La Joya High School

September 11, 2024 Dear La Joya ISD Parents and Guardians, We want to address the continued social media threats targeting some of our campuses. Please be assured that La Joya ISD is fully aware of these concerns, and our Police Department has conducted thorough investigations. At this time, there is no credible threat to any of our La Joya ISD schools. In response, we have deployed additional police officers to our campuses and provided extra administrative support to ensure the safety of our students and staff. The safety and well-being of our school community remain our top priority. We will continue to investigate all threats and take them seriously. Please note that anyone found responsible for making or sharing these threats, even if they are not credible, will face both administrative and legal consequences. Thank you for your cooperation and trust as we work together to maintain a safe learning environment for our students at La Joya ISD. *************************************************************************************** Estimados padres y tutores de La Joya ISD, Queremos abordar las continuas amenazas en las redes sociales dirigidas a algunas de nuestras escuelas. Tenga la seguridad de que La Joya ISD es plenamente consciente de estas preocupaciones y nuestro Departamento de Policía ha llevado a cabo investigaciones exhaustivas. En este momento, no existe ninguna amenaza creíble para ninguna de nuestras escuelas de La Joya ISD. En respuesta, hemos enviado más agentes de policía a nuestros campus y brindado apoyo administrativo adicional para garantizar la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal. La seguridad y el bienestar de nuestra comunidad escolar siguen siendo nuestra principal prioridad. Seguiremos investigando todas las amenazas y las tomaremos en serio. Tenga en cuenta que cualquier persona que sea considerada responsable de realizar o compartir estas amenazas, incluso si no son creíbles, enfrentará consecuencias administrativas y legales. Gracias por su cooperación y confianza mientras trabajamos juntos para mantener un entorno de aprendizaje seguro para nuestros estudiantes en La Joya ISD. Sincerely, Dr. Marcey Sorensen Superintendent of Schools La Joya ISD

La Joya ISD Central Office staff proudly supports Mental Health Awareness Month by wearing teal or purple every Tuesday in September! 💚💜 Let's stand together to raise awareness and support mental wellness in our community.

IT'S GAME DAY and SENIOR NIGHT for Coyote Volleyball. Senior Night Presentation is scheduled for 6pm and game time is scheduled for 7pm. Come out and show your Coyote Pride. #LJHS #CoyotePride #LegacyOfExcellence @lajoyaisd @ljisdathletics

**DISTRICT UPDATE ** September 10, 2024 Dear La Joya ISD Parents/Guardians, La Joya ISD is aware of social media messages mentioning potential threats to a few of our campuses. We have conducted thorough investigations, and no credible threat has been identified. Please rest assured, the safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority, and we take all concerns seriously. We have communicated with the schools affected, and investigations into those reports are ongoing. Although there is no evidence of any immediate danger, we are taking extra precautions. We have increased police and administrative presence across all campuses to ensure a safe learning environment. We also ask that you remind your children not to forward or spread any threatening messages. Instead, they should report such matters directly to a campus administrator. Individuals involved in creating or sharing threats will face serious legal and administrative consequences. We will keep you updated with any new developments. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation as we work together to ensure a legacy of excellence and the well-being of our school community at La Joya ISD. *********************************** Estimados padres/tutores de La Joya ISD, La Joya ISD está al tanto de los mensajes en las redes sociales que mencionan posibles amenazas a algunos de nuestros campus. Hemos llevado a cabo investigaciones exhaustivas y no se ha identificado ninguna amenaza creíble. Tenga la seguridad de que la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal sigue siendo nuestra máxima prioridad y tomamos todas las inquietudes en serio. Nos hemos comunicado con las escuelas afectadas y las investigaciones sobre esos informes están en curso. Aunque no hay evidencia de ningún peligro inmediato, estamos tomando precauciones adicionales. Hemos aumentado la presencia policial y administrativa en todos los campus para garantizar un entorno de aprendizaje seguro. También le pedimos que recuerde a sus hijos que no reenvíen ni difundan ningún mensaje amenazante. En su lugar, deben informar estos asuntos directamente a un administrador del campus. Las personas involucradas en la creación o el intercambio de amenazas enfrentarán graves consecuencias legales y administrativas. Lo mantendremos informado de cualquier novedad. Gracias por su continuo apoyo y cooperación mientras trabajamos juntos para garantizar un legado de excelencia y el bienestar de nuestra comunidad escolar en La Joya ISD. Sincerely, Dr. Marcey Sorensen Superintendent of Schools La Joya ISD

🚨 ATTENTION PARENTS! 🚨 We're excited to announce that the Campus Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is forming at your child's school! 🏫👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Starting the week of September 16, 2024, principals will be selecting members to join this vital group! 🙌 PAC members play a key role in strengthening the bond between school and community, fostering collaboration, and ensuring a top-notch educational experience for all students! 🎓💡 Want to be involved? Contact your school or the Office of Student, Family, and Community Engagement at 956-323-2609 for more details! 📞✨

