Lovejoy ISD

Happy New Year, Lovejoy Leopards! Together our 2025 will be filled with exciting opportunities for new experiences, student growth, and success. We are deeply grateful for our remarkable students, parents, and staff who continue to define Lovejoy ISD's legacy of excellence. #2025 #HappyNewYear #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow #TeamLovejoy

Congratulations, Beckett Bobo, 7th Grader at Willow Springs Middle School for winning an iPad courtesy of My Community Credit Union! In October, My Community Credit Union registered all student and staff members that opened an account at Lovejoy ISD's student-run bank into a drawing. Last Friday, Freddy Diaz, Allen Branch Manager presented Beckett with his prize! Learn more about My Community Credit Union: https://www.mccu.coop/about-connect/lovejoy.html.

Connect with Katie, News and Information from the Superintendent, is now available! https://issuu.com/lovejoyisd/docs/connect_with_katie.12.19.2024.issue20 #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow

The Grinch's heart grew three sizes today at Hart and Puster Elementary Schools during their annual Grinch Day! District Leadership spent the morning spreading holiday cheer (and a little confusion) as they read to each Kindergarten class. While some students were unsure about Superintendent Kordel's Grinchy ways, their frowns turned upside down when they received their very own copy of How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Happy Holidays! Lovejoy ISD will be closed December 20th through January 7th for Winter Break. We wish our Lovejoy community a holiday season filled with joy, warmth, family, and new memories. Enjoy this special time with loved ones, and we look forward to welcoming back our students January 8th. #OneHeartOneLovejoy

We are pleased to share that the Board of Trustees approved the 2025-2026 School Calendar at the December 16th Board Meeting. The LISD Calendar development process included feedback from multiple district stakeholder groups, parents, principals, and district leaders. We would like to thank everyone involved in the 2025-2026 calendar development process and look forward to another outstanding year. #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow #TeamLovejoy

The Foundation For Lovejoy Schools and seven jolly elves visited our Lovejoy campuses today to spread holiday cheer! Teachers and staff were surprised with a holiday gift from the Foundation... and their smiles, hugs, and gratitude were priceless! Thank you Lovejoy community and Foundation for Lovejoy Schools for your generosity and dedication to our school district! We appreciate you investing in those who inspire, teach, and care for students every day!! #FoundationForLovejoySchools #OneHeartOneLovejoy #TeamLovejoy #LivingLovejoy

Lovejoy ISD is committed to providing consistent, transparent communication with our community and employees. We hope this meeting summary will support you in staying connected and informed. Click the link to open the summary in Google Docs: https://secure.smore.com/n/vn7bz

We are deeply grateful to our stakeholder Bond Planning Committee for spending Saturday morning touring Lovejoy ISD campuses and facilities. Committee members engaged with Lovejoy teachers and campus administrators, learning about their needs first-hand. This impactful morning was filled with meaningful conversation, questions, and genuine passion for Lovejoy students and staff. The school bus ride was pretty fun too 🚌! Thank you, Bond Planning Committee!

Leopard Reminder: Get your Lovejoy themed holiday gifts this week at the Leopard Store!! Buy one item and receive an item of lesser value 50% off! The Leopard Store is located inside Lovejoy High School and is open this from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on school days this week. Closed Friday for holiday break. Happy shopping!!

The Lovejoy ISD Board of Trustees invites you to attend the regularly scheduled Board Meeting today, Monday, December 16th, at the Lovejoy Child Development Center (LCDC). The Board Meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the Board of Trustees retiring into Closed Session in Room C113. The Board of Trustees expects to return to Open Session at 7:00 p.m. in the Library. Board Meeting notices, agendas, and minutes can be found on the Lovejoy ISD Board of Trustees webpage here: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/856. Board Meeting Live Stream: https://www.lovejoyisd.net/page/board-meeting-live-video #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow

Connect with Katie, News and Information from the Superintendent, is now available! https://issuu.com/lovejoyisd/docs/connect_with_katie.12.13.2024.issue19 #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow

