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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

Friday Night Lights, Senior Night & a LOBOS WIN! 🏈🐺🔥

Friday Night Lights, Senior Night & a LOBOS WIN! 🏈🐺🔥

What a night for La Joya Palmview High School! The Lobos took care of business against Rio Grande City, bringing home the W and making Senior Night even sweeter! 💪🏼🏆Beyond the scoreboard, we celebr...

📚✨ Happy Children's Book Week!

📚✨ Happy Children's Book Week!

Let the reading adventures begin! ❤️La Joya ISD is celebrating Children's Book Week, November 9–13, with this year's theme, “Books: Get Curious!”This special week is all about inspiring curiosity, ...

📚❤️ ATTENDANCE MATTERS: WHEN ABSENCES ADD UP! 🏫 | 📚❤️ LA ASISTENCIA IMPORTA: ¡CUANDO LAS FALTAS SE ACUMULAN! 🏫

📚❤️ ATTENDANCE MATTERS: WHEN ABSENCES ADD UP! 🏫 | 📚❤️ LA ASISTENCIA IMPORTA: ¡CUANDO LAS FALTAS SE ACUMULAN! 🏫

At La Joya ISD, we're committed to working alongside families to address attendance concerns early and help students stay on track. 🤝From the first absence to continued unexcused absences, our scho...

💜 National School Psychology Week | November 9–13, 2026

💜 National School Psychology Week | November 9–13, 2026

This year's theme, “Inspire Connection,” highlights the importance of building meaningful connections that help students learn, grow, and thrive.At La Joya ISD, school psychologists play an importa...

🔵 SECURE: Get Inside. Lock Outside Doors. | 🔵 PROTECCIÓN: Entrar. Cerrar las puertas exteriores con llave.

🔵 SECURE: Get Inside. Lock Outside Doors. | 🔵 PROTECCIÓN: Entrar. Cerrar las puertas exteriores con llave.

🔵🏫 At La Joya ISD, keeping our students and staff safe is our top priority! As part of our ongoing School Safety & Security awareness efforts, we're highlighting the Standard Response Protocol ...

📊❤️ PROGRESS AT A GLANCE: MOVING CLOSER TO TEA EXIT!

📊❤️ PROGRESS AT A GLANCE: MOVING CLOSER TO TEA EXIT!

La Joya ISD continues to make meaningful progress toward meeting the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) exit criteria, with our Governance requirement officially ON TRACK! ✅🏫Through strong leadership, ...

🇺🇸🎶 HONORING ALL WHO SERVED! ❤️🤍💙

🇺🇸🎶 HONORING ALL WHO SERVED! ❤️🤍💙

THIS WEEK, La Joya ISD's talented elementary students come together for our Annual Elementary Veterans Day Program! 🌟Through music and heartfelt performances, our students will pay tribute to the b...

🍎🍽️ La Joya ISD Families, the Breakfast & Lunch Menu for the week of November 9-13 is here!

🍎🍽️ La Joya ISD Families, the Breakfast & Lunch Menu for the week of November 9-13 is here!

🍽️ See what’s cooking in our cafeterias this week!📋 To view the full menu, visit the La Joya ISD website under Parents > Lunch Menus. #LaJoyaISD #ChildNutrition #SchoolMeals #EducationalExcellence

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