ššā¤ļø World Autism Acceptance Day šš
Today, La Joya ISD recognizes the importance of acceptance, inclusion, and understanding for individuals with autism.
Together, we continue building a supportive and inclusive environment where every student is valued and empowered to succeed. š
#LaJoyaISD #AutismAcceptance #InclusionMatters
Today, La Joya ISD recognizes the importance of acceptance, inclusion, and understanding for individuals with autism.
Together, we continue building a supportive and inclusive environment where every student is valued and empowered to succeed. š
#LaJoyaISD #AutismAcceptance #InclusionMatters
šš Friendly Reminder, La Joya ISD families!
Pre-K3, Pre-K4 & Kindergarten Discovery Night is happening today! š
Join us to explore our early learning programs, discover hands-on classroom experiences, and see how La Joya ISD supports students from the very start. š§øāļø
š April 1, 2026
ā° 5:00 PM ā 6:30 PM
We look forward to welcoming our future learners and families for an evening of discovery and fun! šØš
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šš Ā”Recordatorio amistoso, familias de La Joya ISD!
Ā”La Noche de Descubrimiento de Pre-K3, Pre-K4 y Kindergarten se llevarĆ” a cabo hoy! š
AcompƔƱenos para explorar nuestros programas de educaciĆ³n temprana, vivir experiencias de aprendizaje prĆ”ctico y descubrir cĆ³mo La Joya ISD apoya a los estudiantes desde el inicio de su trayectoria educativa. š§øāļø
š 1 de abril de 2026
ā° 5:00 PM ā 6:30 PM
Ā”Esperamos dar la bienvenida a nuestros futuros estudiantes y sus familias para una tarde llena de aprendizaje, descubrimiento y diversiĆ³n! šØš
Pre-K3, Pre-K4 & Kindergarten Discovery Night is happening today! š
Join us to explore our early learning programs, discover hands-on classroom experiences, and see how La Joya ISD supports students from the very start. š§øāļø
š April 1, 2026
ā° 5:00 PM ā 6:30 PM
We look forward to welcoming our future learners and families for an evening of discovery and fun! šØš
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šš Ā”Recordatorio amistoso, familias de La Joya ISD!
Ā”La Noche de Descubrimiento de Pre-K3, Pre-K4 y Kindergarten se llevarĆ” a cabo hoy! š
AcompƔƱenos para explorar nuestros programas de educaciĆ³n temprana, vivir experiencias de aprendizaje prĆ”ctico y descubrir cĆ³mo La Joya ISD apoya a los estudiantes desde el inicio de su trayectoria educativa. š§øāļø
š 1 de abril de 2026
ā° 5:00 PM ā 6:30 PM
Ā”Esperamos dar la bienvenida a nuestros futuros estudiantes y sus familias para una tarde llena de aprendizaje, descubrimiento y diversiĆ³n! šØš
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āØ April is here, La Joya ISD!
Take a look at whatās happening across the district this month in our April 2026 Activities Calendar! From STAAR testing and appreciation days to special events and celebrations, itās a busy month full of opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate. ā¤ļøš
š Be sure to mark your calendars
š Join us in celebrating our students and staff
š Letās finish the semester strong!
Stay informed and stay involved all month long!
#LaJoyaISD #LJISD #AchievingExcellence2030 #ThrivingStudents
Take a look at whatās happening across the district this month in our April 2026 Activities Calendar! From STAAR testing and appreciation days to special events and celebrations, itās a busy month full of opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate. ā¤ļøš
š Be sure to mark your calendars
š Join us in celebrating our students and staff
š Letās finish the semester strong!
Stay informed and stay involved all month long!
#LaJoyaISD #LJISD #AchievingExcellence2030 #ThrivingStudents
š¢ Reminder, La Joya ISD!
La Joya ISD campuses and offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 7.
We hope everyone enjoys the extended weekend, and we look forward to seeing you back! šāØ
La Joya ISD campuses and offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 7.
We hope everyone enjoys the extended weekend, and we look forward to seeing you back! šāØ
š£š After the Bell Conversations with Dr. Sorensen
La Joya ISD educators are invited to join Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen for a series of informal, on-campus conversations designed to listen, learn, and connect.
These sessions provide an opportunity for educators to share whatās working, discuss ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about how we support our campuses and students.
āØ No presentations. No scripts. Just real conversations.
Sessions will be held at campuses across the district and are open to all La Joya ISD educators.
La Joya ISD educators are invited to join Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen for a series of informal, on-campus conversations designed to listen, learn, and connect.
These sessions provide an opportunity for educators to share whatās working, discuss ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about how we support our campuses and students.
āØ No presentations. No scripts. Just real conversations.
Sessions will be held at campuses across the district and are open to all La Joya ISD educators.
š£š After the Bell Conversations with Dr. Sorensen
La Joya ISD educators are invited to join Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen for a series of informal, on-campus conversations designed to listen, learn, and connect.
These sessions provide an opportunity for educators to share whatās working, discuss ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about supporting our campuses and students.
āØ No presentations. No scripts. Just real conversations.
