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 6 hours ago, La Joya ISD
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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

3 days ago, La Joya ISD
Back to School Information
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
8 days ago, La Joya ISD
Back to School Information

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

13 days ago, La Joya ISD
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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

14 days 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
14 days ago, La Joya ISD
welcome back
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
26 days 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.
27 days 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
about 2 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’›
about 2 months ago, La Joya ISD
25-26 Compensation Plan
Congratulations to Irma Ramirez, new principal at Sam Fordyce Elementary! šŸŽ‰ šŸ‘ #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
2 months ago, La Joya ISD
Irma Ramirez
šŸ½ļø WHEN THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDS… SUMMER MEALS BEGIN! ā˜€ļø La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services will provide FREE breakfast & lunch for all children ages 1–18! šŸ™Œ šŸ“ Available at 26 LJISD cafeterias — Monday through Friday šŸ“ Meals must be consumed on site 🚸 Children do not need to be enrolled in LJISD to receive free meals. āœ… For full details, please refer to the flyer below. ----------------------------------------- šŸ½ļø Ā”CUANDO TERMINA EL AƑO ESCOLAR… EMPIEZA EL SERVICIO DE COMIDAS DE VERANO!ā˜€ļø El Servicio de Nutrición Infantil de La Joya ISD ofrecerĆ” DESAYUNO Y ALMUERZO GRATIS para todos los niƱos de 1 a 18 aƱos. šŸ™Œ šŸ“ Disponible en 26 cafeterĆ­as de LJISD — de lunes a viernes šŸ“ Los alimentos deben consumirse en el lugar 🚸 Ā”Abierto a todos los niƱos, no se requiere estar inscrito en LJISD! āœ… Para información completa, consulta el volante a continuación.
2 months ago, La Joya ISD
SUMMER MEALS FLYER
šŸƒā€ā™‚ļøšŸ”„ GET READY TO RUN, JUMP, & SHINE! šŸŒŸšŸ‘Ÿ The City of Palmview Parks & Recreation in partnership with La Joya ISD is bringing the heat this ā˜€ļø SUMMER 2025 with our exciting TRACK Program for ALL kids ages 5–17! šŸŽ½šŸ’Ŗ šŸ“… Registration Dates: šŸ—“ļø May 12–30, 2025 šŸ•™ Monday–Friday | 10 AM – 6 PM šŸ“603 Palmview Commercial Dr., Palmview, TX šŸ’» Or register online: cityofpalmview.gov šŸ’² Fee: $60 per participant šŸ’³ Payment by Money Order or Credit/Debit Card šŸ“„ Birth certificate may be required šŸ“² Scan the QR code on the flyer to register now! Let’s make this summer FAST, FUN, and FULL of MEMORIES! šŸ…šŸ”„
2 months ago, La Joya ISD
Palmview & LJISD Trach Summer Program
šŸŽ’šŸ“š Now Enrolling for the 2025–2026 School Year! šŸ“ššŸŽ’ La Joya ISD is excited to welcome new students! We are currently accepting: āœ… Pre-K 3 Students (must meet qualifying criteria) āœ… Pre-K 4 Students (must meet qualifying criteria) āœ… Kindergarten āœ… New students to the district K-12 šŸ“ 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) šŸ“ž For more information, call Admissions & Records at 956-323-2545 🌐 Visit us at www.lajoyaisd.com šŸ“± Follow us on social media @lajoyaisd Let’s get ready for an amazing school year! šŸ’„
2 months ago, La Joya ISD
Enroll Now
šŸ½ļø WHEN THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDS… SUMMER MEALS BEGIN! ā˜€ļø La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services will provide FREE breakfast & lunch for all children ages 1–18! šŸ™Œ šŸ“ Available at 26 LJISD cafeterias — Monday through Friday šŸ“ Meals must be consumed on site 🚸 Children do not need to be enrolled in LJISD to receive free meals. āœ… For full details, please refer to the flyer below. ----------------------------------------- šŸ½ļø Ā”CUANDO TERMINA EL AƑO ESCOLAR… EMPIEZA EL SERVICIO DE COMIDAS DE VERANO!ā˜€ļø El Servicio de Nutrición Infantil de La Joya ISD ofrecerĆ” DESAYUNO Y ALMUERZO GRATIS para todos los niƱos de 1 a 18 aƱos. šŸ™Œ šŸ“ Disponible en 26 cafeterĆ­as de LJISD — de lunes a viernes šŸ“ Los alimentos deben consumirse en el lugar 🚸 Ā”Abierto a todos los niƱos, no se requiere estar inscrito en LJISD! āœ… Para información completa, consulta el volante a continuación.
