💙💛❤️ World Autism Acceptance Day 💚💙
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. 🌟
#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. 🌟
#LaJoyaISD #AutismAcceptance #InclusionMatters

📅✨ April is here, La Joya ISD!
Take a look at what’s happening across the district this month in our April 2026 Activities Calendar! From STAAR testing and appreciation days to special events and celebrations, it’s a busy month full of opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate. ❤️🍎
📝 Be sure to mark your calendars
🎉 Join us in celebrating our students and staff
📚 Let’s finish the semester strong!
Stay informed and stay involved all month long!
#LaJoyaISD #LJISD #AchievingExcellence2030 #ThrivingStudents
Take a look at what’s happening across the district this month in our April 2026 Activities Calendar! From STAAR testing and appreciation days to special events and celebrations, it’s a busy month full of opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate. ❤️🍎
📝 Be sure to mark your calendars
🎉 Join us in celebrating our students and staff
📚 Let’s finish the semester strong!
Stay informed and stay involved all month long!
#LaJoyaISD #LJISD #AchievingExcellence2030 #ThrivingStudents

📢 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! 📚✨
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! 📚✨

📣🍎 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 what’s working, discuss ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about how we support our campuses and students.
✨ 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 what’s working, discuss ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about how we support our campuses and students.
✨ 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.

📣🍎 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 what’s working, discuss ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about supporting our campuses and students.
✨ 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 what’s working, discuss ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about supporting our campuses and students.
✨ 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.

🌸☀️ Reminder, La Joya ISD Families!
Students and staff will enjoy Spring Break from March 16–20. We hope everyone takes this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends. 🌼🐝
📚 Classes resume Monday, March 23, 2026.
Have a safe and wonderful Spring Break! 🌷✨
Students and staff will enjoy Spring Break from March 16–20. We hope everyone takes this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends. 🌼🐝
📚 Classes resume Monday, March 23, 2026.
Have a safe and wonderful Spring Break! 🌷✨

🌸☀️ Spring Break is almost here, La Joya ISD!
Students and staff will enjoy Spring Break from March 16–20. We hope everyone takes this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends. 🌼🐝
📚 Classes resume Monday, March 23, 2026.
Students and staff will enjoy Spring Break from March 16–20. We hope everyone takes this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends. 🌼🐝
📚 Classes resume Monday, March 23, 2026.

📣✨ Make a difference where it matters most.
La Joya ISD is NOW HIRING passionate professionals in Special Education for the 2026–2027 school year! Join a team dedicated to supporting and empowering every student to succeed.
Open Positions:
✅ Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)
✅ Speech Language Pathologist
✅ Diagnostician
💼 Competitive Salary
⭐ Excellent Benefits
🤝 Supportive Campuses & Leadership
💰 $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!
🔗 Visit www.lajoyaisd.com to learn more and apply.
La Joya ISD is NOW HIRING passionate professionals in Special Education for the 2026–2027 school year! Join a team dedicated to supporting and empowering every student to succeed.
Open Positions:
✅ Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)
✅ Speech Language Pathologist
✅ Diagnostician
💼 Competitive Salary
⭐ Excellent Benefits
🤝 Supportive Campuses & Leadership
💰 $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!
🔗 Visit www.lajoyaisd.com to learn more and apply.

🏈📣 Join the La Joya ISD Team!
La Joya ISD is NOW HIRING a High School Teacher / Offensive Coordinator for the 2026–2027 school year! If you’re passionate about education, leadership, and building winning teams both in the classroom and on the field, we want to hear from you.
✅ Dual Contract (Teaching + Coaching)
✅ $11,000 Coaching Stipend
✅ Competitive Teacher Salary
✅ Teacher Incentive Allotment eligibility
✅ Supportive campuses and leadership
Come make an impact with great students, great benefits, and great opportunities at La Joya ISD.
🔗 Visit www.lajoyaisd.com to learn more and apply.
La Joya ISD is NOW HIRING a High School Teacher / Offensive Coordinator for the 2026–2027 school year! If you’re passionate about education, leadership, and building winning teams both in the classroom and on the field, we want to hear from you.
✅ Dual Contract (Teaching + Coaching)
✅ $11,000 Coaching Stipend
✅ Competitive Teacher Salary
✅ Teacher Incentive Allotment eligibility
✅ Supportive campuses and leadership
Come make an impact with great students, great benefits, and great opportunities at La Joya ISD.
🔗 Visit www.lajoyaisd.com to learn more and apply.

📣 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 10–15-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.
🗓️ Survey closes March 31, 2026
📱 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 10–15-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.
🗓️ Survey closes March 31, 2026
📱 Scan the QR code to participate today!
#LaJoyaISD #FamilyEngagement #AchievingExcellenceTogether

⏰ Reminder: It’s time to SPRING FORWARD!
Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow, Sunday, March 8.
Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed tonight.
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⏰ Recordatorio: ¡Es hora de adelantar el reloj!
El horario de verano comienza mañana, domingo 8 de marzo.
Recuerde adelantar su reloj una hora antes de acostarse esta noche.
Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow, Sunday, March 8.
Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed tonight.
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⏰ Recordatorio: ¡Es hora de adelantar el reloj!
El horario de verano comienza mañana, domingo 8 de marzo.
Recuerde adelantar su reloj una hora antes de acostarse esta noche.

