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Principal’s Message

Julissa Garza

I am incredibly proud of our students and the hard work and dedication they bring to our campus every day. Our teachers and staff are committed to ensuring every student feels valued, supported, and inspired to reach their fullest potential.

Together – students, families, teachers, and staff — we are building a community where curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning thrive.

We are grateful for the partnership and support of our entire community. Let's continue working together and take pride in everything our students accomplish!

District News

🚨📣 REMINDER: La Joya ISD’s Job Fair is coming up! 📣🚨

🚨📣 REMINDER: La Joya ISD’s Job Fair is coming up! 📣🚨

Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Join the La Joya ISD team and explore exciting career opportunities in education and beyond! ❤️🖤🗓 Tuesday, May 26, 2026⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM📍 La Joya ...

No School on Monday, May 25

No School on Monday, May 25

📅 Friendly Reminder, La Joya ISD! 📅There will be no school tomorrow, Monday, May 25. ✨Students will return to class on Tuesday, May 26, ready to finish the school year strong! 💪📚Enjoy the extra day...

Registration for La Joya ISD’s 2026 Summer Professional Learning opportunities is NOW OPEN!

Registration for La Joya ISD’s 2026 Summer Professional Learning opportunities is NOW OPEN!

Get ready for an exciting summer of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth designed to strengthen instruction and support student success for the 2026-2027 school year! 🍎✨ Sessions will...

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is STILL OPEN

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is STILL OPEN

📣✨ REMINDER, La Joya ISD Families! ✨📣 Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is STILL OPEN, and La Joya ISD is excited to welcome new students and families! 🐾❤️From Pre-K3 & Pre-K4 to Kinderg...

La Joya ISD Celebrates Educator Excellence During TIA Big Check Celebration

La Joya ISD Celebrates Educator Excellence During TIA Big Check Celebration

La Joya, TX - La Joya ISD proudly celebrated outstanding educators during its annual Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Big Check Celebration, an exciting evening dedicated to recognizing teachers w...

✨🎥 A full-circle moment more than three decades in the making. ❤️

✨🎥 A full-circle moment more than three decades in the making. ❤️

La Joya ISD was honored to welcome renowned journalist Maria Antonieta Collins as she reunited with Lorenzo De Zavala Middle School teacher Jose Navarro - one of the students featured in a story sh...

📅✨ Friendly Reminder, La Joya ISD! ✨📅

📅✨ Friendly Reminder, La Joya ISD! ✨📅

There will be no school on Monday, May 25 ❤️🖤Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 26. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful long weekend! 😊We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday ...

🎓✨ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON, LA JOYA ISD! 🎓✨ ¡LA CUENTA REGRESIVA HA COMENZADO, LA JOYA ISD! ✨🎓

🎓✨ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON, LA JOYA ISD! 🎓✨ ¡LA CUENTA REGRESIVA HA COMENZADO, LA JOYA ISD! ✨🎓

Tomorrow, the Class of 2026 takes the stage at the Bert Ogden Arena as we celebrate years of hard work, unforgettable memories, and the beginning of exciting new journeys ahead! ❤️🖤🎉From future edu...

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