🎄🎺 Get Ready, Coyotes, LJHS Band is here! 🎺🎄
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — and our La Joya High School Band is ready to fill it with holiday magic! ✨❤️💚
Join us for a Christmas-festive Band Concert that will warm your heart, lift your spirit, and showcase the incredible talent of our Mighty Coyotes!
📅 December 16, 2025
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Alejandro “Alex” H. Saenz Performing Arts Center
🎟️ FREE Admission!
Bring your family, your holiday cheer, and your Coyote pride — let’s celebrate the season together with music that sparkles as bright as the lights! 🐾🎶🌟
#MightyCoyotes #LJHSBand #HolidaySpirit #CoyotePride #ChristmasConcert #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence # LaJoyaISD #CoyotePride
Students who ride Bus Route #19 will remain on campus for parent pick-up today. Due to a fire incident in the area of the route, the bus cannot enter the neighborhood and transportation will not be provided this afternoon. Please plan to pick up your child at La Joya High School. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation
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Familias de La Joya High School:
Los estudiantes que viajan en el autobus en la Ruta #19 permanecerán en la escuela para ser recogidos por sus padres hoy. Debido a un incidente de incendio en el área de la ruta, el autobús no puede entrar a ese vecindario y no podremos ofrecer transporte esta tarde. Por favor pasen a recoger a su hijo(a) en La Joya High School. Gracias por su comprensión y apoyo.
Please take a moment to review the infographic to learn more about the reasons behind these recommendations. 📚
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Entender el “por qué” es importante. Las acciones escolares que se están considerando se basan en tres áreas clave: fortalecer el rendimiento académico, responder a la disminución de matrícula y crear oportunidades para reinvertir en nuestras aulas.
Le invitamos a revisar la infografía para conocer más sobre las razones detrás de estas recomendaciones. 📚
The La Joya High School Orchestra Concert takes center stage tonight, with special guest performances from de Zavala MS, Chavez MS, and Dr. Saenz MS.
Join us for an evening of music and student talent. 🎻
📅 December 10
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Alejandro “Alex” H. Saenz Performing Arts Center
FREE admission
🎶🐺 Coyote Pride in full harmony! Congratulations to our La Joya High School Marching Band for their incredible hard work, passion, and skill — earning awards, recognition, and representing the Home of the Mighty Coyotes with pride! ❤️🖤
👏 Special shoutout to coaches, administrators, teachers, mentors, parents, relatives, and the entire community for supporting these talented students who balance academic excellence while excelling in their passion for music. 🌟
#LJHSMarchingBand #CoyotePride #HomeOfTheMightyCoyotes #HardWorkPaysOff #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
🏈🐺 Coyote Pride! Huge congratulations to our La Joya HS Football Team for giving it their all and advancing to the Bi-District Playoffs! ❤️
🖤 Your hard work, heart, and teamwork make Coyote Country proud! 🌟
👏 Shoutout to coaches, administrators, parents, and the entire community for supporting these amazing athletes and helping create legacies and memories that last a lifetime.
#LJHSFootball #CoyotePride #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #CoyotePride
🤖🔥 Robotics - Coyote Pride in action!
Our La Joya High School Robotics Team is advancing to the UIL BEST Robotics State Meet! 🐺❤️🖤
“BEST” = Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology.
Way to code, build, and compete with heart, Coyotes — the state stage is yours! 🌟
#CoyotePride #LJHSRobotics #UILBEST #NextStopState #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #CoyotePride
🏅🌟 CONGRATULATIONS, XIMENA LOPEZ! 🌟🏅
We proudly honor our Mighty Coyote, Ximena Lopez, daughter of Mrs. Bianca Lopez and Mr. Rodrigo Lopez, for her outstanding accomplishments and the remarkable initiative, compassion, and dedication she brings to everything she does. She is a trustworthy source of pride for her family, our school, and the La Joya community.
📜 Ximena has been formally recognized by the 89th Texas Legislature, which passed a House Resolution honoring her achievements and extending sincere best wishes for a bright and promising future. 👏 An official copy of this resolution has been prepared as a symbol of the high regard held for her by the Texas House of Representatives.
Way to lead, inspire, and make Coyote Country proud, Ximena! 🐺❤️🖤 The future is yours! ✨
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #LaJoyaISD #CoyotePride
🎉🎂 DECEMBER BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION SHOUTOUT! 🎂🎉
Today we celebrate our incredible La Joya HS faculty & staff with December birthdays! 🐺❤️ This special moment was made possible thanks to the dedication and care of our Administration, led by Principal Mr. Eduardo “Eddie” Flores, together with Mrs. Virginia Gomez and our amazing staff, who prepared the venue to make everyone feel truly appreciated.
