La Joya High School is OPEN 5:00–7:00 PM (Library) to assist with Online Registration.
Stop by—we’re ready to help! 🐾
🔥🐾 COYOTE COUNTRY NEWS | JANUARY 12–18 🐾🔥
It’s a BIG week at the Home of the Mighty Coyotes! From academics to athletics, counseling support to celebrations, we’re moving forward with persistence, rigor, and purpose—every student, every day.
📌 This Week’s Highlights:
🎓 Online Enrollment Registration (Library & Saturday session available!)
💻 FAFSA & College Assistance at the GO Center
📸 Senior Portraits
📚 CAL LAB Tutoring (including Saturday CAL LAB!)
🏅 Honor Roll & Perfect Attendance Celebration
⚽🏀 LJHS Athletics in action
✨ Reminder:
Saturday, January 17
✔ Online Enrollment: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM @ Library
✔ Saturday CAL LAB: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Transportation provided!)
This week is packed with opportunities—show up, stay focused, and take advantage of every resource designed to help you succeed.
💚🔴 Coyotes Lead. Coyotes Achieve. Coyotes Rise.
🐺 Home of the Mighty Coyotes
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #Coyotepride #LaJoyaISD
🎸🔥 HISTORY MADE IN COYOTE COUNTRY! 🔥🎸
Please help us celebrate and congratulate our outstanding La Joya High School Classical Guitar Students who earned chairs in the FIRST-EVER TMEA All-Region Guitar Ensemble in Texas — a historic milestone for our program and the state!
👏 Congratulations to:
🎶 Diego Garcia
🎶 Sophia Salas
🎶 Deja Villareal
Selected under the direction of TMEA clinicians, these students showcased exceptional talent, discipline, and musicianship. Their hard work and dedication have placed La Joya High School on the state stage and helped make Texas guitar education history. Congratulations and thank you to the students' dedicated mentor, coaches, teachers, and parents for supporting them in achieving this level of excellence. Special mention to Mr. M. Martinez, our LJHS Guitar Teacher, and Mrs. Karina Aldape (LJHS Orchestra & Classical Guitar Director ).
We are incredibly proud of how they represented our school with excellence, passion, and Coyote Pride! 💚🔴🐾
#LaJoyaProud #HistoryMade #TMEA #AllRegionGuitar #LaJoyaHS #StudentExcellence #CoyoteCountry 🎸✨@LaJoyaISD
Students will be taking the NWEA MAP Growth assessments next week on the following days:
📖 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Reading
🔬 Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – Science
➗ Thursday, January 22, 2026 – 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. ⭐
#LaJoyaISD #MAPGrowth #AchievingExcellenceTogether
🚀 Saturday CAL LAB — Don’t Miss It! 🚀
This Saturday, take advantage of CAL LAB, our credit recovery program for ALL subjects! Whether you need to recover credits or make up hours, this is your chance to get back on track—at your own pace.
⏰ Extra Motivation:
✨ Make-up hours count as DOUBLE! ✨
Show up, put in the work, and move one step closer to your goals. Every hour counts—and this Saturday, they count even more.
💚🔴 Take charge of your success. Be present. Be persistent.
🐾 Home of the Mighty Coyotes!
#LJISDLegayOfExcellence #LaJoyaISD #CoyotePride
🎓 ONLINE ENROLLMENT IS OPEN — COYOTE COUNTRY! 🐾
La Joya High School is now accepting Online Enrollment Registration from January 12 – February 6, 2026!
💻 Need help registering? We’ve got you covered!
Join us during our Registration Assistance Sessions at LJHS, where families can receive step-by-step support to complete forms in Skyward. Yes! You can also complete the online registration at home, but if you need assistance, our doors are open to help you!
🎓💰 PLUS — FAFSA ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!
At the same time, LJHS will offer FAFSA assistance to help students and families take the next step toward college and career success.
🔴Location:
LJHS Library
LJHS GO Center
🎁 BONUS: Register by January 16, 2026, for a chance to win raffles and school event tickets!
🚀 Why enroll in CCMR / P-TECH?
