👖🍎 Jean Week is HERE at La Joya ISD! 🎉

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

It’s going to be an incredible year.

Thank you for all that you do for our students! 💯💙

#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

about 6 hours ago, La Joya ISD
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Our 7th grade volleyball teams hit the court for their first scrimmage today! 🏐💪 We’re proud of their teamwork, energy, and determination. Excited for a great season ahead! #Teamwork #LadyCOYOTES
1 day ago, Lorenzo De Zavala MS
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☕ Join us for Morning Coffee with the Principal on August 25th at 9:30 AM at Lorenzo de Zavala MS!🌟 #CoffeeWithPrincipal #LDZFamily #MorningCoffee
1 day ago, Lorenzo De Zavala MS
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Dear Parents,
Please complete the Over-the-Counter Medication Form and return it to Nurse Salinas at Lorenzo de Zavala Middle School as soon as possible. This form is required for us to safely administer any over-the-counter medications to your child during the school day.
Friendly Reminder: Tylenol and ibuprofen will only be administered if your child has a fever greater than 100.4°F and a parent or guardian cannot be reached.
With your support and partnership, we look forward to working together to ensure a healthy and successful school year for your child.
https://5il.co/3ochl

Estimados padres:
Por favor, complete el Formulario de Medicamentos de Venta Libre y entréguelo a la enfermera Salinas en la Escuela Secundaria Lorenzo de Zavala lo antes posible. Este formulario es necesario para que podamos administrar de manera segura cualquier medicamento de venta libre a su hijo(a) durante el horario escolar.
Recordatorio: Solo se administrarán Tylenol e ibuprofeno si su hijo(a) tiene una fiebre mayor a 100.4°F y no se puede localizar a un padre o tutor.
Con su apoyo y colaboración, esperamos trabajar juntos para garantizar un año escolar saludable y exitoso para su hijo(a). https://5il.co/3ochl
1 day ago, Lorenzo De Zavala MS
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📣 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 💬🙌. Together, we’ve set a bold path to ensure every student is empowered, supported, and prepared for college, career, and life 🌟📚

✨ Want to know more? Learn some quick facts about our plan and see how we’re shaping the future of La Joya ISD! 🚀📖

👉 Check it out here: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
3 days ago, La Joya ISD
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📊 The Texas Education Agency has released 2025 accountability ratings. La Joya ISD received a 78 (C) and at Lorenzo de Zavala Middle School, we received a 73 (C) (LDZ Accountability Letter 2025).

We recognize both the challenges and opportunities ahead.
We are committed to steady improvement guided by our district’s 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.
💪 From here, together, we rise!
#LaJoyaISD #AchievingExcellenceTogether
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📊 La Agencia de Educación de Texas ha publicado las calificaciones de responsabilidad 2025. La Joya ISD recibió un 78 (C) y en la Escuela Secundaria Lorenzo de Zavala recibimos un 73 (C) (Carta de Responsabilidad de la Escuela LDZ) .
Reconocemos tanto los retos como las oportunidades que tenemos por delante.
Estamos comprometidos con una mejora constante, guiados por el Plan Estratégico Achieving Excellence Together 2030 de nuestro distrito (por favor, revisa nuestro plan aquí).
Con una enseñanza sólida, liderazgo y la colaboración de las familias, aseguraremos que nuestros estudiantes reciban la educación de alta calidad que merecen.
💪 ¡Desde aquí, juntos avanzamos!
#LaJoyaISD
#AchievingExcellenceTogether

3 days ago, Lorenzo De Zavala MS
📣 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:
✔️ Community-wide survey
✔️ 23 Town halls across the district
✔️ 24 Student, staff, and family advisory groups
✔️ 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.

💡 Explore the plan → https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
#AchievingExcellenceTogether2030 #EveryStudentEveryDayLJISD
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📣 ¡Es oficial! ¡Ya está aquí el nuevo Plan Estratégico de La Joya ISD: Logrando la Excelencia Juntos 2030!
Este plan fue creado por nuestra comunidad y para nuestra comunidad, después de meses de escuchar y aprender:
✔️ Encuesta comunitaria
✔️ 23 asambleas en todo el distrito
✔️ 24 grupos de asesoría con estudiantes, personal y familias
✔️ ¡Nuestro primer Día de Diseño Comunitario!
Más de 5,500 voces dieron forma a esta guía que dirigirá el futuro de nuestro Distrito durante los próximos 5 años.
💡 Explora el plan → https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
#LograndoLaExcelenciaJuntos2030 #CadaEstudianteCadaDíaLJISD
5 days ago, La Joya ISD
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📚✨ The first week of school brought excitement to the library! Students joined us for orientation, met our new campus librarian Mr. Flores, and even checked out their first books of the year. Here’s to a year full of reading and discovery! ❤️ #ZavalaReads
7 days ago, Lorenzo De Zavala MS
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💫 LDZ brought the ENERGY today! 💥 Back-to-School Pep Rally was a total blast! 🎉💯 #LDZPride #BackToSchoolVibes
7 days ago, P. Vazquez
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Week one = success! 🙌 Our 6th graders learned routines, connected with classmates, and began exploring the writing process.
7 days ago, P. Vazquez
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📢 Reminder — School Start & End Times
La Joya ISD families — here’s a quick reminder of start and end times for the 2025–2026 school year:

🏫 Elementary Schools: 7:35 AM – 3:05 PM
📘 Middle Schools: 8:15 AM – 3:50 PM
🎓 High Schools: 8:35 AM – 4:30 PM
🎓 Jimmy Carter ECHS: 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM
⭐ ACE Campuses (Garza & Seguin): 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

