A heartfelt thank you to our amazing parent volunteers! 💙
Your time, dedication, and support make a meaningful difference for both our students and staff every single day. We are truly grateful to have you as part of our school community.
Because of you, our school is a stronger, more connected place. Thank you for all that you do!
⚾️🔥 Hard-Fought Battle! 🔥⚾️
Congratulations to our 8th Grade Boys on a tough, competitive game ending in a tie against Garcia Middle School! 💪
Great effort and resilience all the way through—keep grinding, boys! 🐺⚾️
#Coyotes #BattleTested
Our Power Up Club had an incredible learning experience at the UTRGV Coastal Studies Lab in beautiful South Padre Island! 🌊⚡
Students explored how renewable energy is used in coastal environments, participated in a hands-on STEM activity where they built a robotic arm, and wrapped up the day with an exciting shark dissection—identifying and extracting major organs while learning about marine biology. 🦈🔬
Thank you to their sponsors, Mrs. Reyna and Mrs. Moreno, for guiding and supporting our students throughout this unforgettable experience!
A day full of discovery, innovation, and inspiration for our future STEM leaders! 💡
Congratulations to our 7th Grade Boys and 8th Grade Boys Baseball teams on their big victories over Trevino Middle School! 💪
Both teams are now 2-0 in district play setting the tone early and showing what Coyotes baseball is all about! 🐺🔥
The hard work, discipline, and team chemistry are paying off. This is the standard now let’s keep building, stay hungry, and continue the season strong!
Big win for our 7th grade girls! 🥎🎉
Congratulations to our amazing LDZ MS 7th grade softball team for their victory against Ann Richards Middle School at the 7th Grade Tournament! Your hard work, teamwork, and determination truly paid off.
We are so proud of the effort and heart you showed on the field—way to represent LDZ MS with pride! 💪✨
🚨 STEM Camp Reminder 🚨
Students, if you received a STEM Summer Camp application, don’t forget to turn it in ASAP! 📝
Interested but need another copy? Just ask your teacher 👍
⚠️ Only 20 spots available — they will fill up fast! Don’t miss out on coding 🤖, drones 🚁, and 3D printing 🖨️
Get it turned in before it’s too late! 💡
⏳⚠️ Final days to register, La Joya ISD!
Keep learning going all summer long with La Joya ISD’s Middle School Summer Programs! ☀️📚
Designed to support, enrich, and inspire, these programs offer engaging, hands-on learning experiences for every student. ✨
From academic support to STEM exploration and language enrichment, students can grow, build confidence, and stay ahead this summer. 💡
🗓 Programs run June 1 – July 10, 2026
🍎 Breakfast, lunch & transportation provided
📅 Deadline to register: April 17
📲 Register now through Skyward
🔗 Visit lajoyaisd.com/adsy for step-by-step enrollment instructions and full program details
Give your child a summer filled with opportunity, discovery, and success! ❤️
#LaJoyaISD #SummerPrograms #MiddleSchool #StudentSuccess #achievingexcellencetogether
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⏳⚠️ ¡Últimos días para registrarse, La Joya ISD!
¡Sigan aprendiendo durante todo el verano con los Programas de Verano para Middle School de La Joya ISD! ☀️📚
Diseñados para apoyar, enriquecer e inspirar, estos programas ofrecen experiencias de aprendizaje prácticas y dinámicas para cada estudiante. ✨
Desde apoyo académico hasta exploración STEM y enriquecimiento del lenguaje, los estudiantes pueden crecer, desarrollar confianza y avanzar este verano. 💡
🗓 Los programas se llevan a cabo del 1 de junio al 10 de julio de 2026
🍎 Desayuno, almuerzo y transporte incluidos
📅 Fecha límite para registrarse: 17 de abril
📲 Regístrese hoy a través de Skyward
🔗 Visite lajoyaisd.com/adsy para obtener instrucciones paso a paso para la inscripción y todos los detalles del programa
¡Brinde a su hijo(a) un verano lleno de oportunidades, descubrimiento y éxito! ❤️
Keep learning going all summer long with La Joya ISD’s Middle School Summer Programs! ☀️📚
Designed to support, enrich, and inspire, these programs offer engaging, hands-on learning experiences for every student. ✨
From academic support to STEM exploration and language enrichment, students can grow, build confidence, and stay ahead this summer. 💡
🗓 Programs run June 1 – July 10, 2026
🍎 Breakfast, lunch & transportation provided
📅 Deadline to register: April 17
📲 Register now through Skyward
🔗 Visit lajoyaisd.com/adsy for step-by-step enrollment instructions and full program details
Give your child a summer filled with opportunity, discovery, and success! ❤️
#LaJoyaISD #SummerPrograms #MiddleSchool #StudentSuccess #achievingexcellencetogether
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⏳⚠️ ¡Últimos días para registrarse, La Joya ISD!