Thank you for the heart, passion, and commitment you bring to our students and community every day. We wish our December celebrants continued joy, good health, and many more blessings ahead.
Here’s to staying inspired, serving with purpose, and keeping the passion for education alive.
Happy Birthday, Coyotes! 🎉🐺
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #LaJoyaISD #CoyotePride
🐺🔥 COYOTE COUNTRY NEWS | WEEK AT A GLANCE 🔥🐺
📅 December 8–14, 2025
Coyotes, get ready for a BIG week packed with spirit, support, and success! 💪🎄
From holiday dress-up days to testing support, counseling, fine arts, athletics, and CAL-LAB, this week is all about showing up and finishing strong.
✨ Wear your holiday spirit
📚 Stay focused during STAAR Make-Ups
🎶 Support our fine arts & athletics
⏱️ Take advantage of tutoring & Saturday CAL-LAB
Let’s bring the energy, the pride, and the purpose —
Every Student. Every Classroom. Every Day.
❤️🖤 Home of the Mighty Coyotes 🐺
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #LaJoyaISD #CoyotePride
Let’s come together to support the talented students of La Joya High School and Dr. Saenz Middle School as they share their beautiful music. 🎶🌟
📅 Today, December 9
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Alejandro “Alex” H. Saenz Performing Arts Center
Free admission — all are welcome!
🐺🔥 COYOTES — THIS SATURDAY! DECEMBER CAL LAB! 🔥🐺
Need to catch up? Want to finish strong before the semester ends?
CAL LAB is OPEN this Saturday!
📚 Credit Recovery for ALL Subjects
⏱️ Work at your own pace
✔️ Make-up hours count DOUBLE
🏫 All students who need hours or credit recovery are welcome!
Let’s rise, Coyotes — no excuses, no setbacks.
This is your moment to get ahead, catch up, and power into the finish line!
Show up. Put in the work. Make yourself proud. ❤️🖤🐾
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #LaJoyaISD #CoyotePride
🎓✨ SENIORS — FINAL CAP & GOWN ORDER DAY! ✨🎓
Jostens will be on campus:
Friday, December 5th, 2025
During A & B Lunch
Location: La Joya High School
What you need to know:
Final in-person day to place Cap & Gown orders
All late orders must be completed online
Additional fees will apply to late/online orders
Don’t miss your chance, Coyotes — secure your graduation gear with pride! 🐺🎓❤️
#LaJoyaISD #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #CoyotePride
🚨 IMPORTANT DUAL CREDIT UPDATE — SPRING 2026 🚨
Coyotes, please take note! All Dual Credit courses will begin on the regular STC start dates for the Spring 2026 semester.
📘 What’s New?
STC will now include information on Parental Rights and Senate Bill 12 (SB12) in every course syllabus. This ensures families understand the expectations, rights, and responsibilities associated with Dual Credit learning.
👣 What Should You Do?
✔️ Review the syllabus carefully
✔️ Stay informed about parental rights under SB12
✔️ Reach out to your counselor if you have questions
Thank you for your continued support of your child’s education.
Together, we build Coyote success! 🐺❤️🖤
🎺🎶 Go Mighty Coyotes Mariachi!🎺🎶
Our LJHS Principal, Mr. Eduardo "Eddie" Flores, along with your friends, family, teachers, and staff, cheer you on as you compete at San Antonio’s Lila Cockrell Theatre. Shine on stage, let your music soar, and show that Coyote Pride! 🌟🟢🔴 #LJHSMariachi #CoyotePride #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #LaJoyaISD
📣 COYOTES—YOUR SECOND CHANCE STARTS NOW!
CAL LAB is open for credit recovery in all subjects, giving every student the chance to move at their own pace and take control of their success.
Mr. Salinas will be checking Edgenuity regularly to support your progress:
🗓 Monday–Friday: 7 PM & 11 PM
🗓 Saturday & Sunday: 2 PM, 6 PM, & 11 PM
Stay motivated, stay focused, and let’s finish strong together. Your comeback story starts here—Coyote Pride! 🐾📘✨
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #LaJoyaISD #CoyotePride
🎶🐺 COMING SPRING 2026 — MUSIC APPRECIATION! 🐺🎶
Get ready, Coyotes… an exciting new Spring 2026 Music Appreciation class is on the way — taught by STC Professor Lio Valencia!
🔥 Want in? Here’s how:
✔️ Pass your TSI or be Dual Credit eligible
✔️ Sign up with your counselor
✔️ Deadline: December 12, 2025
Don’t miss your chance to earn college credit, expand your creativity, and enjoy a class that brings learning to life through music! 🎧✨
🎵 Spots are limited — secure yours NOW!
Coyote Pride. Coyote Spirit. Coyote Success. 🐺❤️🖤
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #LaJoyaISD #CoyotePride
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.
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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.
