š«āØ Thank you to everyone who joined us for Open House at Memorial Middle School! āØš«
We had a wonderful evening as families met with teachers and enjoyed performances showcasing the incredible talents of our students and electives programs. š¶šš
Thank you to our students, staff, and families for making it such a special night at MMS! šŗā¤ļø
Visit our Facebook page to see more photos of this event! šø
#MMS #LoboPride #OpenHouse #MMSFamily
We had a wonderful evening as families met with teachers and enjoyed performances showcasing the incredible talents of our students and electives programs. š¶šš
Thank you to our students, staff, and families for making it such a special night at MMS! šŗā¤ļø
Visit our Facebook page to see more photos of this event! šø
#MMS #LoboPride #OpenHouse #MMSFamily









š£ Attention La Joya ISD Families!
There will be no classes for students on Friday, March 6, 2026, as staff participate in a Professional Learning Day dedicated to continued growth and instructional excellence.
š Classes will resume Monday, March 9, 2026.
Thank you for your continued support as we invest in our educators and strengthen learning across our district!
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š£ Ā”Atención Familias de La Joya ISD!
No habrĆ” clases para los estudiantes el viernes, 6 de marzo de 2026, ya que el personal participarĆ” en un DĆa de Aprendizaje Profesional dedicado al crecimiento continuo y la excelencia educativa.
š Las clases se reanudarĆ”n el lunes, 9 de marzo de 2026.
Ā”Gracias por su continuo apoyo mientras invertimos en nuestros educadores y fortalecemos el aprendizaje en todo el distrito!š«āØ
There will be no classes for students on Friday, March 6, 2026, as staff participate in a Professional Learning Day dedicated to continued growth and instructional excellence.
š Classes will resume Monday, March 9, 2026.
Thank you for your continued support as we invest in our educators and strengthen learning across our district!
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š£ Ā”Atención Familias de La Joya ISD!
No habrĆ” clases para los estudiantes el viernes, 6 de marzo de 2026, ya que el personal participarĆ” en un DĆa de Aprendizaje Profesional dedicado al crecimiento continuo y la excelencia educativa.
š Las clases se reanudarĆ”n el lunes, 9 de marzo de 2026.
Ā”Gracias por su continuo apoyo mientras invertimos en nuestros educadores y fortalecemos el aprendizaje en todo el distrito!š«āØ

āļøš Registration is now open for our Middle School Summer Programs! šāØ
La Joya ISD is excited to offer engaging, hands-on summer learning opportunities for our middle school students from June 1 to July 10, 2026!
From ADSY and STEM & Technology Camps to English Language Enrichment and TexPREP at UTRGV, our programs are designed to strengthen academic skills, spark curiosity, and prepare students for future success. š
ā Literacy & Math Enrichment
ā STEAM & Robotics
ā Engineering & Digital Design
ā College & Career Readiness
š Breakfast, lunch, and transportation will be provided.
š Limited seats available - register today via Skyward.
š For more information, visit https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/summer-programs
Letās make this a summer of growth, innovation, and achievement! šŖ
La Joya ISD is excited to offer engaging, hands-on summer learning opportunities for our middle school students from June 1 to July 10, 2026!
From ADSY and STEM & Technology Camps to English Language Enrichment and TexPREP at UTRGV, our programs are designed to strengthen academic skills, spark curiosity, and prepare students for future success. š
ā Literacy & Math Enrichment
ā STEAM & Robotics
ā Engineering & Digital Design
ā College & Career Readiness
š Breakfast, lunch, and transportation will be provided.
š Limited seats available - register today via Skyward.
š For more information, visit https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/summer-programs
Letās make this a summer of growth, innovation, and achievement! šŖ

š«āØ Middle School Open House is happening TODAY!
La Joya ISD middle school families are invited to join campuses this evening from 6:00ā7:30 PM as we celebrate Texas Public Schools Week! ā¤ļøš
Connect with teachers and staff, visit classrooms, and learn about important updates, including summer programs, STAAR information, attendance expectations, and college & career readiness.
We look forward to welcoming families and strengthening the partnership that supports student success. š«
#LaJoyaISD #TexasPublicSchoolsWeek #AchievingExcellenceTogether
La Joya ISD middle school families are invited to join campuses this evening from 6:00ā7:30 PM as we celebrate Texas Public Schools Week! ā¤ļøš
Connect with teachers and staff, visit classrooms, and learn about important updates, including summer programs, STAAR information, attendance expectations, and college & career readiness.
We look forward to welcoming families and strengthening the partnership that supports student success. š«
#LaJoyaISD #TexasPublicSchoolsWeek #AchievingExcellenceTogether