¡Sigan aprendiendo durante todo el verano con los Programas de Verano para Middle School de La Joya ISD! ☀️📚
Diseñados para apoyar, enriquecer e inspirar, estos programas ofrecen experiencias de aprendizaje prácticas y dinámicas para cada estudiante. ✨
Desde apoyo académico hasta exploración STEM y enriquecimiento del lenguaje, los estudiantes pueden crecer, desarrollar confianza y avanzar este verano. 💡
🗓 Los programas se llevan a cabo del 1 de junio al 10 de julio de 2026
🍎 Desayuno, almuerzo y transporte incluidos
📅 Fecha límite para registrarse: 17 de abril
📲 Regístrese hoy a través de Skyward
🔗 Visite lajoyaisd.com/adsy para obtener instrucciones paso a paso para la inscripción y todos los detalles del programa
¡Brinde a su hijo(a) un verano lleno de oportunidades, descubrimiento y éxito! ❤️
A huge shoutout to our incredible librarian! 📚
Thank you for inspiring a love of reading and always going above and beyond for our students and staff.
We are so lucky to have you!
🏆🔥 Congratulations to Our Track Athletes! 🔥🏆
Shoutout to all of our athletes who competed in the Meet of Champions and placed against the best of the best from D1, D2, and D3! 💪🏃♂️🏃♀️
Your hard work, dedication, and competitive spirit truly showed on the big stage. Representing our program at such a high level is something to be proud of!
Keep pushing, keep grinding, and keep making us proud! 👏
#Coyotes #MeetOfChampions #BestOfTheBest #TrackAnd
🔥 Congratulations to our 7th and 8th Grade Boys Baseball Teams! 🔥
Both teams came out strong and earned big wins over Anne Richards Middle School to kick off the season! 💪⚾️
Great teamwork, effort, and energy all around this is just the beginning. Let’s stay focused, keep improving, and keep it rolling into next week!
#Coyotes #StartStrong #TeamWork #KeepItRolling
💙💛❤️ World Autism Acceptance Day 💚💙
Today, La Joya ISD recognizes the importance of acceptance, inclusion, and understanding for individuals with autism.
Together, we continue building a supportive and inclusive environment where every student is valued and empowered to succeed. 🌟
#LaJoyaISD #AutismAcceptance #InclusionMatters
Today, La Joya ISD recognizes the importance of acceptance, inclusion, and understanding for individuals with autism.
Together, we continue building a supportive and inclusive environment where every student is valued and empowered to succeed. 🌟
#LaJoyaISD #AutismAcceptance #InclusionMatters
🎉 ExxonMobil Texas State Science Fair Success! 🔬
Lorenzo de Zavala Middle School continues its legacy of excellence by advancing students to the prestigious ExxonMobil Texas State Science Fair, held March 26–29!
👏 Congratulations to our outstanding students:
Isaac Vazquez, Manuel Davila, Sophia Rostro, Daniela Flores, Kailani Garcia, and Nathan Montelongo.
🌟 A special shoutout to Nathan Montelongo for earning the Texas Master Naturalist Award along with a $250 prize!
📍 On Friday, students also participated in Aggieland Saturday Night (Night of Zach) at Texas A&M University–College Station, where they explored interactive booths, learned about a variety of careers, toured the campus, and experienced all that the university has to offer.
De Zavala could not be prouder of your hard work and achievements. Thank you to our parents, mentors, and sponsors for supporting and providing these incredible opportunities for our students. 💙
#LDZPride #ScienceFair #FutureInnovators
Congratulations to our 7th Grade Track & Field team Division 2 District Champions! 🏆 Every athlete contributed to this team victory, and we are proud of the hard work and dedication shown all season.
Shoutout to our 8th Grade athletes for finishing 2nd overall in Division 2. Your effort and commitment all season truly paid off.
We also recognize those who placed in the Top 3 and have advanced to the Finals, where they will compete against the best from all three divisions D1, D2, and D3.
Let’s keep it going De Zavala strong! 💪🔥
📅✨ April is here, La Joya ISD!
Take a look at what’s happening across the district this month in our April 2026 Activities Calendar! From STAAR testing and appreciation days to special events and celebrations, it’s a busy month full of opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate. ❤️🍎
📝 Be sure to mark your calendars
🎉 Join us in celebrating our students and staff
📚 Let’s finish the semester strong!
Stay informed and stay involved all month long!
#LaJoyaISD #LJISD #AchievingExcellence2030 #ThrivingStudents
Take a look at what’s happening across the district this month in our April 2026 Activities Calendar! From STAAR testing and appreciation days to special events and celebrations, it’s a busy month full of opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate. ❤️🍎
📝 Be sure to mark your calendars
🎉 Join us in celebrating our students and staff
📚 Let’s finish the semester strong!
Stay informed and stay involved all month long!
#LaJoyaISD #LJISD #AchievingExcellence2030 #ThrivingStudents
📢 Reminder, La Joya ISD!
La Joya ISD campuses and offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 7.
We hope everyone enjoys the extended weekend, and we look forward to seeing you back! 📚✨
La Joya ISD campuses and offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 7.
We hope everyone enjoys the extended weekend, and we look forward to seeing you back! 📚✨
🚌📢 Stay informed, La Joya ISD families!
We’ve had great conversations at our Community Town Halls on transportation updates - and there’s ONE session left this week!
