📣🍎 After the Bell Conversations with Dr. Sorensen

La Joya ISD educators are invited to join Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen for a series of informal, on-campus conversations designed to listen, learn, and connect.

These sessions provide an opportunity for educators to share what’s working, discuss ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about supporting our campuses and students.

✨ No presentations. No scripts. Just real conversations.

Sessions will be held at campuses across the district and are open to all La Joya ISD educators.
1 day ago, La Joya ISD
After the Bell
🔔District Update🔔

Statement from La Joya Independent School District - Recent Cesar Chavez Allegations

La Joya ISD is aware of recent allegations that have prompted questions and concerns within our community regarding the naming of Cesar Chavez Middle School.

We understand the significance that school names carry for our students, staff, families, and the broader community. They reflect our shared values, history, and the individuals we choose to honor as these individuals reflect our shared values and ideals as a community.

Upon our return from Spring Break, the District will take time to review all relevant information carefully and thoughtfully. We will begin an open and transparent process to engage stakeholders, provide updates, and outline next steps. Any future actions will be guided by facts, community input, and the District’s commitment to doing what is in the best interest of our students, families, and community.

La Joya ISD remains committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive environment, where our community is included in our decisions and students feel safe and welcomed in all of our campuses. Communicating with our families and staff in a timely and transparent manner is a continued priority and we will share more as more information becomes available.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we move through this process as a community.
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Comunicado del Distrito Escolar Independiente de La Joya – Recientes Alegaciones sobre César Chávez

La Joya ISD está al tanto de las recientes alegaciones que han generado preguntas e inquietudes dentro de nuestra comunidad respecto al nombre de la Escuela Secundaria César Chávez.

Entendemos la importancia que tienen los nombres de nuestras escuelas para nuestros estudiantes, personal, familias y la comunidad en general. Estos reflejan nuestros valores compartidos, nuestra historia y a las personas que elegimos honrar, ya que representan los ideales y principios que compartimos como comunidad.

Al regresar del receso de primavera, el Distrito tomará el tiempo necesario para revisar toda la información relevante de manera cuidadosa y reflexiva. Iniciaremos un proceso abierto y transparente para involucrar a nuestros grupos de interés, proporcionar actualizaciones y delinear los próximos pasos.

Cualquier acción futura estará guiada por los hechos, la participación de la comunidad y el compromiso del Distrito de actuar en el mejor interés de nuestros estudiantes, familias y comunidad.

La Joya ISD mantiene su compromiso de fomentar un entorno respetuoso e inclusivo, donde nuestra comunidad forme parte de nuestras decisiones y donde todos los estudiantes se sientan seguros y bienvenidos en cada uno de nuestros planteles. Mantener una comunicación oportuna y transparente con nuestras familias y nuestro personal sigue siendo una prioridad, y compartiremos más información conforme esté disponible.

Agradecemos su paciencia y comprensión mientras avanzamos en este proceso como comunidad.
2 days ago, La Joya ISD
District update
☀️✨ SUMMER just got smarter at La Joya ISD! ✨☀️

Our Elementary STEAM Camp 2026 is coming back, and we are ready for our Pre-K3 through 5th-grade learners! 🎉📚🔬

From weekly themes 🎨 to 2 hours of daily STEAM enrichment 🧪💡 to strengthening literacy ✏️ and building math skills ➕ - La Joya ISD is empowering our youngest learners through hands-on learning! 🙌

📅 June 1–26
⏰ 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
🍎 Breakfast, lunch & transportation provided

This summer, our students will DREAM 💭 | EXPLORE 🌎 | CREATE 🎨 | INVENT 🔧

📲 Registration is now open through Skyward!
Visit http://lajoyaisd.com/adsy for step-by-step enrollment instructions and full program details.
5 days ago, La Joya ISD
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🌸☀️ Reminder, La Joya ISD Families!

Students and staff will enjoy Spring Break from March 16–20. We hope everyone takes this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends. 🌼🐝

📚 Classes resume Monday, March 23, 2026.

Have a safe and wonderful Spring Break! 🌷✨
6 days ago, La Joya ISD
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🌸☀️ Spring Break is almost here, La Joya ISD!

