Palmview High School

📢 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

🎉 FRESHMAN CAMP 2025
📅 Saturday, August 9, 2025
📍 Palmview High School Cafeteria
🕘 Camp Starts: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
🕦 Pick-Up: 11:30 AM

Calling all incoming Class of 2029 students — this day is for YOU!
✅ Meet your admin, counselors, and teachers
👕 Pick up your FREE class t-shirt
📍 Get a full campus tour

Bring your friends and get LOBO ready! 🐺
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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

🎓 Ready to get ahead? Dual Enrollment Registration is here! 🚀

Earn FREE college credit while in high school through STC and La Joya ISD!
📍 Check the schedule and register at your campus:
✅ July 28-29: Jimmy Carter ECHS
✅ July 30: Juarez-Lincoln HS
✅ July 31: Palmview HS
✅ August 4: La Joya HS

⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📞 Contact your high school for details!

Your future starts NOW! #LJISDCollegeReady

🎓 Earn college credit this fall!
Evening dual credit courses available at Jimmy Carter ECHS, Mon 5:30–8:20 PM.
🚌 Transportation provided!
📅 Aug 25–Dec 14
👉 https://tinyurl.com/LJISDFall25
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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

📱 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.

📰 The July 2025 newsletter is here! Catch up on the latest from La Joya ISD including our employee pay raise, summer learning highlights, new principal announcements, Pre-K outreach efforts, safety initiatives, and key back-to-school dates. Plus, get ready to celebrate 100 years of excellence at our Centennial Celebration on August 8! 🎉 📲 Read it now: https://5il.co/3kh39

🎓 STC Dual Enrollment Registration is now open at La Joya ISD! Earn FREE college credit through South Texas College while still in high school! 🙌 📍 Registration begins July 28 at La Joya ISD high school campuses ⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM 📅 Check the flyer for your campus date 📞 For details, contact your high school counselor and take the next step toward your college future! #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #STCDualEnrollment #CollegeReady

🚨 BIG NEWS for La Joya ISD Employees! 🚨 ✅ All employees will receive a 4% raise (based on pay grade midpoint)! 🙌 ✅ PLUS — teachers will receive additional raises thanks to the HB2 Teacher Retention Allotment! 💰 🎯 That means: 📅 3-4 years experience ➡️ $2,500 extra 📅 5+ years experience ➡️ $5,000 extra 👉 On top of the 4% raise! La Joya ISD is committed to investing in our incredible staff and rewarding the work you do every day to support our students! 🐾💛

📢 REMINDER: June 2025 STAAR EOC Testing Attention La Joya ISD High School Students & Parents: 📅 STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) testing will take place at our three comprehensive high schools from June 23–27, 2025. 📞For questions or additional information, please contact your child’s campus. #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

Congratulations to LeAnn Alaniz-Herrera, new principal at Palmview High School!🎉 👏 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

🍽️ WHEN THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDS… SUMMER MEALS BEGIN! ☀️ La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services will provide FREE breakfast & lunch for all children ages 1–18! 🙌 📍 Available at 26 LJISD cafeterias — Monday through Friday 🍴 Meals must be consumed on site 🚸 Children do not need to be enrolled in LJISD to receive free meals. ✅ For full details, please refer to the flyer below. ----------------------------------------- 🍽️ ¡CUANDO TERMINA EL AÑO ESCOLAR… EMPIEZA EL SERVICIO DE COMIDAS DE VERANO!☀️ El Servicio de Nutrición Infantil de La Joya ISD ofrecerá DESAYUNO Y ALMUERZO GRATIS para todos los niños de 1 a 18 años. 🙌 📍 Disponible en 26 cafeterías de LJISD — de lunes a viernes 🍴 Los alimentos deben consumirse en el lugar 🚸 ¡Abierto a todos los niños, no se requiere estar inscrito en LJISD! ✅ Para información completa, consulta el volante a continuación.

