
DISTRICT UPDATE
Letter from Dr. Marcey Sorensen, New Superintendent of Schools, La Joya ISD
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ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL DISTRITO Carta de la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, Nueva Superintendente de Escuelas, La Joya ISD



February is CTE Month!!
Career & Technical Education (CTE) provides students with the academic and technical skills, knowledge, and training necessary to succeed in future careers.


Congratulations to the outstanding students from Lorenzo de Zavala MS who have excelled in the district science fair and are now advancing to regionals. Your dedication to academic excellence is commendable, and we appreciate the honor you bring to our school. Best of luck at Regionals - your hard work and achievements make us immensely proud. Keep up the exceptional work!


Benchmark Testing


Congratulations to our 7th grade A basketball team. For defeating Austin Middle School by a score of 37 to 13.
Outstanding victory for the Coyotes .🏀


Congratulations to our 7th and 8th grade girls on their win against Austin MS! ⚽🏆



Rockin' Saturday Camp
January 27, 2024


Congratulations to our 8th grade A basketball team. For defeating Austin Middle School by a score of 34 to 28.
Outstanding team victory.


We want to congratulate the students who participated in the Lorenzo de Zavala Middle School 2024 Campus Science Fair, recognizing their hard work and dedication. Our appreciation goes out to parents and guardians for their support in building a strong STEM foundation and to the science teachers for their guidance and dedication throughout the process. Way to go LDZ!



🛑 January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. La Joya ISD unites against this heinous crime, raise awareness, and stand up for the rights of every individual. 💙 Together, we can make a difference and bring an end to human trafficking.


📣 La Joya ISD, answer the call and unite with us in embracing the 2024 It’s Time Texas Community Challenge! 🌟 The Challenge is in full swing, running until March 3, 2024. 💪🏼🏋🏼♂️ Let's collaborate to enhance our community's health, one point at a time. Don't hesitate, register today and be part of the transformation! 🏃♀️🌱


Congratulations to the Winter Wonderland Library Contest Winners! These students were the lucky winners of the December Library Contest!


Congratulations TOP READERS! GREAT job, students!
Way to go 7th grade for having the highest word count and overall participation! Keep up the fantastic reading!
We challenge the rest of LDZ to do the same!


Parent Orientation Academy
La Joya High School
Mandatory Parent Meeting for all 8th Grade Students!



The Great Kindness Challenge is the week of January 22-26. Please join us in our dress up theme to spread kindness amongst LDZ students and staff!


Congratulations to 7th grade A Boys Basketball on defeating BL Gray Middle School 42-41.
Great game Coyotes!!!!!!!🎉🏀


January 16, 2024
⚠️Weather Update ⚠️ / ⚠️ Actualización del Clima ⚠️



January 15, 2024
⚠️Weather Update ⚠️ / ⚠️ Actualización del Clima ⚠️



⚠️Weather Update ⚠️ / ⚠️ Actualización del Clima ⚠️



Congratulations 7th grade B basketball team for placing 2nd at the La Joya Middle School boys basketball tournament after wins over Memorial MS and Ann Richards MS. Zavala played Chavez MS in the final. 🏀
