La Joya ISD celebrates our employees of the year! Congratulations to Isabel Gomez on being named Campus Teacher of the Year, and Giovanna Marie Cardenas on being named Support Staff of the Year for La Joya ISD Head Start. #LJISDTraditionOfExcellence
2023 ATHLETICS BI-DISTRICT BASEBALL • PLAYOFFS
It's Signing Day at La Joya ISD!!
Congratulations to Yamilex Hernandez she has signed with
Jarvis Christian University in Hawkins, Tx for Girls Wrestling.
It's Signing Day at La Joya ISD!!
Congratulations to Senior Christian Perez!! He signed his letter of intent to play at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio Texas.
La Joya ISD celebrates our employees of the year! Congratulations to Ruth Renee Colyer on being named Campus Teacher of the Year and Julissa Alanis on being named Support Staff of the Year for La Joya Early College High School. #LJISDTraditionOfExcellence
The Cesar Chavez Middle School Band will host a Band Instrument Fitting Day Tuesday, May 16th at the Cesar Chavez Middle School Band Hall from 5-7p.m. Any 5th grade students interested in learning a band instrument for the upcoming 6th grade year will need to attend. No musical experience is required. Any student unable to attend the instrument fitting day please contact Mrs. Dina Garcia at 323-2800 and join the Google Classroom with code: Y33LRJD for further information.
La Joya ISD celebrates our employees of the year!! Congratulations to Roel De Hoyos on being named Campus Teacher of the Year, Erika Marie Garcia on being named Campus Instructional Assistant of the Year, and Claudia Suarez on being named Support Staff of the Year for Dr. Americo Paredes Elementary. #LJISDTraditionOfExcellence
DISTRICT UPDATE
Dear La Joya ISD Family,
La Joya ISD received notification that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) conducted a thorough evaluation of our district's governance practices and has recommended that our Board of Trustees be replaced with a state-appointed Board of Managers. In an effort to remain transparent, I want to provide you with the necessary information.
The TEA's recommendation is based on concerns related to former district employees and the governance practices of the previous board, which did not align with our district's vision of providing educational excellence to our community. We recognize the importance of effective governance in ensuring all success and well-being of our students and the entire school community. I want to emphasize that this decision was not influenced by our district's academic performance. Rest assured, La Joya ISD remains committed to delivering educational excellence to each and every one of our students and we will continue to make administrative decisions with that focus in mind.
I want to reassure you that our schools will continue to operate smoothly and without interruption. Our dedicated educators and staff remain resolute and unwavering in their commitment to providing our students with the quality education they deserve.
Our district will remain STUDENT FOCUSED, DATA DRIVEN, and RESULTS ORIENTED!
Respectfully,
Heriberto D. Gonzalez
Interim Superintendent of Schools
La Joya ISD
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ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL DISTRITO
9 de mayo del 2023
Estimada Familia de La Joya ISD,
La Joya ISD recibió una notificación de la Agencia de Educación de Texas (TEA) en la que se llevó a cabo una exhaustiva evaluación de las prácticas de gobernabilidad de nuestro distrito y se recomendó reemplazar a nuestra Mesa Directiva por una Junta de Administradores designada por el estado. Con el fin de mantener la transparencia, quiero brindarles la información necesaria.
La recomendación de la Agencia de Educación se basa en preocupaciones relacionadas al comportamiento de antiguos empleados del distrito y debido a prácticas de liderazgo de ex-miembros de la mesa directiva, las cuales no se alineaban con la visión de nuestro distrito de proporcionar excelencia educativa a nuestra comunidad. Reconocemos la importancia de una gobernabilidad efectiva para garantizar el éxito y el bienestar de nuestros estudiantes y de toda la comunidad escolar. Quiero enfatizar que esta decisión no fue debido al rendimiento académico de nuestro distrito. Tengan la seguridad de que nuestro distrito sigue comprometido en brindar excelencia educativa a cada uno de nuestros estudiantes y continuaremos administrando con ese enfoque en mente.
Quiero asegurarles que nuestras escuelas continuarán operando sin contratiempos e interrupciones. Nuestros maestros y la administración de nuestro distrito continuarán firmes en nuestro compromiso de proporcionar a nuestros estudiantes la educación que se merecen.
Nuestro distrito se mantendrá enfocado en los estudiantes, impulsado por datos y orientados por los resultados.
Sinceramente,
Heriberto D. González
Superintendente Interino de Escuelas
La Joya ISD
La Joya ISD celebrates our employees of the year!! Congratulations to Luis Dovalina on being named Campus Teacher of the Year and Ruth Flores on being named Support Staff of the Year for Academy of Health Science Professions & STEM. #LJISDTraditionOfExcellence
On behalf of the entire La Joya ISD community, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to our nurses and nurse assistants on this National Nurse Week. We appreciate your unwavering commitment, dedication, and compassion towards our students, staff, and their families.
