
š¢ La Joya ISD Stands with Our Families! š¢
We are committed to ensuring all students feel safe, supported, and welcomed. Read our Immigration Student Support FAQs to learn about your child's right to education, school safety, and available resources. ššāØ
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š¢ Ā”La Joya ISD Apoya a Nuestras Familias! š¢
Estamos comprometidos a garantizar que todos los estudiantes se sientan seguros, apoyados y bienvenidos. Lea nuestras Preguntas Frecuentes sobre el Apoyo a Estudiantes Inmigrantes para conocer los derechos educativos de su hijo, la seguridad escolar y los recursos disponibles. ššāØ







š La Joya ISD Stands for Student Support & Inclusion! š
At La Joya ISD, we are committed to ensuring a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for all students. As national conversations on immigration continue, we remain dedicated to protecting, uplifting, and guiding our students and families. ššTogether, we create a school community where every student feels safe, valued, and supported.
š¢ Read the letter below from our Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Marcey Sorensen, for more details.
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š Ā”La Joya ISD Apoya a Nuestros Estudiantes y Promueve la Inclusión! š
En La Joya ISD, estamos comprometidos a garantizar un entorno de aprendizaje seguro, solidario e inclusivo para todos nuestros estudiantes. A medida que continĆŗan las conversaciones nacionales sobre inmigración, seguimos dedicados a proteger, apoyar y guiar a nuestros estudiantes y sus familias. šš
Juntos, creamos una comunidad escolar donde cada estudiante se sienta seguro, valorado y apoyado.
š¢ Lea la carta a continuación de nuestra Superintendente Escolar, la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, para mĆ”s detalles.



āØNew Dates for La Joya ISD Strategic Planning Sessions! š
š£āØ Join Us for La Joya ISD Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings! āØš£
Be part of shaping the future of our district! š These exciting sessions are your chance to share ideas, provide feedback, and create a visionary roadmap for excellence at La Joya ISD. Letās work together to make a difference for every student! š”š¬
š Upcoming Sessions:
š PK, PK3, and PK4 Parents/Families:
šļø Thursday, January 30th | š 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | š Central Office - La Joya Room
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Athletics Parents/Families:
šļø Thursday, January 30th | š 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | š Central Office - Tabasco Room
š Special Education Parents/Families:
šļø Tuesday, February 4th | š 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | š Central Office - Tabasco Room
š§ Career & Technical Education (CTE) Parents/Families:
šļø Thursday, February 6th | š 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | š Central Office - Tabasco Room
š Locations: Central Office Administration Building, La Joya ISD
š More Info: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/strategic-planning-25-26
š¬ Your Voice MattersāLetās work together to make La Joya ISD stronger than ever! š Donāt miss this chance to help shape the future! šš
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š£āØ Ā”Ćnase a las Reuniones Comunitarias de Planificación EstratĆ©gica de La Joya ISD! āØš£
Ā”Sea parte de dar forma al futuro de nuestro distrito! š Estas emocionantes sesiones son su oportunidad para compartir ideas, brindar comentarios y crear un plan visionario para la excelencia en La Joya ISD. Ā”Trabajemos juntos para marcar la diferencia por cada estudiante! š”š¬
š Próximas Sesiones:
š Padres/Familias de PK, PK3 y PK4:
šļø Jueves, 30 de enero | š 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | š Oficina Central - Salón La Joya
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Padres/Familias de Atletismo:
šļø Jueves, 30 de enero | š 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | š Oficina Central - Salón Tabasco
š Padres/Familias de Educación Especial:
šļø Martes, 4 de febrero | š 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | š Oficina Central - Salón Tabasco
š§ Padres/Familias de Educación TĆ©cnica y Profesional (CTE):
šļø Jueves, 6 de febrero | š 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | š Oficina Central - Salón Tabasco
š Ubicaciónes: Oficina Central, La Joya ISD
š MĆ”s Información: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/strategic-planning-25-26
š¬ Su Voz ImportaāĀ”Trabajemos juntos para hacer a La Joya ISD mĆ”s fuerte que nunca! š Ā”No se pierda esta oportunidad de ayudar a dar forma al futuro! šš


