Friendly Reminder: August 11 – First Day of School! 🎉
Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year at La Joya High School! 🐾
The safety of our students and stakeholders is our #1 priority. Please remember:
🚗 All student drop-offs → East side of campus
➡ Entry point → Guardhouse entrance
🗺 Check the attached map for traffic flow details
Thank you for helping us keep mornings safe, smooth, and welcoming. Let’s make it a fantastic first day, Coyotes! 💛
#LaJoyaISD #LaJoyaSchoolsParentResources #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
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:
🏫 Elementary Schools: 7:35 AM – 3:05 PM
📘 Middle Schools: 8:15 AM – 3:50 PM
🎓 High Schools: 8:35 AM – 4:30 PM
🎓 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! 🎉🍎
#LJISDBackToSchool #LJISDReady #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
THANK YOU, CUSTODIAL TEAM! 💛🐾 Your hard work keeps the Home of the Mighty Coyotes safe, clean, and shining bright every day. We appreciate you! ✨ #CoyotePride #MightyCoyotes #LaJoyaISD #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
"A huge THANK YOU to our amazing La Joya High School family—custodial staff, teachers, guidance counselors, coaches, office team, students, and administration—who gave their Saturday to welcome and prepare our Freshmen Coyotes for an incredible 2025–26 school year! 🐾💛 Your dedication shines, and our Class of 2029 is ready to soar! 🚀 #MightyCoyotes #ClassOf2029 #CoyotePride #LaJoyaISD #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #LaJoyaSchoolsParentResources
La Joya High School is rolling out the red carpet for our newest Coyotes! Through the Freshmen Success Initiative, we’re opening doors to provide a warm welcome and guided tours, helping our freshmen feel right at home in the Home of the Mighty Coyotes. Here’s to a strong start and a bright future! 🎓💪
#LaJoyaISD #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #MightyCoyotes #FreshmenSuccess #CoyotePride #WelcomeCoyotes
La Joya High School is looking forward to welcoming our students and stakeholders for an incredible year ahead. Let’s create memories that will last a lifetime! 🐾🔥
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Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year at La Joya High School! 🐾
The safety of our students and stakeholders is our #1 priority. Please remember:
🚗 All student drop-offs → East side of campus
➡ Entry point → Guardhouse entrance
🗺 Check the attached map for traffic flow details
Thank you for helping us keep mornings safe, smooth, and welcoming. Let’s make it a fantastic first day, Coyotes! 💛
#LaJoyaISD #LaJoyaSchoolsParentResources #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
🚀 GEAR UP Teachers LEVELED UP!
From July 29–31, our 11th Grade GEAR UP: Pathways to the Future! team gathered at the Texas A&M Higher Education Center–McAllen for the 2025 Elevate Summit.
💡 Kickoff Highlights:
Intervention Strategies ✅
Classroom Engagement ✅
Socio-Emotional Connections ✅
Tech Integration ✅
📚 Content Days Powered By:
🔹 Makerspace II – Dennise Gomez, Edna Garcia
🔹 US History – Melissa Villarreal, Lori Guerra
🔹 Physics – Jahaziel Villarreal
🔹 Algebra II – Mayra Flores, Roberto Palacios
🔹 ELAR – Gonzalo Gonzalez
🔹 Pre-Calculus – Maria Anfone, Cristino David
Three days of strategies, collaboration, and inspiration to elevate our students’ success! Big shout out to our LJHS Claudia Peñuelas, Region One-GEAR UP Campus Coordinator✨📈
#LaJoyaISD #LaJoyaLegacyOfExcellence #ElevateSummit2025 #GEARUP #PathwaysToTheFuture #TeacherStrong #StudentSuccess
🐾LJHS Principal's Welcome Message: 🐾
Home of the Mighty Coyotes – Coyote Country
Dear Students, Parents, Teachers, Staff, and La Joya Community,
It is with great excitement and gratitude that I introduce myself as the new Principal of La Joya High School. As a proud son of the Rio Grande Valley and the child of migrant farmworkers, I’ve seen the power of education to change lives—and I’m living proof of what faith, perseverance, and community can do.
