🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We're opening applications for the Superintendent’s Advisory Committees! 🗣️
✨ Join us in shaping the future of La Joya ISD by sharing your voice and ideas. Let’s work together to create a stronger school community!
💪📚 Apply now for one of the following committees:
✅ Parent Advisory Committee
✅ Student Advisory Committee
✅ Educator Advisory Committee
Don't miss out! 📲 Visit www.lajoyaisd.com/committees to apply today! 🚀
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🌟 ¡Noticias emocionantes! 🌟 ¡Estamos abriendo solicitudes para los Comités Asesores del la Superintendente!
🗣️✨ Únase a nosotros para dar forma al futuro de La Joya ISD compartiendo su voz e ideas. ¡Trabajemos juntos para crear una comunidad escolar más fuerte!
💪📚 Solicite ahora para uno de los siguientes comités:
✅ Comité Asesor de Padres
✅ Comité Asesor de Estudiantes
✅ Comité Asesor de Educadores
¡No se lo pierda!
📲 ¡Visite www.lajoyaisd.com/committees para presentar su solicitud hoy! 🚀

about 15 hours ago, La Joya ISD
Advisory Committees
Advisory Committees
📚✨ Attendance matters at La Joya ISD‼️
Missing just a few days each month can add up to YEARS of lost learning by graduation. 📖
Let’s show up, succeed, and make every day count! ✅🎓
#LaJoyaISD #AttendanceMatters
about 23 hours ago, La Joya ISD
attendance Matters
Supporting Our Students After a Loss in Our School Community
3 days ago, Elodia R. Chapa Elementary
Supporting Our Students After a Loss in Our School Community
Supporting Our Students After a Loss in Our School Community
Supporting Our Students After a Loss in Our School Community
📸✨ Picture Day is almost here!
📅 Friday, September 12, 2025
👕 Students may wear Sunday’s best (please avoid green).

¡Día de Fotos está por llegar!
📅 Viernes, 12 de septiembre de 2025
👕 Estudiantes pueden usar ropa casual (favor de evitar verde).
7 days ago, Elodia R. Chapa Elementary
picture day
Elodia R. Chapa Elementary invites grandparents to Grandparents Day on Friday, Sept. 5! • Pre-K & Kinder: 1:30–2:15 PM • 1st–2nd: 8:15–9:00 AM • 3rd–5th: 9:30–10:15 AM Join us for reading, activities, and fun! 🎉 👉 Grandparents only. Please return the RSVP and stop by the office for your pass by Sept. 3. Questions? Call 956-323-2400. ⸻ 📢  ¡La primaria Elodia R. Chapa invita a los abuelitos al Día de los Abuelos el viernes, 5 de septiembre! • Pre-K y Kinder: 1:30–2:15 PM • 1.º–2.º: 8:15–9:00 AM • 3.º–5.º: 9:30–10:15 AM ¡Acompáñenos para lecturas, actividades y mucha diversión! 🎉 👉 Solamente abuelitos. Por favor regrese el RSVP y pase por la oficina por su pase antes del 3 de septiembre. Preguntas: 956-323-2400
13 days ago, Elodia R. Chapa Elementary
Grandparent’s Day!

👖🍎 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

18 days ago, La Joya ISD
Back to School Jean Week-2
📣 Big things are happening at La Joya ISD!

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
20 days ago, La Joya ISD
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strategic Plan

📣 Reminder, La Joya ISD Family!

Meet the Teacher Night is coming up next week! 🗓️
Visit your campus, meet your teachers, and get ready for an exciting new school year! ✨
📍 August 5 – Middle School | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 August 6 – High School | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 August 7 – Elementary | 5:30–7:00 PM
We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
#LJISDBackToSchool #LJISDMeetTheTeacher2025 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
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📣 ¡Recordatorio, familia de La Joya ISD!

¡La Noche de Conocer a los Maestros es la próxima semana! 🗓️
Visita tu escuela, conoce a tus maestros y prepárate para un emocionante nuevo año escolar. ✨
📍 5 de agosto – Secundaria | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 6 de agosto – Preparatoria | 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 7 de agosto – Primaria | 5:30–7:00 PM
¡Esperamos verte muy pronto!