Attention La Joya ISD Community: Due to the recent bad weather day on January 21, 2025, our 100th Day of School celebration has been rescheduled to Monday, January 27, 2025. Letās come together to celebrate this milestone with excitement and pride! šš
Additionally, join us for the Great Kindness Challenge Week from January 27ā31! Each day will have a fun theme:
Monday: Winter Wear āļø 100 Days of School
Tuesday: Favorite Hat š©
Wednesday: Wear Tie-Dye šØ
Thursday: Animal Print or Camouflage š¾
Friday: Western Gear š¤
Letās make this week one to remember by spreading kindness and showing school spirit! šāØ


š¬ļø Stay Warm, La Joya ISD! š¬ļø
With this colder weather, students and staff are encouraged to dress warmly and comfortably. Uniforms will not be required during this time to ensure everyone stays cozy and safe. Donāt forgetāclothing must still follow district guidelines. Stay bundled up, La Joya ISD! š§„š§£š§¤
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š¬ļø Ā”MantĆ©nganse abrigados, La Joya ISD! š¬ļø
Con este clima frĆo, se invita a los estudiantes y al personal a vestirse abrigados y cómodos. No se requerirĆ” el uso de uniformes durante este tiempo para garantizar que todos se mantengan cómodos y seguros. No olviden que la ropa debe cumplir con las normas del distrito. Ā”AbrĆguense bien, familia de La Joya ISD! š§„š§£š§¤


š¢ WEATHER UPDATE FOR JANUARY 22, 2025 š¢
Due to weather conditions, La Joya ISD will operate on a TWO-HOUR DELAY tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Adjusted Start Times:
Elementary Schools: 9:35 AM (Bus routes start at 8:30 AM)
Middle Schools: 10:15 AM (Bus routes start at 9:30 AM)
High Schools: 10:35 AM (Bus routes start at 10:00 AM)
Academy Schools: 10:45 AM (Bus shuttles start at 10:20 AM)
ā”ļø Please note: Schools will open at the usual times to accommodate parents who need to drop off their children earlier. **All staff should report at their regular time.**
Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff. Stay safe, La Joya ISD family!
š» Visit www.lajoyaisd.com or follow us on social media for updates.
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š¢ ACTUALIZACIĆN DEL CLIMA PARA EL 22 DE ENERO DE 2025 š¢
Debido a las condiciones climƔticas, La Joya ISD operarƔ con un RETRASO DE DOS HORAS maƱana, miƩrcoles, 22 de enero de 2025.
Horarios Ajustados de Inicio:
Escuelas Primarias: 9:35 AM (Las rutas de autobuses comienzan a las 8:30 AM)
Escuelas Secundarias: 10:15 AM (Las rutas de autobuses comienzan a las 9:30 AM)
Preparatorias: 10:35 AM (Las rutas de autobuses comienzan a las 10:00 AM)
Escuelas AcadƩmicas: 10:45 AM (El transporte comenzarƔ a las 10:20 AM)
ā”ļø Nota importante: Las escuelas abrirĆ”n en su horario habitual para los padres que necesiten dejar a sus hijos mĆ”s temprano. **Todo el personal deberĆ” presentarse en su horario habitual.**
Gracias por su comprensión y continuo apoyo mientras priorizamos la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal. Ā”CuĆdense, familia de La Joya ISD!
š» Visite www.lajoyaisd.com o sĆganos en las redes sociales para actualizaciones.



Free Grab & Go Meals will be available on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at designated locations across the district. While students do not need to be present to pick up a meal, their name and ID will be required.
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Las comidas gratuitas para llevar estarÔn disponibles el martes 21 de enero de 2025, de 9:00 a. m. a 11:00 a. m. en ubicaciones designadas en todo el distrito. Si bien los estudiantes no necesitan estar presentes para recoger una comida, se requerirÔ su nombre y una identificación.



