📚 As our La Joya ISD students prepare for MAP Growth testing, families may wonder what MAP Growth is and why it matters.
MAP Growth is an adaptive assessment that adjusts to each student’s learning level. It helps measure growth over time and provides teachers with valuable information to guide instruction.
🔗 Visit the La Joya ISD website for more information about MAP Testing: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/map-testing-information
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📚 Mientras nuestros estudiantes de La Joya ISD se preparan para las pruebas MAP Growth, muchas familias pueden preguntarse qué es MAP Growth y por qué es importante.
MAP Growth es una prueba adaptativa que se ajusta al nivel de aprendizaje de cada estudiante. Ayuda a medir el crecimiento a lo largo del tiempo y brinda a los maestros información valiosa para guiar la instrucción.
🔗 Visite el sitio web de La Joya ISD para obtener más información sobre las pruebas MAP:
https://www.lajoyaisd.com/page/map-testing-information
We value our families and community, and we’re sharing important information about How Student Assignments & Transportation Will Work. Learn more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre Cómo funcionarán las asignaciones de estudiantes y el transporte escolar Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre Cómo funcionarán las asignaciones de estudiantes y el transporte escolar Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
📣 Attention La Joya ISD Families!
Students will be taking the NWEA MAP Growth assessments next week on the following days:
📖 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Reading
🔬 Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – Science
➗ Thursday, January 22, 2026 – Math
These assessments help measure student growth and guide instruction. It is important that students are present, well-rested, and arrive on time on testing days.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed. ⭐
#LaJoyaISD #MAPGrowth #AchievingExcellenceTogether
Students will be taking the NWEA MAP Growth assessments next week on the following days:
📖 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – Reading
🔬 Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – Science
➗ Thursday, January 22, 2026 – Math
These assessments help measure student growth and guide instruction. It is important that students are present, well-rested, and arrive on time on testing days.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed. ⭐
#LaJoyaISD #MAPGrowth #AchievingExcellenceTogether
We value our families and community, and we’re sharing important information about How These School Actions Help Students. Learn more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre Cómo Estas Acciones Escolares Benefician a Los Estudiantes. Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre Cómo Estas Acciones Escolares Benefician a Los Estudiantes. Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
We value our families and community, and we’re sharing important information about Why Reinvestment Opportunities Matter. Learn more at www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre por qué son importantes las oportunidades de reinversión. Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
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Valoramos a nuestras familias y a nuestra comunidad, y estamos compartiendo información importante sobre por qué son importantes las oportunidades de reinversión. Conozca más en www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
Join us in celebrating School Board Recognition Month!
Thank you to our School Board Members for their leadership, service, and commitment to our students. Our Future is Public and stronger because of you. #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth2026 #ourfutureispublic
Thank you to our School Board Members for their leadership, service, and commitment to our students. Our Future is Public and stronger because of you. #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth2026 #ourfutureispublic
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.
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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.
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. 📚
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. 📚
📣 La Joya ISD families, we want to hear from you!
Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. As we move forward, we want to remind our families that these School Action items are recommendations and not final decisions.
We invite you to join us for your campus’s upcoming meeting to learn more, ask questions, and share your thoughts.
❤️ Your voice matters, and we appreciate your partnership every step of the way.
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📣 ¡Familias de La Joya ISD, queremos escucharlos!
Gracias por ser una parte esencial de nuestra comunidad escolar. A medida que avanzamos, queremos recordarles que estas acciones escolares son recomendaciones y no decisiones finales.
Les invitamos a unirse a la próxima reunión de su plantel para conocer más, hacer preguntas y compartir sus ideas.
❤️ Su voz es importante, y valoramos su colaboración en cada paso del camino.
Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. As we move forward, we want to remind our families that these School Action items are recommendations and not final decisions.
We invite you to join us for your campus’s upcoming meeting to learn more, ask questions, and share your thoughts.
❤️ Your voice matters, and we appreciate your partnership every step of the way.
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📣 ¡Familias de La Joya ISD, queremos escucharlos!
Gracias por ser una parte esencial de nuestra comunidad escolar. A medida que avanzamos, queremos recordarles que estas acciones escolares son recomendaciones y no decisiones finales.
Les invitamos a unirse a la próxima reunión de su plantel para conocer más, hacer preguntas y compartir sus ideas.
❤️ Su voz es importante, y valoramos su colaboración en cada paso del camino.
La Joya ISD is committed to keeping our community informed about the School Action Recommendations. These proposals aim to strengthen academics and ensure students have access to stronger educational opportunities.
Read the graphic for key details and visit lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions for the full overview.
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La Joya ISD comparte los hechos detrás de las Recomendaciones de Acciones Escolares. Estas propuestas están diseñadas para fortalecer lo académico, reinvertir en los estudiantes y asegurar que cada niño tenga acceso a mejores oportunidades educativas.
