At its January 21, 2026, board meeting, the La Joya ISD School Board approved school actions aimed at improving academic quality, addressing a decade-long enrollment decline of more than 8,000 students, and ensuring financial stability. The decisions followed months of analysis and community engagement involving over 935 stakeholders and are intended to better align resources, strengthen academic programs, and support student success across the district. Updates and additional information will continue to be shared at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.
🐺💙 Because Our Students Matter 🏀
On Tuesday night during our Boys & Girls Basketball District game vs. Edinburg Economedes, La Joya High School and LJHS Athletics paused the action to recognize leaders who show up for what matters most—our students.
We proudly presented Coyote jerseys to
👏 Mr. Joseph Niedziela, La Joya ISD Chief of Staff
👏 Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, La Joya ISD Chief of Business & Administrative Services
Joined by our Mighty Coyote Principal, Mr. Eduardo “Eddie” Flores, this moment reminded us that when leadership supports students, success follows—in the classroom, on the court, and beyond.
Thank you for believing in our students and standing with the Mighty Coyotes.
#LaJoyaHighSchool #LJHSAthletics #CoyotePride #ECPMedia #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #LeadershipSupport
📸ECPMedia
Staff must reapply, if approved.
Staying informed matters. Learn more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre Proceso de asignación de personal: por qué el personal debe volver a postularse si se aprueban estas recomendaciones.
Mantenerse informado es importante. Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
⛳ COYOTES READY TO SWING BIG! ⛳🏌️♀️🐾
Let’s cheer on our La Joya Coyotes JV Boys & Girls Golf Teams as they compete TODAY, Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at Shary Golf Course in the Pioneer JV Invitational!
🕗 Tee Time: 8:00 AM
🐾 Competing Today:
Jhennaly Longoria, Ashley Belland, Gabriel Medina, Gabriel Garza, Ashley Ramirez, and Ashley Garcia
👏 Thank you to Coach D. Hernandez, Coach A. Chavez, and all those who paved the way to help our Mighty Golfers grow, compete, and experience success.
Send the good vibes and show your support— 💚🔴 Swing strong. Play proud. Go Coyotes! 🐺⛳
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #LaJoyaHS #CoyotePride
Big moves are happening at La Joya High School!
✅ Online Registration is STILL OPEN
🏫 Attendance Office OPEN during office hours to assist you
This is your moment—come in, get support, and make things happen.
We’re moving forward with resilience, rigor, and purpose—
💚 Every student. Every classroom. Every day.
Huge Shout Out from Student: Deyanary Pecina for making this WAG Infographics
🐺 This is La Joya HS. Home of the Mighty Coyotes.
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #LaJoyaISD #CoyotePride
🏌️♂️⛳ COYOTES ON THE COURSE! ⛳🏌️♀️🐾
Let’s rally behind our La Joya Coyotes Varsity Boys & Girls Golf Teams as they compete today, Friday, and Saturday (Jan. 16–17, 2026) at Shary Golf Course in the Pioneer Varsity Invitational!
🕗 Tee Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Shary Golf Course
🐾 Boys Team:
Jacob Hinojosa (11), Josue Dominguez (11), Angel Rodriguez (12), Ethan Ramos (12), Eric Garcia (11)
🐾 Girls Team:
Aissa Pro (9), Nataly Garcia (10), Jhennaly Longoria (12), Anayra Perez (12)
👏 A huge thank you to our Golf Coaches, Delinda Hernandez and Coach Albert Chavez, and to all the individuals who paved the way for our golfers to grow, compete, and experience success.
Your dedication and teamwork make Coyote Country proud—good luck and swing strong! 💚🔴
🐺 Go Coyotes!
#LaJoyaISD #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence # CoyotePride
🐺 COYOTE COUNTRY | NWEA MAP TESTING 🐺
📊 Why NWEA MAP matters:
It shows student growth, helps teachers plan better instruction, and supports student success — it’s about progress, not grades.
📅 Attendance is key!
Being present ensures accurate results and the best support for every student.
💪 Testing Day Tips:
✔ Rest well
✔ Eat breakfast
✔ Arrive on time
✔ Do your best
Together, let’s show up and show our growth.
Every student. Every day. 🐾📈
#CoyoteCountry #NWEAMAP #StudentGrowth #EveryDayCounts #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #LaJoyaISD #CoyotePride
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre la matrícula y cómo estamos planificando el futuro juntos. Lea más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.
Huge congratulations to our La Joya High School Automotive students who traveled to Austin, TX to compete in the UTI Top Tech Challenge—and delivered outstanding results!
🏆 Outstanding Results:
🥉 3rd Place — Jose Hinojosa & Alexis Pina
💰 $5,000 Scholarship
🏅 8th Place — Manuel Quiroz & Julian Garza
💰 $1,000 Scholarship
These achievements reflect the dedication of our students and the hard work and expert coaching of Mr. Hector T. Pinon, Automotive Teacher. A heartfelt thank you to all the individuals whose support, guidance, and collaboration helped make this event a success.
💚🔴 Coyote Pride on full display—congratulations to our students, Mr. Pinon, and everyone who made this achievement possible! 🐾🚘
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #LaJoyaISD #CoyotePride
The Attendance Office is OPEN today from 8:30 AM–4:30 PM to assist you.
Stop by—we’re happy to help! 💚🔴🐾
#LaJoyaISD #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #CoyotePride
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre Cómo funcionarán las asignaciones de estudiantes y el transporte escolar Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
🎓💰 FAFSA APPLICATION HELP AVAILABLE! 💰🎓
Parents and Senior Students—need help completing the FAFSA application? La Joya High School is here to support you!
