Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School

🔴 ATTENTION PARENTS: SAFETY WARNING REGARDING STUDENT DEVICES La Joya ISD is alerting families about a dangerous social media trend that encourages students to insert metal objects (such as paper clips) into Chromebook charging ports. This behavior can cause permanent damage, fires, and serious injuries. ⚠️ This is a serious safety hazard and will result in disciplinary action and may lead to criminal charges under Texas law. ➡️ Please speak with your child about the proper use of school-issued devices and the serious consequences of misusing them. Thank you for helping us keep our students and campuses safe. **************************************************** 🔴 ATENCIÓN PADRES: ADVERTENCIA DE SEGURIDAD SOBRE DISPOSITIVOS ESTUDIANTILES La Joya ISD alerta a las familias sobre una peligrosa tendencia en redes sociales que alienta a los estudiantes a insertar objetos metálicos (como clips) en los puertos de carga de las Chromebooks. Esta acción puede causar daños permanentes, incendios y lesiones graves. ⚠️ Este comportamiento representa un grave riesgo y puede resultar en sanciones disciplinarias y cargos penales bajo la ley de Texas. ➡️ Por favor, hable con su hijo/a sobre el uso adecuado de los dispositivos escolares y las graves consecuencias de su mal uso. Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener la seguridad en nuestras escuelas.

📢🎉 The May 2025 Edition of The Pack Connection is HERE! From our Centennial Tree Planting 🌳 to Community Design Day 🗣️, record ADSY enrollment 🚀, and our upcoming graduation of 1,600+ amazing seniors 🎓 This issue is packed with celebration, progress, and pride! 🐾❤️ 📰 Check out the latest stories, updates, and district highlights that showcase the heart of La Joya ISD. 👉 Read it now: https://5il.co/3fnlg

Ms. Loera’s 6th grade ELA class is now full of published authors and illustrators! They celebrated by signing copies of their book, The Book of Wonders — a collection of poems they created together. You can check it out or buy a copy using the link below: https://portal.studentreasures.com/ordercopies/8453800 #ProudAuthors #StudentreasuresPublishing #LDZpride

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you so much for everything you do to support our students. We truly appreciate your hard work and dedication. Hope you’re enjoying a well-deserved and wonderful week! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #LDZProud #MakingADifference #ThankYouTeachers

You’re invited! Join us this Thursday, May 8th, at 5:30 PM in the Gymnasium as we celebrate our amazing LDZ students with an exciting evening of fine arts! Bring the whole family for a night of talent, creativity, and fun — we can’t wait to see you there!

🎨✨ Fine Arts Showcase - May 8, 2025 🎶🎭 Join us for an unforgettable evening of talent and creativity at the Fine Arts Showcase! 🎉 📅 Date: May 8, 2025 🕒 Time: 5:30 PM 📍 Location: Lorenzo De Zavala Gymnasium Experience the magic as we feature incredible Dance, Band, and Orchestra performances, alongside a stunning Art Display showcasing the creativity of our talented students. 🌟 🎶 Get ready to be wowed by our rising stars as they display their passion through music, movement, and artwork. From captivating dance routines to beautiful art pieces, it's an evening you won’t want to miss! 🎨 Bring your family and friends to celebrate the talent of our students and support the arts. See you there! 🌟 #FineArtsShowcase #Dance #Band #Orchestra #ArtDisplay #LorenzoDeZavala #StudentTalent #SupportTheArts #May8 #CommunityEvent

🎉 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all the incredible teachers at La Joya ISD!🍎 Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and your efforts do not go unnoticed. Thank you for being the heart of our schools. 💙🍎 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

Bravo, Zavala Middle School Theatre! Congratulations to our amazing Theatre troupe for earning a Division One ranking—the highest possible honor—at today’s One Act Play contest! We’re also incredibly proud of the students who received individual awards: Top Performer: Carolina Acosta All-Star Cast: Ismael Reyna & Adrie Sylvia Aboytes Honorable Mention All-Star Cast: Hannah Gomez Tech Award: Luisa Martinez Thank you to our talented students, supportive parents, dedicated staff, and amazing community for your hard work, passion, and commitment. You made this show shine! #ZavalaPride #MiddleSchoolTheatre #OneActPlay #StudentSuccess

