šŸŽ“šŸ’» Shoutout to our Top 10 Edgenuity Students for the week of August 18–24! Your hard work and dedication are paying off—keep it up! 🌟
about 2 months ago, College & Career Center
Top 10 Students

šŸ‘–šŸŽ Jean Week is HERE at La Joya ISD! šŸŽ‰

From Aug. 25–29, our amazing staff can rock their jeans to celebrate Week 3 of Back to School! šŸ™ŒāœØ

It’s going to be an incredible year.

Thank you for all that you do for our students! šŸ’ÆšŸ’™

#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

about 2 months ago, La Joya ISD
Back to School Jean Week-2
"Celebrating our students' hard work and dedication! šŸŽ‰šŸŽ“ Today, we’re rewarding good behavior, academic progress, and excellent attendance with fun incentives. Keep it up, everyone! Your efforts are making a difference! #StudentSuccess #PositiveVibes #IncentiveDay"
about 2 months ago, College & Career Center
Fun Friday
Fun Friday
Fun Friday
Fun Friday
šŸ“£ Big things are happening at La Joya ISD!

Our Achieving Excellence Together 2030 Strategic Plan was built by our community and for our community with input from over 5,500 voices šŸ’¬šŸ™Œ. Together, we’ve set a bold path to ensure every student is empowered, supported, and prepared for college, career, and life šŸŒŸšŸ“š

✨ Want to know more? Learn some quick facts about our plan and see how we’re shaping the future of La Joya ISD! šŸš€šŸ“–

šŸ‘‰ Check it out here: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
about 2 months ago, La Joya ISD
Strategic Plan
strategic Plan
šŸ“£ It's official! La Joya ISD’s new Strategic Plan: Achieving Excellence Together 2030 is here!
This plan was built by our community and for our community through months of listening and learning:
āœ”ļø Community-wide survey
āœ”ļø 23 Town halls across the district
āœ”ļø 24 Student, staff, and family advisory groups
āœ”ļø Our first-ever Community Design Day!
Over 5,500 voices shaped this roadmap that will guide the future of our District for the next 5 years.

šŸ’” Explore the plan → https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
#AchievingExcellenceTogether2030 #EveryStudentEveryDayLJISD
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šŸ“£ Ā”Es oficial! Ā”Ya estĆ” aquĆ­ el nuevo Plan EstratĆ©gico de La Joya ISD: Logrando la Excelencia Juntos 2030!
Este plan fue creado por nuestra comunidad y para nuestra comunidad, despuƩs de meses de escuchar y aprender:
āœ”ļø Encuesta comunitaria
āœ”ļø 23 asambleas en todo el distrito
āœ”ļø 24 grupos de asesorĆ­a con estudiantes, personal y familias
āœ”ļø Ā”Nuestro primer DĆ­a de DiseƱo Comunitario!
MÔs de 5,500 voces dieron forma a esta guía que dirigirÔ el futuro de nuestro Distrito durante los próximos 5 años.
šŸ’” Explora el plan → https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
#LograndoLaExcelenciaJuntos2030 #CadaEstudianteCadaDĆ­aLJISD
about 2 months ago, La Joya ISD
strategic plan
strategic plan
šŸŽ‚šŸŽˆ Happy Birthday, Mrs. Gonzalez! šŸŽˆšŸŽ‚
Thank you for your dedication, guidance, and for making our campus such a great place to learn and work. We hope your day is as amazing as you are!
2 months ago, College & Career Center
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday

šŸ“¢ Reminder — School Start & End Times ā°
La Joya ISD families — here’s a quick reminder of start and end times for the 2025–2026 school year:

šŸ« Elementary Schools: 7:35 AM – 3:05 PM
šŸ“˜ Middle Schools: 8:15 AM – 3:50 PM
šŸŽ“ High Schools: 8:35 AM – 4:30 PM
šŸŽ“ Jimmy Carter ECHS: 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM
⭐ ACE Campuses (Garza & Seguin): 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

šŸ’Æ Good attendance starts with being on time, every day — let’s make every minute count this school year! šŸš€šŸ“š
#LJISDBackToSchool #LJISDReady #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

2 months ago, La Joya ISD
Back to School Information
ā€œRolling into the school year! 🚌✨ Wishing our students and staff a year full of learning, friendships, and success. #BackToSchool #FirstDayVibesā€
2 months ago, College & Career Center
First day of school
First day of school
first day of school
First day of school
First day of school
first day of school
first day of school
first day of school
first day of school
šŸ“šāœØ Tomorrow’s the Day! āœØšŸ“š

La Joya ISD families — as we get ready to welcome students back, here’s a quick reminder of the start and end times for the 2025–2026 school year:

