Thelma R. Salinas STEM Early College High School

🎉✨ Exciting News at La Joya ISD! We’re proud to announce the formation of our Superintendent’s Advisory Committees! 🙌🎓👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🍎 These four powerful committees are made up of dedicated students, engaged parents, passionate educators, and our committed principals—all coming together to collaborate and shape the bright future of our district! 🌟💙 Together, they’ll work on exciting initiatives to ensure every voice is heard and that La Joya ISD continues to thrive for our entire community! 🚀💫 #LegacyOfExcellence

🌟🎉 Huge congratulations to Gary Montelongo—a freshman at Thelma R. Salinas STEM Early College High School and the first-ever student from La Joya ISD and the Rio Grande Valley to win a national Broadcom award from Society for Science! 🇺🇸 Gary, just 14 years old, claimed the $10,000 Broadcom Coding with Commitment Award! 🏆💸 Combining his passion for STEM and community impact, Gary used his coding and engineering skills to create models of train suspension systems to explore factors in train derailments. 🚆💻 His groundbreaking project shows the incredible talent and dedication he's bringing to the national stage! 🌍 Gary, you’ve made La Joya ISD proud! 🎓🌠 Keep shining and leading the way for young innovators! ✨👏 #LegacyOfExcellence

Our Timberwolves were glowing with pride in their neon! #redribbon week

📣 ATTENTION LA JOYA ISD STAFF 📣 📅 Save the Date! 📅 La Joya ISD invites you to participate in Empowered: Learn. Elevate. Engage Dynamic, hands-on professional learning sessions designed to inspire and elevate your skills! 🌟💡 Join us on: November 1, 2024 January 6, 2025 March 7, 2025 💰 Compensation is available for eligible participants! 👉 For a full list of professional development sessions and to sign up, click the link below: https://apps.esc1.net/professionaldevelopment/LJISD

Hey Timberwolves! This week is Red Ribbon Week! Join us as we participate in our daily dress themes and pledge to stay drug free!

🎃🕸️ Get ready for a spooktacular night at La Joya ISD’s Halloween Centennial Night! 👻✨ Bring your ghosts, goblins, witches, and wizards to enjoy a night filled with chills and thrills. Don’t miss out on the fang-tastic fun! 🧙‍♀️🎃 📅 October 29, 2024 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Nellie Schunior Courtyard, 200 W. Expy 83, La Joya, TX 78560 Costumes are encouraged! See you there... if you dare! 🦇👀 #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉📚 October is National PRINCIPALS MONTH! 👏✨ Throughout this month, we’ll be spotlighting our incredible principals who work tirelessly to ensure student success! 🌟🎓 Today, we’re excited to honor two amazing leaders at La Joya ISD: 🏫 Mr. Victor Rodriguez, Principal at Thelma R. Salinas STEM Early College High School 🏫 Mr. Domingo Villarreal, Principal at La Joya Early College High School Thank you, Mr. Rodriguez and Mr. Villarreal, for your dedication, leadership, and passion! 🙌💙 Your commitment to excellence makes a world of difference for our students and community! ❤️🩶#LegacyOfExcellence

🎉✨ We had our first Centennial Celebration Committee meeting and it was a blast! 🎊🎈 Together, we’re planning incredible celebrations to honor the rich history and legacy of La Joya ISD! 💎📚 Get ready, amazing centennial events are in the works, and we can’t wait to share them with our community! 🌟👏 #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉👏 We had our first Parental Advisory Committee Meeting at La Joya ISD, and it was a huge success! 🎓💬 Parents, thank you for your valuable input and for being part of this exciting journey to strengthen our schools and support our students! 🏫✨ Together, we’re building a brighter future! 🌟 #LegacyOfExcellence

📅 Save the Date! 📅 La Joya ISD invites you to participate in Empowered: Learn. Elevate. Engage Dynamic, hands-on professional learning sessions designed to inspire and elevate your skills! 🌟💡 Join us on: November 1, 2024 January 6, 2025 March 7, 2025 💰 Compensation is available for eligible participants! 👉 For a full list of professional development sessions and to sign up, click the link below: https://apps.esc1.net/professionaldevelopment/LJISD We are excited to support your continued commitment to professional growth at La Joya ISD! 🎉

🎃🕸️ Get ready for a spooktacular night at La Joya ISD’s Halloween Centennial Night! 👻✨ Bring your ghosts, goblins, witches, and wizards to enjoy a night filled with chills and thrills. Don’t miss out on the fang-tastic fun! 🧙‍♀️🎃 📅 October 29, 2024 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Nellie Schunior Courtyard, 200 W. Expy 83, La Joya, TX 78560 Costumes are encouraged! See you there... if you dare! 🦇👀 #HalloweenCentennialNight