Congratulations to the Memorial Lobos Basketball Team and all the amazing parents on a fantastic and successful season! š
Your hard work, dedication, teamwork, and unwavering support truly made this season special. To the players ā your commitment and perseverance showed on and off the court. To the parents ā thank you for your encouragement, time, and constant support every step of the way.
The Lobos represented with pride, heart, and sportsmanship. Hereās to celebrating all the growth, memories, and accomplishments from this season ā and to even more success ahead! š
Visit our Facebook page for more photos of the event!
#MemorialPride
#Lobos
Your hard work, dedication, teamwork, and unwavering support truly made this season special. To the players ā your commitment and perseverance showed on and off the court. To the parents ā thank you for your encouragement, time, and constant support every step of the way.
The Lobos represented with pride, heart, and sportsmanship. Hereās to celebrating all the growth, memories, and accomplishments from this season ā and to even more success ahead! š
Visit our Facebook page for more photos of the event!
#MemorialPride
#Lobos









A huge shout out to our Lady Lobos for their 2026 Soccer Season! They showed determination, perseverance, resilience and most importantly, sportsmanship. Our Lady Lobos made great memories that they will cherish forever.
Go Lady Lobos!šŗā½ļøš„ ā¤ļø
Go Lady Lobos!šŗā½ļøš„ ā¤ļø








Congratulations to all the UIL students who competed at the La Joya TMSCA Qualifier Meet this past weekend!šš
Our UIL Calculator and Math teams both earned 1st Place ā an incredible accomplishment!ššš„
The following students will be advancing to state:
šScience - Luisa Rios
šCalculator - Alejandra Gutierrez
šCalculator - Hector Quintanilla
We are so proud of each student for representing Memorial with excellence, determination, and pride. Your hard work and dedication truly paid off, and this achievement reflects the countless hours of preparation and commitment youāve invested.šš
We would also like to extend a sincere thank you to the coaches who guided, supported, and challenged our students every step of the way. Your leadership, encouragement, and dedication play a vital role in their success.šš
Congratulations to everyone involved ā continue to shine bright and keep up the outstanding work!āļø āØļø āļø
TMSCA Coaches:
Calculator - Connie Martinez
Math - Ma. Theresa Ignacio
Number Sense - Juana Garcia
Science - Kat Peralez
Our UIL Calculator and Math teams both earned 1st Place ā an incredible accomplishment!ššš„
The following students will be advancing to state:
šScience - Luisa Rios
šCalculator - Alejandra Gutierrez
šCalculator - Hector Quintanilla
We are so proud of each student for representing Memorial with excellence, determination, and pride. Your hard work and dedication truly paid off, and this achievement reflects the countless hours of preparation and commitment youāve invested.šš
We would also like to extend a sincere thank you to the coaches who guided, supported, and challenged our students every step of the way. Your leadership, encouragement, and dedication play a vital role in their success.šš
Congratulations to everyone involved ā continue to shine bright and keep up the outstanding work!āļø āØļø āļø
TMSCA Coaches:
Calculator - Connie Martinez
Math - Ma. Theresa Ignacio
Number Sense - Juana Garcia
Science - Kat Peralez





Congratulations to the Memorial 7th Grade A & B basketball teams on their victories over JD Salinas. A huge thank you to all the parents, teachers, administration, and coaching staff for their support during the season! Go Lobos !!! MMS Pride !!