21 days ago, La Joya ISD
Meet the Teacher Night
🍎🥪 We’re back at school, and our students are enjoying lunch time deliciousness! 😋 A big THANK YOU to our amazing Child Nutrition staff for keeping our students fueled and ready to learn each day. 💚👏 #ThankYouCNP #BackToSchool #healthymeals
22 days ago, Elodia R. Chapa Elementary
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lunch time!
lunch time!
lunch time!
lunch time!
lunch time!
📣 It's official! La Joya ISD’s new Strategic Plan: Achieving Excellence Together 2030 is here!
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
22 days ago, La Joya ISD
strategic plan
strategic plan
🎉 On Friday we held our First Week of School Perfect Attendance Raffle! 🏆 Students who were here every day had the chance to win prizes 🎁👏 What an awesome way to kick off the year strong! 💪🍎 Congrats to our winners—let’s keep up the great attendance! #AttendanceMatters
24 days ago, Elodia R. Chapa Elementary
perfect attendance raffle
perfect attendance raffle

📢 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

25 days ago, La Joya ISD
Back to School Information
"Fourth graders are diving into personal narratives by turning special memories into well-structured paragraphs—bringing their stories to life, one memory at a time!"
25 days ago, Elodia R. Chapa Elementary
"Fourth graders are diving into personal narratives
"Fourth graders are diving into personal narratives
"Fourth graders are diving into personal narratives
"Fourth graders are diving into personal narratives
"Fourth graders are diving into personal narratives
"Fourth graders are diving into personal narratives
"Fourth graders are diving into personal narratives
"Fourth graders are diving into personal narratives
📚✨ Tomorrow’s the Day! ✨📚

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
30 days ago, La Joya ISD
Back to School Information
📢 Exciting News, Chapa Elementary Community! 🎉 We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Ayde Hinojosa as the new Principal of Elodia R. Chapa Elementary! Mrs. Hinojosa is excited to partner with our staff, families, and community to ensure every Chapa student thrives. 💙🐾
about 1 month ago, Elodia R. Chapa Elementary
Principal Aydee Hinojosa

🚍🚌 La Joya ISD Families — Important Transportation Update! 🚌🚍

✅ All campus routes are now available on the Transportation District Webpage.
📌 When enrolling or attending back-to-school events, verify your child’s bus route.
📋 Complete & submit a Positive Exchange Form to your child’s campus (if not yet done for 2025–26) to receive a Bus Rider Tag for safe student drop-off.

For details & route info, visit: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/transportation
call (956) 323-2300.
#LJISDBackToSchool #LJISDTransportation
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🚍🚌 ¡Atención Familias de La Joya ISD!
¡Información importante del departamento de transporte escolar! 🚌🚍

✅ Todas las rutas escolares están disponibles en la página web del Departamento de Transporte.
📌 Al inscribirse o asistir a los eventos de regreso a clases, verifique la ruta de autobús de su hijo(a).
📋 Complete y entregue el Formulario de Intercambio Positivo en la escuela de su hijo(a) (si aún no lo ha hecho para el ciclo 2025–26) para recibir una Etiqueta de Pasajero para la entrega segura de estudiantes.

Para más información y rutas, visite: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/transportation o llame al (956) 323-2300.
#LJISDRegresoAClases #LJISDTransporteEscolar

about 1 month ago, La Joya ISD
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📢 New State Law Prompts Changes to Personal Communication Device Use in La Joya ISD

At the July 30, 2025 Board Meeting, La Joya ISD School Board approved a new district policy in alignment with Texas House Bill 1481, which requires school districts across the state to limit the use of personal communication devices during instructional hours.

📱 What this means for our students:
Starting with the 2025–2026 school year, students in Pre-K through 12th grade will not be allowed to use cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, or similar electronic devices during the school day—from arrival to dismissal.

🔒 Devices can still be brought to school, but they must be:
• Turned off before entering the school building
• Stored securely, either in backpacks, designated areas, or district-issued locking pouches (depending on grade level)
• Left untouched until the end of the instructional day

📍 Implementation will vary by campus level:
• Elementary: Devices stored in backpacks or teacher-designated spaces
• Middle & High School: Devices must be stored in district-provided locking pouches
• HOPE and College & Career Center: No personal devices allowed on campus

⚠️ Progressive discipline will be used for violations, ranging from verbal warnings to device holds.
This policy is designed to minimize distractions and improve safety across our campuses, ensuring that students stay focused and engaged in learning.

Questions? Please reach out to your child’s school for support. For more information, please visit our website at www.lajoyaisd.com/page/cell-phone-policy

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📢 Nueva ley estatal genera cambios en el uso de dispositivos de comunicación personal en La Joya ISD
Durante la reunión de la Mesa Directiva del 30 de julio de 2025, la Mesa Directiva de La Joya ISD aprobó una nueva política distrital conforme a la Cámara de Representantes de Texas, Proyecto de Ley 1481, la cual exige que todos los distritos escolares en el estado limiten el uso de dispositivos de comunicación personal durante el horario de clases.

📱 ¿Qué significa esto para nuestros estudiantes?
A partir del ciclo escolar 2025–2026, los estudiantes desde Pre-Kínder hasta 12.º grado no podrán utilizar teléfonos celulares, relojes inteligentes, audífonos u otros dispositivos electrónicos similares durante el día escolar, desde la llegada hasta la salida.

