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.
Our La Joya ISD family has been sharing great questions, and weāre thankful for the care you show in keeping your children safe.
To help you plan for Mondayās delayed start, weāve 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. āļøā
Please stay safe and continue to monitor our social media platforms, website, and mass communication system for official updates.
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šØ Ā”ATENCIĆN, FAMILIAS DE LA JOYA ISD! šØ
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 mĆ”s 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 frĆo. āļøā
Por favor, mantĆ©nganse a salvo y continĆŗen atentos a nuestras plataformas de redes sociales, nuestro sitio web y el sistema de comunicaciĆ³n masiva para recibir actualizaciones oficiales.
Due to expected inclement weather, all La Joya ISD schools will have a 1-hour delayed start for students on Monday, January 26.
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 ActualizaciĆ³n del clima ā Inicio retrasado (lunes, 26 de enero de 2026) āļø
Debido a las condiciones climƔticas adversas previstas, todas las escuelas de La Joya ISD tendrƔn un inicio retrasado de 1 hora para los estudiantes el lunes 26 de enero.
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.
āļø LA JOYA ISD WEATHER WATCH āļø
š
Friday, January 23, 2026 | š” 6:30 PM
La Joya ISD is closely monitoring the weather conditions forecasted for next week ā Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
At this time, regular school hours will continue as scheduled for both days. š«
The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority, and we will continue to share updates as needed over the weekend.
š Please review the graphic for community resources and shelter locations in case they are needed.
š Stay connected with us for official updates at www.lajoyaisd.com/weather
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āļø VIGILANCIA DEL CLIMA ā LA JOYA ISD āļø
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Viernes, 23 de enero del 2026 | š” 6:30 p. m.
La Joya ISD estĆ” monitoreando de cerca las condiciones del clima pronosticadas para la prĆ³xima semana ā lunes 26 de enero y martes 27 de enero de 2026.
En este momento, las clases continuarĆ”n en su horario regular ambos dĆas. š«
La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal sigue siendo nuestra mĆ”xima prioridad, y continuaremos compartiendo actualizaciones segĆŗn sea necesario durante el fin de semana.
š Favor de revisar la grĆ”fica para conocer los recursos comunitarios y las ubicaciones de refugios en caso de ser necesarios.
š MantĆ©ngase conectado con nosotros para recibir actualizaciones oficiales en www.lajoyaisd.com/weather
At its January 21, 2026, board meeting, the La Joya ISD School Board approved school actions aimed at improving academic quality, addressing a decade-long enrollment decline of more than 8,000 students, and ensuring financial stability. The decisions followed months of analysis and community engagement involving over 935 stakeholders and are intended to better align resources, strengthen academic programs, and support student success across the district. Updates and additional information will continue to be shared at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.
The High School College and Career Readiness School Model (CCRSM) application window closes TOMORROW ā°
This application applies to ALL CCRSM options, including P-TECH programs and Jimmy Carter Early College High School.
š Application Deadline: January 21, 2026
š Lottery Selection: January 23, 2026
š Apply today: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/ccrsm
š² Need help? Scan the QR code to watch a helpful video overview.
If you are not interested, please select āNot Interestedā in Skyward to be automatically zoned to your corresponding high school.
Staff must reapply, if approved.
Staying informed matters. Learn more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo informaciĆ³n importante sobre Proceso de asignaciĆ³n de personal: por quĆ© el personal debe volver a postularse si se aprueban estas recomendaciones.
Mantenerse informado es importante. Conozca mƔs en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
Online enrollment is open now. Secure your studentās spot by enrolling today!
š Click the link to begin: https://bit.ly/4qd4hQu
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šØ Ā”Recordatorio de inscripciĆ³n!
La inscripciĆ³n en lĆnea ya estĆ” abierta. Ā”Asegure el lugar de su estudiante inscribiĆ©ndolo(a) hoy mismo!
š Haga clic en el enlace para comenzar: https://bit.ly/4qd4hQu
š£ TexPrep Summer Program ā Applications Now Available!
Applications are now open for the TexPrep Summer Program! This program provides students with exciting learning opportunities that build skills in math, science, and problem-solving. Available for current 6th and 7th grade students.
š Donāt miss out! Apply today!
š More information available through your child's counselor
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo informaciĆ³n importante sobre la matrĆcula y cĆ³mo estamos planificando el futuro juntos. Lea mĆ”s en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.
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. Morris Middle School
āļø 7th Grade: AWAY @ Morris Middle 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 may be an entrance fee at the door! šļøšµ
The High School College and Career Readiness School Model (CCRSM) application window is now OPEN for all 8th-grade students.
š Application Closes: January 21, 2026
š Lottery Selection: January 23, 2026
šØāš©āš§ Parent Meeting: January 29, 2026 (for selected students)
This application applies to ALL CCRSM options, including P-TECH programs and Jimmy Carter Early College High School.
If you are not interested, please select āNot Interestedā in Skyward to be automatically zoned to your corresponding high school.
š Application steps: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/ccrsm
š² For additional guidance, scan the QR code to watch a helpful video overview.
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šØ AtenciĆ³n a padres y estudiantes de 8.Āŗ grado:
La ventana de solicitudes del Modelo Escolar de PreparaciĆ³n Universitaria y Profesional (CCRSM, por sus siglas en inglĆ©s) ya estĆ” ABIERTA para todos los estudiantes de 8.Āŗ grado.
š Cierre de solicitudes: 21 de enero de 2026
š SelecciĆ³n por sorteo: 23 de enero de 2026
šØāš©āš§ ReuniĆ³n para padres: 29 de enero de 2026 (para estudiantes seleccionados)
Esta solicitud aplica a TODAS las opciones de CCRSM, incluidos los programas P-TECH y Jimmy Carter Early College High School.
Si no estĆ” interesado(a), seleccione āNo estoy interesado(a)ā en Skyward para que el estudiante sea asignado automĆ”ticamente a su preparatoria correspondiente.
š Pasos de la solicitud: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/ccrsm
š² Para obtener orientaciĆ³n adicional, escanee el cĆ³digo QR y vea un video informativo con una descripciĆ³n general del proceso.