š„³āØ Congratulations to Jaziel Cantu and Jose TreviƱo on their incredible achievements! āØš„³
Both students placed at the Regional Science Fair and represented Memorial Middle School with excellence and pride.
š„ Jose TreviƱo earned 3rd place in his category ā an outstanding accomplishment!
š„ Jaziel Cantu earned 2nd place in his category and will advance to the State Science Fair ā an incredible achievement!
In addition, Jaziel Cantu received:
š„ 1st Place ā Water Environment Association of Texas
š Special award by the American Water Works Association
š° A monetary award for his outstanding work in environmental engineering.
We are beyond proud of their dedication, perseverance, and passion for science. The future is bright! šš¬āØ Thank you for representing Memorial MMS and La Joya ISD.
#MMSPride #RegionalScienceFair #StateBound #LaJoyaISD
Both students placed at the Regional Science Fair and represented Memorial Middle School with excellence and pride.
š„ Jose TreviƱo earned 3rd place in his category ā an outstanding accomplishment!
š„ Jaziel Cantu earned 2nd place in his category and will advance to the State Science Fair ā an incredible achievement!
In addition, Jaziel Cantu received:
š„ 1st Place ā Water Environment Association of Texas
š Special award by the American Water Works Association
š° A monetary award for his outstanding work in environmental engineering.
We are beyond proud of their dedication, perseverance, and passion for science. The future is bright! šš¬āØ Thank you for representing Memorial MMS and La Joya ISD.
#MMSPride #RegionalScienceFair #StateBound #LaJoyaISD






š»š Exploring the Future of Cybersecurity!
Today, our students who selected the Cybersecurity Endorsement attended the IT Expo at STC, where they had the opportunity to learn more about careers and pathways in technology. Weāre proud of our future tech leaders! ššŗ
#LoboPride #FutureReady #Cybersecurity #MMS
Today, our students who selected the Cybersecurity Endorsement attended the IT Expo at STC, where they had the opportunity to learn more about careers and pathways in technology. Weāre proud of our future tech leaders! ššŗ
#LoboPride #FutureReady #Cybersecurity #MMS



Down but never out ā the 7th Grade Boy's A and B teams showed heart, hustle, and teamwork to battle back and claim an unforgettable comeback win against Fossum Middle School.
Congratulations, boys!!! Two well-deserved wins!
#MMSPride #7thGrBoys šā¹ļøāāļøšš¼
Congratulations, boys!!! Two well-deserved wins!
#MMSPride #7thGrBoys šā¹ļøāāļøšš¼


š¶āØ CONGRATULATIONS, LUISA RIOS! āØš¶
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Luisa for earning a spot in the TCDA All-State Choir! š¤š
This outstanding achievement reflects her dedication, talent, and countless hours of hard work. Luisa has represented Memorial Middle School with excellence, and we couldnāt be more proud! šŗš
A special thank you to her choir director, Mr. John PeƱa, for his guidance, encouragement, and commitment to excellence in our fine arts program. š¼š
Way to go, Luisa! The future is bright! š
#MMSProud #TCDAAllState #LoboExcellence #ChoirStrong #FineArts
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Luisa for earning a spot in the TCDA All-State Choir! š¤š
This outstanding achievement reflects her dedication, talent, and countless hours of hard work. Luisa has represented Memorial Middle School with excellence, and we couldnāt be more proud! šŗš
A special thank you to her choir director, Mr. John PeƱa, for his guidance, encouragement, and commitment to excellence in our fine arts program. š¼š
Way to go, Luisa! The future is bright! š
#MMSProud #TCDAAllState #LoboExcellence #ChoirStrong #FineArts



šš Congratulations to our 7th Grade A & B basketball teams at the Division I Tournament this weekend!
Through hard work, focus, and resilience, both teams earned impressive victories. Weāre proud of the way they competed and represented MMS! š


ā¤ļøš Happy Valentineās Day from Memorial Middle School! šā¤ļø
Today we celebrated with sweet surprises for our amazing staff and a fun-filled Valentineās Dance for our students. It was a great day of appreciation, friendship, and school spirit! šŗāØ
We hope everyone has a wonderful Valentineās Day!
Visit our Facebook page to see more photos from today's celebration! šø
#LoboPride #MMSFamily #ValentinesDay
Today we celebrated with sweet surprises for our amazing staff and a fun-filled Valentineās Dance for our students. It was a great day of appreciation, friendship, and school spirit! šŗāØ
We hope everyone has a wonderful Valentineās Day!
Visit our Facebook page to see more photos from today's celebration! šø
#LoboPride #MMSFamily #ValentinesDay