Attention La Joya ISD Community:
Due to dangerous winter weather, there will be no school on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This day will be made up on February 10, 2025, which will now be a regular school day.
On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, there will be a two-hour delay for all students. Please refer to the updated start times and bus schedules listed in the graphic.
**All staff will report at regular time.
Stay safe and monitor our official communication channels for further updates.
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Atención Comunidad de La Joya ISD:
Debido a las condiciones peligrosas del clima invernal, no habrĆ” clases el martes 21 de enero de 2025. Este dĆa se recuperarĆ” el 10 de febrero de 2025, que ahora serĆ” un dĆa escolar regular.
El miércoles 22 de enero de 2025 habrÔ un retraso de dos horas para todos los estudiantes. Por favor, consulte los horarios de inicio y las rutas de autobús actualizados en el grÔfico.
**Todo el personal deberĆ” presentarse en su horario regular.
Manténganse seguros y sigan nuestras plataformas de comunicación oficiales para mÔs actualizaciones.



Attention La Joya ISD Community: Please be aware that the Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings for Athletics Parents and Families, originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and Special Education Parents/Families, scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2025, have been rescheduled. New dates will be shared as soon as they are available. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!
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Atención Comunidad de La Joya ISD: Por favor, tengan en cuenta que las Reuniones Comunitarias de Planificación Estratégica para Padres y Familias de Atletismo, originalmente programadas para el martes 21 de enero de 2025, y para Padres/Familias de Educación Especial, programadas para el miércoles 22 de enero de 2025, han sido reprogramadas. Las nuevas fechas se compartirÔn tan pronto como estén disponibles. ”Gracias por su comprensión y continuo apoyo!


Attention La Joya ISD Family,
We are actively monitoring the weather and prioritizing the safety of our students, staff, and families. Monday, January 20, 2025, will be a regular school day as scheduled. However, due to the forecast of severe weather, all La Joya ISD schools and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Free Grab & Go Meals will be available on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at designated locations across the district. While students do not need to be present to pick up a meal, their name and ID will be required.
For Wednesday, January 22, 2025, we will continue to monitor weather conditions and communicate any changes no later than Monday, January 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
Thank you for your understanding as we work to ensure everyoneās safety during this time. Stay safe and continue to monitor our official channels for updates.
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Atención familia de La Joya ISD,
Estamos monitoreando activamente el clima y priorizando la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias. El lunes 20 de enero de 2025 serĆ” un dĆa escolar regular segĆŗn lo programado. Sin embargo, debido al pronóstico de clima severo, todas las escuelas e instalaciones de La Joya ISD estarĆ”n cerradas el martes 21 de enero de 2025.
Las comidas gratuitas para llevar estarÔn disponibles el martes 21 de enero de 2025, de 9:00 a. m. a 11:00 a. m. en ubicaciones designadas en todo el distrito. Si bien los estudiantes no necesitan estar presentes para recoger una comida, se requerirÔ su nombre y una identificación.
Para el miƩrcoles 22 de enero de 2025, continuaremos monitoreando las condiciones climƔticas y comunicaremos cualquier cambio a mƔs tardar el lunes 20 de enero de 2025 a las 6:00 p. m.
Gracias por su comprensión mientras trabajamos para garantizar la seguridad de todos durante este tiempo. Manténgase seguro y continúe monitoreando nuestros canales oficiales para obtener actualizaciones.





