To close out CCMR Week, students at Jimmy Carter Early College High School heard powerful stories from Ariana Palomo, Rhodes Scholar and Brown University graduate, and Anevay YbƔƱez, Tufts University graduate and documentary filmmaker.
š¬ āGive yourselves that chance. Push yourself to write those essays and apply, because you are setting up the rest of your life,ā YbƔƱez said.
š¬ āIt can be intimidating to know that you're going into a place that is very different from where you are, but you will always find community,ā Palomo said.
šŗš° The Carter Howler - 8-31 š°šŗ
š¢ Reminder, RedWolves! šŗ
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 1. š
Classes will resume on Tuesday.
ā¤ļøš¤ Enjoy your long weekend!
Weāre offering an on-campus ACT re-test exclusively for seniors who want to improve their previous scores!
š Test Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
š Make-Up Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
ā Interested? Complete the short survey via bit.ly/3ULKObN or scan the QR code
š Note: Completing the form does NOT register you for the exam ā it helps us plan.
Letās finish strong, Class of 2026! šŖš
ā Remember to bring your Chromebook fully charged.
š« Do not report to your home campus on testing days.
āØ Good luck, RedWolves! Youāve got this!
Weāre excited to launch our brand-new school newsletter! š Each week, The Carter Howler will bring you:
ā Campus highlights & achievements
ā Student reminders
ā Important upcoming dates
ā RedWolves in the Wild šø
Stay tuned every week for updates, spirit days, and RedWolf pride. šŗā¤ļøš
šš Jean Week is HERE at La Joya ISD! š
From Aug. 25ā29, our amazing staff can rock their jeans to celebrate Week 3 of Back to School! šāØ
Itās going to be an incredible year.
Thank you for all that you do for our students! šÆš
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
Our Achieving Excellence Together 2030 Strategic Plan was built by our community and for our community with input from over 5,500 voices š¬š. Together, weāve set a bold path to ensure every student is empowered, supported, and prepared for college, career, and life šš
āØ Want to know more? Learn some quick facts about our plan and see how weāre shaping the future of La Joya ISD! šš
š Check it out here: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
š¢ Accountability Update: The Texas Education Agency has released 2025 accountability ratings. La Joya ISD received a 78 (C) and at Jimmy Carter Early College High School, we received a 97 (A). We recognize both the challenges and opportunities ahead.
We are committed to steady improvement guided by our districtās Achieving Excellence Together 2030 Strategic Plan (please review our plan here). With strong instruction, leadership, and family partnership, we will ensure our students receive the high-quality education they deserve.
šŖ From here, together, we rise!
#LaJoyaISD #AchievingExcellenceTogether
š¢ ActualizaciĆ³n de Responsabilidad: La Agencia de EducaciĆ³n de Texas ha publicado las calificaciones de responsabilidad 2025. La Joya ISD recibiĆ³ un 78 (C) y en Jimmy Carter Early College High School recibimos 97 (A). Reconocemos tanto los retos como las oportunidades que tenemos por delante.
Estamos comprometidos con una mejoria constante guiados por el Plan EstratĆ©gico Logrando la Excelencia Juntos 2030 de nuestro distrito (puede revisar nuestro plan aquĆ). Con una instrucciĆ³n sĆ³lida, liderazgo y colaboraciĆ³n con las familias, aseguraremos que nuestros estudiantes reciban la educaciĆ³n de alta calidad que merecen.
šŖ Ā”De aquĆ en adelante, juntos, nos superamos!
#LaJoyaISD #LograndoLaExcelenciaJuntos
This plan was built by our community and for our community through months of listening and learning:
āļø Community-wide survey
āļø 23 Town halls across the district
āļø 24 Student, staff, and family advisory groups
āļø 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.
š” Explore the plan ā https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
#AchievingExcellenceTogether2030 #EveryStudentEveryDayLJISD
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š£ 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:
āļø Encuesta comunitaria
āļø 23 asambleas en todo el distrito
āļø 24 grupos de asesorĆa con estudiantes, personal y familias
āļø Ā”Nuestro primer DĆa de DiseƱo Comunitario!
MĆ”s de 5,500 voces dieron forma a esta guĆa que dirigirĆ” el futuro de nuestro Distrito durante los prĆ³ximos 5 aƱos.
