🍲 Warm Meal for a Warm Holiday:
Dec. 22 • 10 AM–1 PM
Stop by the LJISD Planetarium for free warm meals to go — all students and families are welcome!
Let’s wrap our district in kindness this season. 💙
🧥 Winter Donations:
Dec. 4–12
Donate new or gently used jackets, sweaters, scarves, blankets, gloves & hats at any LJISD campus or Central Office.
🍲 Warm Meal for a Warm Holiday:
Dec. 22 • 10 AM–1 PM
Stop by the LJISD Planetarium for free warm meals to go — all students and families are welcome!
Let’s wrap our district in kindness this season. 💙
Join us on Dec. 6 & 13 for engaging student activities (PK–12) and parent sessions on College & Career Readiness!
📍 Sites: Saenz MS, De Zavala MS, JD Salinas MS, Garza EL, Escandón EL
👉 Sign up today!


Vapes hook you faster than you think. 🫁⚠️
Just one vape pod can contain as much nicotine as an entire pack of cigarettes!
See the "Know the Risks" slideshow here.
Nicotine changes the teen brain, increases cravings, and makes quitting harder the longer you wait.
📲 Need help quitting?
Text DITCHVAPE to 88709
or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW
Let’s stay informed, make smart choices, and protect our health, Lobos. 💙🐺
#PalmviewPride #LoboStrong #AntiVaping


Week of Dec. 1–5, 2025
Palmview High School Weekly Highlights 🐺
Read the full newsletter 👉 https://phs.lajoyaisd.com/newsletter
🌟 Welcome Back, Lobos!
We hope you had a restful Thanksgiving Break! December starts full-speed ahead with EOC retesting, focused instruction, and important district initiatives supporting student success at every grade level. Thank you for returning with energy and purpose as we finish the semester strong.
📈 Attendance Highlights
Palmview High School saw a 2.08% increase in ADA this week despite pre-holiday absences — great job, Lobos!
🎯 Campus Attendance Goal: 95%
📝 EOC Retesting Week
Students have been working hard preparing for the following state assessments this week:
✔️ English I (Tue)
✔️ Algebra I & U.S. History (Wed)
✔️ English II & Biology (Thu)
✔️ Makeups begin Friday
📚 Tutoring continues Tuesday & Wednesday, 4:35–6:00 PM
🧪 Instructional & Testing Highlights
✔️ Environmental Systems Ch. 9–10 Test
✔️ Physics Investigation 6 Exam
✔️ World Geography District Test 4
📅 Upcoming Events (Próximos Eventos)
🧪 District & Investigations Tests (Dec. 15–19)
📘 RLA Unit 3 Testing (Dec. 16–18)
➗ Algebra 2 Module 3 Test (Dec. 16–17)
🎓 EOC Makeups continue through Dec. 12
🎄 Final Exams: Dec. 17–19
❄️ Winter Break begins Dec. 20

Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. As we move forward, we want to remind our families that these School Action items are recommendations and not final decisions.
We invite you to join us for your campus’s upcoming meeting to learn more, ask questions, and share your thoughts.
❤️ Your voice matters, and we appreciate your partnership every step of the way.
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📣 ¡Familias de La Joya ISD, queremos escucharlos!
Gracias por ser una parte esencial de nuestra comunidad escolar. A medida que avanzamos, queremos recordarles que estas acciones escolares son recomendaciones y no decisiones finales.
Les invitamos a unirse a la próxima reunión de su plantel para conocer más, hacer preguntas y compartir sus ideas.
❤️ Su voz es importante, y valoramos su colaboración en cada paso del camino.




Read the graphic for key details and visit lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions for the full overview.
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La Joya ISD comparte los hechos detrás de las Recomendaciones de Acciones Escolares. Estas propuestas están diseñadas para fortalecer lo académico, reinvertir en los estudiantes y asegurar que cada niño tenga acceso a mejores oportunidades educativas.
Revisa el gráfico para ver los detalles clave y visita lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions para ver la información completa.