Be part of the journey to shape the future of La Joya ISD! š
Join Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen for our Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings. Your voice is essential in our pursuit toward #EducationalExcellence. š
Together, let's build a brighter tomorrow! āØJoin us and make a difference! š¬āØ


January 17, 2025 9:00PM
Weather Update: Monitoring Conditions for the week of January 20, 2025
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17 de enero del 2025, 9:00 PM
Actualización del Clima: Monitoreando las Condiciones para la Semana del 20 de enero del 2025





January 15, 2025 9:00PM
Weather Update: Monitoring Conditions for the week of January 20, 2025
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15 de enero del 2025, 9:00 PM
Actualización del Clima: Monitoreando las Condiciones para la Semana del 20 de enero del 2025



š¢ La Joya ISD Parent Volunteer Orientation
š January 13, 2025
ā° 9:30 AM ā 11:30 AM
š La Joya Administration Bldg. Tabasco Room
200 W. Expressway 83, La Joya, Tx 78560
Join us for an informative orientation session on the Parent Volunteer Program at La Joya ISD! Discover how you can get involved and make a difference in our schools.
Mark your calendarsāwe canāt wait to see you there!
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š¢ Orientación Para Padres Voluntarios De La Joya ISD
š 13 de enero de 2025
ā° 9:30 AM ā 11:30 AM
š Edificio De Administración De La Joya ISD, Sala Tabasco
200 W. Expressway 83, La Joya, Tx 78560
”AcompÔñanos en una sesión de orientación sobre el Programa de Padres Voluntarios de La Joya ISD! Descubra cómo puede participar y marcar la diferencia en nuestras escuelas.
”Marca tu calendario, te esperamos!



š¢ Attention Parents of Garza, Seguin, and Zapata Elementary!
Join us for an Accelerating Campus Excellence Parent Meeting! š
Your voice matters as we shape the future of our schools and strive for excellence in education. Donāt miss this opportunity to share your insights and be part of the conversation!
šļø Dates & Locations:
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - Zapata Elementary at 5:30 PM
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - Garza Elementary at 5:30 PM
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - Seguin Elementary at 5:30 PM
š² For more information, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/elemplan or scan the QR code! We canāt wait to see you there!
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š¢ Ā”Atención Padres de las Escuelas Primarias Garza, Seguin y Zapata!
Ā”Ćnase a nosotros en la Reunión de Padres para la Excelencia en los Campus! š
Su opinión es importante mientras moldeamos el futuro de nuestras escuelas y buscamos la excelencia en la educación. ”No pierda esta oportunidad de compartir sus ideas y ser parte de la conversación!
šļø Fechas y Lugares:
MiƩrcoles, 8 de enero del 2025 - Zapata Elementary a las 5:30 PM
Martes, 14 de enero del 2025 - Garza Elementary a las 5:30 PM
Martes, 21 de enero del 2025 - Seguin Elementary a las 5:30 PM
š² Para mĆ”s información, visite www.lajoyaisd.com/elemplan o escanee el código QR. Ā”Esperamos verlo allĆ!


We hope youāve had a wonderful winter break! This is a reminder that classes resume tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, 2025. We look forward to welcoming all students back and starting the new year strong!


This is a friendly reminder for La Joya ISD families: We hope youāve had a wonderful winter break! Please note that staff will return to work tomorrow, Monday, January 6, 2025, and classes will resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Weāre excited to welcome everyone back and start the new year strong!


Happy New Year, La Joya ISD Family! š As we welcome 2025, we look forward to another year of growth, success, and new opportunities for our students, staff, and families. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to excellence. Letās make this year our best one yet!


šāØ La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services hosted a fun and flavorful Food Exposition! Students had the chance to taste-test new menu items and share their feedback, helping shape the meals served in our schools. š¬š“
š Thank you to our amazing CNS team for making this event possible and ensuring our students enjoy nutritious, delicious, and high-quality meals every day! š

š Friendly Reminder for La Joya ISD Families! š
December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025: Christmas Break - No Classes!
January 6, 2025: No Classes - District Professional Learning Day for staff.
January 7, 2025: Classes Resume
Wishing everyone a joyful and restful holiday season! š
š Enjoy the time with your loved ones, and weāll see you back at school in the new year! āØ
