📚✨ 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
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
🎡 Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary at the La Joya Carnival of a Century! 🎉
Principal Ana Perez, our Librarian, Assistant Principal, and dedicated teachers proudly represented Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary during this unforgettable community event 🏫💙.
A big THANK YOU to all the families and community members who joined us and helped make it a success! 🙌 Your support means so much to us! 💫 #lajoyaisd,#hbgpride
Principal Ana Perez, our Librarian, Assistant Principal, and dedicated teachers proudly represented Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary during this unforgettable community event 🏫💙.
A big THANK YOU to all the families and community members who joined us and helped make it a success! 🙌 Your support means so much to us! 💫 #lajoyaisd,#hbgpride
📚✏️ Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary teachers are getting prepared for an amazing school year!
During Inservice Days, our incredible educators have been hard at work participating in professional development, setting up their classrooms 🖍️📅, collaborating with their teams 🤝, and planning engaging lessons to inspire and support our students 💡📖.
Their dedication and energy show just how excited they are to welcome our Eagles back to school 🦅🎉.
Let’s make this year one to remember! 🌟💙
During Inservice Days, our incredible educators have been hard at work participating in professional development, setting up their classrooms 🖍️📅, collaborating with their teams 🤝, and planning engaging lessons to inspire and support our students 💡📖.
Their dedication and energy show just how excited they are to welcome our Eagles back to school 🦅🎉.
Let’s make this year one to remember! 🌟💙
📣 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!
Join us for Meet the Teacher Night.
📚 Welcome to Our New Librarian!
We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Sandra Lumbreras as the new librarian at Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary!
Mrs. Lumbreras is passionate about fostering a love of reading and creating a library space where all students feel inspired and empowered. We’re lucky to have her join our team and can’t wait to see the amazing things she’ll bring to our library!
Join us in giving her a warm HBG welcome! 📖✨
#HBGElementary #WelcomeMrsLumbreras #LoveForReading #NewLibrarian
We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Sandra Lumbreras as the new librarian at Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary!
Mrs. Lumbreras is passionate about fostering a love of reading and creating a library space where all students feel inspired and empowered. We’re lucky to have her join our team and can’t wait to see the amazing things she’ll bring to our library!
Join us in giving her a warm HBG welcome! 📖✨
#HBGElementary #WelcomeMrsLumbreras #LoveForReading #NewLibrarian
📣 Welcome Our New Principal!
We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Ana Perez as the new principal of Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary!
Mrs. Perez brings a wealth of experience, a passion for learning, and a deep commitment to supporting every student’s success. We are excited to have her lead our school community and continue building a positive, inclusive, and high-achieving environment.
Please join us in giving Mrs. Perez a warm Henry B. Gonzalez welcome! 💙🍎
#HBGElementary #WelcomeMrsPerez #NewPrincipal #LeadingWithHeart
We are thrilled to welcome Mrs. Ana Perez as the new principal of Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary!
Mrs. Perez brings a wealth of experience, a passion for learning, and a deep commitment to supporting every student’s success. We are excited to have her lead our school community and continue building a positive, inclusive, and high-achieving environment.
Please join us in giving Mrs. Perez a warm Henry B. Gonzalez welcome! 💙🍎
#HBGElementary #WelcomeMrsPerez #NewPrincipal #LeadingWithHeart
🚍🚌 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
📢 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
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
🎉✨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
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
📢 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
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.
⚠️ 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.
After 9 years of dedicated service, custodian Pablo Cortina is retiring from Henry B. Gonzalez Elementary and La Joya ISD. Thank you, Mr. Cortina, for your hard work and commitment—enjoy your well-earned retirement! 🎉
📰 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
School announcement.
🚨 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! 🐾💛
🎉 Marvelous Monday at H.B. González Elementary ADSY Site!
Start your week with fun and learning! Enjoy hands-on STEM activities and a tasty nacho snack on Monday.
🔬 Learn. 🔧 Create. 🧀 Snack.
Mondays just got a whole lot more marvelous! #HenryBGonzalez
🎉 Students at Henry B. Gonzalez had a blast with exciting, hands-on activities! 🌋 They explored science with a volcano eruption experiment, got creative through art 🎨, and showed off their style with fun dress-up days 👕☀️🤪—from summer outfits to favorite character shirts and wacky wear. It was a week full of learning, laughter, and self-expression! 😄👏#HenryBGonzalez, #lajoyaisd, #ljisd, #learning, @lajoyaisd
Join us in booking your PK classroom tour from June 16- June 24, 2024. Thank you.
🍽️ 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.
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🍽️ ¡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.