📍 Visit La Joya HS for in-person FAFSA assistance and step-by-step guidance.
🕔 Please follow the registration assistance schedule for dates and times.
Don’t miss out on college financial aid—come get the help you need and get it done with confidence!
💚🔴 Home of the Mighty Coyotes 🐾
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #LaJoyaISD #CoyotePride
La Joya High School is OPEN 5:00–7:00 PM (Library) to assist with Online Registration.
Stop by—we’re ready to help! 🐾
🔥🐾 COYOTE COUNTRY NEWS | JANUARY 12–18 🐾🔥
It’s a BIG week at the Home of the Mighty Coyotes! From academics to athletics, counseling support to celebrations, we’re moving forward with persistence, rigor, and purpose—every student, every day.
📌 This Week’s Highlights:
🎓 Online Enrollment Registration (Library & Saturday session available!)
💻 FAFSA & College Assistance at the GO Center
📸 Senior Portraits
📚 CAL LAB Tutoring (including Saturday CAL LAB!)
🏅 Honor Roll & Perfect Attendance Celebration
⚽🏀 LJHS Athletics in action
✨ Reminder:
Saturday, January 17
✔ Online Enrollment: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM @ Library
✔ Saturday CAL LAB: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Transportation provided!)
This week is packed with opportunities—show up, stay focused, and take advantage of every resource designed to help you succeed.
💚🔴 Coyotes Lead. Coyotes Achieve. Coyotes Rise.
🐺 Home of the Mighty Coyotes
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #Coyotepride #LaJoyaISD
🎸🔥 HISTORY MADE IN COYOTE COUNTRY! 🔥🎸
Please help us celebrate and congratulate our outstanding La Joya High School Classical Guitar Students who earned chairs in the FIRST-EVER TMEA All-Region Guitar Ensemble in Texas — a historic milestone for our program and the state!
👏 Congratulations to:
🎶 Diego Garcia
🎶 Sophia Salas
🎶 Deja Villareal
Selected under the direction of TMEA clinicians, these students showcased exceptional talent, discipline, and musicianship. Their hard work and dedication have placed La Joya High School on the state stage and helped make Texas guitar education history. Congratulations and thank you to the students' dedicated mentor, coaches, teachers, and parents for supporting them in achieving this level of excellence. Special mention to Mr. M. Martinez, our LJHS Guitar Teacher, and Mrs. Karina Aldape (LJHS Orchestra & Classical Guitar Director ).
We are incredibly proud of how they represented our school with excellence, passion, and Coyote Pride! 💚🔴🐾
#LaJoyaProud #HistoryMade #TMEA #AllRegionGuitar #LaJoyaHS #StudentExcellence #CoyoteCountry 🎸✨@LaJoyaISD
Students will be taking the NWEA MAP Growth assessments next week on the following days:
📖 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Reading
🔬 Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – Science
➗ Thursday, January 22, 2026 – Math
These assessments help measure student growth and guide instruction. It is important that students are present, well-rested, and arrive on time on testing days.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed. ⭐
#LaJoyaISD #MAPGrowth #AchievingExcellenceTogether
🚀 Saturday CAL LAB — Don’t Miss It! 🚀
This Saturday, take advantage of CAL LAB, our credit recovery program for ALL subjects! Whether you need to recover credits or make up hours, this is your chance to get back on track—at your own pace.
⏰ Extra Motivation:
✨ Make-up hours count as DOUBLE! ✨
Show up, put in the work, and move one step closer to your goals. Every hour counts—and this Saturday, they count even more.
💚🔴 Take charge of your success. Be present. Be persistent.
🐾 Home of the Mighty Coyotes!
#LJISDLegayOfExcellence #LaJoyaISD #CoyotePride
🎓 ONLINE ENROLLMENT IS OPEN — COYOTE COUNTRY! 🐾
La Joya High School is now accepting Online Enrollment Registration from January 12 – February 6, 2026!
💻 Need help registering? We’ve got you covered!
Join us during our Registration Assistance Sessions at LJHS, where families can receive step-by-step support to complete forms in Skyward. Yes! You can also complete the online registration at home, but if you need assistance, our doors are open to help you!
🎓💰 PLUS — FAFSA ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!
At the same time, LJHS will offer FAFSA assistance to help students and families take the next step toward college and career success.
🔴Location:
LJHS Library
LJHS GO Center
🎁 BONUS: Register by January 16, 2026, for a chance to win raffles and school event tickets!
🚀 Why enroll in CCMR / P-TECH?
✔ Earn college credit
✔ Build career-ready skills
✔ Save time and money
✔ Start strong at La Joya High School
📲 Scan the QR code or visit Skyward to get started today.
Persistence. Rigor. Purpose. Every Student. Every Day.
💚🔴 Home of the Mighty Coyotes 🐺
#LJISDLegacyofExcellence #LaJoyaISD #CoyotePride
Huge congratulations to Maurico Mendoza from La Joya High School, Dillan Sepulveda, and Gilbert Govea from La Joya Palmview High School on earning All-Area honors and being named among the best football players in the Rio Grande Valley! 💪⭐
Record-breaking runs, dominant line play, and nonstop effort defined their seasons — and it showed. So proud of our Big 7 student-athletes for representing La Joya ISD with heart, grit, and pride. 🙌💙👏
Read More:
https://www.progresstimes.net/2026/01/09/the-valleys-finest/
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre Cómo Estas Acciones Escolares Benefician a Los Estudiantes. Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