šŸ« Elementary Schools: 7:35 AM – 3:05 PM
šŸ“˜ Middle Schools: 8:15 AM – 3:50 PM
šŸŽ“ High Schools: 8:35 AM – 4:30 PM
šŸŽ“ Jimmy Carter ECHS: 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM
⭐ ACE Campuses (Garza & Seguin): 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Let’s make it a great first day of learning and success! šŸŽ‰šŸŽ
#LJISDBackToSchool #LJISDReady #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
2 months ago, La Joya ISD
Back to School Information
🌟Welcome Back, CCC Family🌟 I'm thrilled to welcome our students, families, and staff to the 2025-2026 school year at the College and Career Center! šŸ’™ This year is all about growth, determination, and success. Together, we'll help our students stay on track, graduate, and prepare for a bright futures in college, careers, and beyond. šŸ’ŖStudents-This is YOUR year! šŸ¤Families-We're partners in your child's journey. 🧳-Thank you for your dedication and heart. Let's make 2025-2026 a year to remember! šŸŽ“āœØ -Mrs. Yesenia Y. Gonzalez Principal, College and Career Center
2 months ago, Marisol Sierra
Principal, Mrs. Yesenia Y. Gonzalez
šŸŽ”āœØ 100 Years, 1 Amazing Night! āœØšŸŽ” Our College & Career Center team had a blast celebrating a century of community, learning, and fun! šŸ’™šŸ“š Here’s to 100 more years of excellence! šŸŽ‰ #100YearsStrong #CollegeAndCareerCenter #CommunityPride #SchoolCarnivalFun
2 months ago, Marisol Sierra
La Joya ISD Carnival Celebration
La Joya ISD Carnival Celebration
100 year anniversary
La Joya ISD Carnival Celebration
šŸ“£ Meet the Teacher Night! šŸŽāœØ What an incredible turnout at our Meet the Teacher Night for the 2025–2026 school year! We were thrilled to welcome families, students, and staff for a night full of connection, information, and build relationships for a successful school year.
2 months ago, Marisol Sierra
Meet The Teacher Night
Meet the teacher Night
Meet the teacher night

šŸššŸšŒ La Joya ISD Families — Important Transportation Update! šŸšŒšŸš

āœ… All campus routes are now available on the Transportation District Webpage.
šŸ“Œ When enrolling or attending back-to-school events, verify your child’s bus route.
šŸ“‹ Complete & submit a Positive Exchange Form to your child’s campus (if not yet done for 2025–26) to receive a Bus Rider Tag for safe student drop-off.

For details & route info, visit: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/transportation
call (956) 323-2300.
#LJISDBackToSchool #LJISDTransportation
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šŸššŸšŒ Ā”Atención Familias de La Joya ISD!
Ā”Información importante del departamento de transporte escolar! šŸšŒšŸš

āœ… Todas las rutas escolares estĆ”n disponibles en la pĆ”gina web del Departamento de Transporte.
šŸ“Œ Al inscribirse o asistir a los eventos de regreso a clases, verifique la ruta de autobĆŗs de su hijo(a).
šŸ“‹ Complete y entregue el Formulario de Intercambio Positivo en la escuela de su hijo(a) (si aĆŗn no lo ha hecho para el ciclo 2025–26) para recibir una Etiqueta de Pasajero para la entrega segura de estudiantes.

Para mÔs información y rutas, visite: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/transportation o llame al (956) 323-2300.
#LJISDRegresoAClases #LJISDTransporteEscolar

2 months ago, La Joya ISD
Transportation Dept
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šŸ«āœØ We’re back — and better than ever!
CCC is starting the year with a brand new location, and we want to welcome all our families to join us for:

šŸ“£ Meet the Teacher Night
šŸ—“ Wednesday, August 6th
šŸ•  5:30–7:00 PM
šŸ“ NEW LOCATION: 5441 N. La Homa Rd, Mission, TX

Come meet your child’s teachers, explore our new campus, and start the school year off strong — together as a family! šŸ’›
šŸŽ Free giveaways | šŸ¤ Staff meet & greet | šŸ“š Student support

#WelcomeBackCCC #MeetTheTeacher #LaJoyaISD
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šŸ«āœØ Ā”Estamos de vuelta, y mejor que nunca!
CCC comienza el año con una nueva ubicación y queremos dar la bienvenida a todas nuestras familias para:

šŸ“£ Noche para conocer al maestro
šŸ—“ MiĆ©rcoles, 6 de agosto
šŸ•  5:30–7:00 PM
šŸ“ NUEVA UBICACIƓN: 5441 La Homa Rd, Mission, TX

Ā”Ven a conocer a los maestros de tu hijo/a, explora nuestro nuevo campus y comienza el aƱo escolar con fuerza, juntos en familia! šŸ’›
šŸŽ Sorteos gratis | šŸ¤ Conoce al personal | šŸ“š Apoyo estudiantil

#BienvenidoDeVueltaCCC #ConoceAlMaestro #LaJoyaISD
2 months ago, Laura Aguilera
OpenHouse25/26
šŸ“¢ New State Law Prompts Changes to Personal Communication Device Use in La Joya ISD

At the July 30, 2025 Board Meeting, La Joya ISD School Board approved a new district policy in alignment with Texas House Bill 1481, which requires school districts across the state to limit the use of personal communication devices during instructional hours.

