La Joya High School

From April 4th to 5th, 2024, the LJHS Special Olympics athletes showcased their skills at the Area Track and Field events held at Richard Flores Stadium in Edinburg, TX. They brought home 15 Gold Medals, 7 Silver Medals, 6 Bronze Medals, 5 - 4th places finishes and 2 - 5th place finishes. Incredible performance by our athletes; next stop, State! #LJHS #CoyotePride #SpecialOlympics #StateBound @lajoyaisd @ljisdathletics

UPDATED Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Schedule for La Joya HS. Get ready for an unforgettable experience as we come together as a community to witness the total solar eclipse with friends and classmates! #LJHS #CoyotePride #TotalSolarEclipse

Coyote Parents: Do you need assistance with open enrollment? We've got you covered! Join us every Tuesday from 5:15 pm to 6:15 pm at the library, where our campus social worker, Mr. Garcia, will be available to assist you with open enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year. Hope to see you there! #LJHS #CoyotePride

📢Exciting News!!!📢 🎉🎉Big Congratulations to Samuel Galaviz, student at Academy of Health Science Professions and STEM, for clinching the GOLD 🥇 at the Skills USA State Championship Competition in welding for the second year in a row! 🎉 In addition, Samuel’s achievement in the competition has earned him a $10,000 scholarship to Texas State Technical College, as well as other amazing prizes. We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Mr. Reyna for his commitment to our students in the CTE Welding Program. Your guidance and support have undoubtedly played a significant role in Samuel's success. 👏👏

🌟 Get ready for an extraordinary event! 🌒 We're putting safety first for our students and staff during the upcoming eclipse on April 8th. Elementary students will have a special indoor experience while secondary students can enjoy the eclipse with parental permission outdoors. Everyone will have the chance to witness the magic safely through a live-stream NASA feed! 🚀 **************** 🌟 ¡Prepárate para un evento extraordinario! 🌒 ¡La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal es nuestra prioridad durante el próximo eclipse el 8 de abril! Los estudiantes de primaria tendrán una experiencia especial en sus salones, mientras que los estudiantes de secundaria podrán disfrutar del eclipse al aire libre con el permiso de los padres. ¡Todos tendrán la oportunidad de presenciar la magia de manera segura a través de la transmisión en vivo de NASA! 🚀

Attention Coyote Country: La Joya HS is thrilled to announce that students will have live streaming access to view the Total Solar Eclipse on Monday, 4/8. We're eager to share this remarkable experience with our students! #LJHS #CoyotePride #TotalSolarEclipse

IT'S GAME DAY for Lady Coyote Softball as they host the Lady Bears from PSJA HS. Come out and show your Coyote Pride! #LJHS #CoyotePride @lajoyaisd @ljisdathletics

👖Testing season just got a whole lot comfier, It’s Jean Week at La Joya ISD! 👖

Exciting News! 🎉 La Joya ISD is thrilled to announce that we are offering an exceptional Full Day Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 Program at all Elementary Schools! 🏫💫 Our Pre-K program is designed to nurture early childhood development and ignite a passion for learning from the very start. Registration for the upcoming school year is now OPEN! 📣 Don't miss out—ENROLL TODAY and choose La Joya ISD for an enriching educational experience! ✏️📚 To enroll, simply click on the link below: 🔗 Online Enrollment: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/enroll

Attention Students: SummerCollege Classes with STC are now open for enrollment! Contact your counselor for details and to register. Limited spots are available, so don't wait - deadline is April 11. #LJHS #CoyotePride #STC #CollegeReady @lajoyaisd

Check out highlights from the Class of 2024 Senior Panoramic Photo Day! Seniors, don't forget to submit your orders by April 10 at the counseling office. #LJHS #CoyotePride #Senior24 @lajoyaisd :for more photos visit: bit.ly/3J8Rr1X

Join us next Monday, April 8th, for two virtual Parent Meetings hosted by GEAR UP. Learn about important topics including STAAR Test Information, Summer School options (Credit Recovery, TSI Assessment, Pathway’s Summer Camp), and the Pathway’s Leadership Parent meeting on May 10th. #LJHS #CoyotePride #Parent #GearUp