✔ Earn college credit
✔ Build career-ready skills
✔ Save time and money
✔ Start strong at La Joya High School
📲 Scan the QR code or visit Skyward to get started today.
Persistence. Rigor. Purpose. Every Student. Every Day.
💚🔴 Home of the Mighty Coyotes 🐺
#LJISDLegacyofExcellence #LaJoyaISD #CoyotePride
Huge congratulations to Maurico Mendoza from La Joya High School, Dillan Sepulveda, and Gilbert Govea from La Joya Palmview High School on earning All-Area honors and being named among the best football players in the Rio Grande Valley! 💪⭐
Record-breaking runs, dominant line play, and nonstop effort defined their seasons — and it showed. So proud of our Big 7 student-athletes for representing La Joya ISD with heart, grit, and pride. 🙌💙👏
Read More:
https://www.progresstimes.net/2026/01/09/the-valleys-finest/
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre Cómo Estas Acciones Escolares Benefician a Los Estudiantes. Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
Ready to get ahead while still in high school?
CCMR–P-TECH classes at La Joya HS open doors to college credit, career skills, and real-world experience—all in one powerful program!
✨ Why enroll in CCMR–P-TECH?
✔ Earn college credit while in high school
✔ Gain career-ready skills employers want
✔ Graduate with a head start on college or the workforce
✔ Save time and money on your future education
✔ Learn with purpose, support, and Coyote Pride
This isn’t just a class—it’s a pathway to success.
📚🎯 Start building your future NOW at the Home of the Mighty Coyotes!
🐺 Enroll. Excel. Lead.
Go Coyotes! 💙💛
#LaJoyaHS #PTECH #CCMR #FutureReady #CollegeAndCareer #CoyotePride #EnrollNow #lLaJoyaISD #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
📸✨ LA JOYA HS — STRIKE A POSE, MIGHTY COYOTES! ✨📸
Picture Day is almost here! Get ready to shine and start 2026 off right 😄
🗓️ Tuesday, January 13, 2026
👥 All 9th, 10th & 11th grade students
📚 Schedule:
• 9th & 10th graders — during Social Studies
• 11th graders — during English III
📸 Bring your best smile and your Coyote Pride!
Let’s make this a picture-perfect year 📷💙💛
#LaJoyaHighSchool #PictureDay #LJHSCoyotes #SchoolPortraits #SayCheese #CoyotePride
📸🔥 ATTENTION LA JOYA HS SENIORS — IT’S PICTURE TIME! 🔥📸
Senior portraits are happening soon—don’t miss your moment!
🗓️ Wednesday, January 14 & Thursday, January 15
📚 Scheduled through your English IV teacher (check the schedule)
📷 You will take TWO photos:
✨ Smart Casual Portrait (see graphic for details)
🎓 Formal Portrait
👔 Tux (young men) and drape (young women) will be provided by the photography company.
👕 Young men: Please wear a plain white or gray undershirt for the formal photo.
⏰ Come prepared, on time, and ready to shine!
#LaJoyaHighSchool #ClassOf2026 #SeniorPortraits #LJHSCoyotes #YearbookPhotos #LaJoyaISD #LJISlegacyOfExcellence
🐺📚 LA JOYA HS — 2ND SEMESTER CAL LAB: YOUR COMEBACK SEASON! 📚🐺
Need to get back on track? CAL LAB is here for you! 💪
CAL LAB is a credit recovery program for ALL subjects, designed to help students work at their own pace and move forward with confidence.
✨ This is your opportunity to catch up, stay on track, and finish strong.
🎯 Progress starts now. Success is within reach.
Let’s make this semester count, Coyotes!
Go Coyotes! 💙💛
#LaJoyaHS #CALLAB #CreditRecovery #SecondSemester #CoyotePride #FinishStrong #CoyotePride #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
👨👩👧👦 Dear Coyote Parents & Guardians!
Your student’s success starts with registration! 💻📚
La Joya High School—Home of the Mighty Coyotes—is ready to assist you with Online Enrollment and Registration. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
💻Register early by January 16, 2026, for a chance to win raffles and score event tickets!