šŸ“± What this means for our students:
Starting with the 2025–2026 school year, students in Pre-K through 12th grade will not be allowed to use cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, or similar electronic devices during the school day—from arrival to dismissal.

šŸ”’ Devices can still be brought to school, but they must be:
• Turned off before entering the school building
• Stored securely, either in backpacks, designated areas, or district-issued locking pouches (depending on grade level)
• Left untouched until the end of the instructional day

šŸ“ Implementation will vary by campus level:
• Elementary: Devices stored in backpacks or teacher-designated spaces
• Middle & High School: Devices must be stored in district-provided locking pouches
• HOPE and College & Career Center: No personal devices allowed on campus

āš ļø Progressive discipline will be used for violations, ranging from verbal warnings to device holds.
This policy is designed to minimize distractions and improve safety across our campuses, ensuring that students stay focused and engaged in learning.

Questions? Please reach out to your child’s school for support. For more information, please visit our website at www.lajoyaisd.com/page/cell-phone-policy

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šŸ“¢ Nueva ley estatal genera cambios en el uso de dispositivos de comunicación personal en La Joya ISD
Durante la reunión de la Mesa Directiva del 30 de julio de 2025, la Mesa Directiva de La Joya ISD aprobó una nueva política distrital conforme a la CÔmara de Representantes de Texas, Proyecto de Ley 1481, la cual exige que todos los distritos escolares en el estado limiten el uso de dispositivos de comunicación personal durante el horario de clases.

šŸ“± ĀæQuĆ© significa esto para nuestros estudiantes?
A partir del ciclo escolar 2025–2026, los estudiantes desde Pre-KĆ­nder hasta 12.Āŗ grado no podrĆ”n utilizar telĆ©fonos celulares, relojes inteligentes, audĆ­fonos u otros dispositivos electrónicos similares durante el dĆ­a escolar, desde la llegada hasta la salida.

šŸ”’ Se permitirĆ” traer dispositivos a la escuela, pero deberĆ”n:
• Estar apagados antes de entrar al edificio escolar
• Estar guardados de manera segura, ya sea en mochilas, Ć”reas designadas o en bolsas con seguro proporcionadas por el distrito (segĆŗn el nivel escolar)
• No ser utilizados hasta el final del dĆ­a escolar

šŸ“ La implementación variarĆ” segĆŗn el nivel escolar:
• Primaria: Los dispositivos se guardarĆ”n en las mochilas o en espacios designados por el maestro
• Secundaria y Preparatoria: Los dispositivos deberĆ”n guardarse en bolsas con seguro proporcionadas por el distrito
• HOPE y College & Career Center: No se permitirĆ” el uso ni la posesión de dispositivos personales en el plantel

āš ļø Se aplicarĆ” una disciplina progresiva en caso de violaciones, desde advertencias verbales hasta la retención temporal del dispositivo.

Esta polƭtica estƔ diseƱada para reducir distracciones y mejorar la seguridad en todos nuestros planteles, asegurando que los estudiantes se mantengan enfocados y participen activamente en su aprendizaje.

¿Preguntas? Comuníquese con la escuela de su hijo(a) para obtener ayuda. Para mÔs información, visite nuestro sitio web: www.lajoyaisd.com/page/cell-phone-policy

2 months ago, La Joya ISD
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HB1481
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šŸŽ‰āœØWelcome back, La Joya ISD Family!āœØšŸŽ‰

Welcome back to our incredible team of educators, staff, and support team! šŸ’¼šŸŽšŸ’Ŗ The 2025–2026 school year is off to a strong start, and we’re ready to give it our all, for our students, our campuses, and our community.

Let’s bring the energy, the teamwork, and the pride that makes La Joya ISD one of a kind! šŸ™ŒāœØ

Here’s to new goals, big wins, and a year full of purpose. Let’s make it count! šŸŽÆšŸššŸ“ššŸŽØšŸ§Ŗ

#LegacyOfExcellence #WeAreLaJoyaISD
2 months ago, La Joya ISD
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šŸ“¢ We want to hear from you!
Take our quick survey about the updated requirements for student cell phone and personal communication devices under Texas House Bill 1481. Your input matters!

