La Joya Early College High School

📰 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

🚨 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! 🐾💛

🍽️ 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. ----------------------------------------- 🍽️ ¡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

🏃‍♂️🔥 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. ----------------------------------------- 🍽️ ¡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 *********************************** 📢 ¡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. ----------------------------------------- 🍽️ ¡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. ----------------------------------------- 🍽️ ¡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/

Practice Gratitude: Writing down three things you're grateful for can increase happiness and decrease depression. ✍️ Source: University of California, Berkeley

La Joya ISD's Summer Athletic Program kicks off June 2–27, 2025 at La Joya HS, Juarez-Lincoln HS, and Palmview HS! 🐾🏆 📅 Monday–Friday ⏰ 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM 🥞🍽️ Breakfast & lunch provided 📋 📱 Scan the QR code or contact your campus coach to register today! 🚗 Note: Students must provide their own transportation 💪 Daily athletic activities to stay strong, train hard, and level up your game all summer long! Don’t miss it! 🏈⚽🏀🏐

🔴 ATTENTION PARENTS: SAFETY WARNING REGARDING STUDENT DEVICES La Joya ISD is alerting families about a dangerous social media trend that encourages students to insert metal objects (such as paper clips) into Chromebook charging ports. This behavior can cause permanent damage, fires, and serious injuries. ⚠️ This is a serious safety hazard and will result in disciplinary action and may lead to criminal charges under Texas law. ➡️ Please speak with your child about the proper use of school-issued devices and the serious consequences of misusing them. Thank you for helping us keep our students and campuses safe. **************************************************** 🔴 ATENCIÓN PADRES: ADVERTENCIA DE SEGURIDAD SOBRE DISPOSITIVOS ESTUDIANTILES La Joya ISD alerta a las familias sobre una peligrosa tendencia en redes sociales que alienta a los estudiantes a insertar objetos metálicos (como clips) en los puertos de carga de las Chromebooks. Esta acción puede causar daños permanentes, incendios y lesiones graves. ⚠️ Este comportamiento representa un grave riesgo y puede resultar en sanciones disciplinarias y cargos penales bajo la ley de Texas. ➡️ Por favor, hable con su hijo/a sobre el uso adecuado de los dispositivos escolares y las graves consecuencias de su mal uso. Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener la seguridad en nuestras escuelas.

📢🎉 The May 2025 Edition of The Pack Connection is HERE! From our Centennial Tree Planting 🌳 to Community Design Day 🗣️, record ADSY enrollment 🚀, and our upcoming graduation of 1,600+ amazing seniors 🎓 This issue is packed with celebration, progress, and pride! 🐾❤️ 📰 Check out the latest stories, updates, and district highlights that showcase the heart of La Joya ISD. 👉 Read it now: https://5il.co/3fnlg

🎉 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all the incredible teachers at La Joya ISD!🍎 Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and your efforts do not go unnoticed. Thank you for being the heart of our schools. 💙🍎 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence