Lovejoy ISD

Connect with Katie, News and Information from the Superintendent, is now available! https://issuu.com/lovejoyisd/docs/connect_with_katie.02.28.2025.issue28 #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow

Congratulations to Loreene Romano, Jenn Slenk, Jose Perez, Remy Tholen, Natalia Lee & Kari Sharpe on being selected as February'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 Courtney Reid, Lynn Shambaugh, Shelley Lander, Gabe Ramon, Faith Guzman & Jose Madrid on being selected as February'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!

This week, Board President Barrett Owens, Vice President Jeff Wood, and Legislative Subcommittee Chair Jason Jaynes, Rodricka Taylor, and Superintendent Katie Kordel dedicated time at the State Capitol to meet with legislators to discuss the Board’s legislative priorities, the needs of our District and the challenges we are facing. We are grateful to have dedicated board members who sacrifice their personal time to advocate for Lovejoy ISD. We want to thank the elected officials and legislative staff that took the time to visit with us. #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOne Lovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow

The Lovejoy High School Student-Superintendent Connection Council took an educational trip to the George W. Bush Presidential Museum in Dallas! 🚌 🇺🇸This experience was part of the Council’s continued focus on leadership. Students had the opportunity to explore the themes of leadership and decision-making. Through interactive displays and historical artifacts, students were able to delve into the complexities of leadership during times of national and international crisis. Aligned with LOVEJOY 2030 Strategic Target 2.1.1, this trip supported our commitment to provide learning experiences that foster a growth mindset and develop future leaders. A special thank you to Superintendent Kordel and Principal Wieller for making this incredible opportunity possible! #LovejoyISD #Leadership

🏀 Lovejoy Leopards Boys Basketball Season Recap 🏀 What an incredible season for the Lovejoy Leopards, finishing with a 28-6 record! After a tough one-point loss to Walnut Grove, the team bounced back with 13 straight district wins, clinching the district title. They extended their streak to 15 games before a hard-fought 44-41 loss to Hallsville in the Bi-District playoffs. Huge congratulations to our players for their all-district honors: -Tate Ziemkiewicz – Offensive Player of the Year 🏅 -Luke Modersohn & Maddox Johnson – 1st Team All-District -Pierce Patel & Alex Cheatham – 2nd Team All-District -Luke Lytle – All-Defensive Team A special shoutout to Coach Wes Watson and his staff for being named District 9-5A Coaching Staff of the Year! 🎉

Our students earned top honors at the HOSA Area 3 Leadership Conference in Tyler, competing against schools from across North Texas! 🏅 1st Place Research Poster: Saankya Jagarlapudi 🥈 2nd Place Health Education: Layne Dechant, Mila Kamali, Shri Baidya, Noah Kamali, Kate Peabody Both teams are headed to the HOSA State Competition in April! 🏆 #LovejoyProud #HOSA #StateBound

Lovejoy Swim & Dive at State! All five relays qualified for finals, earning major points for the team! 🌟 Ava Easley placed 4th in both the 100 backstroke and 100 freestyle. 🌟 Maria Faoro claimed her THIRD State Championship title and GOLD in Diving! 🥇 🌟 Kennedie Hummel finished 15th overall in the finals. 🏅 Team Standings: Men’s: 26th Women’s: 16th Congrats to all the athletes! #LovejoySwimAndDive #GoLeopards

This week, the Majestics teamed up with Feed My Starving Children to pack meals for kids in Peru! 🌍 They packed 109 boxes, providing 23,544 servings—enough to feed 64 children for a year. The Majestics are proud to make a meaningful impact and give back to those in need. #Majestics #OneHeartOneLovejoy

Caleb Born, Megan Lyons, and Max Rattleff had an amazing week at the Texas Music Educators Association conference, performing in the All-State Bands! 🎶👏 #TexasMusicEducators #AllStateBands #LovejoyProud

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/7y4ad

Join us for the 10th Annual Portrait Show at Lovejoy Visual Arts! Explore a diverse collection of student artwork reflecting on identity and self through realistic portraits and abstract symbolism. This exhibition celebrates the unique perspectives of our Lovejoy community. Opening Reception: Wednesday, February 26th 5-7pm Light snacks provided! The exhibit will be on view until March 5th. Don’t miss it! #LovejoyVisualArts #PortraitShow

🏆 Huge congratulations to Maria Faoro for winning her THIRD state title in diving for Lovejoy! 🏅 What an incredible achievement! Maria continues to inspire with her dedication and talent. We couldn’t be prouder of her accomplishments! UIL State Swim update coming soon! #StateChampion #LovejoyProud #ThreePeat #OneHeartOneLovejoy

What an incredible evening at Lovejoy High School's Taste of Cultures event! With over 20 countries represented, it was a true celebration of diversity. A huge thank you to our amazing families for their delicious food and warm hospitality. Guests enjoyed authentic dishes, live performances, and the chance to connect with our vibrant community. 🌍 #TasteOfCultures #CulturalDiversity #LovejoyProud #OneHeartOneLovejoy

Congrats to our TWELVE National Merit Scholarship Finalists! Ali Ahmad, Victoria Burchett, Luca Campbell, Andy Choy, Cody Dunlap (Early Graduate), Neola Edwin, Lucas Liu, Garrett Payne, Robert Schnurr, Marissa Waldrop, Auburnae Williams, Kevin Zhang These students are among the top 16,000 out of 1.3 million and are now competing for one of 6,870 Merit Scholarship awards. 🌟#LovejoyProud #LegacyOfExcellence #OneHeartOneLovejoy

Connect with Katie, News and Information from the Superintendent, is now available! https://issuu.com/lovejoyisd/docs/connect_with_katie.02.21.2025.issue27 #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow

🏅 2025 UIL State Wrestling Championships Results 🏅 Huge congratulations to Aro Ogle-Garza, Eli Silva, and Brock McKnight on their outstanding performances this past weekend! We are so proud of you all! #LovejoyWrestling #UILState #OneHeartOneLovejoy

Only ONE more day to grab your tickets for Denim & Diamonds! ✨ Join us Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 6 PM - Midnight at Southfork Ranch for a night of fun, food, and unforgettable memories! Don’t miss out—get your tickets NOW! #DenimAndDiamonds Click here to purchase: bit.ly/4fSKnEH

🌍 Taste of Cultures – Tonight! 🌍 📅 Tonight! February 20th | 🕕 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 Lovejoy High School, 2350 Estates Pkwy, Lucas, TX Join us tonight to celebrate our community’s rich cultural diversity! Enjoy: 🍽️ International Cuisine | 🎭 Performances | 🎨 Arts & Crafts 🎶 Fine Arts Displays | 📚 Student Presentations Don’t miss it—see you there! 🎉

Join us in the LHS Auditorium for an important discussion on vaping, THC, and youth substance trends. Experts from Recovery Resource and the Allen Police Department will share insights to help parents educate, recognize, and intervene effectively. 📅 Tonight | 6 PM 📍 LHS Auditorium 🎯 Parents of students in grades 5-12 (all parents welcome) Stay informed. Stay involved. Sponsored by Lovejoy ISD & Council of PTOs.