šŸ•’ It only takes 2 minutes.
šŸ“… Deadline: July 26, 2025
šŸ‘‰ Click here to participate: https://forms.gle/9A24NKwQpafxn8nNA
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šŸ“¢ Ā”Queremos saber su opinión!
Responde nuestra breve encuesta sobre los requisitos actualizados para el uso de teléfonos celulares y dispositivos de comunicación personal según la Ley HB 1481 de Texas. ”Su opinión es importante!

šŸ•’ Solo te tomarĆ” 2 minutos.
šŸ“… Fecha lĆ­mite: 26 de julio de 2025
šŸ‘‰ Haz clic aquĆ­ para participar: https://forms.gle/9A24NKwQpafxn8nNA
3 months ago, La Joya ISD
HB 1481
HB 1481
šŸ“± Just a reminder about House Bill 1481, a new state law effective starting the 2025–2026 school year. This law is designed to reduce distractions during class, support student learning, and keep classrooms safe and focused. It defines personal wireless communication devices as any cell phone, tablet, laptop, smartwatch, or similar device not issued by the school.

āš ļø Beginning next school year, student use of these devices will be prohibited during instructional time in all Texas public schools, including La Joya ISD. Our district is working on a plan that supports learning, minimizes distractions, and ensures safety.

šŸ“¢ Stay tuned for important updates in the coming days and weeks!

šŸ“… July 23–25: We want to hear from you! A survey will be open for families, students, and staff to share input.

šŸ“‹ July 26–29: Our team will finalize district policies and procedures to comply with HB 1481.

šŸ« July 30: The recommended policy will be presented to the school board for review and possible adoption.

šŸ“£ After July 30: Finalized procedures and expectations will be shared with families, and campuses will prepare for implementation.
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šŸ“± Un recordatorio sobre el Proyecto de Ley 1481, una nueva ley estatal que entrarĆ” en vigor a partir del ciclo escolar 2025–2026. Esta ley busca reducir las distracciones en clase, apoyar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes y mantener las aulas seguras y enfocadas. Define los dispositivos personales inalĆ”mbricos como cualquier telĆ©fono celular, tableta, laptop, reloj inteligente o dispositivo similar que no sea emitido por la escuela.

āš ļø A partir del próximo ciclo escolar, el uso de estos dispositivos por parte de los estudiantes estarĆ” prohibido durante el tiempo de instrucción en todas las escuelas pĆŗblicas de Texas, incluyendo La Joya ISD. Nuestro distrito estĆ” trabajando en un plan que apoye el aprendizaje, minimice distracciones y garantice la seguridad.

šŸ“¢ Ā”MantĆ©nganse atentos a importantes actualizaciones en los próximos dĆ­as y semanas!

šŸ“… 23–25 de julio: Ā”Queremos escuchar su opinión! Tendremos una encuesta para familias, estudiantes y personal.

šŸ“‹ 26–29 de julio: Nuestro equipo finalizarĆ” las polĆ­ticas y procedimientos para cumplir con la ley HB 1481.

šŸ« 30 de julio: Las reglas recomendadas seran presentada a la mesa directiva para su revisión y posible adopción.

šŸ“£ DespuĆ©s del 30 de julio: Se compartirĆ”n los procedimientos y expectativas finales con las familias, y las escuelas se prepararĆ”n para su implementación.
3 months ago, La Joya ISD
HB 1481
HB 1481
šŸ“° The July 2025 newsletter is here! Catch up on the latest from La Joya ISD including our employee pay raise, summer learning highlights, new principal announcements, Pre-K outreach efforts, safety initiatives, and key back-to-school dates. Plus, get ready to celebrate 100 years of excellence at our Centennial Celebration on August 8! šŸŽ‰ šŸ“² Read it now: https://5il.co/3kh39
4 months ago, La Joya ISD
THE PACK CONNECTION VOLUME 1 ISSUE 7 JULY 2025
🚨 BIG NEWS for La Joya ISD Employees! 🚨 āœ… All employees will receive a 4% raise (based on pay grade midpoint)! šŸ™Œ āœ… PLUS — teachers will receive additional raises thanks to the HB2 Teacher Retention Allotment! šŸ’° šŸŽÆ That means: šŸ“… 3-4 years experience āž”ļø $2,500 extra šŸ“… 5+ years experience āž”ļø $5,000 extra šŸ‘‰ On top of the 4% raise! La Joya ISD is committed to investing in our incredible staff and rewarding the work you do every day to support our students! šŸ¾šŸ’›
4 months ago, La Joya ISD
25-26 Compensation Plan