Students and staff will enjoy Spring Break from March 16–20. We hope everyone takes this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends. 🌼🐝

📚 Classes resume Monday, March 23, 2026.
10 days ago, La Joya ISD
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📣✨ Make a difference where it matters most.

La Joya ISD is NOW HIRING passionate professionals in Special Education for the 2026–2027 school year! Join a team dedicated to supporting and empowering every student to succeed.

Open Positions:
✅ Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)
✅ Speech Language Pathologist
✅ Diagnostician

💼 Competitive Salary
⭐ Excellent Benefits
🤝 Supportive Campuses & Leadership
💰 $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and families, we invite you to join the La Joya ISD team!

🔗 Visit www.lajoyaisd.com to learn more and apply.
12 days ago, La Joya ISD
SPECIAL EDUCATION POSTITIONS NOW HIRING
🏈📣 Join the La Joya ISD Team!

La Joya ISD is NOW HIRING a High School Teacher / Offensive Coordinator for the 2026–2027 school year! If you’re passionate about education, leadership, and building winning teams both in the classroom and on the field, we want to hear from you.

✅ Dual Contract (Teaching + Coaching)
✅ $11,000 Coaching Stipend
✅ Competitive Teacher Salary
✅ Teacher Incentive Allotment eligibility
✅ Supportive campuses and leadership

Come make an impact with great students, great benefits, and great opportunities at La Joya ISD.

🔗 Visit www.lajoyaisd.com to learn more and apply.
12 days ago, La Joya ISD
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR NOW HIRING
📣 Calling all La Joya ISD Pre-K families!
Your voice matters! We invite you to participate in our Family Engagement Survey Pilot as part of the Improving Kindergarten Reading Instruments (IKRI) initiative.

This quick 10–15-minute survey is available in English and Spanish, and your responses are completely anonymous and confidential.

Your feedback will help strengthen family-school partnerships and ensure our youngest learners are supported every step of the way.

🗓️ Survey closes March 31, 2026
📱 Scan the QR code to participate today!
#LaJoyaISD #FamilyEngagement #AchievingExcellenceTogether
13 days ago, La Joya ISD
Survey
⏰ Reminder: It’s time to SPRING FORWARD!
Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow, Sunday, March 8.
Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed tonight.
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⏰ Recordatorio: ¡Es hora de adelantar el reloj!
El horario de verano comienza mañana, domingo 8 de marzo.
Recuerde adelantar su reloj una hora antes de acostarse esta noche.
14 days ago, La Joya ISD
Spring Forward
📣 Attention La Joya ISD Families!

There will be no classes for students on Friday, March 6, 2026, as staff participate in a Professional Learning Day dedicated to continued growth and instructional excellence.

🗓 Classes will resume Monday, March 9, 2026.

Thank you for your continued support as we invest in our educators and strengthen learning across our district!
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📣 ¡Atención Familias de La Joya ISD!
No habrá clases para los estudiantes el viernes, 6 de marzo de 2026, ya que el personal participará en un Día de Aprendizaje Profesional dedicado al crecimiento continuo y la excelencia educativa.

🗓 Las clases se reanudarán el lunes, 9 de marzo de 2026.

¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo mientras invertimos en nuestros educadores y fortalecemos el aprendizaje en todo el distrito!🏫✨
17 days ago, La Joya ISD
NO Classes
☀️✨ SUMMER just got smarter at La Joya ISD! ✨☀️

Our Elementary STEAM Camp 2026 is coming back, and we are ready for our Pre-K3 through 5th-grade learners! 🎉📚🔬

From weekly themes 🎨 to 2 hours of daily STEAM enrichment 🧪💡 to strengthening literacy ✏️ and building math skills ➕ - La Joya ISD is empowering our youngest learners through hands-on learning! 🙌

📅 June 1–26
⏰ 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
🍎 Breakfast, lunch & transportation provided

This summer, our students will DREAM 💭 | EXPLORE 🌎 | CREATE 🎨 | INVENT 🔧

📲 Registration is now open through Skyward!
Visit lajoyaisd.com/adsy for step-by-step enrollment instructions and full program details.
18 days ago, La Joya ISD
SUMMER STEAM CAMP 2026
🚨 Reminder 🚨

No school tomorrow, Monday, February 9.