📣 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.
🗓 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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📣 ¡Atención Familias de La Joya ISD!
No habrá clases para los estudiantes el viernes, 6 de marzo de 2026, ya que el personal participará en un Día de Aprendizaje Profesional dedicado al crecimiento continuo y la excelencia educativa.
🗓 Las clases se reanudarán el lunes, 9 de marzo de 2026.
¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo mientras invertimos en nuestros educadores y fortalecemos el aprendizaje en todo el distrito!🏫✨
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.
🗓 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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📣 ¡Atención Familias de La Joya ISD!
No habrá clases para los estudiantes el viernes, 6 de marzo de 2026, ya que el personal participará en un Día de Aprendizaje Profesional dedicado al crecimiento continuo y la excelencia educativa.
🗓 Las clases se reanudarán el lunes, 9 de marzo de 2026.
¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo mientras invertimos en nuestros educadores y fortalecemos el aprendizaje en todo el distrito!🏫✨

🚨 Reminder 🚨
No school tomorrow, Monday, February 9.
📚 Classes resume Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
No school tomorrow, Monday, February 9.
📚 Classes resume Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

⏰ Friendly reminder for La Joya ISD families
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 9, 2026.
📚 Classes resume Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 9, 2026.
📚 Classes resume Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

☁️ Cozy Week is here! ☁️
Kick off Monday with a late start and hot chocolate in the cafeteria! ☕❄️
ALL students and staff can dress cozy all week.
🧣🧤 Come to school warm, comfy, and ready for a great week.
Let’s stay snug and stress-free together! 💙

📣 Attention La Joya ISD Families!
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
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

Understanding the “why” 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. 📚
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Entender el “por qué” es importante. Las acciones escolares que se están considerando se basan en tres áreas clave: fortalecer el rendimiento académico, responder a la disminución de matrícula y crear oportunidades para reinvertir en nuestras aulas.
Le invitamos a revisar la infografía para conocer más sobre las razones detrás de estas recomendaciones. 📚
Please take a moment to review the infographic to learn more about the reasons behind these recommendations. 📚
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Entender el “por qué” es importante. Las acciones escolares que se están considerando se basan en tres áreas clave: fortalecer el rendimiento académico, responder a la disminución de matrícula y crear oportunidades para reinvertir en nuestras aulas.
Le invitamos a revisar la infografía para conocer más sobre las razones detrás de estas recomendaciones. 📚


🌟 Happy Friday, La Joya ISD! 🌟
September is Attendance Awareness Month!
Every day matters when it comes to learning and growing. 🌟
Students who attend regularly set the foundation for success in school, college, careers, and life.
Let’s rise to the challenge and make every day count! 🏆
#AttendanceMatters #LJISDAchievingExcellence2030 #AttendanceChallenge
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🌟 ¡Feliz viernes, La Joya ISD! 🌟
¡Septiembre es el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Asistencia!
Cada día cuenta cuando se trata de aprender y crecer. 🌟
Los estudiantes que asisten con regularidad construyen la base para el éxito en la escuela, la universidad, la carrera y la vida.
¡Aceptemos el reto y hagamos que cada día cuente! 🏆
#LaAsistenciaImporta #CadaDíaCuenta #RetoDeAsistencia
September is Attendance Awareness Month!
Every day matters when it comes to learning and growing. 🌟
Students who attend regularly set the foundation for success in school, college, careers, and life.
Let’s rise to the challenge and make every day count! 🏆
#AttendanceMatters #LJISDAchievingExcellence2030 #AttendanceChallenge
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🌟 ¡Feliz viernes, La Joya ISD! 🌟
¡Septiembre es el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Asistencia!
Cada día cuenta cuando se trata de aprender y crecer. 🌟
Los estudiantes que asisten con regularidad construyen la base para el éxito en la escuela, la universidad, la carrera y la vida.
¡Aceptemos el reto y hagamos que cada día cuente! 🏆
#LaAsistenciaImporta #CadaDíaCuenta #RetoDeAsistencia


📖✨The September 2025 Issue of The Pack Connection is here! 🎉From our new Strategic Plan rollout 🚀to celebrations across La Joya ISD 🎊, this edition is packed with stories of success, pride, and community. 💙🐾Don't miss it! 👇
👉Read The Pack Connection Here: https://5il.co/3p3yu
👉Read The Pack Connection Here: https://5il.co/3p3yu

🌟 LA JOYA ISD COMMUNITY—ALL EYES ON US! 🌟
The La Joya High School Coyotes are in the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Contest! 🏈💡
We need EVERY campus, EVERY family, EVERY fan to help light up the nation with Coyote Pride! 🐾❤️
👉 Post your pride using: #FN5GL #Sweepstakes #ljhscoyotes
👉 Tag: @tmobile + @lajoya_football + @ljhscoyotes
Together, let’s bring this WIN home for La Joya ISD & Coyote Country! 🔥
The La Joya High School Coyotes are in the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Contest! 🏈💡
We need EVERY campus, EVERY family, EVERY fan to help light up the nation with Coyote Pride! 🐾❤️
👉 Post your pride using: #FN5GL #Sweepstakes #ljhscoyotes
👉 Tag: @tmobile + @lajoya_football + @ljhscoyotes
Together, let’s bring this WIN home for La Joya ISD & Coyote Country! 🔥
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