My journey in education began as a high school security officer and has led me through the roles of teacher, coach, department head, and assistant principal. I’m now honored to lead this campus, and I’m committed to serving with faith, purpose, and heart.
This year, our guiding message is:
Persistence, Rigor, and Purpose — Every Student. Every Classroom. Every Day.
Together, we will build an exemplary campus—not by luck, but because we have the best teachers, a passionate staff, and students worth believing in. I promise to lead with integrity, visibility, and service, and to always keep our students at the center of every decision.
To our students: You are capable of greatness.
To our staff: You are the heartbeat of this school.
To our families: Thank you for trusting us with your children.
Let’s make this a year of growth, unity, and excellence.
Let’s lead with heart. Let’s rise as Powerful Coyote Champions. This is Coyote Country!
With pride and purpose,
Eduardo "Eddie" Flores
Principal, La Joya High School
#LaJoyaISD #LaJoyaSchoolsParentResources #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
Teachers are using professional development time to craft 21st-century customer service lessons that build real-world skills.
💼✨ The future is bright for our Coyotes!
#CoyoteNation #CTE #FutureReady #CareerSkills #LaJoyaISD
🚍🚌 La Joya ISD Families — Important Transportation Update! 🚌🚍
✅ All campus routes are now available on the Transportation District Webpage.
📌 When enrolling or attending back-to-school events, verify your child’s bus route.
📋 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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🚍🚌 ¡Atención Familias de La Joya ISD!
¡Información importante del departamento de transporte escolar! 🚌🚍
✅ Todas las rutas escolares están disponibles en la página web del Departamento de Transporte.
📌 Al inscribirse o asistir a los eventos de regreso a clases, verifique la ruta de autobús de su hijo(a).
📋 Complete y entregue el Formulario de Intercambio Positivo en la escuela de su hijo(a) (si aún no lo ha hecho para el ciclo 2025–26) para recibir una Etiqueta de Pasajero para la entrega segura de estudiantes.
Para más información y rutas, visite: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/transportation o llame al (956) 323-2300.
#LJISDRegresoAClases #LJISDTransporteEscolar
🎉📣 Calling all future Mighty Coyotes! 📣🎉
Class of 2029 — it’s YOUR time! to shine brighter 🐾
🔥 FRESHMAN CAMP is happening Saturday, August 9th!
🕘 Drop-off: 9:00 AM | 🚗 Pick-up: 11:30 AM
📍 Meet in the LJHS Cafeteria
👕 FREE Class of 2029 T-Shirt
🎶 Sign up for Clubs & Sports
👋 Meet your Admin, Counselor, and Teachers
Let’s kick off high school with energy, spirit, and Coyote Pride! ❤️🖤
#ClassOf2029 #CoyoteFreshmanCamp #HuskyPride #FutureLeaders #LaJoyaSchoolParentResources #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #LJISDReady
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.
📱 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.
🔒 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
📍 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
⚠️ 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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📢 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 Cámara 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.
📱 ¿Qué significa esto para nuestros estudiantes?
A partir del ciclo escolar 2025–2026, los estudiantes desde Pre-Kínder hasta 12.º grado no podrán utilizar teléfonos celulares, relojes inteligentes, audífonos u otros dispositivos electrónicos similares durante el día escolar, desde la llegada hasta la salida.
🔒 Se permitirá traer dispositivos a la escuela, pero deberán:
• Estar apagados antes de entrar al edificio escolar
• Estar guardados de manera segura, ya sea en mochilas, áreas designadas o en bolsas con seguro proporcionadas por el distrito (según el nivel escolar)
• No ser utilizados hasta el final del día escolar
📍 La implementación variará según el nivel escolar:
• Primaria: Los dispositivos se guardarán en las mochilas o en espacios designados por el maestro
• Secundaria y Preparatoria: Los dispositivos deberán guardarse en bolsas con seguro proporcionadas por el distrito
• HOPE y College & Career Center: No se permitirá el uso ni la posesión de dispositivos personales en el plantel
⚠️ Se aplicará una disciplina progresiva en caso de violaciones, desde advertencias verbales hasta la retención temporal del dispositivo.
