Jimmy Carter Early College High School

📣 Calling all Seniors Attending Jimmy Carter Class of 2026! 🎓 Join us for an exciting Senior Get-Together on Friday, August 1 from 11am - 1pm as we come together to create a brand-new welcoming and united environment for Jimmy Carter Early College High School 🏫💫. It’s more than just a hangout — it’s a chance to leave our mark and build something meaningful for future students as a united Senior Class 🌱🔧. We’ll be brainstorming, collaborating, and bringing our shared ideas to life 🧠🛠️ — all while spending quality time with each other. 💬🤝. Let’s make this day one to remember! 📅❤️ #SeniorLegacy #JCECHS 🦅

(This event is open to ALL Seniors attending Jimmy Carter ECHS)

📢 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!

🕒 It only takes 2 minutes.
📅 Deadline: July 26, 2025
👉 Click here to participate: https://forms.gle/9A24NKwQpafxn8nNA
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📢 ¡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!

🕒 Solo te tomará 2 minutos.
📅 Fecha límite: 26 de julio de 2025
👉 Haz clic aquí para participar: https://forms.gle/9A24NKwQpafxn8nNA

📱 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.

⚠️ 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.

📢 Stay tuned for important updates in the coming days and weeks!

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

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

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

📣 After July 30: Finalized procedures and expectations will be shared with families, and campuses will prepare for implementation.
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📱 Un recordatorio sobre el Proyecto de Ley 1481, una nueva ley estatal que entrará 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 inalámbricos como cualquier teléfono celular, tableta, laptop, reloj inteligente o dispositivo similar que no sea emitido por la escuela.

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

📢 ¡Manténganse atentos a importantes actualizaciones en los próximos días y semanas!

📅 23–25 de julio: ¡Queremos escuchar su opinión! Tendremos una encuesta para familias, estudiantes y personal.

📋 26–29 de julio: Nuestro equipo finalizará las políticas y procedimientos para cumplir con la ley HB 1481.

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

📣 Después del 30 de julio: Se compartirán los procedimientos y expectativas finales con las familias, y las escuelas se prepararán para su implementación.

📰 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! 🎉 📲 Read it now: https://5il.co/3kh39

🎓 STC Dual Enrollment Registration is now open at La Joya ISD! Earn FREE college credit through South Texas College while still in high school! 🙌 📍 Registration begins July 28 at La Joya ISD high school campuses ⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM 📅 Check the flyer for your campus date 📞 For details, contact your high school counselor and take the next step toward your college future! #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #STCDualEnrollment #CollegeReady

🚨 BIG NEWS for La Joya ISD Employees! 🚨 ✅ All employees will receive a 4% raise (based on pay grade midpoint)! 🙌 ✅ PLUS — teachers will receive additional raises thanks to the HB2 Teacher Retention Allotment! 💰 🎯 That means: 📅 3-4 years experience ➡️ $2,500 extra 📅 5+ years experience ➡️ $5,000 extra 👉 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! 🐾💛

📢 REMINDER: June 2025 STAAR EOC Testing Attention La Joya ISD High School Students & Parents: 📅 STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) testing will take place at our three comprehensive high schools from June 23–27, 2025. 📞For questions or additional information, please contact your child’s campus. #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

🍽️ WHEN THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDS… SUMMER MEALS BEGIN! ☀️ La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services will provide FREE breakfast & lunch for all children ages 1–18! 🙌 📍 Available at 26 LJISD cafeterias — Monday through Friday 🍴 Meals must be consumed on site 🚸 Children do not need to be enrolled in LJISD to receive free meals. ✅ For full details, please refer to the flyer below. ----------------------------------------- 🍽️ ¡CUANDO TERMINA EL AÑO ESCOLAR… EMPIEZA EL SERVICIO DE COMIDAS DE VERANO!☀️ El Servicio de Nutrición Infantil de La Joya ISD ofrecerá DESAYUNO Y ALMUERZO GRATIS para todos los niños de 1 a 18 años. 🙌 📍 Disponible en 26 cafeterías de LJISD — de lunes a viernes 🍴 Los alimentos deben consumirse en el lugar 🚸 ¡Abierto a todos los niños, no se requiere estar inscrito en LJISD! ✅ Para información completa, consulta el volante a continuación.

