
📰 The July 2025 newsletter is here!
Catch up on the latest from La Joya ISD including our employee pay raise, summer learning highlights, new principal announcements, Pre-K outreach efforts, safety initiatives, and key back-to-school dates.
Plus, get ready to celebrate 100 years of excellence at our Centennial Celebration on August 8! 🎉
📲 Read it now: https://5il.co/3kh39


🎓 STC Dual Enrollment Registration is now open at La Joya ISD!
Earn FREE college credit through South Texas College while still in high school! 🙌
📍 Registration begins July 28 at La Joya ISD high school campuses
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📅 Check the flyer for your campus date
📞 For details, contact your high school counselor and take the next step toward your college future!
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #STCDualEnrollment #CollegeReady


🚨 BIG NEWS for La Joya ISD Employees! 🚨
✅ All employees will receive a 4% raise (based on pay grade midpoint)! 🙌
✅ PLUS — teachers will receive additional raises thanks to the HB2 Teacher Retention Allotment! 💰
🎯 That means:
📅 3-4 years experience ➡️ $2,500 extra
📅 5+ years experience ➡️ $5,000 extra
👉 On top of the 4% raise!
La Joya ISD is committed to investing in our incredible staff and rewarding the work you do every day to support our students! 🐾💛


📢 REMINDER: June 2025 STAAR EOC Testing
Attention La Joya ISD High School Students & Parents:
📅 STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) testing will take place at our three comprehensive high schools from June 23–27, 2025.
📞For questions or additional information, please contact your child’s campus.
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence


🍽️ WHEN THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDS… SUMMER MEALS BEGIN! ☀️
La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services will provide FREE breakfast & lunch for all children ages 1–18! 🙌
📍 Available at 26 LJISD cafeterias — Monday through Friday
🍴 Meals must be consumed on site
🚸 Children do not need to be enrolled in LJISD to receive free meals.
✅ For full details, please refer to the flyer below.
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🍽️ ¡CUANDO TERMINA EL AÑO ESCOLAR… EMPIEZA EL SERVICIO DE COMIDAS DE VERANO!☀️
El Servicio de Nutrición Infantil de La Joya ISD ofrecerá DESAYUNO Y ALMUERZO GRATIS para todos los niños de 1 a 18 años. 🙌
📍 Disponible en 26 cafeterías de LJISD — de lunes a viernes
🍴 Los alimentos deben consumirse en el lugar
🚸 ¡Abierto a todos los niños, no se requiere estar inscrito en LJISD!
✅ Para información completa, consulta el volante a continuación.


📢 Attention La Joya ISD High School Students & Parents
📅 STAAR testing for June 2025 is coming up!
All testing will take place at our three comprehensive high schools:
🏫 La Joya High School
🏫 Juarez-Lincoln High School
🏫 Palmview High School
This round of testing includes state retests. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact your child’s campus directly.
Your support makes a difference in helping our students succeed! 📝🎓
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence


Attention Class of 2026!
Are you ready to build your leadership skills, prepare for college, and connect with inspiring mentors?
The HWNT-RGV Latinas in Progress (LIP) Program is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 school year.
This is a great opportunity for senior high school Latinas graduating in Spring 2026 to grow, learn, and lead.
Requirements to apply:
Must be a high school female senior graduating in Spring 2026
Must attend all sessions in person
Must have your own transportation
Tentative Session Dates:
Sept. 20 (in person)
Oct. 18 (virtual)
Oct. 25
Nov. 15
Dec. 6
Jan. 17
Each session will feature college representatives, industry leaders, and community professionals who will guide you through topics such as:
Leadership skills
College admissions and readiness
Civic engagement
Healthy living
Mental wellness
Financial literacy
Access to scholarships and other opportunities
Application Deadline: August 29, 2025
Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3s1eNdzSUodD322RY5mIFdpuRX9cVbRj7VoshrfBQnNT5rw/viewform
For questions, contact: liphwntrgv956@gmail.com
Shared by JCECHS for Latinas in Progress – HWNT-RGV.


