La Joya Independent School District

November is National Native American Heritage Month! This month provides an opportunity to honor and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Native American communities. Together, we can learn, appreciate, and honor their stories!

🚫 Join us for the “Don’t Blow It: Anti-Vaping Campaign” this November! We encourage everyone to wear WHITE/GRAY every Tuesday to show your support. This campaign aims to educate students, parents, and the community about the dangers of vaping and promote healthier choices. Let’s work together to protect our youth and spread awareness!

🏆🎉 Happy Texas High School Coaches Day! 🎉🏆 Today, we celebrate the incredible coaches who dedicate their time and passion to shaping the lives of our student-athletes. Your leadership, mentorship, and commitment make a lasting impact, both on and off the field. Thank you for inspiring excellence and fostering teamwork in our schools!

🎉📚 October is National PRINCIPALS MONTH! 👏✨ Today, we’re excited to honor two amazing leaders at La Joya ISD: 🏫 Ms. Alicia Gutierrez, Principal at Dr. Palmira Mendiola Elementary 🏫 Mrs. Maria Flores-Guerra, Principal at Evangelina Garza STEM Elementary 🎉 This wraps up our Principal Appreciation Month features, and we couldn’t be more grateful! 🙏🌟 Thank you to our amazing principals for all that you do—not only this month, but every single day! 🎉👏 #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉 This week we had the incredible opportunity to showcase La Joya ISD’s P-TECH program to representatives from Educate Texas and the Dell Foundation! Our guests got an up-close look at how our Precision Manufacturing program is equipping students with vital skills for today’s workforce. 🔧✨ They toured our state-of-the-art facility, exploring the impressive equipment funded by Texas Workforce Commission's JET Grants. A big thank you to South Texas College for joining us and for helping our students earn valuable dual credit hours in the Precision Manufacturing field. Together, we’re building a brighter future for La Joya ISD! 🚀📚 #LegacyOfExcellence

🔔 Reminder! 🔔 Tomorrow, November 1st, is a Professional Learning Day for teachers. Students will not have classes. Classes will resume on Monday, November 4th.

🎉📚 October is National PRINCIPALS MONTH! 👏✨ Throughout this month, we’ll be spotlighting our incredible principals who work tirelessly to ensure student success! 🌟🎓 Today, we’re excited to honor two amazing leaders at La Joya ISD: 🏫 Ms. Tanya Vasquez, Principal at Dr. Americo Paredes Elementary 🏫 Ms. Sheila Mata, Principal at William J. Clinton STEM Elementary 🏫 Ms. Stephanie Garcia, Principal at Corina Peña Elementary Thank you principals for your dedication, leadership, and passion! 🙌💙 Your commitment to excellence makes a world of difference for our students and community! ❤️🩶 #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉📚 October is National PRINCIPALS MONTH! 👏✨ Throughout this month, we’ll be spotlighting our incredible principals who work tirelessly to ensure student success! 🌟🎓 Today, we’re excited to honor two amazing leaders at La Joya ISD: 🏫 Mr. Juan Olvera, Principal at Sam Fordyce Elementary 🏫 Mrs. Cynthia Salinas, Principal at Emiliano Zapata Elementary 🏫 Mr. Alejandro Carranzal, Principal at Juan N. Seguin Elementary 🏫 Ms. Dulce Diaz, Principal at Enrique Camarena Elementary Thank you principals for your dedication, leadership, and passion! 🙌💙 Your commitment to excellence makes a world of difference for our students and community! ❤️🩶 #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉📚 October is National PRINCIPALS MONTH! 👏✨ Throughout this month, we’ll be spotlighting our incredible principals who work tirelessly to ensure student success! 🌟🎓 Today, we’re excited to honor two amazing leaders at La Joya ISD: 🏫 Mrs. Karen Villarreal Leanos, Principal at Tabasco Elementary 🏫 Mrs. Laura Solis, Principal at Patricio Perez Elem 🏫 Mrs. Sylvia Treviño Sandoval, Principal at LJISD Gonzalez Elementary 🏫 Mrs. Rosa Gonzalez Vela, Principal at Lloyd M. Bentsen Jr. Elementary Thank you principals for your dedication, leadership, and passion! 🙌💙 Your commitment to excellence makes a world of difference for our students and community! ❤️🩶 #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉✨ Exciting News at La Joya ISD! We’re proud to announce the formation of our Superintendent’s Advisory Committees! 🙌🎓👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🍎 These four powerful committees are made up of dedicated students, engaged parents, passionate educators, and our committed principals—all coming together to collaborate and shape the bright future of our district! 🌟💙 Together, they’ll work on exciting initiatives to ensure every voice is heard and that La Joya ISD continues to thrive for our entire community! 🚀💫 #LegacyOfExcellence

