📣🐾 Coyotes Country – W.A.G. Week At A Glance! 🐾📣
It’s College, Career & Military Readiness Week at the Home of the Mighty Coyotes! 🎓💼🎖️
This week we celebrate learning, leadership, and Coyote Pride with themed dress-up days, senior guidance, pep rally spirit, and our athletes in action!
✨ Weekly Highlights:
✅ MAP Testing 📚
✅ Kick-Off Week for College & Career Guidance 🎯
✅ Tie-Dye Day 🌈 – Color your future!
✅ Military Gear Day 💪 – Salute to Service!
✅ Career Attire Day 👔 – Dress for success!
✅ Pep Rally Friday 🎶🔥 – Spirit in the house with 98.5 Radio!
✅ Friday Night Lights 🏈 – Coyotes vs. Brownsville Lopez @ Pack Stadium
✅ Volleyball Showdown 🏐 – Coyotes vs. Brownsville Jubilee Saturday!
💡 Awareness Highlights This September:
🔴 Attendance Awareness Month – Every day counts!
🟣💚 National Suicide Prevention Month – Wear teal or purple to show support 💜💚
💛 National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – Wear yellow with pride!
Let’s show our Coyote Spirit all week long – in the classroom, on the field, and across our community. Together we make Coyote Country stronger! ❤️🤍🐺
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #CoyoteCountry #MightyCoyotes #WAGWeek #CollegeCareerMilitaryReady #AttendanceMatters #SuicidePrevention #ChildhoodCancerAwareness
Parents/Guardians,
During the 89th Texas Legislative Session, lawmakers passed Senate Bill 12, which requires schools to get annual parental consent before providing routine health services. This includes services such as first aid or vision and hearing screenings.
In accordance with Senate Bill 12 (SB 12), 89th Texas Legislative Session, and in recognition of your right to direct your child’s medical care, we are requesting your consent for your child to receive non-emergency health services from the campus nurse or other authorized school personnel during the 2025–2026 school year.
A new form has been made available to be filled out in Skyward Family Access. Please complete the form prior to September 1, 2025. See the steps below for completing the form. If you have questions regarding Skyward Access, please reach out to your child’s campus.
For more details, please visit: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/health-services
2025-2026 Servicios que no son de emergencia
Padres/Tutores:
Durante la 89.ª Sesión Legislativa de Texas, los legisladores aprobaron el Proyecto de Ley del Senado 12, que exige que las escuelas obtengan el consentimiento anual de los padres antes de brindar servicios rutinarios de salud física. Esto incluye servicios como primeros auxilios o exámenes de la vista y la audición. De acuerdo con el Proyecto de Ley del Senado 12 (SB 12), de la 89.ª Sesión Legislativa de Texas, y en reconocimiento de su derecho a dirigir la atención médica de su hijo/a, solicitamos su consentimiento para que su hijo/a reciba servicios de salud que no sean de emergencia por parte de la enfermera u otro personal escolar autorizado durante el año escolar 2025-2026. Se ha publicado un nuevo formulario para completar en Skyward Family Access. Complete el formulario antes del 1 de septiembre de 2025. Consulte los pasos a continuación para completarlo. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre Skyward Access, comuníquese con la escuela de su hijo/a.
#LaJoyaISD ParentResources #CoyotePride
🐾 Coyote Country Decal Night – Football Edition! 🐾
Our Mighty Coyote Football Team lit up the night with spirit, pride, and determination! 💪 Surrounded by family, friends, coaches, administrators, and Principal Mr. Flores, this celebration wasn’t just about decals — it was about preparing for greatness on the field. 🔥 Every decal symbolizes our hard work, teamwork, and dedication. With the bond between the football team and the La Joya High School community stronger than ever, we’re game-ready, motivated, and unstoppable!❤️🖤 Coyote Football — One Team, One Spirit, One Family! 🖤❤️
#LaJoyaISD #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #CoyoteFootball #CoyotePride #MightyCoyotes
Apply to the QuestBridge National College Match for a chance at early admission and a full four-year scholarship to top colleges! 🌟
📅 Deadline: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Don’t wait — get started today!