š” Explora el plan ā https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
#LograndoLaExcelenciaJuntos2030 #CadaEstudianteCadaDĆaLJISD
Hello Jimmy Carter ECHS Family!
Iām beyond excited to welcome ALL of our amazing students and parents back for another incredible year! As your proud principal, I canāt wait to see our campus buzzing with energy, learning, and school spirit. This year, weāre embracing UNITYābecause together, thereās nothing we canāt achieve! šŖāØ
Over the summer, our team has been busy reflecting on our successes, setting big goals, and preparing to give our students the very best educational experience possible. With your support, weāll continue to create a welcoming and empowering environment where every student can shine. š
š First Day of School: Monday, August 11th
š Class Time: 8:45 a.m. ā 4:30 p.m.
ā Studentsābe on time, be ready, and letās start strong!
This year, letās dream big, work hard, and celebrate every victoryātogether as one united school community. Thank you for your dedication, energy, and love for our school. Letās make 2025-2026 the BEST YEAR YET!
ā Dr. Luis C. Bocanegra
Principal, Jimmy Carter Early College High School
šš Ā”LlegĆ³ el AƱo Escolar 2025-2026! šš
Ā”Hola familia de Jimmy Carter ECHS!
Ā”Estoy mĆ”s que emocionado de darles la bienvenida a TODOS nuestros increĆbles estudiantes y padres para otro aƱo increĆble! Como su orgulloso director, no puedo esperar a ver nuestro campus lleno de energĆa, aprendizaje y espĆritu escolar. Este aƱo, adoptamos la UNIDADāĀ”porque juntos no hay nada que no podamos lograr! šŖāØ
Durante el verano, nuestro equipo ha estado reflexionando sobre nuestros logros, fijando metas grandes y preparando todo para ofrecer a nuestros estudiantes la mejor experiencia educativa posible. Con su apoyo, continuaremos creando un ambiente acogedor y motivador donde cada estudiante pueda brillar. š
š Primer dĆa de clases: Lunes, 11 de agosto
š Horario: 8:45 a.m. ā 4:30 p.m.
ā EstudiantesāĀ”lleguen a tiempo, listos y con toda la actitud para empezar fuerte!
Este aƱo, soƱemos en grande, trabajemos con empeƱo y celebremos cada logroājuntos como una escuela unida. Gracias por su dedicaciĆ³n, energĆa y amor por nuestra escuela. Ā”Hagamos que el 2025-2026 sea el MEJOR AĆO DE TODOS!
ā Dr. Luis C. Bocanegra
Director, Jimmy Carter Early College High School
La Joya ISD families ā as we get ready to welcome students back, hereās a quick reminder of the start and end times for the 2025ā2026 school year:
š« Elementary Schools: 7:35 AM ā 3:05 PM
š Middle Schools: 8:15 AM ā 3:50 PM
š High Schools: 8:35 AM ā 4:30 PM
š Jimmy Carter ECHS: 8:45 AM ā 4:30 PM
ā ACE Campuses (Garza & Seguin): 7:30 AM ā 4:00 PM
Letās make it a great first day of learning and success! šš
#LJISDBackToSchool #LJISDReady #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
šš La Joya ISD Families ā Important Transportation Update! šš
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All campus routes are now available on the Transportation District Webpage.
š When enrolling or attending back-to-school events, verify your childās bus route.
š Complete & submit a Positive Exchange Form to your childās campus (if not yet done for 2025ā26) 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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šš Ā”AtenciĆ³n Familias de La Joya ISD!
Ā”InformaciĆ³n importante del departamento de transporte escolar! šš
ā
Todas las rutas escolares estƔn disponibles en la pƔgina web del Departamento de Transporte.
š Al inscribirse o asistir a los eventos de regreso a clases, verifique la ruta de autobĆŗs de su hijo(a).
š Complete y entregue el Formulario de Intercambio Positivo en la escuela de su hijo(a) (si aĆŗn no lo ha hecho para el ciclo 2025ā26) para recibir una Etiqueta de Pasajero para la entrega segura de estudiantes.
Para mĆ”s informaciĆ³n y rutas, visite: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/transportation o llame al (956) 323-2300.
#LJISDRegresoAClases #LJISDTransporteEscolar
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.
š± What this means for our students:
Starting with the 2025ā2026 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 dayāfrom arrival to dismissal.