🌟🎉 Huge congratulations to Gary Montelongo—a freshman at Thelma R. Salinas STEM Early College High School and the first-ever student from La Joya ISD and the Rio Grande Valley to win a national Broadcom award from Society for Science! 🇺🇸 Gary, just 14 years old, claimed the $10,000 Broadcom Coding with Commitment Award! 🏆💸 Combining his passion for STEM and community impact, Gary used his coding and engineering skills to create models of train suspension systems to explore factors in train derailments. 🚆💻 His groundbreaking project shows the incredible talent and dedication he's bringing to the national stage! 🌍 Gary, you’ve made La Joya ISD proud! 🎓🌠 Keep shining and leading the way for young innovators! ✨👏 #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉📚 October is National PRINCIPALS MONTH! 👏✨ Throughout this month, we’ll be spotlighting our incredible principals who work tirelessly to ensure student success! 🌟🎓 Today, we’re excited to honor two amazing leaders at La Joya ISD: 🏫 Mrs. Eliamar Lopez, Principal at E.R. Chapa Elementary School 🏫 Mrs. Bibiana Hinojosa, Principal at Diaz-Villarreal 🏫 Mrs. Mary Sepulveda, Principal at Jose de Escandon STEM Elementary 🏫 Mrs. Elizabeth Longoria, Principal at Narciso Cavazos Elementary Thank you principals for your dedication, leadership, and passion! 🙌💙 Your commitment to excellence makes a world of difference for our students and community! ❤️🩶 #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉📚 October is National PRINCIPALS MONTH! 👏✨ Throughout this month, we’ll be spotlighting our incredible principals who work tirelessly to ensure student success! 🌟🎓 Today, we’re excited to honor two amazing leaders at La Joya ISD: 🏫 Mrs. Lora Longoria Cantu, Principal at John F. Kennedy Designated STEAM Elementary 🏫 Mrs. Yesenia Gonzalez, Principal at Rosendo Benavides Elementary 🏫 Ms. Karey Villarreal, Principal at Leo J. Leo Elementary 🏫 Mrs. Lucina Lara Garza, Principal at E. B. Reyna Elementary Thank you principals for your dedication, leadership, and passion! 🙌💙 Your commitment to excellence makes a world of difference for our students and community! ❤️🩶 #LegacyOfExcellence

🔔 Reminder! 🔔 This Friday, November 1st, is a Professional Learning Day for teachers. Students will not have classes. Classes will resume on Monday, November 4th.

🍽️ La Joya ISD Breakfast & Lunch Menu for the Week of Oct. 28 - Nov. 1, 2024 🍽️ Check out what’s cooking in our cafeterias this week! 🥪🍎🍲 Click here for the full menu: 👉 https://lajoyaisdcns.com/index.php?sid=0208131445498761&page=menus

🌟 Today is National Make a Difference Day! 🌟 Let’s celebrate the power of community! 🌍✨ Whether it’s volunteering, supporting a cause, or spreading kindness, every small action counts. ❤️ Share how YOU are making a difference today!

📣 ATTENTION LA JOYA ISD STAFF 📣 📅 Save the Date! 📅 La Joya ISD invites you to participate in Empowered: Learn. Elevate. Engage Dynamic, hands-on professional learning sessions designed to inspire and elevate your skills! 🌟💡 Join us on: November 1, 2024 January 6, 2025 March 7, 2025 💰 Compensation is available for eligible participants! 👉 For a full list of professional development sessions and to sign up, click the link below: https://apps.esc1.net/professionaldevelopment/LJISD

🏅🎉 BIG NEWS at Tabasco Elementary! 🎉🏅 Coach Erick Hernandez took the leap and applied for the Project Fit America grant last year, and guess what? WE WON! 🙌🥳 Thanks to this incredible national charity, our school now has brand-new, state-of-the-art fitness equipment! 💪🏃‍♀️ Over the summer, our awesome "Fit Pit" was constructed, and this year, our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students are ready to level up their fitness! 🏋️‍♂️ From the Pole Climb to the Hooping Challenge, and so much more, these activities are sure to get our students moving, learning, and having FUN! 🎯💥 A huge shoutout to the Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation for funding this grant and helping our community stay active and healthy! 💙💛 We can't wait to see our students soar! 🚀

🎉📚 October is National PRINCIPALS MONTH! 👏✨ Throughout this month, we’ll be spotlighting our incredible principals who work tirelessly to ensure student success! 🌟🎓 Today, we’re excited to honor two amazing leaders at La Joya ISD: 🏫 Mr. Thomas M. Ocaña, Principal at Ann Richards Middle School 🏫 Mr. Mellisa Arteaga, Principal at Irene Garcia Middle School 🏫 Dr. Betty A. Cardenas, Principal at Domingo Treviño Middle School 🏫 Mr. Leonel Peña, Principal at Juan De Dios Salinas Middle School Thank you principals for your dedication, leadership, and passion! 🙌💙 Your commitment to excellence makes a world of difference for our students and community! ❤️🩶#LegacyOfExcellence

🎃🕸️ Get ready for a spooktacular night at La Joya ISD’s Halloween Centennial Night! 👻✨ Bring your ghosts, goblins, witches, and wizards to enjoy a night filled with chills and thrills. Don’t miss out on the fang-tastic fun! 🧙‍♀️🎃 📅 October 29, 2024 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Nellie Schunior Courtyard, 200 W. Expy 83, La Joya, TX 78560 Costumes are encouraged! See you there... if you dare! 🦇👀 #LegacyOfExcellence