At La Joya ISD, learning grows every day in class. Daily attendance helps students build understanding, stay connected, and stay on track for success.
Let’s start the semester strong. Attendance matters at La Joya ISD.

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

Reminder for La Joya ISD families:
As students return to class tomorrow, please remember that personal communication devices are not permitted during the school day in accordance with Texas law. Thank you for your support in keeping the focus on learning .📚
📱🔕 Recordatorio para las familias del Distrito Escolar de La Joya:
Al regresar los estudiantes a clases mañana, les recordamos que los dispositivos personales de comunicación no están permitidos durante el día escolar, de acuerdo con la ley del estado de Texas.
Gracias por su apoyo para mantener el enfoque en el aprendizaje. 📚


Today, La Joya ISD proudly celebrated our incredible Police Department with a special luncheon ahead of National Law Enforcement Day.
Thank you to our dedicated officers for your unwavering commitment to safety, service, and the well-being of our students, staff, and community. Your courage and professionalism do not go unnoticed today and every day. 💫
We appreciate you! 👮♂️👮♀️💙🎉










📣 Friendly reminder for La Joya ISD families!
Classes resume tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7. 🎒📚
Please help students arrive on time and ready to learn as the new semester begins. Attendance matters, and every day counts toward a strong start. ✅
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to campus! 🏫✨

As students return from winter break, please remember that personal communication devices are not permitted during the school day in accordance with Texas law. Thank you for your support in keeping the focus on learning 📚

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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre por qué son importantes las oportunidades de reinversión. Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions


📌 Monday, January 5: Professional Learning Day for staff
📌 Tuesday, January 6: Preparation Day for Staff
📌 Wednesday, January 7: Students return 🎒📚
Enjoy these last days of rest, fun, and family time 🛌☕🎮 — and remember, attendance matters! ✅ We can’t wait to welcome everyone back soon! 🙌💙

Thank you to our School Board Members for their leadership, service, and commitment to our students. Our Future is Public and stronger because of you. #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth2026 #ourfutureispublic

Through our Strategic Plan–Achieving Excellence Together 2030, we remain committed to building a strong foundation for every child’s future.
#LJISD #AchievingExcellence2030 #PortraitOfAGraduate #SelfConfident

January is School Board Recognition Month, and La Joya ISD proudly thanks our School Board Members for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to serving our students, staff, families, and community.💎💫
Their vision, guidance, and service help shape the future of our district every day. Thank you for leading with heart, purpose, and a steadfast commitment to excellence. ✨📚
#SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth

A new year brings new opportunities, and January at La Joya ISD is packed with moments that matter — from welcoming students back to class, honoring School Board Recognition Month, celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day, rocking College Shirt Days, and spreading positivity through the Great Kindness Challenge 💙
Mark your calendars and stay connected - it’s going to be a meaningful month filled with learning, celebration, and community pride. Let’s kick off 2026 strong, together! 🎉📚❤️

📐✨ Purposeful planning. Powerful learning.
La Joya ISD proudly recognizes Rosendo Garcia, Algebra Teacher at Juarez-Lincoln High School, for exemplifying instructional excellence through intentional planning and deep content understanding.👨🏫
By fully internalizing lessons, utilizing High-Quality Instructional Materials, and planning with the Instructional Planning Calendar, Mr. Garcia ensures rigorous, student-centered instruction that anticipates misconceptions and elevates learning. 🌟💫
His dedication reflects Priority 2 of Achieving Excellence Together: 2030 — Empowered Graduates, demonstrating how thoughtful preparation leads to meaningful learning experiences and confident student outcomes. 📊📘❤️

La Joya ISD Online Enrollment and Transfer Applications for the 2026–2027 school year open January 12–February 6.
🗓️ This process is for currently enrolled students. Enrollment and transfer applications will be accepted online only during this window.
More details coming soon! ✏️📅

Wishing our students, staff, families, and community a joyful Christmas filled with peace, love, and special moments with those who matter most.
Thank you for being part of our La Joya ISD family - may your holiday be merry and bright, and your hearts full of cheer. ✨🎁

🌟 Spotlight on Leadership Excellence
We’re proud to spotlight Principal Rosa Gonzalez-Vela of Evangelina Garza Elementary, a leader who serves with purpose, leads with clarity, and believes that educational excellence is the right of every student. 📘❤️
Her commitment to strong systems, collaboration, and student-centered leadership truly embodies Excellence in Leadership. 🌟
#LaJoyaISD #LeadershipExcellence #AchievingExcellenceTogether2030

That is why Priority 5 in our strategic plan focuses on operational excellence and financial stability, because when our campuses are prepared, we can focus on what matters most – our students' education.🙋♀️🙋♂️👩🏫🍎

La Joya ISD invites families to pick up a warm, freshly prepared meal tomorrow, Monday, December 22.
📍 Planetarium | ⏰ 10 AM–1 PM
All district students and their families are welcome.

La Joya ISD proudly recognizes Nora Salinas, first-grade teacher at William J. Clinton Elementary, for her intentional, student-centered approach to teaching.👩🏫
Through the Instructional Framework and Lesson Structure, Ms. Salinas creates a classroom rooted in trust, belonging, and high expectations - empowering students to think critically, collaborate confidently, and believe in their ability to succeed. 🌟💫
Her dedication reflects Priority 2 of Achieving Excellence Together: 2030 - Empowered Graduates, proving that strong instruction today builds confident learners for tomorrow. ❤️📚

La inscripción en línea y las solicitudes de transferencia de La Joya ISD para estudiantes que actualmente están inscritos para el próximo ciclo escolar 2026–2027 estarán disponibles del 12 de enero al 6 de febrero.
🗓️ Marque su calendario. Las solicitudes se aceptarán únicamente en línea durante este periodo.
¡Más detalles próximamente! ✏️📅