👉 Dates and deadlines
👉 Why apply early?
👉 Do I need transcripts?
This is YOUR opportunity to achieve your college dreams — take the first step now! 🚀
Application Weblink: https://apply.questbridge.org/portal/apply
#GoCoyotes #CoyotePride #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #LaJoyaParentsResources
🎉✨ Happy Birthday to Our August Stars in Coyote Country! ✨🎉
🐾 The Office of the Principal, Mr. Eduardo “Eddie” Flores, and the LJHS Administrative & Office Staff proudly greet and celebrate our amazing faculty and staff celebrating their birthdays this August! 🥳Wishing you joy, gratitude, and all the happiness you bring to our students—multiplied back to you! 🎂🎈
#LJHSFamily #StudentSuccess #AugustCelebrants #MightyCoyotes #HeartfeltJoy #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
As La Joya High School’s librarian, Ms. Norma Garza is here to help students and constituents discover resources, improve research skills, and achieve academic success. She also supports the community with guidance and educational support, making sure every Coyote has what they need to thrive.
With 32 years in La Joya ISD, including 10 years teaching ELA and 22 years as a librarian, Norma inspires a passion for learning and is dedicated to helping every student succeed! 💙
#LaJoyaHS #MightyCoyotes #LibrarianSpotlight #StudentSuccess #CoyotePride #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
At La Joya High School, your success and well-being are our top priorities. 💙🐾
👩🏫 Guidance Counselors – Here to guide you on academics, college, and career planning.
🎓 GEAR UP Counselor – Supporting you with resources and opportunities for your future.
🤝 Social Worker – Providing care, connection, and support for personal challenges.
📋 Attendance Liaison – Helping you stay on track, every day counts!
Together, this amazing team is dedicated to making sure you feel supported, encouraged, and at home here at LJHS. ✨🐾
#LaJoyaHS #StudentSuccess #CoyotePride #WeAreLaJoyaHS #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
The ApplyTexas 2025–26 essay prompts are here:
A: Share your story—opportunities/challenges that shaped you.
B: An identity, interest, or talent that defines you.
C: You’ve got a ticket—where will you go and why?
✨ Essays: 350–650 words.
For guidance and support, contact your La Joya HS Guidance Counselors—they’re ready to help you shine! 🌟
👖🍎 Jean Week is HERE at La Joya ISD! 🎉
From Aug. 25–29, our amazing staff can rock their jeans to celebrate Week 3 of Back to School! 🙌✨
It’s going to be an incredible year.
Thank you for all that you do for our students! 💯💙
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
🎉Let’s hear it for our Coyotes!🎉
Our La Joya Mighty Coyotes Cross Country team gave an outstanding performance at the Anzalduas Park meet, hosted by Mission High School! 🏃♀️🏃♂️💨
👏 Huge thanks to our amazing coaches — Mr. Davila, Mr. Moreno, Ms. Luna, and Mr. Montalvo — for guiding and motivating our athletes.
🙌 We are grateful for the support and presence of our Principal, Mr. Flores, cheering our Coyotes every step of the way!
Keep running strong, Coyotes — the best is yet to come! ❤️🖤 #CoyotePride #CrossCountry #WeRunTogether #LaJoyaISD #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
Our Achieving Excellence Together 2030 Strategic Plan was built by our community and for our community with input from over 5,500 voices 💬🙌. Together, we’ve set a bold path to ensure every student is empowered, supported, and prepared for college, career, and life 🌟📚
✨ Want to know more? Learn some quick facts about our plan and see how we’re shaping the future of La Joya ISD! 🚀📖
👉 Check it out here: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
This plan was built by our community and for our community through months of listening and learning:
✔️ Community-wide survey
✔️ 23 Town halls across the district
✔️ 24 Student, staff, and family advisory groups
✔️ Our first-ever Community Design Day!
Over 5,500 voices shaped this roadmap that will guide the future of our District for the next 5 years.
💡 Explore the plan → https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
#AchievingExcellenceTogether2030 #EveryStudentEveryDayLJISD
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📣 ¡Es oficial! ¡Ya está aquí el nuevo Plan Estratégico de La Joya ISD: Logrando la Excelencia Juntos 2030!