2 months ago, La Joya ISD
SUMMER MEALS FLYER
šŸ“¢ 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! šŸšŒšŸ“ššŸ‘®ā€ā™‚ļø šŸ“² Scan the QR code on the flyer or click link https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NWt_gq0wjq2ePMN2glgQ-IHyUyuEKXjb/htmlview# for current job openings šŸ“ž For more info, call 956-323-2600 *********************************** šŸ“¢ Ā”Estamos contratando! Ā”AcompƔƱanos a la Feria de Empleo de La Joya ISD! ĀæBuscas una carrera gratificante en la educación o servicios de apoyo? VisĆ­tanos 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. Ā”Estamos contratando para puestos en docencia, oficina, nutrición escolar, transporte y mĆ”s! šŸšŒšŸ“ššŸ‘®ā€ā™‚ļø šŸ“² Escanea el código QR del volante para ver las vacantes actuales, https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NWt_gq0wjq2ePMN2glgQ-IHyUyuEKXjb/htmlview# šŸ“ž Para mĆ”s información, llama al 956-323-2600
2 months ago, La Joya ISD
job Fair
job Fair
šŸ½ļø WHEN THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDS… SUMMER MEALS BEGIN! ā˜€ļø La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services will provide FREE breakfast & lunch for all children ages 1–18! šŸ™Œ šŸ“ Available at 26 LJISD cafeterias — Monday through Friday šŸ“ Meals must be consumed on site 🚸 Children do not need to be enrolled in LJISD to receive free meals. āœ… For full details, please refer to the flyer below. ----------------------------------------- šŸ½ļø Ā”CUANDO TERMINA EL AƑO ESCOLAR… EMPIEZA EL SERVICIO DE COMIDAS DE VERANO!ā˜€ļø El Servicio de Nutrición Infantil de La Joya ISD ofrecerĆ” DESAYUNO Y ALMUERZO GRATIS para todos los niƱos de 1 a 18 aƱos. šŸ™Œ šŸ“ Disponible en 26 cafeterĆ­as de LJISD — de lunes a viernes šŸ“ Los alimentos deben consumirse en el lugar 🚸 Ā”Abierto a todos los niƱos, no se requiere estar inscrito en LJISD! āœ… Para información completa, consulta el volante a continuación.
2 months ago, La Joya ISD
SUMMER MEALS FLYER
šŸ½ļø WHEN THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDS… SUMMER MEALS BEGIN! ā˜€ļø La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services will provide FREE breakfast & lunch for all children ages 1–18! šŸ™Œ šŸ“ Available at 26 LJISD cafeterias — Monday through Friday šŸ“ Meals must be consumed on site 🚸 Children do not need to be enrolled in LJISD to receive free meals. āœ… For full details, please refer to the flyer below. ----------------------------------------- šŸ½ļø Ā”CUANDO TERMINA EL AƑO ESCOLAR… EMPIEZA EL SERVICIO DE COMIDAS DE VERANO!ā˜€ļø El Servicio de Nutrición Infantil de La Joya ISD ofrecerĆ” DESAYUNO Y ALMUERZO GRATIS para todos los niƱos de 1 a 18 aƱos. šŸ™Œ šŸ“ Disponible en 26 cafeterĆ­as de LJISD — de lunes a viernes šŸ“ Los alimentos deben consumirse en el lugar 🚸 Ā”Abierto a todos los niƱos, no se requiere estar inscrito en LJISD! āœ… Para información completa, consulta el volante a continuación.
2 months ago, La Joya ISD
SUMMER MEALS FLYER
šŸš€šŸŽØ ADSY Summer STEAM Camp is HERE! šŸŽ‰ Don’t forget to send your child to school — a summer full of learning, creating, and exploring awaits! šŸ“ššŸ§Ŗ From science experiments to tech adventures, our campers are already diving in. Let’s make this a summer of discovery! šŸ’”šŸŒž 🚌 Transportation available. Bus pick-up begins at 6:55 a.m., and classes start at 8:00 a.m. Sign Up Now at Your Child’s School! See you soon! #ADSY #STEAMCamp #SummerLearning
3 months ago, La Joya ISD
ADSY Summer Program
šŸ“¢ The Pack Connection – June 2025 Issue is here! šŸ—žļø In this issue: šŸŽ“ We celebrate the Class of 2025 — 1,772 graduates, $9.4 million in scholarships, and a legacy of excellence. šŸ„Ž La Joya ISD honors Coach Carlos ā€œRodā€ Rodriguez with a field dedication recognizing decades of impact. šŸŽ‰ Our Centennial Time Capsule Ceremony captures a century of pride, even in the rain! šŸ“– La Joya ISD earns national recognition for literacy success through Lexia programs. šŸ’° Financial accountability progress: updates from the district’s comprehensive financial assessment. šŸŒž 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. šŸ“²The Pack Connection June 2025 Edition: https://5il.co/3hwif
3 months ago, La Joya ISD
June 2025 Pack Connection