La Joya High School

📢🎉 The May 2025 Edition of The Pack Connection is HERE! From our Centennial Tree Planting 🌳 to Community Design Day 🗣️, record ADSY enrollment 🚀, and our upcoming graduation of 1,600+ amazing seniors 🎓 This issue is packed with celebration, progress, and pride! 🐾❤️ 📰 Check out the latest stories, updates, and district highlights that showcase the heart of La Joya ISD. 👉 Read it now: https://5il.co/3fnlg

🎓 Class of 2025 – It’s Time to Celebrate! 🎉 Join us for the LJISD Baccalaureate Ceremony on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the LJISD Performing Arts Center! 🌟 This special event honors all graduating seniors from La Joya High School, Palmview High School, Juarez-Lincoln High School, and all Early Colleges. 🎁 Free gifts for all seniors 📸 Picture-perfect backdrops for you and your loved ones 🎤 Inspiring speeches by fellow seniors 🎓 Wear your cap and gown 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Invite your family and friends Let’s celebrate your journey and the exciting road ahead. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night! #CoyotePride #LaJoyaSchoolsParentResources #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence#LaJoyaISD#MightyCoyotesPride#ClassOf2025 #Baccalaureate2025

🎓 La Joya High School Senior Class of 2025 – It’s Your Month! 🎉 May is packed with unforgettable memories just for YOU! From cap & gown portraits to Senior Sunset and finally, GRADUATION on May 25th (6:45 PM) at Bert Ogden Arena, it's time to celebrate your journey! 🗓️ Highlights: 📸 May 1–2: Senior Portraits 🎓 May 5–6: Regalia Distribution 🎉 May 7: College Decision Day + Scholarship Presentation 🏅 May 8: Top 25 Banquet 📚 May 12: Top 10% & Who’s Who Recognition 🙏 May 13: Baccalaureate 🌭 May 14: Senior Picnic 🎢 May 21: Six Flags Senior Trip (Qualifiers Only) 🌅 May 22: Senior Sunset 👣 May 27: Coyote Legacy Walk 🎉 May 29: Last Day of School Let’s finish strong and make these memories count! 💙 #LJHS2025 #SeniorMonth #CoyotePride#LaJoyaHS #LaJoyaSchoolsParentResources #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #LaJoyaISD #MightyCoyotesPride

🏐🔥 VOLLEYBALL COYOTE CAMP 🔥🏐 Calling all 3rd–6th graders! Join us for an action-packed volleyball camp! 📅 Date: May 17 📍 Location: LJHS Gym, 604 Coyote Drive 🕘 Time: 9 AM – 12 PM 💲 Cost: $30 🎽 First 30 to register receive a FREE camp t-shirt! 📞 Call 956-598-4741 to register! Let’s bump, set, and spike our way to fun! 💪 #CoyoteCamp #VolleyballCamp#LaJoyaHS #LaJoyaSchoolsParentResources #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #LaJoyaISD #MightyCoyotesPride

🔥 LJHS WELD WAR Champions! 🔥 This past weekend, our talented students competed in the WELD WAR welding competition at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute — and brought home some specialized hardware! 🏆💪 🏅 Individual Awards: 🥇 Diego Chavez – 1st Place in 3G Welding 🥈 Jesus Lopez – 2nd Place in 3F Welding 🥉 Isaias Pena – 3rd Place in 3F Welding 🥉 Fernando Gonzalez - 3rd place 3G welding 🤝 Team Victory: Our Welding Team claimed 1st Place Overall! Team members: Diego Chavez, Osbel Guajardo, Isaias Pena, Angel Espinoza, Francisco Vazquez. Way to go, welders — Your dedication and exceptional skills truly illuminated the way! 🔩⚙️🔥 #WeldWar2025 #WeldingChampions #SkilledTrades #CTE #ProudMoment #LaJoyaHS #LaJoyaSchoolsParentResources #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #LaJoyaISD #MightyCoyotesPride

🎓 Spring 2025 Commencement Reminder 🎓 Please be aware of the following Bert Ogden Arena ✅prohibited items at the graduation ceremony to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you!