Amidst unprecedented times, you have been at the forefront of our health and safety efforts, going above and beyond to provide care, comfort, and support to those in need. Your tireless efforts and selfless service have not gone unnoticed, and we are eternally grateful for everything you do.
Your unwavering resilience, professionalism, and expertise have been an inspiration to all of us, and we take this opportunity to express our heartfelt thanks for all that you have done and continue to do.
Thank you, nurses and nurse assistants, for being the heart of our school community. You make a tremendous difference in the lives of our students, and we are honored to have you as part of our team.
Happy National Nurse Week!
ATTENTION LA JOYA ISD STAFF 👩🏻🎓 👨🏻🎓
We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to all the staff members who have recently graduated from a college or university with an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree! We are immensely proud of your hard work and dedication, and we celebrate this remarkable achievement with you.
If you happen to know any La Joya ISD employee who has graduated and is a part of the graduating class of 2023, we encourage you to share their photo along with a brief description via email to diamondnews@lajoyaisd.net. Please include their job title, campus/department, the degree they earned, and the name of the college or university they attended.
We look forward to recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of our staff members, and we wish them all the best in their future endeavors!
#LJISDTraditionOfExcellence
Congratulations La Joya ISD Class of 2023!
All La Joya ISD graduation ceremonies will be live streamed.
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La Joya ISD celebrates our employees of the year!! Congratulations to Blanca Estela Covarrubia on being named Campus Teacher of the Year, Jassel Marie Cuevas on being named Campus Instructional Assistant of the Year, and Monica Alexandra Gutierrez on being named Support Staff of the Year for Juan N. Seguin Elementary. #LJISDTraditionOfExcellence
Class of 2023!! 👨🏻🎓👩🏻🎓 Congratulations to all our La Joya ISD STC graduates on such a great accomplishment! Our School Board President Mr. Alejandro “Alex” Cantu had the honor to attend and greet all of our La Joya ISD - South Texas College graduates. We hope you all feel proud of yourselves and your hard work. Once again, congratulations, graduates! You did it! 🎉
#LJISDTraditionOfExcellence
We're thrilled to share that today our Interim Superintendent of Schools Mr. Beto Gonzalez visited with the Child Nutrition Services Department to express his appreciation for their vital role in shaping the lives of our students. The Child Nutrition Services team works tirelessly to provide nutritious and delicious meals to our students, ensuring their overall wellbeing.
Our Superintendent recognizes the importance of this critical work, and he wanted to personally thank each member of the team for their hard work and dedication. Their commitment to creating healthy and tasty meals for our students is an integral part of their success in the classroom and beyond.
Thank you for all that you do, Child Nutrition Services Department. Your work is invaluable, and we're incredibly grateful for your contribution to the growth and development of our students.
La Joya ISD celebrates our employees of the year!! Congratulations to Guillermo Flores on being named Campus Teacher of the Year and Idalia G. Treviño on being named Support Staff of the Year for Thelma R. Salinas STEM Early College High School. #LJISDTraditionOfExcellence
🎉 Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🎉
Help us thank ALL of our La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services Department for the exceptional work they do every day to ensure our students are provided the appropriate nutritional needs to excel in our schools. Thank you!!!
#LJISDTraditionOfExcellence #SchoolLunchHeroDay
Attention all 5th-grade students from Tabasco, Rosendo Benavides, Sam Fordyce, and John F. Kennedy Elementary. The Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School Band will host a Band Instrument Drive Thursday, May 11th, at the LDZ Band Hall from 5-7 pm. Any 5th-grade student registered for the beginning band for their upcoming 6th-grade year needs to attend to try out an instrument. Any student unable to participate in the drive, please contact Mrs. D. Campuzano at 323-2770, Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School.
La Joya ISD celebrates our employees of the year!! Congratulations to Juanita Marysol Martinez on being named Campus Teacher of the Year, Jennifer M. Garza on being named Campus Instructional Assistant of the Year, and Lisa Monica Garcia on being named Support Staff of the Year for Emiliano Zapata Elementary. #LJISDTraditionOfExcellence
At La Joya ISD we are a Tradition of Excellence to ensure all students Shine Bright. Now enrolling for the 2023 - 2024 school year. ENROLL TODAY, Choose La Joya ISD! To complete the online enrollment, click on link below: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/office-of-admissions-records For more information, visit www.lajoyaisd.com or call (956) 323-2545. #LJISDTraditionOfExcellence
