La Joya ISD is NOW HIRING passionate professionals in Special Education for the 2026ā2027 school year! Join a team dedicated to supporting and empowering every student to succeed.
Open Positions:
ā Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)
ā Speech Language Pathologist
ā Diagnostician
š¼ Competitive Salary
ā Excellent Benefits
š¤ Supportive Campuses & Leadership
š° $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!
š Visit www.lajoyaisd.com to learn more and apply.
La Joya ISD is NOW HIRING a High School Teacher / Offensive Coordinator for the 2026ā2027 school year! If youāre passionate about education, leadership, and building winning teams both in the classroom and on the field, we want to hear from you.
ā Dual Contract (Teaching + Coaching)
ā $11,000 Coaching Stipend
ā Competitive Teacher Salary
ā Teacher Incentive Allotment eligibility
ā Supportive campuses and leadership
Come make an impact with great students, great benefits, and great opportunities at La Joya ISD.
š Visit www.lajoyaisd.com to learn more and apply.
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 10ā15-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.
šļø Survey closes March 31, 2026
š± Scan the QR code to participate today!
#LaJoyaISD #FamilyEngagement #AchievingExcellenceTogether
Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow, Sunday, March 8.
Donāt forget to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed tonight.
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ā° Recordatorio: Ā”Es hora de adelantar el reloj!
El horario de verano comienza maƱana, domingo 8 de marzo.
Recuerde adelantar su reloj una hora antes de acostarse esta noche.
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.
š 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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š£ Ā”AtenciĆ³n Familias de La Joya ISD!
No habrĆ” clases para los estudiantes el viernes, 6 de marzo de 2026, ya que el personal participarĆ” en un DĆa de Aprendizaje Profesional dedicado al crecimiento continuo y la excelencia educativa.
š Las clases se reanudarĆ”n el lunes, 9 de marzo de 2026.
Ā”Gracias por su continuo apoyo mientras invertimos en nuestros educadores y fortalecemos el aprendizaje en todo el distrito!š«āØ
La Joya ISD is excited to offer engaging, hands-on summer learning opportunities for our middle school students from June 1 to July 10, 2026!
From ADSY and STEM & Technology Camps to English Language Enrichment and TexPREP at UTRGV, our programs are designed to strengthen academic skills, spark curiosity, and prepare students for future success. š
ā Literacy & Math Enrichment
ā STEAM & Robotics
ā Engineering & Digital Design
ā College & Career Readiness
š Breakfast, lunch, and transportation will be provided.
š Limited seats available - register today via Skyward.
š For more information, visit https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/summer-programs
Letās make this a summer of growth, innovation, and achievement! šŖ
La Joya ISD middle school families are invited to join campuses this evening from 6:00ā7:30 PM as we celebrate Texas Public Schools Week! ā¤ļøš
Connect with teachers and staff, visit classrooms, and learn about important updates, including summer programs, STAAR information, attendance expectations, and college & career readiness.
We look forward to welcoming families and strengthening the partnership that supports student success. š«
#LaJoyaISD #TexasPublicSchoolsWeek #AchievingExcellenceTogether
JD Salinas Middle School will be hosting Career Day to help our Huskies explore future career opportunities and learn from professionals in a variety of fields.
We encourage parents to talk with their students about what they learned and continue the conversation about college and career goals at home. Together, we can help our students dream big and plan for success! ā¤ļøš¾
#WEAREJDā¤ļø #CareerDay
#HuskyPride #CollegeAndCareerReady
šļø Save the Date, La Joya ISD Families! / Ā”Familias de La Joya ISD, aparten la fecha!
Join us for two important parent sessions this week at the Planetarium. See the flyers for full details! / AcompƔƱenos a dos sesiones importantes para padres esta semana en el Planetario. Ā”Vea los folletos para mĆ”s detalles!
ā¤ļø AED Training / CapacitaciĆ³n en AED
When / CuƔndo: February 11, 2026
Times / Horarios: 10:00amā11:30am & 6:00pmā7:00pm
š Understanding Assessments / Entendiendo las Evaluaciones
When / CuƔndo: February 12, 2026
Time / Horario: 5:30pmā7:00pm
Questions? / ĀæPreguntas? š Amie Martinez: 956-323-2156 š§ a.ramirez16@lajoyaisd.net
#LaJoyaISD #FamilyEngagement #SafetyFirst #StudentSuccess
No school tomorrow, Monday, February 9.
š Classes resume Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 9, 2026.
š Classes resume Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Parents, staff, and community members are invited to review and vote on the proposed La Joya ISD 2026ā2027 school year calendar options.
š³ļø Voting is open now through February 16, 2026.
ā”ļø Vote here: https://forms.gle/hoMAGEm1EACKdAvm8
Your voice matters. Thank you for helping shape our school calendar!