🌟 Exciting News for Future Beauty Experts! 🌟 La Joya High School’s Cosmetology (CTE) Department is hosting the 2025–2026 Orientation Meeting! 💇‍♀️💅✨ 📅 Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM 📍 Location: LJHS Cafeteria 🎯 Who Should Attend: All new incoming students and their parents/guardians interested in joining the Cosmetology Program of Study. Attendance is mandatory! 💡 What to Expect: ✅ Program & Curriculum Overview ✅ Class Expectations & TDLR Guidelines ✅ Meet the Instructor ✅ Live Q&A with the CTE Coordinator 💥 Only 25 students will be accepted! Don’t miss out on your chance to kickstart your cosmetology career! 📞 Questions? Call us at 956-323-2870 or email a.leal10@lajoyaisd.net #LaJoyaHS #LaJoyaSchoolsParentResources #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #LaJoyaISD #MightyCoyotesPride

🎉 Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all the incredible teachers at La Joya ISD!🍎 Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and your efforts do not go unnoticed. Thank you for being the heart of our schools. 💙🍎 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

🌸🎓 Hello, May! 🎓🌸 La Joya ISD is blooming with celebrations, appreciation, and milestones all month long! From Teacher Appreciation Week 🍎 to Graduation Day 🎓, Mental Health Awareness Tuesdays 💚 to National Educational Bosses’ Week 🏆—we're closing out the school year strong! 💫 Don’t miss highlights like: 🛠️ Community Design Day 🛸 Family NASA Night 🥗 School Lunch Hero Day 📣 School Communicators Day 🎖️ Armed Forces Day 📚 Last Day of School – May 29! Let’s finish the year with pride and positivity! 🌟

A big thank you to the welding students from Mr. Reyna’s class and the art students from Mr. Ramos and Ms. Hernandez’s classes for their incredible collaboration on the new Coyote display! Your talent and craftsmanship will soon welcome everyone at the entrance of La Joya HS. We appreciate your hard work and creativity. #LJHS #CoyotePride #StudentTalent #WeldingArt #FutureCreators #LegacyOfExcellence

Join us at the ballpark tonight for Playoff Action as the La Joya Coyotes take on the Los Fresnos Falcons! First pitch is at 7 PM at the Palmview High School Baseball Field. Let’s go, Coyotes! #LJHS #CoyotePride #BiDistrictPlayoffs #LegacyOfExcellence @lajoyaisd @ljisdathletics

📣Announcement from our LJHS Office of the Guidance Counselors: 📸🎓 SENIORS, IT’S PICTURE TIME! 🎓📸 Get ready to capture one of the most iconic moments of your senior year—your Cap & Gown Pictures are here! 💥 📍 Location: LJHS Gym 🗓️ May 1 – English IV with J. Garza, J. Gonzalez, D. Bustamante, I. Snell 🗓️ May 2 – English IV with A. Gonzalez, V. Gonzalez, S. De Leon + HSP students ✨ What to Bring: 🎓 Your OWN Cap & Gown 👔 Gentlemen: White collar shirt + tie 👗 Ladies: V-neck shirt or dress Let’s make it unforgettable, Coyotes! 🐺💫 #LaJoyaHS #LaJoyaSchoolsParentResources #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #LaJoyaISD #MightyCoyotesPride

🔥💯 CONGRATULATIONS to the La Joya High School TOP 25 — Class of 2025! 💯🔥 You did it! You rose to the top, crushed your goals, and proved that hard work always wins! 🏆📚✨ 🎓 From late-night study sessions to early morning hustle—YOU EARNED THIS! Your Coyote family is cheering loud and proud! 🐺❤️ This moment is YOURS—so celebrate it BIG! 🎊🎈 🎓👏 #LaJoyaHS #LaJoyaSchoolsParentResources #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #LaJoyaISD #MightyCoyotesPride #TopGraduates #ClassOf2025 #HardWorkPaysOff #CelebratingSuccess