The Majestics Dance Team seniors traveled to New York City over Thanksgiving break and performed with over 700 Spirit of America Dance Stars in the 98th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The dancers spent time exploring the city, seeing the Radio City Rockettes, attending a show on Broadway, and of course rehearsing, walking, and performing in the parade. The Majestics were grateful for the opportunity to spread Leopard Spirit and represented our Lovejoy community with grace on such a large stage!!! A BIG thank you to Majestics Director, Jacklyn Simone, for facilitating this phenomenal learning experience! #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #LegacyofExcellence

Save the Date! Lovejoy ISD and PTO are hosting a community wide program presented by LISD’s Director of Safety and Security, Casey Littlefield. We hope that you will join us on Wednesday, January 15th at the LHS Auditorium at 6pm as Casey shares the Standard Response Protocols used within schools as well as CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Event). CRASE provides strategies and guidance for surviving an active shooter event. If you have ever asked yourself, what should I do if confronted with an active shooter event, come learn the strategies of Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD).

🌟 Halfway through the Lovejoy Reads: Sora Challenge! 📚 We’re at the midpoint of our Sora Reading challenge, which runs 11.1.24 -1.7.25 We invite all Lovejoy students and teachers to dive into the world of reading, and the competition is heating up! Read on Sora to automatically contribute your minutes to yourself and your school! 💡 Did you know? Sora offers 24/7 access to ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. You can customize your reading experience with tools like adjustable fonts, narration speeds, and lighting options! The top 20 readers at each campus will win 3D-printed axolotl keychains designed by our amazing librarians! The campus with the highest reading minutes will win a special prize designed by our talented Lovejoy librarians. Current Hours by Campus: 📖 Puster Elementary: 512 hours 📖 Hart Elementary: 308 hours 📖 Sloan Creek: 591 hours 📖 Willow Springs: 575 hours 📖 Lovejoy High: 43 hours 🎉 Learn more ---> t.ly/k6Gsc Let’s soar through these pages together. Explore the Sora app through ClassLink and discover your next favorite read today. 🚀 Together, we’re soaring through these pages! #LovejoyReads #SoraChallenge

We ❤️ that our local First Responders invest in growing future leaders ‼️ The Lovejoy HS Student-Superintendent Connection Council facilitated a panel-discussion with our local First Responders: Captain Campbell with the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, Special Agent Permenter with the FBI, Chief Stephens and Assistant Chief Gant with the City of Lucas Fire Department, and Chief Bell with the Town of Fairview Fire Department.

Connect with Katie, News and Information from the Superintendent, is now available! https://issuu.com/lovejoyisd/docs/connect_with_katie.12.06.2024.issue18 #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow

Congratulations to Jubel Mathew, Jason Arnold, Angelina Woods, Diane Walters, Megan Kendrick, and Erin Perkins on being selected as December's Heart of Support recipients! Join us in celebrating their incredible contributions to our students' success! Each of them is a highly valued member of #TeamLovejoy! #LovejoyCulture #LovejoyProud #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy Thank you The Walker Group - CB Apex, Realtors for your generous sponsorship of this monthly celebration!

Congratulations to Susan Patino, Jordyn Frisch, Lisa McKinley, Jennifer Waters, Jacob Hunter, and David Muller on being selected as December's Heart of a Teacher recipients! Join us in celebrating the incredible contributions they make throughout our students' educational journeys! #TeamLovejoy #LovejoyCulture #LovejoyProud #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy Thank you The Walker Group - CB Apex, Realtors for your generous sponsorship of this monthly celebration!

Leopard Reminder: Tomorrow! Join us for the 1st Annual K-12 Lovejoy Visual Arts (LJVA) Holiday Art Fair on December 7th from 8 AM - 2 PM, where the creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship of Lovejoy artists will be on full display! Featuring artwork and bespoke goods from students across every campus, this exciting new tradition offers a unique opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind gifts for the holiday season. Enjoy coffee, hot chocolate, and light breakfast fare as you explore an inspiring collection of art and handcrafted items, all while supporting the incredible talent within our Lovejoy community. Don’t miss this festive celebration of student artistry! If you are a student artist interested in participating, use the QR code below to apply for a booth! #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy