La Joya ISD School Board Approves School Actions Aimed at Driving Academic Excellence, Addressing Enrollment Decline, and Ensuring Financial Stability
At its January 21, 2026, board meeting, the La Joya ISD School Board approved school actions aimed at improving academic quality, addressing a decade-long enrollment decline of more than 8,000 students, and ensuring financial stability. The decisions followed months of analysis and community engagement involving over 935 stakeholders and are intended to better align resources, strengthen academic programs, and support student success across the district. Updates and additional information will continue to be shared at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.
At its January 21, 2026, board meeting, the La Joya ISD School Board approved school actions aimed at improving academic quality, addressing a decade-long enrollment decline of more than 8,000 students, and ensuring financial stability. The decisions followed months of analysis and community engagement involving over 935 stakeholders and are intended to better align resources, strengthen academic programs, and support student success across the district. Updates and additional information will continue to be shared at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.
We value our families and community, and weāre sharing important information about Staffing process: why
Staff must reapply, if approved.
Staying informed matters. Learn more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo informaciĆ³n importante sobre Proceso de asignaciĆ³n de personal: por quĆ© el personal debe volver a postularse si se aprueban estas recomendaciones.
Mantenerse informado es importante. Conozca mƔs en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
Staff must reapply, if approved.
Staying informed matters. Learn more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo informaciĆ³n importante sobre Proceso de asignaciĆ³n de personal: por quĆ© el personal debe volver a postularse si se aprueban estas recomendaciones.
Mantenerse informado es importante. Conozca mƔs en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
We value our families and community, and weāre sharing important updates about enrollment and how weāre planning for the future together. Read more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo informaciĆ³n importante sobre la matrĆcula y cĆ³mo estamos planificando el futuro juntos. Lea mĆ”s en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo informaciĆ³n importante sobre la matrĆcula y cĆ³mo estamos planificando el futuro juntos. Lea mĆ”s en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.
š As our La Joya ISD students prepare for MAP Growth testing, families may wonder what MAP Growth is and why it matters.
MAP Growth is an adaptive assessment that adjusts to each studentās learning level. It helps measure growth over time and provides teachers with valuable information to guide instruction.
š Visit the La Joya ISD website for more information about MAP Testing: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/map-testing-information
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š Mientras nuestros estudiantes de La Joya ISD se preparan para las pruebas MAP Growth, muchas familias pueden preguntarse quĆ© es MAP Growth y por quĆ© es importante.
MAP Growth es una prueba adaptativa que se ajusta al nivel de aprendizaje de cada estudiante. Ayuda a medir el crecimiento a lo largo del tiempo y brinda a los maestros informaciĆ³n valiosa para guiar la instrucciĆ³n.
š Visite el sitio web de La Joya ISD para obtener mĆ”s informaciĆ³n sobre las pruebas MAP:
https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/map-testing-information
š£ Mark Your Calendar, Chapa Families! š£
Online Enrollment & Transfer Applications for currently enrolled students for the 2026ā2027 school year are coming up!
š January 14, 15 & 19, 2026
ā° 9:00ā11:00 AM & 4:30ā6:30 PM
š Elodia R. Chapa Elementary
5670 Doffing Rd.
Mission, TX 78572
Our staff will be on campus to assist families with the online enrollment process and answer any questions you may have.
We look forward to supporting our Chapa familiesāsee you there! ā¤ļøš¾
#ChapaElementary #LaJoyaISD #Enrollment2026 #ChapaHuskies
Parent Enrollment Support Sessions ā On Campus
We are happy to offer on-campus Parent Enrollment Support Sessions to assist families with student enrollment.
š Dates:
January 14,2026
January 15,2026
January 19,2026
ā° Session Times:
Morning: 9:00ā11:00
Evening: 4:30ā6:30
Our staff will be available to help answer questions and support you through the enrollment process. We look forward to assisting you and appreciate your partnership.
We are happy to offer on-campus Parent Enrollment Support Sessions to assist families with student enrollment.
š Dates:
January 14,2026
January 15,2026
January 19,2026
ā° Session Times:
Morning: 9:00ā11:00
Evening: 4:30ā6:30
Our staff will be available to help answer questions and support you through the enrollment process. We look forward to assisting you and appreciate your partnership.
We value our families and community, and weāre sharing important information about How Student Assignments & Transportation Will Work. Learn more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo informaciĆ³n importante sobre CĆ³mo funcionarĆ”n las asignaciones de estudiantes y el transporte escolar Conozca mĆ”s en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo informaciĆ³n importante sobre CĆ³mo funcionarĆ”n las asignaciones de estudiantes y el transporte escolar Conozca mĆ”s en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
š£ Attention La Joya ISD Families!
Students will be taking the NWEA MAP Growth assessments next week on the following days:
š Tuesday, January 20, 2026 ā Reading
š¬ Wednesday, January 21, 2026 ā Science
ā Thursday, January 22, 2026 ā Math
These assessments help measure student growth and guide instruction. It is important that students are present, well-rested, and arrive on time on testing days.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed. ā
#LaJoyaISD #MAPGrowth #AchievingExcellenceTogether
Students will be taking the NWEA MAP Growth assessments next week on the following days:
š Tuesday, January 20, 2026 ā Reading
š¬ Wednesday, January 21, 2026 ā Science
ā Thursday, January 22, 2026 ā Math
These assessments help measure student growth and guide instruction. It is important that students are present, well-rested, and arrive on time on testing days.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed. ā
#LaJoyaISD #MAPGrowth #AchievingExcellenceTogether
Happy Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Officer Lopez! Thank you for your dedication, service, and commitment to keeping our community safe. šš
We value our families and community, and weāre sharing important information about How These School Actions Help Students. Learn more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo informaciĆ³n importante sobre CĆ³mo Estas Acciones Escolares Benefician a Los Estudiantes. Conozca mĆ”s en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo informaciĆ³n importante sobre CĆ³mo Estas Acciones Escolares Benefician a Los Estudiantes. Conozca mĆ”s en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
š£ Good afternoon Parents,
There will be no ACE this week.
