprehensive high schools:
🏫 La Joya High School
🏫 Juarez-Lincoln High School
🏫 Palmview High School
This round of testing includes state retests. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact your child’s campus directly.
Your support makes a difference in helping our students succeed! 📝🎓
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence


🎉 La Joya ISD PK – Book a Classroom Tour Event! 🎒
Attention parents of incoming Pre-K students! Come visit a La Joya ISD classroom and see The Creative Curriculum in action, where curiosity, creativity, and early learning come to life! ✨📚
🗓️ June 16–24
⏰ 9 AM – 11 AM
📍 Local Elementary Summer Sites
🔗 Book your tour today: BOOK NOW
📞 (956) 323-2295
Let’s get your little learner ready for an amazing school year! 🌟
#LJISDPreK #BookATour #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence


🎉 Happy Father’s Day from La Joya ISD! 🎉 Today, we celebrate all the incredible dads, grandfathers, and father figures who inspire, guide, and support our students every single day. 💪💙 Your love, dedication, and wisdom help shape not just your children, but the future of our community. 👔💙


🏃♂️🔥 GET READY TO RUN, JUMP, & SHINE! 🌟👟
The City of Palmview Parks & Recreation in partnership with La Joya ISD is bringing the heat this ☀️ SUMMER 2025 with our exciting TRACK Program for ALL kids ages 5–17! 🎽💪
📅 Registration Dates:
🗓️ May 12–30, 2025
🕙 Monday–Friday | 10 AM – 6 PM
📍603 Palmview Commercial Dr., Palmview, TX
💻 Or register online: cityofpalmview.gov
💲 Fee: $60 per participant
💳 Payment by Money Order or Credit/Debit Card
📄 Birth certificate may be required
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register now!
Let’s make this summer FAST, FUN, and FULL of MEMORIES! 🏅🔥


🎒📚 Now Enrolling for the 2025–2026 School Year! 📚🎒
La Joya ISD is excited to welcome new students!
We are currently accepting:
✅ Pre-K 3 Students (must meet qualifying criteria)
✅ Pre-K 4 Students (must meet qualifying criteria)
✅ Kindergarten
✅ New students to the district K-12
📝 Enrollment Requirements include:
• Parent/Guardian ID (e.g., Driver’s License or Government-issued ID)
• Student’s Original Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card (if applicable)
• Immunization Record (up to date)
• Proof of Residence (e.g., utility bill)
• Income Verification (Pre-K 3 & 4 only)
📞 For more information, call Admissions & Records at 956-323-2545
🌐 Visit us at www.lajoyaisd.com
📱 Follow us on social media @lajoyaisd
Let’s get ready for an amazing school year! 💥


🍽️ WHEN THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDS… SUMMER MEALS BEGIN! ☀️
La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services will provide FREE breakfast & lunch for all children ages 1–18! 🙌
📍 Available at 26 LJISD cafeterias — Monday through Friday
🍴 Meals must be consumed on site
🚸 Children do not need to be enrolled in LJISD to receive free meals.
✅ For full details, please refer to the flyer below.
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🍽️ ¡CUANDO TERMINA EL AÑO ESCOLAR… EMPIEZA EL SERVICIO DE COMIDAS DE VERANO!☀️
El Servicio de Nutrición Infantil de La Joya ISD ofrecerá DESAYUNO Y ALMUERZO GRATIS para todos los niños de 1 a 18 años. 🙌
📍 Disponible en 26 cafeterías de LJISD — de lunes a viernes
🍴 Los alimentos deben consumirse en el lugar
🚸 ¡Abierto a todos los niños, no se requiere estar inscrito en LJISD!
✅ Para información completa, consulta el volante a continuación.


📢 We’re 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.
We’re hiring for positions in teaching, clerical, child nutrition, transportation, and more! 🚌📚👮♂️
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or click link https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NWt_gq0wjq2ePMN2glgQ-IHyUyuEKXjb/htmlview# for current job openings
📞 For more info, call 956-323-2600
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📢 ¡Estamos contratando! ¡Acompáñanos a la Feria de Empleo de La Joya ISD!
¿Buscas una carrera gratificante en la educación o servicios de apoyo? Visítanos 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.
¡Estamos contratando para puestos en docencia, oficina, nutrición escolar, transporte y más! 🚌📚👮♂️
📲 Escanea el código QR del volante para ver las vacantes actuales, https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NWt_gq0wjq2ePMN2glgQ-IHyUyuEKXjb/htmlview#
📞 Para más información, llama al 956-323-2600