Sessions will be held at campuses across the district and are open to all La Joya ISD educators.
La Joya ISD educators are invited to join Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen for a series of informal, on-campus conversations designed to listen, learn, and connect.
These sessions provide an opportunity for educators to share whatās working, discuss ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about supporting our campuses and students.
āØ No presentations. No scripts. Just real conversations.
Sessions will be held at campuses across the district and are open to all La Joya ISD educators.
āļøāØ SUMMER just got smarter at La Joya ISD! āØāļø
Our Elementary STEAM Camp 2026 is coming back, and we are ready for our Pre-K3 through 5th-grade learners! ššš¬
From weekly themes šØ to 2 hours of daily STEAM enrichment š§Ŗš” to strengthening literacy āļø and building math skills ā - La Joya ISD is empowering our youngest learners through hands-on learning! š
š June 1ā26
ā° 8:00 AM ā 2:30 PM
š Breakfast, lunch & transportation provided
This summer, our students will DREAM š | EXPLORE š | CREATE šØ | INVENT š§
š² Registration is now open through Skyward!
Visit http://lajoyaisd.com/adsy for step-by-step enrollment instructions and full program details.
Our Elementary STEAM Camp 2026 is coming back, and we are ready for our Pre-K3 through 5th-grade learners! ššš¬
From weekly themes šØ to 2 hours of daily STEAM enrichment š§Ŗš” to strengthening literacy āļø and building math skills ā - La Joya ISD is empowering our youngest learners through hands-on learning! š
š June 1ā26
ā° 8:00 AM ā 2:30 PM
š Breakfast, lunch & transportation provided
This summer, our students will DREAM š | EXPLORE š | CREATE šØ | INVENT š§
š² Registration is now open through Skyward!
Visit http://lajoyaisd.com/adsy for step-by-step enrollment instructions and full program details.
šøāļø Reminder, La Joya ISD Families!
Students and staff will enjoy Spring Break from March 16ā20. We hope everyone takes this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends. š¼š
š Classes resume Monday, March 23, 2026.
Have a safe and wonderful Spring Break! š·āØ
Students and staff will enjoy Spring Break from March 16ā20. We hope everyone takes this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends. š¼š
š Classes resume Monday, March 23, 2026.
Have a safe and wonderful Spring Break! š·āØ
šøāļø Spring Break is almost here, La Joya ISD!
Students and staff will enjoy Spring Break from March 16ā20. We hope everyone takes this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends. š¼š
š Classes resume Monday, March 23, 2026.
Students and staff will enjoy Spring Break from March 16ā20. We hope everyone takes this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends. š¼š
š Classes resume Monday, March 23, 2026.
š£āØ Make a difference where it matters most.
La Joya ISD is NOW HIRING passionate professionals in Special Education for the 2026ā2027 school year! Join a team dedicated to supporting and empowering every student to succeed.
Open Positions:
ā Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)
ā Speech Language Pathologist
ā Diagnostician
š¼ Competitive Salary
ā Excellent Benefits
š¤ Supportive Campuses & Leadership
š° $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and families, we invite you to join the La Joya ISD team!
š Visit www.lajoyaisd.com to learn more and apply.
La Joya ISD is NOW HIRING passionate professionals in Special Education for the 2026ā2027 school year! Join a team dedicated to supporting and empowering every student to succeed.
Open Positions:
ā Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)
ā Speech Language Pathologist
ā Diagnostician
š¼ Competitive Salary
ā Excellent Benefits
š¤ Supportive Campuses & Leadership
š° $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and families, we invite you to join the La Joya ISD team!
š Visit www.lajoyaisd.com to learn more and apply.
šš£ Join the La Joya ISD Team!
La Joya ISD is NOW HIRING a High School Teacher / Offensive Coordinator for the 2026ā2027 school year! If youāre passionate about education, leadership, and building winning teams both in the classroom and on the field, we want to hear from you.
ā Dual Contract (Teaching + Coaching)
ā $11,000 Coaching Stipend
ā Competitive Teacher Salary
ā Teacher Incentive Allotment eligibility
ā Supportive campuses and leadership
Come make an impact with great students, great benefits, and great opportunities at La Joya ISD.
š Visit www.lajoyaisd.com to learn more and apply.
La Joya ISD is NOW HIRING a High School Teacher / Offensive Coordinator for the 2026ā2027 school year! If youāre passionate about education, leadership, and building winning teams both in the classroom and on the field, we want to hear from you.
ā Dual Contract (Teaching + Coaching)
ā $11,000 Coaching Stipend
ā Competitive Teacher Salary
ā Teacher Incentive Allotment eligibility
ā Supportive campuses and leadership
Come make an impact with great students, great benefits, and great opportunities at La Joya ISD.
š Visit www.lajoyaisd.com to learn more and apply.
š£ Calling all La Joya ISD Pre-K families!
Your voice matters! We invite you to participate in our Family Engagement Survey Pilot as part of the Improving Kindergarten Reading Instruments (IKRI) initiative.