Bravo, Zavala Middle School Theatre! Congratulations to our amazing Theatre troupe for earning a Division One ranking—the highest possible honor—at today’s One Act Play contest! We’re also incredibly proud of the students who received individual awards: Top Performer: Carolina Acosta All-Star Cast: Ismael Reyna & Adrie Sylvia Aboytes Honorable Mention All-Star Cast: Hannah Gomez Tech Award: Luisa Martinez Thank you to our talented students, supportive parents, dedicated staff, and amazing community for your hard work, passion, and commitment. You made this show shine! #ZavalaPride #MiddleSchoolTheatre #OneActPlay #StudentSuccess

🥳 Happy National School Lunch Hero Day! 🍽️ Today at LDZ, we celebrated our amazing cafeteria superheroes! 🦸🏻‍♀️ Thank you for preparing delicious meals with so much love. You truly make a difference in our students' days! ❤️💜💚💛💙 #LunchHeroes #ThankYou #LegacyOfExcellence La Joya ISD

Big night for our young Coyotes on the diamond! Our 7th grade boys kicked off tournament play with a thrilling win over Dr. Saenz MS. After trailing 2-1 early, the team rallied back—highlighted by a clutch 2-run inside-the-park homer from Nicolas Rivera to seal the victory! Lisandro Tovar dominated on the mound with 11 strikeouts. Way to go, boys! Keep working hard and playing with pride!

Join us this Saturday, May 3rd, at the Alejandro H. Saenz Performing Arts Center for this year’s One Act Play Festival! Come support our amazing LDZ students as they take the stage and showcase their talent. Free admission – everyone is welcome! Don’t miss a day full of creativity, performance, and school spirit. See you there!

🌸🎓 Hello, May! 🎓🌸 La Joya ISD is blooming with celebrations, appreciation, and milestones all month long! From Teacher Appreciation Week 🍎 to Graduation Day 🎓, Mental Health Awareness Tuesdays 💚 to National Educational Bosses’ Week 🏆—we're closing out the school year strong! 💫 Don’t miss highlights like: 🛠️ Community Design Day 🛸 Family NASA Night 🥗 School Lunch Hero Day 📣 School Communicators Day 🎖️ Armed Forces Day 📚 Last Day of School – May 29! Let’s finish the year with pride and positivity! 🌟

Huge shoutout to our 8th grade Softball Squad! 🥎 They came out strong, dominating the game, and crushed it with a 10–3 victory over Chavez Middle School! With just one game left in the season, let’s keep the momentum going and finish strong! Your coaches are proud of your effort, teamwork, and hustle. Let’s go, LDZ!

Big night on the diamond for Zavala MS baseball! Our 7th grade Coyotes came out strong and never looked back, earning a solid 5-0 win! The 8th grade squad showed grit, fighting back to finish with a hard-earned 5-5 tie. Catch the 7th grade team in action tomorrow at 6 PM as they kick off the La Joya ISD Tournament at the baseball complex. Let’s go, Coyotes! #LDZPride #CoyotePride #LaJoyaISD #GoCoyotes

🎉📣Exciting News, La Joya ISD! We’re proud to share that La Joya ISD has earned a “B” rating from the Texas Education Agency! 🅱️👏 This accomplishment reflects the hard work of our students, staff, families, and community — and we’re just getting started! 💪📚 Let’s keep growing, learning, and shining together! 🌟 🔗 Find more info about your child’s school in the link below: https://www.txschools.gov/?lng=en #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

Register Your LDZ 8th Grade Child for the TSI Test! https://bit.ly/LDZ8THTSI

A big congratulations goes out to our 7th and 8th grade Lady Coyotes softball teams — they crushed it on the field! Both squads brought home the "W" against Garcia Middle School! Our 7th grade team battled in a close game and came out on top with a thrilling 8–7 victory! And our 8th grade team? They absolutely dominated, showcasing their powerful offense and lockdown defense in a commanding 12–1 win! Way to go, Lady Coyotes — you made us proud!

Hard-fought win on the diamond tonight for our 8th grade team, edging out Garcia M.S. in a nail-biting 5–4 battle. Great job, team!

Huge shout out to LDZ’s amazing Administrative Assistants for all their hard work and dedication. We appreciate their contributions as Office Super Heroes!