⏰Friendly Reminder! NO CLASSES! Students and staff will be off on Friday, October 11th, and on Monday, October 14 for Fall Holiday, and Bad Weather Day. Classes and La Joya ISD offices will resume on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

🎉👖 JEAN WEEK is HERE! 🍁🎃 La Joya ISD, it’s time to DENIM UP and dive into the fall spirit from October 7th - 11th! 🍂✨ Rock your jeans, sip that pumpkin spice, and feel all the cozy vibes! This week is for ALL employees, and we’re proudly standing together for Anti-Bullying Week! 💙🎗️ Let’s celebrate in style, unity, and comfort! Ready, set, JEANS! 👖 **************************** 🎉👖 ¡SEMANA DE JEANS YA ESTÁ AQUÍ! 🍁🎃 ¡La Joya ISD, es hora de PONERSE LOS JEANS y sumergirse en el espíritu otoñal del 7 al 11 de octubre! 🍂✨ Ponte tus jeans, disfruta de tu pumpkin spice y siente todas las vibras acogedoras del otoño. ¡Esta semana es para TODOS los empleados, y estamos orgullosos de unirnos para la Semana Contra el Bullying! 💙🎗️ ¡Celebremos con estilo, unidad y comodidad! ¡Listos, preparados, JEANS! 👖💥

🎀 Thank You for Making Our Breast Cancer Awareness Walk a Huge Success! 🎀 We walked, we supported, and we made a difference! 💖👟 A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Century of Community Support event. Your presence and energy helped raise awareness and brought us one step closer to a cure. 💪🎗️ Check out the amazing pictures from the walk! 📸✨ We couldn't have done it without your love and support. Together, we're stronger! 💕 #CommunityStrong 🌸 Let’s keep the momentum going and continue spreading hope! 🌸 #ThankYou #WalkingForACure #LaJoyaISD100 Full Photo Album : https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=lajoyaisd&set=a.933492922142035

🌍✨ Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🎉🍎 Today, we celebrate the amazing educators at La Joya ISD! 🍎📚 Your dedication and passion make a profound impact on our students’ lives every day. Thank you for inspiring and shaping the future with your hard work and commitment. You truly make a difference! ❤️✨ #LegacyOfExcellence

Just a reminder that our Breast Cancer Awareness Walk event is tomorrow: 🎀 Join Us for a Century of Community Support! 🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Walk – Walking Together for a Cure! 💖👟 🗓 Date: October 5, 2024 📍 Location: La Joya ISD Pack Stadium, 221 N. Stadium Dr., La Joya, TX ⏰ Time: Starts at 8:00 AM Be a part of something special and help raise awareness, show support, and make a difference in the fight against cancer. 💪🎗️ Together, we can spread hope and inspire change! 🌸✨ Let’s walk for a cure! 💖👟 Don’t forget to wear pink and bring your energy!

📢 Attention La Joya ISD community! 📢 ValleyCentral CBS 4 News Rio Grande Valley is celebrating the incredible teachers in our area, and we need your help to recognize them! 🎉 From October 1, 2024, to March 11, 2025, two educators will be selected each month to receive the prestigious Golden Apple Award 🍎✨ and be featured in their newscasts. Teachers have been the foundation of our success and future, and we are proud to honor their dedication. 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 🍎✨If you know a teacher who deserves this recognition, please take a moment to submit their name using the form below. Let’s come together to celebrate the outstanding educators of La Joya ISD! 🍎 https://www.valleycentral.com/valleycentrals-golden-apple-award/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFpRQ1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZG0W8rQZspTougUomIGGU9a7ItnHOEoqEA2KvOTE-38rrM7Mby0mGALlA_aem_4HGxe9Lf6GR4kXf8UN1AFQ#/gallery/

Get ready, La Joya ISD! 🎀👟 Our Annual Pink Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness is happening on October 5th at 8 AM at the La Joya ISD Pack Stadium! 💪💗 Let’s come together, wear our pink, and show support for those impacted by breast cancer! 🌸✨ It’s going to be an inspiring morning of unity and strength. Don’t miss out—let’s walk for a cause! 🙌💖 #PinkWalk

La Joya ISD College Fair! See flyer for more details.

🗳️ **Attention La Joya ISD High Schoolers!** 🗳️ Next week is **High School Voter Registration Week**! 📅✨ If you’re 18 or will be turning 18 by November 5th, it's time to make your voice be heard! 🗣️Students eligible under Texas law, can participate in the voter registration events at their campuses and register to vote in the next election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The right to vote is a cornerstone civic duty. It is critical students learn the importance of being active participants in their communities. Encouraging eligible students to register to vote is a giant step in the right direction. The registration events being held at the high schools are aligned to the statute, Section 13.046 of the Texas Elections Code.