🔒 Se permitirá traer dispositivos a la escuela, pero deberán:
• Estar apagados antes de entrar al edificio escolar
• Estar guardados de manera segura, ya sea en mochilas, áreas designadas o en bolsas con seguro proporcionadas por el distrito (según el nivel escolar)
• No ser utilizados hasta el final del día escolar

📍 La implementación variará según el nivel escolar:
• Primaria: Los dispositivos se guardarán en las mochilas o en espacios designados por el maestro
• Secundaria y Preparatoria: Los dispositivos deberán guardarse en bolsas con seguro proporcionadas por el distrito
• HOPE y College & Career Center: No se permitirá el uso ni la posesión de dispositivos personales en el plantel

⚠️ Se aplicará una disciplina progresiva en caso de violaciones, desde advertencias verbales hasta la retención temporal del dispositivo.

Esta política está diseñada para reducir distracciones y mejorar la seguridad en todos nuestros planteles, asegurando que los estudiantes se mantengan enfocados y participen activamente en su aprendizaje.

¿Preguntas? Comuníquese con la escuela de su hijo(a) para obtener ayuda. Para más información, visite nuestro sitio web: www.lajoyaisd.com/page/cell-phone-policy

about 1 month ago, La Joya ISD
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🎉✨Welcome back, La Joya ISD Family!✨🎉

Welcome back to our incredible team of educators, staff, and support team! 💼🍎💪 The 2025–2026 school year is off to a strong start, and we’re ready to give it our all, for our students, our campuses, and our community.

Let’s bring the energy, the teamwork, and the pride that makes La Joya ISD one of a kind! 🙌✨

Here’s to new goals, big wins, and a year full of purpose. Let’s make it count! 🎯🚍📚🎨🧪

#LegacyOfExcellence #WeAreLaJoyaISD
about 1 month ago, La Joya ISD
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📢 We want to hear from you!
Take our quick survey about the updated requirements for student cell phone and personal communication devices under Texas House Bill 1481. Your input matters!

🕒 It only takes 2 minutes.
📅 Deadline: July 26, 2025
👉 Click here to participate: https://forms.gle/9A24NKwQpafxn8nNA
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📢 ¡Queremos saber su opinión!
Responde nuestra breve encuesta sobre los requisitos actualizados para el uso de teléfonos celulares y dispositivos de comunicación personal según la Ley HB 1481 de Texas. ¡Su opinión es importante!

🕒 Solo te tomará 2 minutos.
📅 Fecha límite: 26 de julio de 2025
👉 Haz clic aquí para participar: https://forms.gle/9A24NKwQpafxn8nNA
about 2 months ago, La Joya ISD
HB 1481
HB 1481
📱 Just a reminder about House Bill 1481, a new state law effective starting the 2025–2026 school year. This law is designed to reduce distractions during class, support student learning, and keep classrooms safe and focused. It defines personal wireless communication devices as any cell phone, tablet, laptop, smartwatch, or similar device not issued by the school.

⚠️ Beginning next school year, student use of these devices will be prohibited during instructional time in all Texas public schools, including La Joya ISD. Our district is working on a plan that supports learning, minimizes distractions, and ensures safety.

📢 Stay tuned for important updates in the coming days and weeks!

📅 July 23–25: We want to hear from you! A survey will be open for families, students, and staff to share input.

📋 July 26–29: Our team will finalize district policies and procedures to comply with HB 1481.

🏫 July 30: The recommended policy will be presented to the school board for review and possible adoption.

📣 After July 30: Finalized procedures and expectations will be shared with families, and campuses will prepare for implementation.
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📱 Un recordatorio sobre el Proyecto de Ley 1481, una nueva ley estatal que entrará en vigor a partir del ciclo escolar 2025–2026. Esta ley busca reducir las distracciones en clase, apoyar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes y mantener las aulas seguras y enfocadas. Define los dispositivos personales inalámbricos como cualquier teléfono celular, tableta, laptop, reloj inteligente o dispositivo similar que no sea emitido por la escuela.

⚠️ A partir del próximo ciclo escolar, el uso de estos dispositivos por parte de los estudiantes estará prohibido durante el tiempo de instrucción en todas las escuelas públicas de Texas, incluyendo La Joya ISD. Nuestro distrito está trabajando en un plan que apoye el aprendizaje, minimice distracciones y garantice la seguridad.

📢 ¡Manténganse atentos a importantes actualizaciones en los próximos días y semanas!

📅 23–25 de julio: ¡Queremos escuchar su opinión! Tendremos una encuesta para familias, estudiantes y personal.

📋 26–29 de julio: Nuestro equipo finalizará las políticas y procedimientos para cumplir con la ley HB 1481.

🏫 30 de julio: Las reglas recomendadas seran presentada a la mesa directiva para su revisión y posible adopción.

📣 Después del 30 de julio: Se compartirán los procedimientos y expectativas finales con las familias, y las escuelas se prepararán para su implementación.
about 2 months ago, La Joya ISD
HB 1481
HB 1481