🎉 Good Choices – Good Life Celebration! 🎉
Yesterday, Palmview High School celebrated improved attendance across ALL grade levels with an afternoon of fun! 🙌🐺
🎯 Games
🍿 Refreshments
🎶 Music & activities
👏 Positive choices that lead to success!
Proud of our Lobos for showing up, staying committed, and making good choices every day! 💪🐺❤️
#PalmviewPride #PHS #LoboStrong #GoodChoicesGoodLife @LaJoyaISD










Yesterday, we recognized the amazing substitute teachers who keep Palmview High School moving forward everyday! They collaborate with staff during meetings and ensure students are fully supported! 🙌🐺
Thank you for your dedication, flexibility, and the heart you bring to our classrooms. We appreciate you! ❤️
#PalmviewPride #SubstituteAppreciation #PHS #LJISD @LaJoyaISD

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Aquí están los datos más importantes sobre las Recomendaciones de Acción Escolar. Son solo propuestas y no habrá cambios en el año escolar 2025–2026. Consulte las gráficas para obtener más información precisa.




A HUGE congratulations to our PHS Rubies Drill Team and Mrs. Anna Hernandez for earning a Division 1 rating at yesterday’s TDEA Contest! 🔥🏆
Your hard work, discipline, and Lobo pride shine through every performance.
We are so proud of you, Rubies! ❤️🐺💎
#PalmviewPride #LoboStrong #PHS #LJISD #RubiesDrillTeam #TDEA2025 @LaJoyaISD


Join us at 6 PM (line-up starts at 4 PM) at the La Joya ISD Stadium for a FREE food distribution.
2 families per vehicle • Proof of enrollment required
📢 Distribución de Alimentos – 19 de Noviembre
¡Acompáñanos a las 6 PM en el Estadio de La Joya ISD!
2 familias por vehículo • Se requiere comprobante de inscripción


🚭 Anti-Vaping Week 1 is here!
This week’s message: “Your Lungs Weren’t Made for Vapor.” 🫁
See what vaping REALLY does to your body 👇
🔗 Know the Risk: https://phs.lajoyaisd.com/anti-vaping
Ready to quit?
📲 Text DITCHVAPE to 88709
💬 Talk to your counselor or nurse
📞 Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW
You’re stronger than the vape 💪🐺
#VapeFreeLobos #PalmviewPride #HealthMatters

What an amazing turnout for our El Lobo Car Show today! 🚗✨
Thank you to every student, family, staff member, and local car club who brought out their best and helped create a powerful community moment. Events like this are what make Palmview special. 🐺❤️
#WeArePalmview #CommunityStrong #LoboPride #ElLoboCarShow #PHS @LaJoyaISD










🔥The TACRAO College Fair and Friday's Principal Talks were a huge success! Our students brought great energy, and showed what real Lobo leadership looks like. 🙌
Thank you to all who participated—these conversations build culture, pride, and purpose. Together, we rise! 🐺❤️
It’s Always a Great Day to be a Lobo!
#PHS #PalmviewPride #StudentSuccess #LJISD @LaJoyaISD










LA JOYA ISD will honor our heroes on Nov. 11 at 6:30 PM at the Saenz Performing Arts Center.
FREE admission — all are welcome! ❤️🤍💙
#VeteransDay #LaJoyaISD #CommunityStrong

🧠💬 Parents/Padres: Join us this Friday for La Joya ISD’s Mental Health & Anti-Vaping Awareness sessions!
Únanse a nuestras sesiones sobre salud mental y concientización contra el vapeo este viernes.
📅 Nov–Dec | 📍 District high schools
#MentalHealth #ParentSupport #SaludMental
All parents are welcome! 💙
¡Todos los padres son bienvenidos!
#PHS #MentalHealthMatters #ParentEngagement #LJISD @LaJoyaISD


Get the financial aid you need for college — bring your parents, documents, and questions. Our team is ready to help!
📍 Palmview HS & Jimmy Carter HS
📅 November & December dates available
⏰ 4:30–7:00 PM
Don’t wait — secure your future! 🔗
#PalmviewPride #LoboStrong #FAFSA #CollegeReady #PHS @LaJoyaISD

🎨 Huge shoutout to our talented Lobo artists and their teacher, Ms. Moran!
🐺💫 Their vibrant piece showcased creativity, culture, and true Lobo pride at the La Joya ISD 3rd Annual Cultural Chalk Art Festival held yesterday at the LJISD Performing Arts Center. 👏🔥
#PalmviewPride #LoboArt #CreativeMinds #PHS #LJISD @LaJoyaISD

🎒 Senior Week Finale! Friday's theme: Anything But a Backpack! 😆
Our seniors got creative bringing their school supplies in everything from coolers to carts — ending the week with style and laughs!
🐺❤️ #SeniorWeek #PalmviewPride #Classof2026 #PHS