🎉✨ With Great Pride, We Celebrate the Top 3 La Joya High School Graduates! ✨🎉 Please join us in congratulating these exceptional students whose dedication, hard work, and perseverance have led them to the top of the Class of 2025! 💫 👑 La Joya HS Valedictorian – Adilin Garza 🎓 La Joya HS Salutatorian – Emilia Vega 🌟 La Joya HS 3rd Ranking Student – Lorena Andrade These outstanding individuals exemplify academic excellence, commitment, determination, resilience, grit, and leadership. Your unwavering dedication to learning and your determination have made a lasting impact. Your focus, discipline, and remarkable achievements speak volumes. We are incredibly proud! Congratulations on this incredible accomplishment on behalf of the entire La Joya High School family. The future is full of promise, and we can’t wait to see where it takes you! 🎓👏 #LaJoyaHS #LaJoyaSchoolsParentResources #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence #LaJoyaISD #MightyCoyotesPride#LaJoyaPride #TopGraduates #ClassOf2025 #HardWorkPaysOff #CelebratingSuccess

🎉📣Exciting News, La Joya ISD! We’re proud to share that La Joya ISD has earned a “B” rating from the Texas Education Agency! 🅱️👏 This accomplishment reflects the hard work of our students, staff, families, and community — and we’re just getting started! 💪📚 Let’s keep growing, learning, and shining together! 🌟 🔗 Find more info about your child’s school in the link below: https://www.txschools.gov/?lng=en #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence

📚✨ Happy World Reading Day! ✨📚 Today, we celebrate the power of books — to spark imagination, share knowledge, and connect us across time and cultures. Whether you're into gripping mysteries, epic fantasies, or thought-provoking non-fiction, there's a book out there that can change your world. Take a moment today to open a book, read a page, and let your mind wander. Let’s keep the magic of reading alive for ourselves and future generations! 🌍❤️📖 ------------------------------------------------ 📚✨ ¡Feliz Día Mundial del Libro! ✨📚 Hoy celebramos el poder de los libros: para despertar la imaginación, compartir conocimientos y conectarnos a través del tiempo y las culturas. Ya sea que te gusten los misterios emocionantes, las fantasías épicas o la no ficción que te hace reflexionar, siempre hay un libro capaz de cambiar tu mundo. Tómate un momento hoy para abrir un libro, leer una página y dejar volar tu mente. ¡Mantengamos viva la magia de la lectura para nosotros y para las futuras generaciones! 🌍❤️📖

Join us in congratulating Melissa Villarreal, La Joya High School’s Teacher of the Year! Ms. Villarreal exemplifies what it means to lead with heart, passion, and commitment. Her unwavering dedication to her students, her tireless work ethic, and her ability to inspire those around her make her a true asset to our campus. Through her leadership in the classroom and beyond, she continues to make a lasting impact on our school community. Congratulations, Ms. Villarreal — and thank you for all you do! #LJHS #TeacherOfTheYear #CoyotePride #LegacyOfExcellence

Congratulations to Ileana Rodriguez, La Joya High School’s Instructional Assistant of the Year! Ms. Rodriguez is the definition of dedication and support. Her hard work, reliability, and constant willingness to assist wherever needed make her an essential part of our school community. Whether in the classroom or behind the scenes, she continues to go above and beyond to ensure student success and campus excellence. Thank you, Ms. Rodriguez, for all that you do! #LJHS #InstructionalAssistantOfTheYear #CoyotePride #LegacyOfExcellence

Congratulations to Virginia Gomez, La Joya High School’s Support Staff of the Year! Ms. Gomez’s dedication, constant availability, and unwavering support make her an invaluable part of our campus. Her commitment to helping staff and students alike does not go unnoticed. Whether it’s behind the scenes or on the frontlines, Ms. Gomez is always ready to lend a hand with a positive attitude and a true heart for service. Thank you, Ms. Gomez, for all you do for La Joya HS! #LJHS #SupportStaffOfTheYear #CoyotePride #LegacyOfExcellence

🎉 Happy Administrative Professionals' Day!🎉 Join us in celebrating the outstanding secretaries, administrative assistants, and office staff who work tirelessly behind the scenes to support our students, staff, and campuses every day. 👩‍💻🏫✨ Thank you for keeping everything organized, welcoming, and running smoothly — we appreciate you today and always! 🙌 #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #LJISDLegacyOfExcellence