📢 SUPERINTENDENT'S 60 DAY UPDATE📅 What an incredible 60 days it has been here at La Joya ISD! In just two months, I’ve had the privilege of immersing myself in our district and learning from each of you. I’ve met many more incredible individuals and witnessed firsthand the talent and dedication within our district. As I continue to engage with our staff, students, parents, and community members, I’m reminded of the tremendous potential that exists within La Joya ISD. Our journey ahead is clear—we have much work to do, but I’m confident that with dedication and perseverance, we will build upon our existing strengths and strive for excellence. Transparency and sharing our learnings will remain paramount as we progress. I want to reassure you all that I am fully committed to advocating for our students’ success in every decision we make.Let’s stride hand in hand along this journey toward greatness, united in our pursuit of excellence! Dr. Marcey Sorensen Superintendent of Schools ********************************* 📢 ACTUALIZACIÓN DE 60 DÍAS DE LA SUPERINTENDENTE📅 ¡Qué increíbles 60 días han sido aquí en La Joya ISD! En solo dos meses, tuve el privilegio de sumergirme en nuestro distrito y aprender de cada uno de ustedes. He conocido a muchas más personas increíbles y he sido testigo de primera mano del talento y la dedicación dentro de nuestro distrito. A medida que sigo interactuando con nuestro personal, estudiantes, padres y miembros de la comunidad, recuerdo el tremendo potencial que existe dentro de La Joya ISD. El camino que tenemos por delante es claro: tenemos mucho trabajo por hacer, pero confío en que, con dedicación y perseverancia, aprovecharemos nuestras fortalezas existentes y nos esforzaremos por alcanzar la excelencia. La transparencia y el intercambio de nuestros aprendizajes seguirán siendo primordiales a medida que avancemos. Quiero asegurarles a todos que estoy totalmente comprometida a defender el éxito de nuestros estudiantes en cada decisión que tomemos. ¡Caminemos de la mano en este viaje hacia la grandeza, unidos en nuestra búsqueda de la excelencia educativa! Dra. Marcey Sorensen Superintendente de Escuelas

📅🎉 The La Joya ISD 2024-2025 Approved District Calendar is now available! 🌟 Get ready for another fantastic academic year filled with learning and growth. Check out the calendar and start planning your year ahead! 📚

🎉 We are thrilled to announce that La Joya ISD has been honored as a 2024 NAMM Best Communities for Music Education recipient! 🎶 This incredible achievement marks the 7th consecutive year that LJISD has been recognized with this prestigious award. 🏆 We are immensely proud of our dedicated students, passionate educators, and supportive community for their commitment to music education. Thank you for helping us create a thriving environment where the arts flourish at La Joya ISD! 🎵👏

IT'S GAME DAY for Coyote Baseball as they host the Bobcats from Edinburg HS. Come out and show your Coyote Pride! #LJHS #CoyotePride @lajoyaisd @ljisdathletics

It’s National Assistant Principals Week! 🎉👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 We want to give a big shoutout to all the amazing assistant principals at La Joya ISD! Thank you for your commitment to our students' success! Your hard work and dedication make a difference in our schools every day. 🏫💪🎓 #AssistantPrincipalWeek #APWeek24

🌟✨ It's College Signing Day at La Joya ISD! 🌟✨ Yasmine Pena, a student at the Academy of Health Science Professions & STEM at La Joya ISD, has officially signed for the UTRGV - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley dance team! 💃🎉 Despite her love for dancing, Yasmine's primary focus is on becoming an engineer in the future. 🚀 She's thrilled to balance her passion for dance with her academic goals and is eagerly looking forward to learning and growing both as a dancer and as a future engineer. 🌟📚 Congrats Yasmine!!

Parents, You are invited to the Family and Community Engagement meeting. Valuable information will be shared, benefiting both families and students. Join us at the Go Center on March 28, 2024, at either 9:30am or 5:30pm. #LJHS #CoyotePride #CommunityEngagement

Congratulations to Arianna Dominguez! She is the 2024 District 31-6A Girls Individuals Champion, earning her ticket to the Regional Golf Tournament in San Antonio, TX from April 15-18. Way to Go Arianna! #LJHS #CoyotePride #LJHSGolf #RegionalBound @lajoyaisd @ljisdathletics