Esta política está diseñada 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 más información, visite nuestro sitio web: www.lajoyaisd.com/page/cell-phone-policy
Welcome back to our incredible team of educators, staff, and support team! 💼🍎💪 The 2025–2026 school year is off to a strong start, and we’re ready to give it our all, for our students, our campuses, and our community.
Let’s bring the energy, the teamwork, and the pride that makes La Joya ISD one of a kind! 🙌✨
Here’s to new goals, big wins, and a year full of purpose. Let’s make it count! 🎯🚍📚🎨🧪
#LegacyOfExcellence #WeAreLaJoyaISD
📣 Reminder, La Joya ISD Family!
Meet the Teacher Night is coming up next week! 🗓️
Visit your campus, meet your teachers, and get ready for an exciting new school year! ✨
📍 August 5 – Middle School | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 August 6 – High School | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 August 7 – Elementary | 5:30–7:00 PM
We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
#LJISDBackToSchool #LJISDMeetTheTeacher2025 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
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📣 ¡Recordatorio, familia de La Joya ISD!
¡La Noche de Conocer a los Maestros es la próxima semana! 🗓️
Visita tu escuela, conoce a tus maestros y prepárate para un emocionante nuevo año escolar. ✨
📍 5 de agosto – Secundaria | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 6 de agosto – Preparatoria | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 7 de agosto – Primaria | 5:30–7:00 PM
¡Esperamos verte muy pronto!
🎓 Interested in STC Evening Classes?
Take advantage of this amazing opportunity to earn dual credit this fall!
📍 Location: Jimmy Carter Early College H.S.
🕠 Time: Every Monday from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
📢 Each campus has 6 available spots per class—act fast!
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer below to sign up and fill out your personal information.
❓ Questions? Contact your La Joya H.S. Counselor for more details.
📎 Flyer attached with QR code and course info!
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Why wait for college when you can start earning FREE college credit TODAY with STC Dual Enrollment at La Joya ISD? 💡💪
This is your chance to take the lead, challenge yourself, and get ahead — all while still in high school! 🌟
📍 REGISTRATION SCHEDULE:
📅 July 28 & 29 – Jimmy Carter Early College HS
📅 July 30 – Juarez Lincoln HS
📅 July 31 – Palmview HS
📅 August 4 – La Joya HS
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
🚀 Build your future. Save time. Save money.
📣 Talk to your counselor or campus rep to get started — your college journey is just one step away!
💥 Believe in your power to achieve more.
This is YOUR moment. Let’s make it count!
#LaJoyaISD #CoyotePride #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #STCDualEnrollment #CollegeReady
Are you ready to bring the HEAT this season? 🔥
Volleyball Two-A-Days are kicking off — and we can’t wait to see YOU on the court!
📍 First Practice:
📅 August 1st | 🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
Let’s set the tone for a championship season! 🏆
🗓️ Full Schedule Highlights:
📌 August 2 — 8–10 AM & 12–2 PM
📌 August 4 — 12–2 PM & 4–6 PM
📌 August 5–7 — 4–6 PM
📌 August 8–9 — Scrimmages (TBA) 👀
✅ Must-Haves Before You Hit the Court:
✔ Registration
✔ Rank One Forms
✔ Updated Physical
🎯 No paperwork, no play!
Let’s show up strong, stay committed, and rep that Lady Coyote pride all season long! 🐾💯
Tag your teammates & let’s GO! See you soon in La Joya HS, the Home of the Mighty Coyotes 🙌
#LadyCoyotes #CoyotePride #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
