Congratulations to senior Diego Lopez for being awarded the UTRGV Luminary Scholarship. The scholarship covers education-related expenses associated with an undergraduate degree and or a graduate or professional degree like medical or podiatry school.
La Joya ISD Celebrates Public School Volunteer Week!
We want to give a BIG THANK YOU to all the incredible volunteers who generously give their time and effort to support our students and educators. Your dedication and enthusiasm make a real difference in the lives of our students, and we truly appreciate your contributions. 👏 🏫❤️
¡La Joya ISD celebra la Semana de los Voluntarios de las Escuelas Públicas!
Queremos agradecer a todos los increíbles voluntarios que generosamente brindan su tiempo y esfuerzo para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y educadores. Su dedicación y entusiasmo marcan una diferencia real en las vidas de nuestros estudiantes y realmente apreciamos sus contribuciones. 👏🏫❤️
⚠️DISTRICT UPDATE⚠️: Important Notice: Transportation Procedure Communication
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⚠️ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL DISTRITO⚠️ : Aviso importante: comunicación sobre el procedimiento de transporte
🌙☀️ Students along with teacher Lylia Cuevas watch the solar eclipse. ☀️🌙
🌟 Today marks the beginning of STAAR testing! 🌟 Wishing all our incredible students the best of luck on their STAAR exams. Remember, you’ve got this! 💪📚 Let your hard work and determination shine bright. Good luck! 🍀
Message from Dr. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendent of Schools:
🌟 Tomorrow's the big day – STAAR testing begins! 🌟
Wishing all our incredible students the BEST of luck! 🍀💪 You're ready to shine bright and show what you've got! 🚀💫
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Mensaje de la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendente de Escuelas:
Mañana es el gran día: ¡comienza los exámenes de STAAR! 🌟 ¡Deseando a todos nuestros increíbles estudiantes la MEJOR de las suertes! 🍀💪 ¡Están listos para brillar! 🚀
🏆🎉🥇We are thrilled to announce that our very own La Joya Palmview High School Conjunto "La Tradicion" has emerged victorious and were named the State Champions at the "Texas Best" conjunto championship in Brownsville, Texas this evening! We couldn't be prouder of their unwavering dedication and outstanding performance!
🌟 Get ready for an extraordinary event! 🌒 We're putting safety first for our students and staff during the upcoming eclipse on April 8th. Elementary students will have a special indoor experience while secondary students can enjoy the eclipse with parental permission outdoors. Everyone will have the chance to witness the magic safely through a live-stream NASA feed! 🚀
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🌟 ¡Prepárate para un evento extraordinario! 🌒 ¡La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal es nuestra prioridad durante el próximo eclipse el 8 de abril! Los estudiantes de primaria tendrán una experiencia especial en sus salones, mientras que los estudiantes de secundaria podrán disfrutar del eclipse al aire libre con el permiso de los padres. ¡Todos tendrán la oportunidad de presenciar la magia de manera segura a través de la transmisión en vivo de NASA! 🚀
👖Testing season just got a whole lot comfier, It’s Jean Week at La Joya ISD! 👖
Exciting News! 🎉 La Joya ISD is thrilled to announce that we are offering an exceptional Full Day Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 Program at all Elementary Schools! 🏫💫 Our Pre-K program is designed to nurture early childhood development and ignite a passion for learning from the very start. Registration for the upcoming school year is now OPEN! 📣 Don't miss out—ENROLL TODAY and choose La Joya ISD for an enriching educational experience! ✏️📚 To enroll, simply click on the link below: 🔗 Online Enrollment: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/enroll
📢STC/UTRGV NEW STUDENT MANDATORY DUAL ENROLLMENT MEETING📅
When: April 11, 2024 @ 5:30 - 6:30 pm in person
Where: Palmview HS Library
Do you want to take college classes in high school?
For more info, please call: Estella Rodriguez, Veronica Chapa, or Vanessa Salinas @ 323-2880
📢 SUPERINTENDENT'S 60 DAY UPDATE📅
What an incredible 60 days it has been here at La Joya ISD! In just two months, I’ve had the privilege of immersing myself in our district and learning from each of you. I’ve met many more incredible individuals and witnessed firsthand the talent and dedication within our district. As I continue to engage with our staff, students, parents, and community members, I’m reminded of the tremendous potential that exists within La Joya ISD. Our journey ahead is clear—we have much work to do, but I’m confident that with dedication and perseverance, we will build upon our existing strengths and strive for excellence. Transparency and sharing our learnings will remain paramount as we progress. I want to reassure you all that I am fully committed to advocating for our students’ success in every decision we make.Let’s stride hand in hand along this journey toward greatness, united in our pursuit of excellence!