📚 Classes resume Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
about 1 month ago, La Joya ISD
NO SCHOOL TOMORROW
⏰ Friendly reminder for La Joya ISD families

There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 9, 2026.

📚 Classes resume Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
about 1 month ago, La Joya ISD
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We want to hear from you! 🗓️
Parents, staff, and community members are invited to review and vote on the proposed La Joya ISD 2026–2027 school year calendar options.
🗳️ Voting is open now through February 16, 2026.
➡️ Vote here: https://forms.gle/hoMAGEm1EACKdAvm8
Your voice matters. Thank you for helping shape our school calendar!
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¡Queremos escuchar su opinión! 🗓️
Se invita a padres de familia, personal y miembros de la comunidad a revisar y votar sobre las opciones propuestas del calendario escolar 2026–2027 de La Joya ISD.
🗳️ La votación está abierta desde ahora hasta el 16 de febrero de 2026.
➡️ Vote aquí: https://forms.gle/hoMAGEm1EACKdAvm8
Su voz es importante. ¡Gracias por ayudarnos a dar forma a nuestro calendario escolar!
about 1 month ago, La Joya ISD
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📄 Important Update from La Joya ISD
The Texas Education Agency has extended the authority of the Board of Managers through Feb. 1, 2028.
➡️ View the TEA letter here:
🔗 https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/tea-intervention
⬇️ Read Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen’s message to the community below.
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📄 Actualización importante de La Joya ISD
La Agencia de Educación de Texas ha extendido la autoridad de la Junta de Administradores hasta el 1 de febrero de 2028.
➡️ Consulte la carta de la TEA aquí:
🔗 https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/tea-intervention
⬇️ Lea a continuación el mensaje de la superintendenta, la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, dirigido a la comunidad.
about 2 months ago, La Joya ISD
TEA
TEA
TEA
LA JOYA ISD SCHOOL ACTIONS APPROVED
At its January 21, 2026, board meeting, the La Joya ISD School Board approved school actions to improve academic quality, address a decade-long enrollment decline of more than 8,000 students, and ensure financial stability. Following months of analysis and engagement with over 900 stakeholders, these actions align district resources to better support student success. Student families and district employees received information today outlining impacts, timelines, and next steps.
Questions from students and families may be directed to the campus principal or to the Student, Family, and Community Engagement Office at 956-323-2150 or admissions@lajoyaisd.net. Staff questions should be directed to the Department of Human Capital and Talent Development at 956-323-2600. Additional updates are available at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.
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ACCIONES ESCOLARES APROBADAS DE LA JOYA ISD
En su reunión del 21 de enero de 2026, la Junta Escolar de La Joya ISD aprobó acciones escolares para mejorar la calidad académica, atender la disminución de matrícula de más de 8,000 estudiantes durante la última década y garantizar la estabilidad financiera. Tras meses de análisis y de participación de más de 900 miembros de la comunidad, estas acciones alinean los recursos del distrito para brindar un mejor apoyo al éxito estudiantil. Las familias de los estudiantes y los empleados del distrito recibieron hoy información que detalla los impactos, los plazos y los próximos pasos.
Las preguntas de estudiantes y familias pueden dirigirse al director(a) del plantel o a la Oficina de Participación de Estudiantes, Familias y Comunidad al 956-323-2150 o a admissions@lajoyaisd.net. Las preguntas del personal deben dirigirse al Departamento de Capital Humano y Desarrollo del Talento al 956-323-2600. Se pueden consultar actualizaciones adicionales en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.

about 2 months ago, La Joya ISD
School Actions Information
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We want to hear from you! 🗓️

Parents, staff, and community members are invited to review and vote on the proposed La Joya ISD 2026–2027 school year calendar options.

🗳️ Voting is open now through February 16, 2026.
➡️ Vote here: https://forms.gle/hoMAGEm1EACKdAvm8

Your voice matters. Thank you for helping shape our school calendar!
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¡Queremos escuchar su opinión! 🗓️

Se invita a padres de familia, personal y miembros de la comunidad a revisar y votar sobre las opciones propuestas del calendario escolar 2026–2027 de La Joya ISD.