šļø ACE will resume January 12, 2026.
Thank you
We value our families and community, and weāre sharing important information about Why Reinvestment Opportunities Matter. Learn more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo informaciĆ³n importante sobre por quĆ© son importantes las oportunidades de reinversiĆ³n. Conozca mĆ”s en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo informaciĆ³n importante sobre por quĆ© son importantes las oportunidades de reinversiĆ³n. Conozca mĆ”s en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
Join us in celebrating School Board Recognition Month!
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
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
Merry Christmas from our school family to yours! šāØ Thank you to our amazing students, staff, and families for making our school such a special place. Wishing everyone a joyful, restful, and love-filled holiday break! ā¤ļø
We value our families and community, and weāre sharing important updates about enrollment and how weāre planning for the future together. Read more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo informaciĆ³n importante sobre la matrĆcula y cĆ³mo estamos planificando el futuro juntos. Lea mĆ”s en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo informaciĆ³n importante sobre la matrĆcula y cĆ³mo estamos planificando el futuro juntos. Lea mĆ”s en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.
Reminder: The District Title I Parent Summit is happening on December 17 from 8 AM to 12 PM. šāØ
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Recordatorio: La Cumbre de Padres del TĆtulo I serĆ” el 17 de diciembre de 8 AM a 12 PM. šāØ
Understanding the āwhyā matters. The school actions being considered are rooted in three key areas: strengthening academics, responding to enrollment decline, and creating opportunities to reinvest in our classrooms.
Please take a moment to review the infographic to learn more about the reasons behind these recommendations. š
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Entender el āpor quĆ©ā es importante. Las acciones escolares que se estĆ”n considerando se basan en tres Ć”reas clave: fortalecer el rendimiento acadĆ©mico, responder a la disminuciĆ³n de matrĆcula y crear oportunidades para reinvertir en nuestras aulas.
Le invitamos a revisar la infografĆa para conocer mĆ”s sobre las razones detrĆ”s de estas recomendaciones. š
Please take a moment to review the infographic to learn more about the reasons behind these recommendations. š
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Entender el āpor quĆ©ā es importante. Las acciones escolares que se estĆ”n considerando se basan en tres Ć”reas clave: fortalecer el rendimiento acadĆ©mico, responder a la disminuciĆ³n de matrĆcula y crear oportunidades para reinvertir en nuestras aulas.
Le invitamos a revisar la infografĆa para conocer mĆ”s sobre las razones detrĆ”s de estas recomendaciones. š
šāØ La Joya ISD Parents!
Join us at our Partners in Success: District Title I Parent Summit! Come celebrate the season and learn how our district partners with families to support student success.
š Parents will rotate through engaging sessions on early learning, vaping awareness, Title I, school transitions, and creative family enrichment.
š December 17
ā° 8:00 AM ā 12:00 PM
š La Joya Room (Staff Development Center)
š Door prizes included!
We hope to see you there as we learn, connect, and celebrate together! ā¤ļø
Join us at our Partners in Success: District Title I Parent Summit! Come celebrate the season and learn how our district partners with families to support student success.
š Parents will rotate through engaging sessions on early learning, vaping awareness, Title I, school transitions, and creative family enrichment.
š December 17
ā° 8:00 AM ā 12:00 PM
š La Joya Room (Staff Development Center)
š Door prizes included!
We hope to see you there as we learn, connect, and celebrate together! ā¤ļø
š¢ Reminder, Chapa Families!
Popcorn money is due tomorrow, Wednesday, December 3.
Only money turned in by tomorrow will count toward Coronation top seller/winner totals.
If needed, families may turn in money on Thursday, December 4, but please note it will NOT count toward top seller or winner standings.
Thank you for helping us wrap up our fundraiser! šæš
š£ La Joya ISD families, we want to hear from you!
Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. As we move forward, we want to remind our families that these School Action items are recommendations and not final decisions.
We invite you to join us for your campusās upcoming meeting to learn more, ask questions, and share your thoughts.
ā¤ļø Your voice matters, and we appreciate your partnership every step of the way.
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š£ Ā”Familias de La Joya ISD, queremos escucharlos!
Gracias por ser una parte esencial de nuestra comunidad escolar. A medida que avanzamos, queremos recordarles que estas acciones escolares son recomendaciones y no decisiones finales.
Les invitamos a unirse a la prĆ³xima reuniĆ³n de su plantel para conocer mĆ”s, hacer preguntas y compartir sus ideas.
ā¤ļø Su voz es importante, y valoramos su colaboraciĆ³n en cada paso del camino.
Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. As we move forward, we want to remind our families that these School Action items are recommendations and not final decisions.
We invite you to join us for your campusās upcoming meeting to learn more, ask questions, and share your thoughts.
ā¤ļø Your voice matters, and we appreciate your partnership every step of the way.
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š£ Ā”Familias de La Joya ISD, queremos escucharlos!
Gracias por ser una parte esencial de nuestra comunidad escolar. A medida que avanzamos, queremos recordarles que estas acciones escolares son recomendaciones y no decisiones finales.
Les invitamos a unirse a la prĆ³xima reuniĆ³n de su plantel para conocer mĆ”s, hacer preguntas y compartir sus ideas.
ā¤ļø Su voz es importante, y valoramos su colaboraciĆ³n en cada paso del camino.