Congratulations to our 8th B team who went 2-0 this past weekend in the Division 1 Basketball Tournament! Great team effort from the boys to improve to 6-1 overall in the season! š
#memorialpride
#lobos
#memorialpride
#lobos

šØ Reminder šØ
No school tomorrow, Monday, February 9.
š Classes resume Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
No school tomorrow, Monday, February 9.
š Classes resume Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

ā° Friendly reminder for La Joya ISD families
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 9, 2026.
š Classes resume Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 9, 2026.
š Classes resume Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

We want to hear from you! šļø
Parents, staff, and community members are invited to review and vote on the proposed La Joya ISD 2026ā2027 school year calendar options.
š³ļø Voting is open now through February 16, 2026.
ā”ļø Vote here: https://forms.gle/hoMAGEm1EACKdAvm8
Your voice matters. Thank you for helping shape our school calendar!
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Ā”Queremos escuchar su opinión! šļø
Se invita a padres de familia, personal y miembros de la comunidad a revisar y votar sobre las opciones propuestas del calendario escolar 2026ā2027 de La Joya ISD.
š³ļø La votación estĆ” abierta desde ahora hasta el 16 de febrero de 2026.
ā”ļø Vote aquĆ: https://forms.gle/hoMAGEm1EACKdAvm8
Su voz es importante. ”Gracias por ayudarnos a dar forma a nuestro calendario escolar!
Parents, staff, and community members are invited to review and vote on the proposed La Joya ISD 2026ā2027 school year calendar options.
š³ļø Voting is open now through February 16, 2026.
ā”ļø Vote here: https://forms.gle/hoMAGEm1EACKdAvm8
Your voice matters. Thank you for helping shape our school calendar!
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Ā”Queremos escuchar su opinión! šļø
Se invita a padres de familia, personal y miembros de la comunidad a revisar y votar sobre las opciones propuestas del calendario escolar 2026ā2027 de La Joya ISD.
š³ļø La votación estĆ” abierta desde ahora hasta el 16 de febrero de 2026.
ā”ļø Vote aquĆ: https://forms.gle/hoMAGEm1EACKdAvm8
Su voz es importante. ”Gracias por ayudarnos a dar forma a nuestro calendario escolar!


šāØ Happy Counselor Appreciation Week! āØš
We are so grateful for our amazing counselors ā Mr. Sandoval, Mrs. Vela, and Ms. Muniz! Thank you for everything you do to support, guide, and encourage our students and families each day! š
Our campus is stronger because of you! šŗ š
#CounselorAppreciationWeek #LoboPride #MMS #LJISD
We are so grateful for our amazing counselors ā Mr. Sandoval, Mrs. Vela, and Ms. Muniz! Thank you for everything you do to support, guide, and encourage our students and families each day! š
Our campus is stronger because of you! šŗ š
#CounselorAppreciationWeek #LoboPride #MMS #LJISD



š Important Update from La Joya ISD
The Texas Education Agency has extended the authority of the Board of Managers through Feb. 1, 2028.
ā”ļø View the TEA letter here:
š https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/tea-intervention
ā¬ļø Read Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensenās message to the community below.
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š Actualización importante de La Joya ISD
La Agencia de Educación de Texas ha extendido la autoridad de la Junta de Administradores hasta el 1 de febrero de 2028.
ā”ļø Consulte la carta de la TEA aquĆ:
š https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/tea-intervention
ā¬ļø Lea a continuación el mensaje de la superintendenta, la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, dirigido a la comunidad.
The Texas Education Agency has extended the authority of the Board of Managers through Feb. 1, 2028.
ā”ļø View the TEA letter here:
š https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/tea-intervention
ā¬ļø Read Superintendent Dr. Marcey Sorensenās message to the community below.
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š Actualización importante de La Joya ISD
La Agencia de Educación de Texas ha extendido la autoridad de la Junta de Administradores hasta el 1 de febrero de 2028.
ā”ļø Consulte la carta de la TEA aquĆ:
š https://www.lajoyaisd.com/o/lajoyaisd/page/tea-intervention
ā¬ļø Lea a continuación el mensaje de la superintendenta, la Dra. Marcey Sorensen, dirigido a la comunidad.