📢 Attention La Joya ISD High School Students & Parents 📅 STAAR testing for June 2025 is coming up! All testing will take place at our three comprehensive high schools: 🏫 La Joya High School 🏫 Juarez-Lincoln High School 🏫 Palmview High School This round of testing includes state retests. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact your child’s campus directly. Your support makes a difference in helping our students succeed! 📝🎓 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

Attention Class of 2026! Are you ready to build your leadership skills, prepare for college, and connect with inspiring mentors? The HWNT-RGV Latinas in Progress (LIP) Program is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 school year. This is a great opportunity for senior high school Latinas graduating in Spring 2026 to grow, learn, and lead. Requirements to apply: Must be a high school female senior graduating in Spring 2026 Must attend all sessions in person Must have your own transportation Tentative Session Dates: Sept. 20 (in person) Oct. 18 (virtual) Oct. 25 Nov. 15 Dec. 6 Jan. 17 Each session will feature college representatives, industry leaders, and community professionals who will guide you through topics such as: Leadership skills College admissions and readiness Civic engagement Healthy living Mental wellness Financial literacy Access to scholarships and other opportunities Application Deadline: August 29, 2025 Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3s1eNdzSUodD322RY5mIFdpuRX9cVbRj7VoshrfBQnNT5rw/viewform For questions, contact: liphwntrgv956@gmail.com Shared by JCECHS for Latinas in Progress – HWNT-RGV.

🏃‍♂️🔥 GET READY TO RUN, JUMP, & SHINE! 🌟👟 The City of Palmview Parks & Recreation in partnership with La Joya ISD is bringing the heat this ☀️ SUMMER 2025 with our exciting TRACK Program for ALL kids ages 5–17! 🎽💪 📅 Registration Dates: 🗓️ May 12–30, 2025 🕙 Monday–Friday | 10 AM – 6 PM 📍603 Palmview Commercial Dr., Palmview, TX 💻 Or register online: cityofpalmview.gov 💲 Fee: $60 per participant 💳 Payment by Money Order or Credit/Debit Card 📄 Birth certificate may be required 📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register now! Let’s make this summer FAST, FUN, and FULL of MEMORIES! 🏅🔥

🎒📚 Now Enrolling for the 2025–2026 School Year! 📚🎒 La Joya ISD is excited to welcome new students! We are currently accepting: ✅ Pre-K 3 Students (must meet qualifying criteria) ✅ Pre-K 4 Students (must meet qualifying criteria) ✅ Kindergarten ✅ New students to the district K-12 📝 Enrollment Requirements include: • Parent/Guardian ID (e.g., Driver’s License or Government-issued ID) • Student’s Original Birth Certificate • Social Security Card (if applicable) • Immunization Record (up to date) • Proof of Residence (e.g., utility bill) • Income Verification (Pre-K 3 & 4 only) 📞 For more information, call Admissions & Records at 956-323-2545 🌐 Visit us at www.lajoyaisd.com 📱 Follow us on social media @lajoyaisd Let’s get ready for an amazing school year! 💥

🍽️ WHEN THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDS… SUMMER MEALS BEGIN! ☀️ La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services will provide FREE breakfast & lunch for all children ages 1–18! 🙌 📍 Available at 26 LJISD cafeterias — Monday through Friday 🍴 Meals must be consumed on site 🚸 Children do not need to be enrolled in LJISD to receive free meals. ✅ For full details, please refer to the flyer below. ----------------------------------------- 🍽️ ¡CUANDO TERMINA EL AÑO ESCOLAR… EMPIEZA EL SERVICIO DE COMIDAS DE VERANO!☀️ El Servicio de Nutrición Infantil de La Joya ISD ofrecerá DESAYUNO Y ALMUERZO GRATIS para todos los niños de 1 a 18 años. 🙌 📍 Disponible en 26 cafeterías de LJISD — de lunes a viernes 🍴 Los alimentos deben consumirse en el lugar 🚸 ¡Abierto a todos los niños, no se requiere estar inscrito en LJISD! ✅ Para información completa, consulta el volante a continuación.