Revisa el gráfico para ver los detalles clave y visita lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions para ver la información completa.
Read the graphic for key details and visit lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions for the full overview.
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La Joya ISD comparte los hechos detrás de las Recomendaciones de Acciones Escolares. Estas propuestas están diseñadas para fortalecer lo académico, reinvertir en los estudiantes y asegurar que cada niño tenga acceso a mejores oportunidades educativas.
Revisa el gráfico para ver los detalles clave y visita lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions para ver la información completa.
Here are the key facts about the School Action Recommendations. These are recommendations only and nothing changes in 2025–26 school year. Review the graphics to learn more and stay updated with accurate information.
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Aquí están los datos más importantes sobre las Recomendaciones de Acción Escolar. Son solo propuestas y no habrá cambios en el año escolar 2025–2026. Consulte las gráficas para obtener más información precisa.
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Aquí están los datos más importantes sobre las Recomendaciones de Acción Escolar. Son solo propuestas y no habrá cambios en el año escolar 2025–2026. Consulte las gráficas para obtener más información precisa.
La Joya ISD Announces School Action Recommendations to Strengthen Academic Quality and Student Opportunities
LA JOYA, Texas — La Joya Independent School District has announced initial school action recommendations for the 2026–27 school year as part of its ongoing commitment to ensure every student has access to a high-quality, best-fit learning environment. The recommendations align directly with the district’s Achieving Excellence Together 2030 Strategic Plan and its North Star Goal of having 90 percent of students enrolled in A- or B-rated campuses by 2029.
The proposed actions would close or repurpose select campuses to improve academic outcomes, address enrollment shifts, and allow for strategic reinvestment in programs that elevate student success. By realigning facilities and staffing, the district projects up to $27.2 million in potential savings, which will be reinvested to strengthen instruction, expand career and technical education, and enhance student programming.
“These recommendations are about doing what’s right for students,” said Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics and School Leadership. “By reassigning students to our highest-performing campuses and expanding innovative school models, we can ensure every child receives the level of excellence our community expects and deserves.”
The initial recommendations include:
The closure of Benavides Elementary - students reassigned to Sam Fordyce Elementary
The closure of Peña Elementary - students reassigned to Clinton Elementary and Gonzalez Elementary determined by students’ residential zones
The closure of Leo Elementary - students reassigned to Flores Elementary and E.B. Reyna Elementary determined by students’ residential zones
The closure of Ann Richards Middle School - students reassigned to Garcia Middle School and Memorial Middle School determined by students’ residential zones
J.D. Salinas Middle School will close temporarily and reopen in 2027–28 as a Choice Career Academy Middle School, creating new pathways in career and technical education (CTE).
“These changes ensure more students are learning in higher-rated schools while also allowing us to modernize our facilities and expand opportunities,” Dr. Little added. “Our goal is not just efficiency, it’s excellence. Every decision connects back to our strategic priorities of empowering graduates, developing thriving students, and sustaining operational excellence.”
La Joya ISD will hold staff and community meetings from November through January to gather feedback and answer questions from families. Final recommendations will go before the School Board on January 21, 2026.
“Our Achieving Excellence Together 2030 strategic plan is about preparing students for limitless opportunities,” said Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen. “These recommended school actions allow us to acknowledge and act on the declines in enrollment that the District and community have known about for years, ensure that we are delivering on the promise of educational excellence for all students, align ourselves with fiscally responsible practices, and reinvest in what matters most; strong schools, great teachers, and innovative programs that inspire success.”
For more information about La Joya ISD’s Achieving Excellence Together 2030 Strategic Plan and the school action timeline, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
LA JOYA, Texas — La Joya Independent School District has announced initial school action recommendations for the 2026–27 school year as part of its ongoing commitment to ensure every student has access to a high-quality, best-fit learning environment. The recommendations align directly with the district’s Achieving Excellence Together 2030 Strategic Plan and its North Star Goal of having 90 percent of students enrolled in A- or B-rated campuses by 2029.
The proposed actions would close or repurpose select campuses to improve academic outcomes, address enrollment shifts, and allow for strategic reinvestment in programs that elevate student success. By realigning facilities and staffing, the district projects up to $27.2 million in potential savings, which will be reinvested to strengthen instruction, expand career and technical education, and enhance student programming.
“These recommendations are about doing what’s right for students,” said Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics and School Leadership. “By reassigning students to our highest-performing campuses and expanding innovative school models, we can ensure every child receives the level of excellence our community expects and deserves.”