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Ā”Queremos escuchar su opiniĆ³n! šļø
Se invita a padres de familia, personal y miembros de la comunidad a revisar y votar sobre las opciones propuestas del calendario escolar 2026ā2027 de La Joya ISD.
š³ļø La votaciĆ³n estĆ” abierta desde ahora hasta el 16 de febrero de 2026.
ā”ļø Vote aquĆ: https://forms.gle/hoMAGEm1EACKdAvm8
Su voz es importante. Ā”Gracias por ayudarnos a dar forma a nuestro calendario escolar!
The Texas Education Agency has extended the authority of the Board of Managers through Feb. 1, 2028.
ā”ļø View the TEA letter here:
š https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/tea-intervention
ā¬ļø Read Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensenās message to the community below.
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š ActualizaciĆ³n importante de La Joya ISD
La Agencia de EducaciĆ³n de Texas ha extendido la autoridad de la Junta de Administradores hasta el 1 de febrero de 2028.
ā”ļø Consulte la carta de la TEA aquĆ:
š https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/tea-intervention
ā¬ļø Lea a continuaciĆ³n el mensaje de la superintendenta, la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, dirigido a la comunidad.
ITāS GAME DAY! šš„
Let's show up loud and proud for our boys' basketball teams tonight! Whether theyāre defending our home court or taking care of business on the road, our boys need that energy! ššŖ
š 8th Grade: AT HOME vs. B.L. Grey Jr High School
āļø 7th Grade: AWAY @ B.L. Grey Jr High School
ā° The Schedule:
Light Team: 6:00 PM š
Dark Team: 7:00 PM š
Pack the stands and letās cheer them to a WIN! š£ļøš
š” Quick Tip: If you're heading to the away games, keep in mind there is an entrance fee. šļøšµ See the attached information to purchase tickets.
Parents, staff, and community members are invited to review and vote on the proposed La Joya ISD 2026ā2027 school year calendar options.
š³ļø Voting is open now through February 16, 2026.
ā”ļø Vote here: https://forms.gle/hoMAGEm1EACKdAvm8
Your voice matters. Thank you for helping shape our school calendar!
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Ā”Queremos escuchar su opiniĆ³n! šļø
Se invita a padres de familia, personal y miembros de la comunidad a revisar y votar sobre las opciones propuestas del calendario escolar 2026ā2027 de La Joya ISD.
š³ļø La votaciĆ³n estĆ” abierta desde ahora hasta el 16 de febrero de 2026.
ā”ļø Vote aquĆ: https://forms.gle/hoMAGEm1EACKdAvm8
Su voz es importante. Ā”Gracias por ayudarnos a dar forma a nuestro calendario escolar!
Bundle up and stay warm tomorrow, JD! š§¤š§„š
Due to expected inclement weather, all La Joya ISD schools will have a 1-hour delayed start on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
š Bus routes will also run one hour later than normal.
š©āš« Teachers and staff report at their regular time.
šØš 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.
š http://www.lajoyaisd.com/weather
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ā°āļø ACTUALIZACIĆN DEL CLIMA ā INICIO TARDĆO āļøā°
Debido a las condiciones climƔticas previstas, todas las escuelas de La Joya ISD tendrƔn un inicio retrasado de 1 hora el martes 27 de enero de 2026.
š Las rutas de autobĆŗs tambiĆ©n operarĆ”n con una hora de retraso.
š©āš« El personal y los maestros deben reportarse a su hora regular.
šØš Todas las prĆ”cticas matutinas de atletismo y bellas artes quedan canceladas.
Por favor mantĆ©ngase seguro y continĆŗe pendiente de nuestras redes sociales y sitio web para actualizaciones oficiales.
š http://www.lajoyaisd.com/weather
Brrr! āļø
JD family, donāt forget your jackets, sweaters, and warm smiles. Letās look out for one another and stay warm! š§£š¾
āļøREMINDER Weather Update ā Delayed Start (Monday, January 26, 2026) āļø
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. ā
Please continue to monitor our official channels for updates:
š http://lajoyaisd.com/weather
š± Social media & mass notifications
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āļø RECORDATORIO ActualizaciĆ³n del clima ā Inicio retrasado (lunes, 26 de enero de 2026) āļø
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 autobĆŗs tambiĆ©n operarĆ”n con un retraso de una hora.
Los maestros y el personal deberƔn reportarse a su hora regular.
Las prƔcticas matutinas de atletismo y artes escƩnicas quedan canceladas.
Los estudiantes pueden vestirse de manera cĆ³moda y abrigada no se requerirĆ” uniforme y habrĆ” chocolate caliente disponible en las cafeterĆas el lunes por la maƱana. ā
Por favor, continĆŗe atento a nuestras fuentes oficiales para actualizaciones:
š http://lajoyaisd.com/weather
š± Redes sociales y mensajes del distrito
La seguridad de nuestra comunidad es nuestra prioridad.