This quick 10ā15-minute survey is available in English and Spanish, and your responses are completely anonymous and confidential.
Your feedback will help strengthen family-school partnerships and ensure our youngest learners are supported every step of the way.
šļø Survey closes March 31, 2026
š± Scan the QR code to participate today!
#LaJoyaISD #FamilyEngagement #AchievingExcellenceTogether
Your voice matters! We invite you to participate in our Family Engagement Survey Pilot as part of the Improving Kindergarten Reading Instruments (IKRI) initiative.
This quick 10ā15-minute survey is available in English and Spanish, and your responses are completely anonymous and confidential.
Your feedback will help strengthen family-school partnerships and ensure our youngest learners are supported every step of the way.
šļø Survey closes March 31, 2026
š± Scan the QR code to participate today!
#LaJoyaISD #FamilyEngagement #AchievingExcellenceTogether
ā° Reminder: Itās time to SPRING FORWARD!
Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow, Sunday, March 8.
Donāt forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed tonight.
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ā° Recordatorio: Ā”Es hora de adelantar el reloj!
El horario de verano comienza maƱana, domingo 8 de marzo.
Recuerde adelantar su reloj una hora antes de acostarse esta noche.
Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow, Sunday, March 8.
Donāt forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed tonight.
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ā° Recordatorio: Ā”Es hora de adelantar el reloj!
El horario de verano comienza maƱana, domingo 8 de marzo.
Recuerde adelantar su reloj una hora antes de acostarse esta noche.
š£ Attention La Joya ISD Families!
There will be no classes for students on Friday, March 6, 2026, as staff participate in a Professional Learning Day dedicated to continued growth and instructional excellence.
š Classes will resume Monday, March 9, 2026.
Thank you for your continued support as we invest in our educators and strengthen learning across our district!
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š£ Ā”AtenciĆ³n Familias de La Joya ISD!
No habrĆ” clases para los estudiantes el viernes, 6 de marzo de 2026, ya que el personal participarĆ” en un DĆa de Aprendizaje Profesional dedicado al crecimiento continuo y la excelencia educativa.
š Las clases se reanudarĆ”n el lunes, 9 de marzo de 2026.
Ā”Gracias por su continuo apoyo mientras invertimos en nuestros educadores y fortalecemos el aprendizaje en todo el distrito!š«āØ
There will be no classes for students on Friday, March 6, 2026, as staff participate in a Professional Learning Day dedicated to continued growth and instructional excellence.
š Classes will resume Monday, March 9, 2026.
Thank you for your continued support as we invest in our educators and strengthen learning across our district!
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š£ Ā”AtenciĆ³n Familias de La Joya ISD!
No habrĆ” clases para los estudiantes el viernes, 6 de marzo de 2026, ya que el personal participarĆ” en un DĆa de Aprendizaje Profesional dedicado al crecimiento continuo y la excelencia educativa.
š Las clases se reanudarĆ”n el lunes, 9 de marzo de 2026.
Ā”Gracias por su continuo apoyo mientras invertimos en nuestros educadores y fortalecemos el aprendizaje en todo el distrito!š«āØ
šØ Reminder šØ
No school tomorrow, Monday, February 9.
š Classes resume Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
No school tomorrow, Monday, February 9.
š Classes resume Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
ā° Friendly reminder for La Joya ISD families
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 9, 2026.
š Classes resume Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 9, 2026.
š Classes resume Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
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£ 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
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
š Happy Friday, La Joya ISD! š
September is Attendance Awareness Month!
Every day matters when it comes to learning and growing. š
Students who attend regularly set the foundation for success in school, college, careers, and life.
Letās rise to the challenge and make every day count! š
#AttendanceMatters #LJISDAchievingExcellence2030 #AttendanceChallenge
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š Ā”Feliz viernes, La Joya ISD! š
Ā”Septiembre es el Mes de la ConcientizaciĆ³n sobre la Asistencia!
Cada dĆa cuenta cuando se trata de aprender y crecer. š
Los estudiantes que asisten con regularidad construyen la base para el Ć©xito en la escuela, la universidad, la carrera y la vida.
Ā”Aceptemos el reto y hagamos que cada dĆa cuente! š
#LaAsistenciaImporta #CadaDĆaCuenta #RetoDeAsistencia
September is Attendance Awareness Month!
Every day matters when it comes to learning and growing. š
Students who attend regularly set the foundation for success in school, college, careers, and life.
Letās rise to the challenge and make every day count! š
#AttendanceMatters #LJISDAchievingExcellence2030 #AttendanceChallenge
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š Ā”Feliz viernes, La Joya ISD! š
Ā”Septiembre es el Mes de la ConcientizaciĆ³n sobre la Asistencia!
Cada dĆa cuenta cuando se trata de aprender y crecer. š
Los estudiantes que asisten con regularidad construyen la base para el Ć©xito en la escuela, la universidad, la carrera y la vida.
Ā”Aceptemos el reto y hagamos que cada dĆa cuente! š
#LaAsistenciaImporta #CadaDĆaCuenta #RetoDeAsistencia