The initial recommendations include:
The closure of Benavides Elementary - students reassigned to Sam Fordyce Elementary
The closure of Peña Elementary - students reassigned to Clinton Elementary and Gonzalez Elementary determined by students’ residential zones
The closure of Leo Elementary - students reassigned to Flores Elementary and E.B. Reyna Elementary determined by students’ residential zones
The closure of Ann Richards Middle School - students reassigned to Garcia Middle School and Memorial Middle School determined by students’ residential zones
J.D. Salinas Middle School will close temporarily and reopen in 2027–28 as a Choice Career Academy Middle School, creating new pathways in career and technical education (CTE).
“These changes ensure more students are learning in higher-rated schools while also allowing us to modernize our facilities and expand opportunities,” Dr. Little added. “Our goal is not just efficiency, it’s excellence. Every decision connects back to our strategic priorities of empowering graduates, developing thriving students, and sustaining operational excellence.”
La Joya ISD will hold staff and community meetings from November through January to gather feedback and answer questions from families. Final recommendations will go before the School Board on January 21, 2026.
“Our Achieving Excellence Together 2030 strategic plan is about preparing students for limitless opportunities,” said Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensen. “These recommended school actions allow us to acknowledge and act on the declines in enrollment that the District and community have known about for years, ensure that we are delivering on the promise of educational excellence for all students, align ourselves with fiscally responsible practices, and reinvest in what matters most; strong schools, great teachers, and innovative programs that inspire success.”
For more information about La Joya ISD’s Achieving Excellence Together 2030 Strategic Plan and the school action timeline, visit www.lajoyaisd.com/schoolactions
🌟 Happy Friday, La Joya ISD! 🌟
September is Attendance Awareness Month!
Every day matters when it comes to learning and growing. 🌟
Students who attend regularly set the foundation for success in school, college, careers, and life.
Let’s rise to the challenge and make every day count! 🏆
#AttendanceMatters #LJISDAchievingExcellence2030 #AttendanceChallenge
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🌟 ¡Feliz viernes, La Joya ISD! 🌟
¡Septiembre es el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Asistencia!
Cada día cuenta cuando se trata de aprender y crecer. 🌟
Los estudiantes que asisten con regularidad construyen la base para el éxito en la escuela, la universidad, la carrera y la vida.
¡Aceptemos el reto y hagamos que cada día cuente! 🏆
#LaAsistenciaImporta #CadaDíaCuenta #RetoDeAsistencia
September is Attendance Awareness Month!
Every day matters when it comes to learning and growing. 🌟
Students who attend regularly set the foundation for success in school, college, careers, and life.
Let’s rise to the challenge and make every day count! 🏆
#AttendanceMatters #LJISDAchievingExcellence2030 #AttendanceChallenge
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🌟 ¡Feliz viernes, La Joya ISD! 🌟
¡Septiembre es el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Asistencia!
Cada día cuenta cuando se trata de aprender y crecer. 🌟
Los estudiantes que asisten con regularidad construyen la base para el éxito en la escuela, la universidad, la carrera y la vida.
¡Aceptemos el reto y hagamos que cada día cuente! 🏆
#LaAsistenciaImporta #CadaDíaCuenta #RetoDeAsistencia
📖✨The September 2025 Issue of The Pack Connection is here! 🎉From our new Strategic Plan rollout 🚀to celebrations across La Joya ISD 🎊, this edition is packed with stories of success, pride, and community. 💙🐾Don't miss it! 👇
👉Read The Pack Connection Here: https://5il.co/3p3yu
👉Read The Pack Connection Here: https://5il.co/3p3yu
🌟 LA JOYA ISD COMMUNITY—ALL EYES ON US! 🌟
The La Joya High School Coyotes are in the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Contest! 🏈💡
We need EVERY campus, EVERY family, EVERY fan to help light up the nation with Coyote Pride! 🐾❤️
👉 Post your pride using: #FN5GL #Sweepstakes #ljhscoyotes
👉 Tag: @tmobile + @lajoya_football + @ljhscoyotes
Together, let’s bring this WIN home for La Joya ISD & Coyote Country! 🔥
The La Joya High School Coyotes are in the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Contest! 🏈💡
We need EVERY campus, EVERY family, EVERY fan to help light up the nation with Coyote Pride! 🐾❤️
👉 Post your pride using: #FN5GL #Sweepstakes #ljhscoyotes
👉 Tag: @tmobile + @lajoya_football + @ljhscoyotes
Together, let’s bring this WIN home for La Joya ISD & Coyote Country! 🔥
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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We're opening applications for the Superintendent’s Advisory Committees! 🗣️
✨ Join us in shaping the future of La Joya ISD by sharing your voice and ideas. Let’s work together to create a stronger school community!
💪📚 Apply now for one of the following committees:
✅ Parent Advisory Committee
✅ Student Advisory Committee
✅ Educator Advisory Committee
Don't miss out! 📲 Visit www.lajoyaisd.com/committees to apply today! 🚀
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🌟 ¡Noticias emocionantes! 🌟 ¡Estamos abriendo solicitudes para los Comités Asesores del la Superintendente!