Dr. Marcey Sorensen
Superintendent of Schools
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📢 ACTUALIZACIÓN DE 60 DÍAS DE LA SUPERINTENDENTE📅
¡Qué increíbles 60 días han sido aquí en La Joya ISD! En solo dos meses, tuve el privilegio de sumergirme en nuestro distrito y aprender de cada uno de ustedes. He conocido a muchas más personas increíbles y he sido testigo de primera mano del talento y la dedicación dentro de nuestro distrito. A medida que sigo interactuando con nuestro personal, estudiantes, padres y miembros de la comunidad, recuerdo el tremendo potencial que existe dentro de La Joya ISD. El camino que tenemos por delante es claro: tenemos mucho trabajo por hacer, pero confío en que, con dedicación y perseverancia, aprovecharemos nuestras fortalezas existentes y nos esforzaremos por alcanzar la excelencia. La transparencia y el intercambio de nuestros aprendizajes seguirán siendo primordiales a medida que avancemos. Quiero asegurarles a todos que estoy totalmente comprometida a defender el éxito de nuestros estudiantes en cada decisión que tomemos. ¡Caminemos de la mano en este viaje hacia la grandeza, unidos en nuestra búsqueda de la excelencia educativa!
Dra. Marcey Sorensen
Superintendente de Escuelas
📅🎉 The La Joya ISD 2024-2025 Approved District Calendar is now available! 🌟 Get ready for another fantastic academic year filled with learning and growth. Check out the calendar and start planning your year ahead! 📚
🎉 We are thrilled to announce that La Joya ISD has been honored as a 2024 NAMM Best Communities for Music Education recipient! 🎶 This incredible achievement marks the 7th consecutive year that LJISD has been recognized with this prestigious award. 🏆 We are immensely proud of our dedicated students, passionate educators, and supportive community for their commitment to music education. Thank you for helping us create a thriving environment where the arts flourish at La Joya ISD! 🎵👏
It’s National Assistant Principals Week! 🎉👩🏫👨🏫 We want to give a big shoutout to all the amazing assistant principals at La Joya ISD! Thank you for your commitment to our students' success! Your hard work and dedication make a difference in our schools every day. 🏫💪🎓 #AssistantPrincipalWeek #APWeek24
📣 Summer 2024 Dual Enrollment Classes are Available!!!
Come see your counselor to request Summer 2024 classes.
May 1,2024 is the deadline to apply.
🎉 Get ready to rally behind our pack as the boys and girls soccer playoff schedule heats up! 🔥 Let's show our support and cheer them on to victory! 🙌⚽ Go PACK!
Attention employees! 🌟 Take advantage of our enticing incentives for early resignation or retirement notices. 💼
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¡Atención empleados! 🌟 Aprovechen nuestros atractivos incentivos para renuncias anticipadas o notificaciones de jubilación. 💼
🎉 Attention Class of 2024 👨🏻🎓 👩🏻🎓
🎓Graduation Date & Times 🎓
📆 Saturday, May 25, 2024
📍 Bert Ogden Arena: 4900S 1-69C, EDINBURG, TX 78539
⏰ Times are as follows:
PALMVIEW HIGH SCHOOL: 8:00AM
THELMA R. SALINAS STEM ECHS: 11:15AM
LA JOYA HIGH SCHOOL: 1:15PM
JIMMY CARTER ECHS: 4:45PM
JUAREZ-LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL: 6:45PM
We still have townhall meetings coming up!! We value our community and your input, so don't worry if you can't make it – share your feedback via the link below. Let's shape our community together! 🌟
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0HNuuXR0MIN5gg7OSAmNp2_V5EC8Fm8uhN5-l3--kmTFeLw/viewform?usp=send_form
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¡Aun tenemos próximas reuniones comunitarias! Valoramos a nuestra comunidad y su opinión, así que no se preocupen si no pueden asistir; compartan sus comentarios a través del enlace a continuación. ¡Formemos nuestra comunidad juntos! 🌟
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