📢 Attention La Joya ISD High School Students & Parents 📅 STAAR testing for June 2025 is coming up! All testing will take place at our three comprehensive high schools: 🏫 La Joya High School 🏫 Juarez-Lincoln High School 🏫 Palmview High School This round of testing includes state retests. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact your child’s campus directly. Your support makes a difference in helping our students succeed! 📝🎓 #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

🏃‍♂️🔥 GET READY TO RUN, JUMP, & SHINE! 🌟👟 The City of Palmview Parks & Recreation in partnership with La Joya ISD is bringing the heat this ☀️ SUMMER 2025 with our exciting TRACK Program for ALL kids ages 5–17! 🎽💪 📅 Registration Dates: 🗓️ May 12–30, 2025 🕙 Monday–Friday | 10 AM – 6 PM 📍603 Palmview Commercial Dr., Palmview, TX 💻 Or register online: cityofpalmview.gov 💲 Fee: $60 per participant 💳 Payment by Money Order or Credit/Debit Card 📄 Birth certificate may be required 📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register now! Let’s make this summer FAST, FUN, and FULL of MEMORIES! 🏅🔥

🎒📚 Now Enrolling for the 2025–2026 School Year! 📚🎒 La Joya ISD is excited to welcome new students! We are currently accepting: ✅ Pre-K 3 Students (must meet qualifying criteria) ✅ Pre-K 4 Students (must meet qualifying criteria) ✅ Kindergarten ✅ New students to the district K-12 📝 Enrollment Requirements include: • Parent/Guardian ID (e.g., Driver’s License or Government-issued ID) • Student’s Original Birth Certificate • Social Security Card (if applicable) • Immunization Record (up to date) • Proof of Residence (e.g., utility bill) • Income Verification (Pre-K 3 & 4 only) 📞 For more information, call Admissions & Records at 956-323-2545 🌐 Visit us at www.lajoyaisd.com 📱 Follow us on social media @lajoyaisd Let’s get ready for an amazing school year! 💥

🍽️ WHEN THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDS… SUMMER MEALS BEGIN! ☀️ La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services will provide FREE breakfast & lunch for all children ages 1–18! 🙌 📍 Available at 26 LJISD cafeterias — Monday through Friday 🍴 Meals must be consumed on site 🚸 Children do not need to be enrolled in LJISD to receive free meals. ✅ For full details, please refer to the flyer below. ----------------------------------------- 🍽️ ¡CUANDO TERMINA EL AÑO ESCOLAR… EMPIEZA EL SERVICIO DE COMIDAS DE VERANO!☀️ El Servicio de Nutrición Infantil de La Joya ISD ofrecerá DESAYUNO Y ALMUERZO GRATIS para todos los niños de 1 a 18 años. 🙌 📍 Disponible en 26 cafeterías de LJISD — de lunes a viernes 🍴 Los alimentos deben consumirse en el lugar 🚸 ¡Abierto a todos los niños, no se requiere estar inscrito en LJISD! ✅ Para información completa, consulta el volante a continuación.

📢 We’re Hiring! Join Us at the La Joya ISD Job Fair! Looking for a rewarding career in education or support services? Stop by our Job Fair on June 10, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Wellness Gym, 200 W. Expwy 83, La Joya, TX. We’re hiring for positions in teaching, clerical, child nutrition, transportation, and more! 🚌📚👮‍♂️ 📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or click link https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NWt_gq0wjq2ePMN2glgQ-IHyUyuEKXjb/htmlview# for current job openings 📞 For more info, call 956-323-2600 *********************************** 📢 ¡Estamos contratando! ¡Acompáñanos a la Feria de Empleo de La Joya ISD! ¿Buscas una carrera gratificante en la educación o servicios de apoyo? Visítanos el 10 de junio de 2025, de 9:00 AM a 12:00 PM en el Wellness Gym, 200 W. Expwy 83, La Joya, TX. ¡Estamos contratando para puestos en docencia, oficina, nutrición escolar, transporte y más! 🚌📚👮‍♂️ 📲 Escanea el código QR del volante para ver las vacantes actuales, https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NWt_gq0wjq2ePMN2glgQ-IHyUyuEKXjb/htmlview# 📞 Para más información, llama al 956-323-2600