🗣️✨ Únase a nosotros para dar forma al futuro de La Joya ISD compartiendo su voz e ideas. ¡Trabajemos juntos para crear una comunidad escolar más fuerte!
💪📚 Solicite ahora para uno de los siguientes comités:
✅ Comité Asesor de Padres
✅ Comité Asesor de Estudiantes
✅ Comité Asesor de Educadores
¡No se lo pierda!
📲 ¡Visite www.lajoyaisd.com/committees para presentar su solicitud hoy! 🚀
📚✨ Attendance matters at La Joya ISD‼️
Missing just a few days each month can add up to YEARS of lost learning by graduation. 📖
Let’s show up, succeed, and make every day count! ✅🎓
#LaJoyaISD #AttendanceMatters
Missing just a few days each month can add up to YEARS of lost learning by graduation. 📖
Let’s show up, succeed, and make every day count! ✅🎓
#LaJoyaISD #AttendanceMatters
👖🍎 Jean Week is HERE at La Joya ISD! 🎉
From Aug. 25–29, our amazing staff can rock their jeans to celebrate Week 3 of Back to School! 🙌✨
It’s going to be an incredible year.
Thank you for all that you do for our students! 💯💙
#LJISDLegacyOfExcellence
📣 Big things are happening at La Joya ISD!
Our Achieving Excellence Together 2030 Strategic Plan was built by our community and for our community with input from over 5,500 voices 💬🙌. Together, we’ve set a bold path to ensure every student is empowered, supported, and prepared for college, career, and life 🌟📚
✨ Want to know more? Learn some quick facts about our plan and see how we’re shaping the future of La Joya ISD! 🚀📖
👉 Check it out here: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
Our Achieving Excellence Together 2030 Strategic Plan was built by our community and for our community with input from over 5,500 voices 💬🙌. Together, we’ve set a bold path to ensure every student is empowered, supported, and prepared for college, career, and life 🌟📚
✨ Want to know more? Learn some quick facts about our plan and see how we’re shaping the future of La Joya ISD! 🚀📖
👉 Check it out here: https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
📣 It's official! La Joya ISD’s new Strategic Plan: Achieving Excellence Together 2030 is here!
This plan was built by our community and for our community through months of listening and learning:
✔️ Community-wide survey
✔️ 23 Town halls across the district
✔️ 24 Student, staff, and family advisory groups
✔️ Our first-ever Community Design Day!
Over 5,500 voices shaped this roadmap that will guide the future of our District for the next 5 years.
💡 Explore the plan → https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
#AchievingExcellenceTogether2030 #EveryStudentEveryDayLJISD
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📣 ¡Es oficial! ¡Ya está aquí el nuevo Plan Estratégico de La Joya ISD: Logrando la Excelencia Juntos 2030!
Este plan fue creado por nuestra comunidad y para nuestra comunidad, después de meses de escuchar y aprender:
✔️ Encuesta comunitaria
✔️ 23 asambleas en todo el distrito
✔️ 24 grupos de asesoría con estudiantes, personal y familias
✔️ ¡Nuestro primer Día de Diseño Comunitario!
Más de 5,500 voces dieron forma a esta guía que dirigirá el futuro de nuestro Distrito durante los próximos 5 años.
💡 Explora el plan → https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
#LograndoLaExcelenciaJuntos2030 #CadaEstudianteCadaDíaLJISD
This plan was built by our community and for our community through months of listening and learning:
✔️ Community-wide survey
✔️ 23 Town halls across the district
✔️ 24 Student, staff, and family advisory groups
✔️ Our first-ever Community Design Day!
Over 5,500 voices shaped this roadmap that will guide the future of our District for the next 5 years.
💡 Explore the plan → https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
#AchievingExcellenceTogether2030 #EveryStudentEveryDayLJISD
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📣 ¡Es oficial! ¡Ya está aquí el nuevo Plan Estratégico de La Joya ISD: Logrando la Excelencia Juntos 2030!
Este plan fue creado por nuestra comunidad y para nuestra comunidad, después de meses de escuchar y aprender:
✔️ Encuesta comunitaria
✔️ 23 asambleas en todo el distrito
✔️ 24 grupos de asesoría con estudiantes, personal y familias
✔️ ¡Nuestro primer Día de Diseño Comunitario!
Más de 5,500 voces dieron forma a esta guía que dirigirá el futuro de nuestro Distrito durante los próximos 5 años.
💡 Explora el plan → https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/la-joya-isd-strategic-plan
#LograndoLaExcelenciaJuntos2030 #CadaEstudianteCadaDíaLJISD