Este plan fue creado por nuestra comunidad y para nuestra comunidad, después de meses de escuchar y aprender:
✔️ Encuesta comunitaria
✔️ 23 asambleas en todo el distrito
✔️ 24 grupos de asesoría con estudiantes, personal y familias
✔️ ¡Nuestro primer Día de Diseño Comunitario!
Más de 5,500 voces dieron forma a esta guía que dirigirá el futuro de nuestro Distrito durante los próximos 5 años.
💡 Explora el plan → https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
#LograndoLaExcelenciaJuntos2030 #CadaEstudianteCadaDíaLJISD
The 2025 football season is about to kick off — and our Coyotes, Huskies, and Lobos are ready to dominate the field. 📅🔥
Check out the game dates, mark your calendars, and come out to cheer loud and proud for our student-athletes. ❤️🤍🖤 Let’s fill the stands with PACK pride all season long! 🙌📣
#LJISDFootball #ThePack #FridayNightLights #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
Dust off your boots, grab your hats, and SADDLE UP FOR SPIRIT WEEK! 🐎✨
Let’s show the world the heart, pride, and unstoppable energy of the Home of the Mighty Coyotes!
📅 When: September 22–26, 2025
🎯 Goal: Bring the biggest school and community spirit yet!
💛 From hallways to football fields, let’s make this year’s Homecoming one for the history books.
🏆 Coyotes never back down — let’s make every day count, every cheer louder, and every smile brighter. Together, we ride toward victory!
#LJHSHomecoming2025 #LaJoyaISD #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #LaJoyaParentsResources
📢 Reminder — School Start & End Times ⏰
La Joya ISD families — here’s a quick reminder of start and end times for the 2025–2026 school year:
🏫 Elementary Schools: 7:35 AM – 3:05 PM
📘 Middle Schools: 8:15 AM – 3:50 PM
🎓 High Schools: 8:35 AM – 4:30 PM
🎓 Jimmy Carter ECHS: 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM
⭐ ACE Campuses (Garza & Seguin): 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
💯 Good attendance starts with being on time, every day — let’s make every minute count this school year! 🚀📚
#LJISDBackToSchool #LJISDReady #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
Friendly Reminder: August 11 – First Day of School! 🎉
Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year at La Joya High School! 🐾
The safety of our students and stakeholders is our #1 priority. Please remember:
🚗 All student drop-offs → East side of campus
➡ Entry point → Guardhouse entrance
🗺 Check the attached map for traffic flow details
Thank you for helping us keep mornings safe, smooth, and welcoming. Let’s make it a fantastic first day, Coyotes! 💛
#LaJoyaISD #LaJoyaSchoolsParentResources #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
La Joya ISD families — as we get ready to welcome students back, here’s a quick reminder of the start and end times for the 2025–2026 school year:
🏫 Elementary Schools: 7:35 AM – 3:05 PM
📘 Middle Schools: 8:15 AM – 3:50 PM
🎓 High Schools: 8:35 AM – 4:30 PM
🎓 Jimmy Carter ECHS: 8:45 AM – 4:30 PM
⭐ ACE Campuses (Garza & Seguin): 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Let’s make it a great first day of learning and success! 🎉🍎
#LJISDBackToSchool #LJISDReady #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
THANK YOU, CUSTODIAL TEAM! 💛🐾 Your hard work keeps the Home of the Mighty Coyotes safe, clean, and shining bright every day. We appreciate you! ✨ #CoyotePride #MightyCoyotes #LaJoyaISD #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
"A huge THANK YOU to our amazing La Joya High School family—custodial staff, teachers, guidance counselors, coaches, office team, students, and administration—who gave their Saturday to welcome and prepare our Freshmen Coyotes for an incredible 2025–26 school year! 🐾💛 Your dedication shines, and our Class of 2029 is ready to soar! 🚀 #MightyCoyotes #ClassOf2029 #CoyotePride #LaJoyaISD #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #LaJoyaSchoolsParentResources