Join us to learn about upcoming improvements, enhanced safety measures, and new technology designed to improve the daily rider experience. Hear directly from district leadership and get your questions answered!
🗓 Tuesday, March 31
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Palmview High School Cafeteria
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation - your voice matters! ❤️
#LaJoyaISD #CommunityEngagement #TransportationUpdates #AchievingExcellenceTogether
We’ve had great conversations at our Community Town Halls on transportation updates - and there’s ONE session left this week!
Join us to learn about upcoming improvements, enhanced safety measures, and new technology designed to improve the daily rider experience. Hear directly from district leadership and get your questions answered!
🗓 Tuesday, March 31
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Palmview High School Cafeteria
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation - your voice matters! ❤️
#LaJoyaISD #CommunityEngagement #TransportationUpdates #AchievingExcellenceTogether
DISTRICT UPDATE
La Joya ISD Provides Update on Review Process Related to Cesar Chavez Middle School
La Joya, Texas — La Joya Independent School District is providing an update regarding the review process connected to recent questions surrounding Cesar Chavez Middle School.
Following initial concerns raised across the state and within the community, the District administration and the La Joya ISD School Board of Managers have begun reviewing the District’s current policies and procedures related to the naming or renaming of district facilities. This review is intended to ensure that any actions taken by the district follow all established local policies and applicable state requirements.
As part of this process, the district is examining the current Board policy to determine whether it provides the appropriate guidance necessary for situations involving the naming or renaming of schools, along with any applicable actions that the Board may want to take now and for the future of the school district to ensure that all procedures meet applicable legal criteria. As a part of this process, the Board may consider whether updates or revisions to the existing policy are warranted to ensure clarity and transparency moving forward.
At this time, no decisions have been made regarding the renaming of Cesar Chavez Middle School. Rather, the district is focused on carefully reviewing the policies and procedures that guide such decisions before considering any potential next steps.
In addition, as part of the broader review of facility naming policies, the district may also evaluate whether other campuses or facilities should be included in a future naming or renaming discussion. Any such considerations would follow the same policy-driven process and include opportunities for stakeholder awareness and communication.
“La Joya ISD understands the importance that school names hold for our students, staff, families, and community,” said Dr. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendent of Schools. “Our responsibility is to ensure that any decisions made by the District are thoughtful, guided by policy, and reflective of the values of the community we serve.”
The district remains committed to transparency throughout this process. Any developments or decisions related to this matter will be communicated clearly with students, staff, families, and the broader community.
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🌟 Shoutout to Ms. Nesby Garcia, our amazing 6th grade teacher! 🌟
We are incredibly proud to celebrate her recognition at today’s School Board meeting. Ms. Garcia was selected by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to serve on *two* Educator Committees, where she provided valuable feedback on the new STAAR and TELPAS assessments.
Her dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence continue to make a difference not only on our campus, but across the state of Texas.
👏 Congratulations, Ms. Garcia! Thank you for representing our school with such pride and professionalism! 💙📚
📣🍎 After the Bell Conversations with Dr. Sorensen
La Joya ISD educators are invited to join Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen for a series of informal, on-campus conversations designed to listen, learn, and connect.
These sessions provide an opportunity for educators to share what’s working, discuss ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about how we support our campuses and students.
✨ No presentations. No scripts. Just real conversations.
Sessions will be held at campuses across the district and are open to all La Joya ISD educators.
La Joya ISD educators are invited to join Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen for a series of informal, on-campus conversations designed to listen, learn, and connect.
These sessions provide an opportunity for educators to share what’s working, discuss ideas, ask questions, and engage in meaningful dialogue about how we support our campuses and students.
✨ No presentations. No scripts. Just real conversations.
Sessions will be held at campuses across the district and are open to all La Joya ISD educators.
☀️📚 Registration is now open for our Middle School Summer Programs! 🎓✨
La Joya ISD is excited to offer engaging, hands-on summer learning opportunities for our middle school students from June 1 – July 10, 2026!
From ADSY and STEM & Technology Camps to English Language Enrichment and TexPREP at UTRGV, our programs are designed to strengthen academic skills, spark curiosity, and prepare students for future success. 🚀
✅ Literacy & Math Enrichment
✅ STEAM & Robotics
✅ Engineering & Digital Design
✅ College & Career Readiness
🍎 Breakfast, lunch, and transportation will be provided.
🚌 Limited seats available - register today via Skyward.
🔗 For more information, visit https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/summer-programs
Let’s make this a summer of growth, innovation, and achievement! 💪
La Joya ISD is excited to offer engaging, hands-on summer learning opportunities for our middle school students from June 1 – July 10, 2026!
From ADSY and STEM & Technology Camps to English Language Enrichment and TexPREP at UTRGV, our programs are designed to strengthen academic skills, spark curiosity, and prepare students for future success. 🚀
✅ Literacy & Math Enrichment
✅ STEAM & Robotics
✅ Engineering & Digital Design
✅ College & Career Readiness
🍎 Breakfast, lunch, and transportation will be provided.
🚌 Limited seats available - register today via Skyward.
🔗 For more information, visit https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/summer-programs
Let’s make this a summer of growth, innovation, and achievement! 💪
