Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School

📌 Mandatory 8th Grade Student/Parent Meeting

Attention 8th grade parents and students — this meeting is mandatory for high school registration.

📅 Thursday, January 8, 2026
🕘 9:15 AM or 🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School

Your attendance is very important to ensure a smooth high school registration process.
For questions, please call (956) 323-2770 or visit the campus.

🎓 High School Application Window – 8th Grade

Attention 8th grade parents and students!

The High School Application Window is now open for ALL 8th grade students.

📆 Dec. 18, 2025 – Jan. 21, 2026
🎟️ Lottery Selection: Jan. 23, 2026
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Meeting: Jan. 29, 2026 (for selected students)

✅ This application is for everyone, including Early College & P-TECH.
❗ If not interested, select “Not Interested” to be zoned to La Joya HS.

🔗 Application steps: https://bit.ly/3XZZu8N
📞 Questions? Call (956) 323-2770 or visit the campus.

We value our families and community, and we’re sharing important updates about enrollment and how we’re planning for the future together. Read more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre la matrícula y cómo estamos planificando el futuro juntos. Lea más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions.

Our campus got a little cozier today as students and staff wore their Christmas socks. A small detail that brought big holiday smiles! 🎄✨

🎄✨ Staff Christmas Luncheon – A Special Afternoon ✨🎄 What a wonderful way to kick off the Christmas season, good food, warm smiles, and even better company. Today was a beautiful reminder of the heart behind our school: a dedicated staff that shows up every day for our students and for each other. Thank you to everyone who helped make this gathering special. We are truly blessed with an incredible team. Wishing all our staff a joyful and peaceful Christmas season! ❤️🎄

🦌🎄 Reindeer Antlers Day! 🎄🦌 Our students and staff showed off their antlers today and helped spread holiday cheer all around campus. So many festive reindeer in one place! ✨

🎬🍿 Top Sellers Reward Day! 🍿🎬 Shout-out to our amazing students who were top sellers—your hard work paid off! Today they enjoyed a fun trip to the movies as a reward for their dedication and teamwork. Way to go! 👏✨

📣 La Joya High School – Virtual Attendance Access Parents of current 8th graders who are zoned to La Joya High School may attend the High School Transition Parent Meeting virtually via Google Meet. 🗓 Wednesday, December 17, 2025 ⏰ 6:00 PM 🔗 Scan the QR code or visit: bit.ly/LJHS8thMeeting

Today’s theme was Santa Hats or Holiday Shirts, and our campus was full of festive outfits and holiday joy. A fun way to celebrate the season together! 🎄💫

We sincerely thank our presenters for delivering impactful presentations to our 8th grade students. Your support and expertise have helped equip our students with the knowledge and confidence needed for a successful transition to high school and beyond—college, career, and military readiness

Today we celebrated Candy Cane Day as students and staff wore red and white to spread holiday joy. A sweet way to keep the Christmas spirit going! 🎄🤍

✨ The journey to high school begins here! ✨ 8th Grade Parents – join us for the High School Transition Meeting on December 17 at 6:00 PM at your feeder high school. Let’s plan together for a strong start to freshman year. 💪🎓

🎶 Huge congratulations to Mason Oliva! 🎶 We're beyond proud to celebrate Mason Oliva's phenomenal performance with the band at the TMEA Region Clinic and Concert, held today, December 13, at the La Joya Performing Arts Center. Your tireless efforts, commitment, and exceptional musical talent truly shined throughout the performance! What an outstanding achievement , you represented with pride and talent! 👏🎼 #TMEA #RegionClinic #MusicalExcellence #ProudMoment

Our campus looked festive and bright as students and staff wore silver and blue today. A beautiful way to celebrate the season together! ❄️✨

Our campus was full of cozy, colorful patterns today as we celebrated Plaid Day. A fun and festive way to keep the holiday spirit going! 🎄✨

🎓 Attention 8th Grade Families! It’s time to start planning for your child’s Freshman year (2026–2027). Join us for the High School Transition Parent Meeting as we move forward together and support our students toward a strong start in high school. 📅 Wednesday, December 17, 2025 ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Your 8th grader’s Feeder High School This meeting is mandatory for all 8th grade parents. We appreciate your support in helping our students succeed! ❤️

Understanding the “why” matters. The school actions being considered are rooted in three key areas: strengthening academics, responding to enrollment decline, and creating opportunities to reinvest in our classrooms.

Please take a moment to review the infographic to learn more about the reasons behind these recommendations. 📚

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Entender el “por qué” es importante. Las acciones escolares que se están considerando se basan en tres áreas clave: fortalecer el rendimiento académico, responder a la disminución de matrícula y crear oportunidades para reinvertir en nuestras aulas.

Le invitamos a revisar la infografía para conocer más sobre las razones detrás de estas recomendaciones. 📚

🎉 Congratulations to Mason Oliva! 🎶 We are proud to recognize Mason Oliva for earning a chair in the TMEA Region 15 Auditions on December 6, 2025! Mason earned 8th chair in the Honor Winds, which is the top band of the auditions, an incredible achievement after competing against talented students from across the region. Mason will now advance to perform at the Region Clinic and Concert on Friday and Saturday, concluding with the final concert on December 13, 2025. 👏 Way to go, Mason! We are so proud of you!

❄️✨ Join us this Saturday for our PK–12 Saturday Enrichment Camps! ✨❄️ Students will enjoy hands-on activities, learning opportunities, and free breakfast and lunch! Families are also invited to attend our Parent Sessions on college and career readiness. 📅 Saturday, December 13 🕘 9:00 AM–1:00 PM 📍 Saenz MS • De Zavala MS • JD Salinas MS • Garza EL • Escandón EL Bring the family, learn together, and be part of a great day in La Joya ISD! 💙 #LaJoyaISD #SaturdayEnrichment #FamilyEngagement #CommunityStrong

✨ What a beautiful night at our LDZ Fine Arts Showcase! ✨ Our Band, Orchestra, Choir, Dance, Theater, and Art students truly brought the Christmas season to life with their talent, joy, and dedication. 🌟 We are so proud of each performer for sharing their gifts and representing LDZ with heart. ❤️ Thank you to our families and community for cheering them on, your support means everything!🎶🎨💃🩰🎭