Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School

Congratulations to our 8th-grade Lady Softball team on an incredible performance at the Quad District Tournament! Your hard work and teamwork paid off as you brought home the 2nd place trophy. We’re so proud of you and excited for an amazing season ahead! – Coach Reyna & Coach Gamez Special thanks and a big shout-out to Angie Raya for helping us at the tournament. We appreciate you sharing your softball knowledge and supporting our team!

Congratulations on our softball teams. Both grade levels were able to bring home the victory last night against Ann Richards. A big congratulations to the eighth grade team for dominating the game. Let’s keep it going and good luck on Saturday’s tournament.

Outstanding season opener for our 8th-grade boys baseball team! ⚾️ The young Coyotes showed grit, tenacity, and offensive power, getting the bats going early against Ann Richards M.S. They came out on top with a 9-5 victory for Zavala M.S. Great start to the season!

Happy Assistants Principal Appreciation Day to the leaders who go above and beyond to support students, staff, and the entire school community. Thank you for everything you do. #LDZPride #AssistantPrincipalAppreciation

To the incredible librarian who inspires the love of reading, fosters learning, and creates welcoming spaces for all. Thank you Mrs V. Flores for everything you do to make a difference in the lives of students. 📚 💫 #LDZPride #LibrarianAppreciationDay

Shoutout to the amazing paraprofessionals who make such a difference every day! Your dedication, patience, and support inspire us all. Happy Paraprofessional Day! #LDZPride #heroes

📢 The April 2025 Edition of The Pack Connection is HERE! 🐾📰 It’s packed with exciting updates, student highlights, testing tips, and everything you need to know as we head into the final stretch of the school year! 💥🎓✏️ 📚 Get the scoop on STAAR & EOC testing, celebrate the incredible work happening across our schools, and check out how your voice is helping shape our Strategic Plan for 2025-2026 and beyond! 💡👥✨ 📲 Read it now and stay connected with all things La Joya ISD! View The Pack Connection Here: https://5il.co/3cw6m

🌟 It’s Gifted and Talented Awareness Week! 🌟 La Joya ISD is excited to celebrate GT Awareness Week, recognizing the incredible talents of our Gifted and Talented students while giving a big shout-out to the amazing educators who guide them on their journey! Let’s come together to celebrate their achievements! 🎉 #GiftedEducation #GTawareness

🎉 Happy National Assistant Principals Week! 🎉 La Joya ISD proudly recognizes the hard work, dedication, and leadership of our incredible assistant principals. Your commitment to student success and campus excellence does not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do! 🙌📚💼 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #NationalAssistantPrincipalsWeek #APWeek25

Perfect Attendance Stars! Shoutout to our dedicated students for showing up and shining bright! 6th Grade: Walberto Arriaga, Sebastian Chavez, Ricardo Flores 7th Grade: Adolfo Arriaga, Alissen Collazo, Mía Elizondo 8th Grade: Homero Cantú, Adiel Flores, Leidanie Garza We’re proud of your commitment—keep it up!

Help us celebrate National Library Week! April 6th-11th! 📚📖❤️ ❤️ Wear Red or Hearts on Monday!

Congratulations to our March myOn Challenge winners, Dr. Seuss myOn Challenge winners, and our Dr. Seuss Bookmark Contest Winners! Way to go students! Keep reading!!! 📚📖

📢 STAAR Testing is here! 📝📚 Mark your calendars and be prepared. No backpacks, no devices—just focus and do your best! 💪✨ #STAAR #TestReady #LDZMS

Event CANCELLED! Money will be reimbursed to students by Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

📢 La Joya ISD Closure – Friday, March 28, 2025 ❄️ Due to weather conditions, La Joya ISD will be closed on Friday, March 28, 2025. All district staff and students are advised to stay home 🏡 and remain safe❗ We appreciate our community’s understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff 👨‍🏫👩‍🎓. Thank you for your continued support! 🙌 We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, March 31, 2025. Stay safe! 🌟 ************************************ 📢 Cierre de La Joya ISD – Viernes 28 de marzo de 2025 ❄️ Debido a las condiciones climáticas, La Joya ISD permanecerá cerrado el viernes 28 de marzo de 2025. Se les pide a todos los empleados del distrito y estudiantes que permanezcan en casa 🏡 y se mantengan seguros❗ Agradecemos la comprensión y cooperación de nuestra comunidad mientras priorizamos la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal 👨‍🏫👩‍🎓. ¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo! 🙌 ¡Cuídense y nos vemos el lunes, 31 de marzo del 2025! 🌟

Thank you to our community for your understanding and patience as we navigated today's storms. Safety of students and staff is always our top priority. Thank you for your support. #LDZStrong #Safety1st

🚨 Weather Delay: Bus Routes Running Late 🚨 We anticipate lifting the Shelter-in-Place by 3:45 PM. Due to inclement weather, bus routes will be approximately one hour delayed. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we Shelter in Place to ensure the safety of all students and staff. As soon as conditions allow for a safe dismissal, we will begin releasing students and transporting them home. Please expect longer travel times as we work to complete all routes safely. Thank you for your cooperation and support. ************************************************************ 🚨 Retraso en Rutas de Autobús por Clima 🚨 Anticipamos levantar el Refugio en el Lugar a las 3:45 PM. Debido a las condiciones climáticas, las rutas de autobús tendrán un retraso de aproximadamente una hora. Agradecemos su paciencia y comprensión mientras permanecemos en Refugio en el Lugar para garantizar la seguridad de todos los estudiantes y el personal. Tan pronto como las condiciones permitan una salida segura, comenzaremos a liberar a los estudiantes y transportarlos a sus hogares. Por favor, espere tiempos de viaje más largos mientras trabajamos para completar todas las rutas de manera segura. Gracias por su cooperación y apoyo.

🚨 Weather Alert: Shelter-in-Place 🚨 All La Joya ISD campuses are currently under a Shelter-in-Place due to weather conditions. Students and staff are safe, and we are following district safety protocols. We will provide updates as needed. Stay safe, La Joya ISD family! ⛈️ ****************************** 🚨 Alerta Climática: Refugio en el Lugar 🚨 Todas las escuelas de La Joya ISD están actualmente bajo Refugio en el Lugar debido a las condiciones climáticas. Los estudiantes y el personal están seguros, y estamos siguiendo los protocolos de seguridad del distrito. Proporcionaremos actualizaciones según sea necesario. ¡Manténganse seguros, familia de La Joya ISD! ⛈️

LDZ Lotería Night Rescheduled Wednesday, April 2 LDZ Gymnasium 5:00 - 7:30 PM

Congratulations to our LDZ Scholars advancing to State Science Fair at Texas A&M University. These students represented LDZ and dominated at district and regionals at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley! We are extremely proud of your accomplishments and the dedication that brought you this far. We believe in your potential—keep on shining at the Texas State Science and Engineering Fair competition at College Station! Good luck, LDZ coyotes! Make us proud! #LDZProud #CoyoteNation #ScienceFairChampions #KeepShining #LaJoyaISD