💯 Good attendance starts with being on time, every day — let’s make every minute count this school year! 🚀📚
#LJISDBackToSchool #LJISDReady #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

8 days ago, La Joya ISD
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“The grind is paying off at LDZ! Our 7th and 8th grade Coyotes are putting in the work, building skills, and growing stronger every day. Let’s keep pushing forward and growing the pack! 🐺💪 #CoyotePride #LDZFootball”
10 days ago, Lorenzo De Zavala MS
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First day of Zavala Volleyball practice for our 7th & 8th grade Lady Coyotes! 🏐 Let’s get ready for an amazing season—don’t forget to join the pack!
11 days ago, Lorenzo De Zavala MS
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📚✨ Tomorrow’s the Day! ✨📚

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:

🏫 Elementary Schools: 7:35 AM – 3:05 PM
📘 Middle Schools: 8:15 AM – 3:50 PM
🎓 High Schools: 8:35 AM – 4:30 PM
🎓 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! 🎉🍎
#LJISDBackToSchool #LJISDReady #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
12 days ago, La Joya ISD
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🌟 Thank you to all the amazing parents who joined us for Meet the Teacher Night! 🌟 It was such a pleasure meeting you and sharing what’s ahead for the school year. Your support and involvement truly make a difference, and we’re excited for the journey ahead with your wonderful children. Here’s to a fantastic year of learning, growth, and fun! 🍎📚✏️ 🎉 Congratulations to tonight's winners! Please stop by the LDZ front office to claim your prize. #MeetTheTeacher #GratefulTeacher #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork Warm regards, LDZ Staff
17 days ago, Lorenzo De Zavala MS
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🚍🚌 La Joya ISD Families — Important Transportation Update! 🚌🚍

✅ All campus routes are now available on the Transportation District Webpage.
📌 When enrolling or attending back-to-school events, verify your child’s bus route.
📋 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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🚍🚌 ¡Atención Familias de La Joya ISD!
¡Información importante del departamento de transporte escolar! 🚌🚍

✅ Todas las rutas escolares están disponibles en la página web del Departamento de Transporte.
📌 Al inscribirse o asistir a los eventos de regreso a clases, verifique la ruta de autobús de su hijo(a).
📋 Complete y entregue el Formulario de Intercambio Positivo en la escuela de su hijo(a) (si aún no lo ha hecho para el ciclo 2025–26) para recibir una Etiqueta de Pasajero para la entrega segura de estudiantes.

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

17 days ago, La Joya ISD
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📣 Reminder, La Joya ISD Family!

Meet the Teacher Night is coming up next week! 🗓️
Visit your campus, meet your teachers, and get ready for an exciting new school year! ✨
📍 August 5 – Middle School | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 August 6 – High School | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 August 7 – Elementary | 5:30–7:00 PM
We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
#LJISDBackToSchool #LJISDMeetTheTeacher2025 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
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📣 ¡Recordatorio, familia de La Joya ISD!

¡La Noche de Conocer a los Maestros es la próxima semana! 🗓️
Visita tu escuela, conoce a tus maestros y prepárate para un emocionante nuevo año escolar. ✨
📍 5 de agosto – Secundaria | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 6 de agosto – Preparatoria | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 7 de agosto – Primaria | 5:30–7:00 PM
¡Esperamos verte muy pronto!

18 days ago, La Joya ISD
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📢 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.

📱 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.

🔒 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

📍 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

⚠️ 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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📢 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 Cámara 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.

📱 ¿Qué significa esto para nuestros estudiantes?
A partir del ciclo escolar 2025–2026, los estudiantes desde Pre-Kínder hasta 12.º grado no podrán utilizar teléfonos celulares, relojes inteligentes, audífonos u otros dispositivos electrónicos similares durante el día escolar, desde la llegada hasta la salida.

🔒 Se permitirá traer dispositivos a la escuela, pero deberán:
• Estar apagados antes de entrar al edificio escolar
• Estar guardados de manera segura, ya sea en mochilas, áreas designadas o en bolsas con seguro proporcionadas por el distrito (según el nivel escolar)
• No ser utilizados hasta el final del día escolar

📍 La implementación variará según el nivel escolar:
• Primaria: Los dispositivos se guardarán en las mochilas o en espacios designados por el maestro
• Secundaria y Preparatoria: Los dispositivos deberán guardarse en bolsas con seguro proporcionadas por el distrito
• HOPE y College & Career Center: No se permitirá el uso ni la posesión de dispositivos personales en el plantel

⚠️ Se aplicará una disciplina progresiva en caso de violaciones, desde advertencias verbales hasta la retención temporal del dispositivo.

Esta política está diseñada 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 más información, visite nuestro sitio web: www.lajoyaisd.com/page/cell-phone-policy

18 days ago, La Joya ISD
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👋 Middle school families, we can’t wait to see you!
Join us for Meet the Teacher Night TOMORROW, August 5, from 5:30–7:00 PM.
Visit your child’s campus to meet their teachers and get ready for an exciting school year! 🎒📚
#LJISDBackToSchool #MeetTheTeacher #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
18 days ago, La Joya ISD
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🎉✨Welcome back, La Joya ISD Family!✨🎉

Welcome back to our incredible team of educators, staff, and support team! 💼🍎💪 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! 🙌✨

Here’s to new goals, big wins, and a year full of purpose. Let’s make it count! 🎯🚍📚🎨🧪

#LegacyOfExcellence #WeAreLaJoyaISD
19 days ago, La Joya ISD
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