📍 In-person assistance available at the LJHS Library and GO Center
Let’s partner together to set your student up for a strong Spring semester and a successful future. 💙💛
We’re ready when you are, Coyote Family!
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👨👩👧👦 Atención padres y tutores de la Familia Coyote:
El éxito de su estudiante comienza con el proceso de inscripción. 💻📚
La Joya High School, el Hogar de los Poderosos Coyotes, está lista para apoyarlos con la inscripción y el registro en línea. Nuestro equipo está disponible para guiarlos en cada paso del proceso.
💻Registre a su estudiante antes del 16 de enero de 2026 y participe en la oportunidad de ganar rifas y boletos para eventos.
📍 Contamos con apoyo presencial en la Biblioteca de LJHS y en el GO Center.
Trabajemos juntos para preparar a su estudiante para un semestre exitoso y un futuro lleno de oportunidades. 💙💛
¡La Familia Coyote está lista para apoyarlos! 🐺✨
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #CoyotePride #LaJoyaISD
🐺✨ WELCOME BACK, MIGHTY COYOTES! ✨🐺
Spring Semester is HERE, and the Home of the Mighty Coyotes is ready to make LJHS shine brighter! 🌱📚
🎯 Be the best version of YOU
💡 Stay student-centered
🏆 Set goals. Chase greatness. Build legacies.
This semester is about growth, purpose, and making every moment count—while celebrating our Coyote Pride every step of the way! 💙💛
📅 Spring Semester | Week 1
📌 Week at a Glance
Let’s make this an unforgettable semester, Coyotes! 🐾🔥
#MightyCoyotes #CoyotePride #SpringSemester #StudentCentered #BuildingLegacies #LJISDLegacyofExcellence
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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
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
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre la matrícula y cómo estamos planificando el futuro juntos. Lea más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.
✨🐺 Cosmetology Class Work-Based Learning in Action — Coyote Style! 🐺✨
The La Joya High School Junior Cosmetology Class hosted a Parent Clinic, turning the salon into a real-world learning experience! 💇♀️💇♂️
From fresh cuts to stylish looks, our Coyotes practiced their skills on family and friends while building confidence, professionalism, and career-ready experience.
👏 Thank you to all the families and community members who showed up, supported our students, and trusted these future cosmetologists as they chase their dreams. And, huge shout-out to their Cosmetology Instructor, Ms. Abigail Leal, for the hard work and dedication 👏
Coyote Pride • Hands-On Learning • Future Ready ✨
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #CoyotePride #LaJoyaISD
🎄 Winter Break Reminder – CAL LAB 🎄
Need to catch up on credits during the Christmas Winter Break? CAL LAB is here to help!
📘 CAL LAB is a credit recovery program for ALL subjects, allowing students to work at their own pace and stay on track toward graduation.
📌 Please refer to the CAL LAB flyer for dates, times, and details.
Thank you for your continued support, and we wish everyone a joyful and restful Winter Break! ❄️✨
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #LaJoyaISD #CoyotePride
🐺🎬LJHS Audio/Video Production: Coyote Pride in Action! 🎬🐺
La Joya High School is bringing the spirit and the skills!
Our CTE Department-Teachers, led by Mr. Ruben Salazar (VP) and Mr. Dago Perez (Dept. Head), proudly represented LJHS at the District CTE Advisory Committee Meeting & Student-Led P-TECH Showcase on December 11, 2025, in Palmview HS.
🎥 Spotlight on Audio/Video Production!
Our talented students, alongside their dedicated teacher Mr. Troy Freese, showcased creativity, technical expertise, and real-world readiness—supported by our valued professional partner, Mr. Jose Medina.
This was a powerful example of student voice, hands-on learning, and industry connections coming together to prepare our Coyotes for college, careers, and beyond.
👏 We are incredibly proud of our students for leading with confidence and excellence.
This is Coyote Pride. This is CTE at La Joya High School. 🐺💚
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #CoyotePride #LaJoyaISD #LJHSAudioVideoProduction