🗳️ La votación está abierta desde ahora hasta el 16 de febrero de 2026.
➡️ Vote aquí: https://forms.gle/hoMAGEm1EACKdAvm8

Su voz es importante. ¡Gracias por ayudarnos a dar forma a nuestro calendario escolar!
about 2 months ago, La Joya ISD
calendar Options
calendar Options
⏰❄️ WEATHER UPDATE – DELAYED START ❄️⏰
Due to expected inclement weather, all La Joya ISD schools will have a 1-hour delayed start on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

🚍 Bus routes will also run one hour later than normal.
👩‍🏫 Teachers and staff report at their regular time.
🎨🏀 All athletic and fine arts practices scheduled for the morning are canceled.

Please stay safe and continue to monitor our website and social media for official updates.
🔗 http://www.lajoyaisd.com/weather
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⏰❄️ ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL CLIMA – INICIO TARDÍO ❄️⏰
Debido a las condiciones climáticas previstas, todas las escuelas de La Joya ISD tendrán un inicio retrasado de 1 hora el martes 27 de enero de 2026.

🚍 Las rutas de autobús también operarán con una hora de retraso.
👩‍🏫 El personal y los maestros deben reportarse a su hora regular.
🎨🏀 Todas las prácticas matutinas de atletismo y bellas artes quedan canceladas.

Por favor manténgase seguro y continúe pendiente de nuestras redes sociales y sitio web para actualizaciones oficiales.
🔗 http://www.lajoyaisd.com/weather
about 2 months ago, La Joya ISD
weather Update
weather FAQ
weather Update
weather FAQ

❄️REMINDER Weather Update – Delayed Start (Monday, January 26, 2026) ❄️

Elementary ACE: 8:30 AM
Elementary: 8:35 AM
Middle Schools: 9:15 AM
High Schools: 9:35 AM
Early College: 9:45 AM

Bus routes will also operate on a one-hour delay.

Teachers and staff should report at their regular time.

Morning athletic and fine arts practices are canceled.

Students may dress comfortably and warmly, uniforms will not be required, and hot chocolate will be available in cafeterias Monday morning. ☕

Please continue to monitor our official channels for updates:
🌐 http://lajoyaisd.com/weather
📱 Social media & mass notifications
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❄️ RECORDATORIO Actualización del clima – Inicio retrasado (lunes, 26 de enero de 2026) ❄️

Primaria ACE: 8:30 AM
Primaria: 8:35 AM
Secundarias: 9:15 AM
Preparatorias: 9:35 AM
Early College: 9:45 AM

Las rutas de autobús también operarán con un retraso de una hora.

Los maestros y el personal deberán reportarse a su hora regular.

Las prácticas matutinas de atletismo y artes escénicas quedan canceladas.

Los estudiantes pueden vestirse de manera cómoda y abrigada no se requerirá uniforme y habrá chocolate caliente disponible en las cafeterías el lunes por la mañana. ☕

Por favor, continúe atento a nuestras fuentes oficiales para actualizaciones:
🌐 http://lajoyaisd.com/weather
📱 Redes sociales y mensajes del distrito

La seguridad de nuestra comunidad es nuestra prioridad.

about 2 months ago, La Joya ISD
weather update
weather update
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🚨 ATTENTION, LA JOYA ISD FAMILIES! 🚨

Our La Joya ISD family has been sharing great questions, and we’re thankful for the care you show in keeping your children safe.

To help you plan for Monday’s delayed start, we’ve gathered answers to the most common questions in this quick FAQ. Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and for being part of our La Joya ISD family as we get through this cold weather together. ❄️☕

Please stay safe and continue to monitor our social media platforms, website, and mass communication system for official updates.
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🚨 ¡ATENCIÓN, FAMILIAS DE LA JOYA ISD! 🚨

Nuestra familia de La Joya ISD ha compartido excelentes preguntas, y agradecemos el cuidado que demuestran para mantener a sus hijos seguros.

Para ayudarles a planificar el inicio retrasado del lunes, hemos reunido las respuestas a las preguntas más comunes en este breve FAQ. Gracias por su paciencia, flexibilidad y por ser parte de la familia de La Joya ISD mientras atravesamos juntos este clima frío. ❄️☕

Por favor, manténganse a salvo y continúen atentos a nuestras plataformas de redes sociales, nuestro sitio web y el sistema de comunicación masiva para recibir actualizaciones oficiales.
about 2 months ago, La Joya ISD
weather update
weather update
weather update
weather update