Dear Parents/Guardians, La Joya ISD is aware of threatening messages circulating on social media, targeting several schools in the Rio Grande Valley. Please know that the well-being of our school community remains our top priority, and we take all threats seriously. While an arrest has been made in another school district in connection with these threats, we want to assure you that we are closely monitoring the situation. At this time our campus administrators and police force have diligently followed up on potential threats posed at La Joya ISD campuses and will continue to keep campus communities updated. We have increased patrols in and around our campuses to ensure the continued safety of our students and staff as a further precaution. We also ask that you take this opportunity to talk with your children about the importance of not forwarding any threatening messages. Instead, they should report these threats immediately to a campus administrator. Please be aware that anyone responsible for making or circulating threats will face serious legal and administrative consequences. We will continue to provide updates as needed and appreciate your continued support and cooperation in maintaining a safe learning environment. ******************************************************************** Queridos Padres / Tutores, El Distrito Escolar Independiente de La Joya está al tanto de los mensajes amenazantes que circulan en las redes sociales y que apuntan a varias escuelas del Valle del Río Grande. Tenga en cuenta que el bienestar de nuestra comunidad escolar sigue siendo nuestra principal prioridad y tomamos todas las amenazas en serio. Si bien se realizó un arresto en otro distrito escolar en relación con estas amenazas, queremos asegurarle que estamos monitoreando de cerca la situación. En este momento, los administradores de nuestro campus y la fuerza policial han hecho un seguimiento diligente de las posibles amenazas planteadas en los campus del Distrito Escolar Independiente de La Joya y continuarán manteniendo informadas a las comunidades del campus. Hemos aumentado las patrullas dentro y alrededor de nuestros campus para garantizar la seguridad continua de nuestros estudiantes y personal como medida de precaución adicional. También le pedimos que aproveche esta oportunidad para hablar con sus hijos sobre la importancia de no reenviar ningún mensaje amenazante. En cambio, deben informar estas amenazas de inmediato a un administrador del campus. Tenga en cuenta que cualquier persona responsable de realizar o difundir amenazas enfrentará graves consecuencias legales y administrativas. Continuaremos brindando actualizaciones según sea necesario y agradecemos su continuo apoyo y cooperación para mantener un entorno de aprendizaje seguro.

🎉👖 **REMINDER** 🛎️ It’s Jean Week for **ALL STAFF** at La Joya ISD! 🎉👖 **September 9 - September 13** #LegacyOfExcellence

The Coyote Cross Country Team is back in action tomorrow 9/7 at Springfest Park in McAllen, TX. Come out and show your Coyote Pride and cheer on our runners. #LJHS #CoyotePride #CoyoteXC @lajoyaisd @ljisdathletics

🎉 Join the Journey! La Joya ISD Centennial Celebration Committee Needs YOU! 🎉 🌟 We’re celebrating 100 years of educational excellence, and we want passionate community members, alumni, students, and staff to be part of something historic! 🌟 💡 Why Join? ✅ Be a part of history. ✅ Contribute your ideas to our community. ✅ Help shape events that will be remembered for generations! 📲 How to Apply: Click the link www.lajoyaisd.com/centennial or scan the QR code in the post to apply NOW! Let’s make history together! 💯 #LJISDCentennialCelebration #LegacyOfExcellence

IT'S GAME DAY for Coyote Football as they travel to Brownsville to battle the Lobos of Lopez HS. Come out and show your Coyote Pride! #LJHS #CoyotePride #FridayNightLights @lajoyaisd @ljisdathletics

🎉 Celebrating College Career & Military Readiness Week and promoting a College Career & Military Readiness going culture at La Joya ISD! 🌟 Join us in the fun by rocking your favorite college shirt every Wednesday! 🎓💥 #LegacyOfExcellence

🚨 Coming Soon! 🚨 💬 Superintendent’s Advisory Committees 💬 Our Advisory Committees will serve as a platform to connect directly with the Superintendent and district leaders! 🗣️ Share your voice, give feedback, and help shape our district’s future. Together, we’re driving improvement and success! 🌟 Your voice matters! 🗣️ Be a part of one of our committees: 👩‍👧‍👦 Parent Advisory Committee 👩‍🎓 Student Advisory Committee 👩‍🏫 Educator Advisory Committee 👷 Auxiliary Advisory Committee Stay tuned for details on how to be part of our committees!

🎗️ September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 🎗️ Let's honor the brave children fighting cancer and remember those we’ve lost. Wear gold this month to show your support and raise awareness. Together, we can make a difference! 🌟 #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #GoGold #LegacyOfExcellence

💜September is National Suicide Prevention Month 💜 Join us in raising awareness and showing support by wearing teal/purple every Tuesday this September. Together, we can make a difference and help prevent suicide. #YouAreNotAlone #LegacyOfExcellence

Join us for College, Career, and Military Readiness Week! Across the district, we're celebrating College, Career, and Military Readiness with a week of fun dress-up activities! 🎓💼🎖️ College, Career, or Military is the plan! #LegacyOfExcellence

Hey La Joya HS! Let's make CCMR Week unforgettable. Check out our exciting schedule for the Week. #LJHS #CoyotePride #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉🏈 La Joya ISD administration and central office are all in to support our football teams and every student organization as we celebrate our 100 years of excellence! From the band and color guard to cheerleaders, drill team, JROTC, student council, and beyond, we’re cheering you on every step of the way! Let's make this season unforgettable and continue our legacy of excellence! 💪🎶🎺📣✨ #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉 Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸 Please note that all La Joya ISD administration offices and campuses will be closed on September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the holiday! 🎊

IT'S THE FIRST GAME DAY OF THE YEAR for Coyote Football as they travel to Brownsville to battle the Raiders. Come out and show your Coyote Pride! #LJHS #CoyotePride #ThursdaNightLights @lajoyaisd @ljisdathletics

Please see the attached letter for important updates regarding the renovation project at La Joya High School. It outlines key dates and details about the project, which is part of the ongoing commitment to improving school facilities. #LJHS #CoyotePride #LegacyOfExcellence