📢 We’re Hiring! Join Us at the La Joya ISD Job Fair! Looking for a rewarding career in education or support services? Stop by our Job Fair on June 10, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Wellness Gym, 200 W. Expwy 83, La Joya, TX. We’re hiring for positions in teaching, clerical, child nutrition, transportation, and more! 🚌📚👮‍♂️ 📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or click link https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NWt_gq0wjq2ePMN2glgQ-IHyUyuEKXjb/htmlview# for current job openings 📞 For more info, call 956-323-2600 *********************************** 📢 ¡Estamos contratando! ¡Acompáñanos a la Feria de Empleo de La Joya ISD! ¿Buscas una carrera gratificante en la educación o servicios de apoyo? Visítanos el 10 de junio de 2025, de 9:00 AM a 12:00 PM en el Wellness Gym, 200 W. Expwy 83, La Joya, TX. ¡Estamos contratando para puestos en docencia, oficina, nutrición escolar, transporte y más! 🚌📚👮‍♂️ 📲 Escanea el código QR del volante para ver las vacantes actuales, https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NWt_gq0wjq2ePMN2glgQ-IHyUyuEKXjb/htmlview# 📞 Para más información, llama al 956-323-2600

🍽️ WHEN THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDS… SUMMER MEALS BEGIN! ☀️ La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services will provide FREE breakfast & lunch for all children ages 1–18! 🙌 📍 Available at 26 LJISD cafeterias — Monday through Friday 🍴 Meals must be consumed on site 🚸 Children do not need to be enrolled in LJISD to receive free meals. ✅ For full details, please refer to the flyer below. ----------------------------------------- 🍽️ ¡CUANDO TERMINA EL AÑO ESCOLAR… EMPIEZA EL SERVICIO DE COMIDAS DE VERANO!☀️ El Servicio de Nutrición Infantil de La Joya ISD ofrecerá DESAYUNO Y ALMUERZO GRATIS para todos los niños de 1 a 18 años. 🙌 📍 Disponible en 26 cafeterías de LJISD — de lunes a viernes 🍴 Los alimentos deben consumirse en el lugar 🚸 ¡Abierto a todos los niños, no se requiere estar inscrito en LJISD! ✅ Para información completa, consulta el volante a continuación.

🍽️ WHEN THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDS… SUMMER MEALS BEGIN! ☀️ La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services will provide FREE breakfast & lunch for all children ages 1–18! 🙌 📍 Available at 26 LJISD cafeterias — Monday through Friday 🍴 Meals must be consumed on site 🚸 Children do not need to be enrolled in LJISD to receive free meals. ✅ For full details, please refer to the flyer below. ----------------------------------------- 🍽️ ¡CUANDO TERMINA EL AÑO ESCOLAR… EMPIEZA EL SERVICIO DE COMIDAS DE VERANO!☀️ El Servicio de Nutrición Infantil de La Joya ISD ofrecerá DESAYUNO Y ALMUERZO GRATIS para todos los niños de 1 a 18 años. 🙌 📍 Disponible en 26 cafeterías de LJISD — de lunes a viernes 🍴 Los alimentos deben consumirse en el lugar 🚸 ¡Abierto a todos los niños, no se requiere estar inscrito en LJISD! ✅ Para información completa, consulta el volante a continuación.

📢 The Pack Connection – June 2025 Issue is here! 🗞️ In this issue: 🎓 We celebrate the Class of 2025 — 1,772 graduates, $9.4 million in scholarships, and a legacy of excellence. 🥎 La Joya ISD honors Coach Carlos “Rod” Rodriguez with a field dedication recognizing decades of impact. 🎉 Our Centennial Time Capsule Ceremony captures a century of pride, even in the rain! 📖 La Joya ISD earns national recognition for literacy success through Lexia programs. 💰 Financial accountability progress: updates from the district’s comprehensive financial assessment. 🌞 Summer learning, athletic camps, and more are in full swing! ✨ Read the full newsletter to see how we’re celebrating accomplishments and building for the future. 📲The Pack Connection June 2025 Edition: https://5il.co/3hwif

☀️ Friendly Reminder: La Joya ISD Administration Building – Summer Hours 🕒 📅 Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 🚫 Closed on Fridays 📌 July 1–11: District closed for summer break 📆 July 14: Normal hours resume (Monday–Friday) #LJISDSummerUpdate #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

🌞💦 Get ready to make a splash this summer at the La Joya ISD Aquatic Center opening to the public TOMORROW, May 30, 2025! 🏊‍♀️🌟 🎉 Enjoy fun in the sun 7 days a week from 2 PM – 8 PM and sign up for swimming lessons for just $50 per child! 🐠👧🧒 ☀️ Class times available: 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM & 6 PM 🗓️ Multiple session dates from June through August! 🎟️ Entry: $5 Children | $8 Adults (Credit/Debit Only) 🍿 Concession stand available — no outside food or drinks permitted. 📍Location: 1801 Western Rd., Mission, TX 📞 For more info, contact Xavier Escobedo at 956-323-2162 Let the summer fun begin! 🌊