šŸ“–āœØThe September 2025 Issue of The Pack Connection is here! šŸŽ‰From our new Strategic Plan rollout šŸš€to celebrations across La Joya ISD šŸŽŠ, this edition is packed with stories of success, pride, and community. šŸ’™šŸ¾Don't miss it! šŸ‘‡
šŸ‘‰Read The Pack Connection Here: https://5il.co/3p3yu
4 months ago, La Joya ISD
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🌟 LA JOYA ISD COMMUNITY—ALL EYES ON US! 🌟

The La Joya High School Coyotes are in the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Contest! šŸˆšŸ’”

We need EVERY campus, EVERY family, EVERY fan to help light up the nation with Coyote Pride! šŸ¾ā¤ļø
šŸ‘‰ Post your pride using: #FN5GL #Sweepstakes #ljhscoyotes
šŸ‘‰ Tag: @tmobile + @lajoya_football + @ljhscoyotes

Together, let’s bring this WIN home for La Joya ISD & Coyote Country! šŸ”„
4 months ago, La Joya ISD
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Game Day Alert! 🚨 JD Salinas Football is hitting the field this Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at Pioneer Stadium! Come cheer on your Huskies as they take on the Diamondbacks! šŸˆšŸ¾

Kickoff Times:
Light Team: 6:00 PM
Dark Team: 7:00 PM

See the files attached for location details.
See you there! #WEAREJD

4 months ago, JD Salinas
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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We're opening applications for the Superintendent’s Advisory Committees! šŸ—£ļø
✨ Join us in shaping the future of La Joya ISD by sharing your voice and ideas. Let’s work together to create a stronger school community!
šŸ’ŖšŸ“š Apply now for one of the following committees:
āœ… Parent Advisory Committee
āœ… Student Advisory Committee
āœ… Educator Advisory Committee
Don't miss out! šŸ“² Visit www.lajoyaisd.com/committees to apply today! šŸš€
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🌟 ”Noticias emocionantes! 🌟 ”Estamos abriendo solicitudes para los Comités Asesores del la Superintendente!
šŸ—£ļøāœØ Únase a nosotros para dar forma al futuro de La Joya ISD compartiendo su voz e ideas. Ā”Trabajemos juntos para crear una comunidad escolar mĆ”s fuerte!
šŸ’ŖšŸ“š Solicite ahora para uno de los siguientes comitĆ©s:
āœ… ComitĆ© Asesor de Padres
āœ… ComitĆ© Asesor de Estudiantes
āœ… ComitĆ© Asesor de Educadores
”No se lo pierda!
šŸ“² Ā”Visite www.lajoyaisd.com/committees para presentar su solicitud hoy! šŸš€

4 months ago, La Joya ISD
Advisory Committees
Advisory Committees
šŸ“šāœØ Attendance matters at La Joya ISDā€¼ļø
Missing just a few days each month can add up to YEARS of lost learning by graduation. šŸ“–
Let’s show up, succeed, and make every day count! āœ…šŸŽ“
#LaJoyaISD #AttendanceMatters
4 months ago, La Joya ISD
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šŸ“£šŸˆ Game Day Alert! Our 8th Grade Football team takes the field TONIGHT at 6:30 PM! Come out, bring your school spirit, and cheer on our boys as they battle it out under the lights. šŸ’ŖšŸ”„ Let’s pack the stands and show them the strength of our community! šŸ’™šŸ¤
5 months ago, JD Salinas
game day alert
šŸ’œšŸ©µ September is Suicide Prevention Month šŸ©µšŸ’œ

This month, we come together to raise awareness, offer support, and remind our students, staff, and community that you are not alone. 🌟

šŸ«‚ Together, we can make a difference.
šŸ’¬ If you or someone you know needs help, talk to a trusted adult or call/text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Let’s stand united in spreading hope, compassion, and strength. šŸ©µšŸ’œ

#JDSalinasMS #SuicidePreventionMonth #YouAreNotAlone #HopeBeginsHere
5 months ago, Norma Silva
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šŸŽ“āœØ College, Career & Military Ready Week at JD Salinas Middle School āœØšŸŽ–ļø

Join us as we empower our students to dream big and prepare for their future! 🌟
Throughout next week, students will participate in activities that highlight the importance of higher education, explore exciting career paths, and learn about opportunities in the military.

Let’s work together to inspire our students to be college-bound, career-focused, and military-strong! šŸ’ŖšŸ“š

#JDSalinasMS #CCMRWeek #FutureReady #CollegeCareerMilitary
5 months ago, Norma Silva
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šŸ“£ Reminder, La Joya ISD Family!