š Devices can still be brought to school, but they must be:
ā¢ Turned off before entering the school building
ā¢ Stored securely, either in backpacks, designated areas, or district-issued locking pouches (depending on grade level)
ā¢ Left untouched until the end of the instructional day
š Implementation will vary by campus level:
ā¢ Elementary: Devices stored in backpacks or teacher-designated spaces
ā¢ Middle & High School: Devices must be stored in district-provided locking pouches
ā¢ HOPE and College & Career Center: No personal devices allowed on campus
ā 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 childās school for support. For more information, please visit our website at www.lajoyaisd.com/page/cell-phone-policy
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š¢ Nueva ley estatal genera cambios en el uso de dispositivos de comunicaciĆ³n personal en La Joya ISD
Durante la reuniĆ³n de la Mesa Directiva del 30 de julio de 2025, la Mesa Directiva de La Joya ISD aprobĆ³ una nueva polĆtica distrital conforme a la CĆ”mara 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 comunicaciĆ³n personal durante el horario de clases.
š± ĀæQuĆ© significa esto para nuestros estudiantes?
A partir del ciclo escolar 2025ā2026, los estudiantes desde Pre-KĆnder hasta 12.Āŗ grado no podrĆ”n utilizar telĆ©fonos celulares, relojes inteligentes, audĆfonos u otros dispositivos electrĆ³nicos similares durante el dĆa escolar, desde la llegada hasta la salida.
š Se permitirĆ” traer dispositivos a la escuela, pero deberĆ”n:
ā¢ Estar apagados antes de entrar al edificio escolar
ā¢ 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)
ā¢ No ser utilizados hasta el final del dĆa escolar
š La implementaciĆ³n variarĆ” segĆŗn el nivel escolar:
ā¢ Primaria: Los dispositivos se guardarĆ”n en las mochilas o en espacios designados por el maestro
ā¢ Secundaria y Preparatoria: Los dispositivos deberĆ”n guardarse en bolsas con seguro proporcionadas por el distrito
ā¢ HOPE y College & Career Center: No se permitirĆ” el uso ni la posesiĆ³n de dispositivos personales en el plantel
ā ļø Se aplicarĆ” una disciplina progresiva en caso de violaciones, desde advertencias verbales hasta la retenciĆ³n temporal del dispositivo.
Esta polĆtica estĆ” 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.
ĀæPreguntas? ComunĆquese con la escuela de su hijo(a) para obtener ayuda. Para mĆ”s informaciĆ³n, visite nuestro sitio web: www.lajoyaisd.com/page/cell-phone-policy
Welcome back to our incredible team of educators, staff, and support team! š¼ššŖ The 2025ā2026 school year is off to a strong start, and weāre ready to give it our all, for our students, our campuses, and our community.
Letās bring the energy, the teamwork, and the pride that makes La Joya ISD one of a kind! šāØ
Hereās to new goals, big wins, and a year full of purpose. Letās make it count! šÆšššØš§Ŗ
#LegacyOfExcellence #WeAreLaJoyaISD
š£ Reminder, La Joya ISD Family!
Meet the Teacher Night is coming up next week! šļø
Visit your campus, meet your teachers, and get ready for an exciting new school year! āØ
š August 5 ā Middle School | 5:30ā7:00 PM
š August 6 ā High School | 5:30ā7:00 PM
š August 7 ā Elementary | 5:30ā7:00 PM
Weāre looking forward to seeing you there!
#LJISDBackToSchool #LJISDMeetTheTeacher2025 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
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š£ Ā”Recordatorio, familia de La Joya ISD!
Ā”La Noche de Conocer a los Maestros es la prĆ³xima semana! šļø
Visita tu escuela, conoce a tus maestros y prepĆ”rate para un emocionante nuevo aƱo escolar. āØ
š 5 de agosto ā Secundaria | 5:30ā7:00 PM
š 6 de agosto ā Preparatoria | 5:30ā7:00 PM
š 7 de agosto ā Primaria | 5:30ā7:00 PM
Ā”Esperamos verte muy pronto!
Earn FREE college credit while in high school through STC and La Joya ISD!
š Check the schedule and register at your campus:
ā July 28-29: Jimmy Carter ECHS
ā July 30: Juarez-Lincoln HS
ā July 31: Palmview HS
ā August 4: La Joya HS
ā° 9:00 AM ā 3:30 PM
š Contact your high school for details!
Your future starts NOW! #LJISDCollegeReady