🏃♂️🔥 GET READY TO RUN, JUMP, & SHINE! 🌟👟
The City of Palmview Parks & Recreation in partnership with La Joya ISD is bringing the heat this ☀️ SUMMER 2025 with our exciting TRACK Program for ALL kids ages 5–17! 🎽💪
📅 Registration Dates:
🗓️ May 12–30, 2025
🕙 Monday–Friday | 10 AM – 6 PM
📍603 Palmview Commercial Dr., Palmview, TX
💻 Or register online: cityofpalmview.gov
💲 Fee: $60 per participant
💳 Payment by Money Order or Credit/Debit Card
📄 Birth certificate may be required
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register now!
Let’s make this summer FAST, FUN, and FULL of MEMORIES! 🏅🔥


🎒📚 Now Enrolling for the 2025–2026 School Year! 📚🎒
La Joya ISD is excited to welcome new students!
We are currently accepting:
✅ Pre-K 3 Students (must meet qualifying criteria)
✅ Pre-K 4 Students (must meet qualifying criteria)
✅ Kindergarten
✅ New students to the district K-12
📝 Enrollment Requirements include:
• Parent/Guardian ID (e.g., Driver’s License or Government-issued ID)
• Student’s Original Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card (if applicable)
• Immunization Record (up to date)
• Proof of Residence (e.g., utility bill)
• Income Verification (Pre-K 3 & 4 only)
📞 For more information, call Admissions & Records at 956-323-2545
🌐 Visit us at www.lajoyaisd.com
📱 Follow us on social media @lajoyaisd
Let’s get ready for an amazing school year! 💥


🍽️ WHEN THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDS… SUMMER MEALS BEGIN! ☀️
La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services will provide FREE breakfast & lunch for all children ages 1–18! 🙌
📍 Available at 26 LJISD cafeterias — Monday through Friday
🍴 Meals must be consumed on site
🚸 Children do not need to be enrolled in LJISD to receive free meals.
✅ For full details, please refer to the flyer below.
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🍽️ ¡CUANDO TERMINA EL AÑO ESCOLAR… EMPIEZA EL SERVICIO DE COMIDAS DE VERANO!☀️
El Servicio de Nutrición Infantil de La Joya ISD ofrecerá DESAYUNO Y ALMUERZO GRATIS para todos los niños de 1 a 18 años. 🙌
📍 Disponible en 26 cafeterías de LJISD — de lunes a viernes
🍴 Los alimentos deben consumirse en el lugar
🚸 ¡Abierto a todos los niños, no se requiere estar inscrito en LJISD!
✅ Para información completa, consulta el volante a continuación.


📢 We’re Hiring! Join Us at the La Joya ISD Job Fair!
Looking for a rewarding career in education or support services? Stop by our Job Fair on June 10, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Wellness Gym, 200 W. Expwy 83, La Joya, TX.
We’re hiring for positions in teaching, clerical, child nutrition, transportation, and more! 🚌📚👮♂️
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or click link https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NWt_gq0wjq2ePMN2glgQ-IHyUyuEKXjb/htmlview# for current job openings
📞 For more info, call 956-323-2600
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📢 ¡Estamos contratando! ¡Acompáñanos a la Feria de Empleo de La Joya ISD!
¿Buscas una carrera gratificante en la educación o servicios de apoyo? Visítanos el 10 de junio de 2025, de 9:00 AM a 12:00 PM en el Wellness Gym, 200 W. Expwy 83, La Joya, TX.
¡Estamos contratando para puestos en docencia, oficina, nutrición escolar, transporte y más! 🚌📚👮♂️
📲 Escanea el código QR del volante para ver las vacantes actuales, https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NWt_gq0wjq2ePMN2glgQ-IHyUyuEKXjb/htmlview#
📞 Para más información, llama al 956-323-2600



🍽️ WHEN THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDS… SUMMER MEALS BEGIN! ☀️
La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services will provide FREE breakfast & lunch for all children ages 1–18! 🙌
📍 Available at 26 LJISD cafeterias — Monday through Friday
🍴 Meals must be consumed on site
🚸 Children do not need to be enrolled in LJISD to receive free meals.
✅ For full details, please refer to the flyer below.
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🍽️ ¡CUANDO TERMINA EL AÑO ESCOLAR… EMPIEZA EL SERVICIO DE COMIDAS DE VERANO!☀️
El Servicio de Nutrición Infantil de La Joya ISD ofrecerá DESAYUNO Y ALMUERZO GRATIS para todos los niños de 1 a 18 años. 🙌
📍 Disponible en 26 cafeterías de LJISD — de lunes a viernes
🍴 Los alimentos deben consumirse en el lugar
🚸 ¡Abierto a todos los niños, no se requiere estar inscrito en LJISD!
✅ Para información completa, consulta el volante a continuación.