Meet the Teacher Night is coming up next week! šŸ—“ļø
Visit your campus, meet your teachers, and get ready for an exciting new school year! ✨
šŸ“ August 5 – Middle School | 5:30–7:00 PM
šŸ“ August 6 – High School | 5:30–7:00 PM
šŸ“ August 7 – Elementary | 5:30–7:00 PM
We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
#LJISDBackToSchool #LJISDMeetTheTeacher2025 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
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šŸ“£ Ā”Recordatorio, familia de La Joya ISD!

Ā”La Noche de Conocer a los Maestros es la próxima semana! šŸ—“ļø
Visita tu escuela, conoce a tus maestros y prepÔrate para un emocionante nuevo año escolar. ✨
šŸ“ 5 de agosto – Secundaria | 5:30–7:00 PM
šŸ“ 6 de agosto – Preparatoria | 5:30–7:00 PM
šŸ“ 7 de agosto – Primaria | 5:30–7:00 PM
”Esperamos verte muy pronto!

5 months ago, La Joya ISD
Meet the Teacher Night
šŸŽ¶āœØ Support Our Mariachi! āœØšŸŽ¶

JD Salinas Middle School proudly invites students, staff, and our community to shop at the Mariachi Alma Mexicana Online Store! šŸ›ļø

Show your support while representing our talented mariachi students with pride. Every purchase helps continue the tradition of excellence in music and culture at JD Salinas. šŸŽŗšŸŽ»šŸŽ¤

šŸ–„ļø Visit the store today and find your favorite Mariachi Alma Mexicana gear!

šŸ’™ Thank you for supporting our students and keeping our traditions alive!

https://stores.inksoft.com/jdsmsmariachi/shop/home
5 months ago, Norma Silva
mariachi store

šŸ‘–šŸŽ Jean Week is HERE at La Joya ISD! šŸŽ‰

From Aug. 25–29, our amazing staff can rock their jeans to celebrate Week 3 of Back to School! šŸ™ŒāœØ

It’s going to be an incredible year.

Thank you for all that you do for our students! šŸ’ÆšŸ’™

#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

5 months ago, La Joya ISD
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šŸ“£ Huge Husky Howl to our 8th Grade Lady Huskies!

Proudly representing our campus on their first game of the season! šŸ ā­ļø

#WEAREJDā¤ļø
#lajoyaisd #lajoyaisdathletics
#middleschoolvolleyball

5 months ago, Norma Silva
Volleyball

šŸ“¢ Accountability Update: The Texas Education Agency has released 2025 accountability ratings. La Joya ISD received a 78 (C) and at Juan de Dios Middle School, we received a 69 (D).

We recognize both the challenges and opportunities ahead.
We are committed to steady improvement guided by our district’s Achieving Excellence Together 2030 Strategic Plan (please review our plan here ).

With strong instruction, leadership, and family partnership, we will ensure our students receive the high-quality education they deserve.


šŸ’Ŗ From here, together, we rise!
#LaJoyaISD #AchievingExcellenceTogether

šŸ“¢ Actualización de Responsabilidad: La Agencia de Educación de Texas ha publicado las calificaciones de responsabilidad 2025.

La Joya ISD recibió un 78 (C) y en Juan de Dios Middle School recibimos 69 (D). Reconocemos tanto los retos como las oportunidades que tenemos por delante.

Estamos comprometidos con una mejoria constante guiados por el Plan EstratƩgico Logrando la Excelencia Juntos 2030 de nuestro distrito (puede revisar nuestro plan aquƭ).

Con una instrucción sólida, liderazgo y colaboración con las familias, aseguraremos que nuestros estudiantes reciban la educación de alta calidad que merecen.


šŸ’Ŗ Ā”De aquĆ­ en adelante, juntos, nos superamos!
#LaJoyaISD #LograndoLaExcelenciaJuntos

5 months ago, JD Salinas
šŸ“£ Big things are happening at La Joya ISD!

Our Achieving Excellence Together 2030 Strategic Plan was built by our community and for our community with input from over 5,500 voices šŸ’¬šŸ™Œ. Together, we’ve set a bold path to ensure every student is empowered, supported, and prepared for college, career, and life šŸŒŸšŸ“š

✨ Want to know more? Learn some quick facts about our plan and see how we’re shaping the future of La Joya ISD! šŸš€šŸ“–

šŸ‘‰ Check it out here: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
5 months ago, La Joya ISD
Strategic Plan
strategic Plan
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
5 months ago, La Joya ISD
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strategic plan

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

5 months 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
5 months 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

6 months 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

6 months ago, La Joya ISD
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šŸ‘‹ Middle school families, we can’t wait to see you!
Join us for Meet the Teacher Night TOMORROW, August 5, from 5:30–7:00 PM.
Visit your child’s campus to meet their teachers and get ready for an exciting school year! šŸŽ’šŸ“š
#LJISDBackToSchool #MeetTheTeacher #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
6 months ago, La Joya ISD
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