🍽️ WHEN THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDS… SUMMER MEALS BEGIN! ☀️
La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services will provide FREE breakfast & lunch for all children ages 1–18! 🙌
📍 Available at 26 LJISD cafeterias — Monday through Friday
🍴 Meals must be consumed on site
🚸 Children do not need to be enrolled in LJISD to receive free meals.
✅ For full details, please refer to the flyer below.
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🍽️ ¡CUANDO TERMINA EL AÑO ESCOLAR… EMPIEZA EL SERVICIO DE COMIDAS DE VERANO!☀️
El Servicio de Nutrición Infantil de La Joya ISD ofrecerá DESAYUNO Y ALMUERZO GRATIS para todos los niños de 1 a 18 años. 🙌
📍 Disponible en 26 cafeterías de LJISD — de lunes a viernes
🍴 Los alimentos deben consumirse en el lugar
🚸 ¡Abierto a todos los niños, no se requiere estar inscrito en LJISD!
✅ Para información completa, consulta el volante a continuación.


📢 The Pack Connection – June 2025 Issue is here! 🗞️
In this issue:
🎓 We celebrate the Class of 2025 — 1,772 graduates, $9.4 million in scholarships, and a legacy of excellence.
🥎 La Joya ISD honors Coach Carlos “Rod” Rodriguez with a field dedication recognizing decades of impact.
🎉 Our Centennial Time Capsule Ceremony captures a century of pride, even in the rain!
📖 La Joya ISD earns national recognition for literacy success through Lexia programs.
💰 Financial accountability progress: updates from the district’s comprehensive financial assessment.
🌞 Summer learning, athletic camps, and more are in full swing!
✨ Read the full newsletter to see how we’re celebrating accomplishments and building for the future.
📲The Pack Connection June 2025 Edition: https://5il.co/3hwif


☀️ Friendly Reminder: La Joya ISD Administration Building – Summer Hours 🕒
📅 Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
🚫 Closed on Fridays
📌 July 1–11: District closed for summer break
📆 July 14: Normal hours resume (Monday–Friday)
#LJISDSummerUpdate #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence


🌞💦 Get ready to make a splash this summer at the La Joya ISD Aquatic Center opening to the public TOMORROW, May 30, 2025! 🏊♀️🌟
🎉 Enjoy fun in the sun 7 days a week from 2 PM – 8 PM and sign up for swimming lessons for just $50 per child! 🐠👧🧒
☀️ Class times available: 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 5 PM & 6 PM
🗓️ Multiple session dates from June through August!
🎟️ Entry: $5 Children | $8 Adults (Credit/Debit Only)
🍿 Concession stand available — no outside food or drinks permitted.
📍Location: 1801 Western Rd., Mission, TX
📞 For more info, contact Xavier Escobedo at 956-323-2162
Let the summer fun begin! 🌊


🏃♂️🔥 GET READY TO RUN, JUMP, & SHINE! 🌟👟
The City of Palmview Parks & Recreation in partnership with La Joya ISD is bringing the heat this ☀️ SUMMER 2025 with our exciting TRACK Program for ALL kids ages 5–17! 🎽💪
📅 Registration Dates:
🗓️ May 12–30, 2025
🕙 Monday–Friday | 10 AM – 6 PM
📍603 Palmview Commercial Dr., Palmview, TX
💻 Or register online: cityofpalmview.gov
💲 Fee: $60 per participant
💳 Payment by Money Order or Credit/Debit Card
📄 Birth certificate may be required
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register now!
Let’s make this summer FAST, FUN, and FULL of MEMORIES! 🏅🔥


🙌 Today, we celebrated a legacy of dedication at La Joya ISD! 💫
We proudly honored our incredible employees for their 25, 30, 35, 40, and even 45 years of service — with one outstanding individual reaching an amazing 45 YEARS! 👏🎓
Together, these milestones represent a combined total of 3,740 years of commitment, heart, and excellence poured into our students and schools. 💛📚
Thank you, La Joya ISD family, for your service. You are the heartbeat of our district! 💐🐾
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
Full album in link below:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1YBjZYb8T7/


🎉🎓 Congratulations, Redwolf Class of 2025! 🎓🎉


🎉🐺 A big Redwolf roar for our Jimmy Carter Early College High School at La Joya ISD Top 10 Graduates, Class of 2025! 🎓🔥
Your drive, determination, and Redwolf spirit have earned you a place on the big stage — look for your bright smiles lighting up the expressway billboard! 💡🛣️
The future is yours to conquer, and we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way — once a Redwolf, always a Redwolf! 🌟❤️
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
