Lovejoy ISD

Today we celebrate National Coaches Day (Sunday, October 6th) and honor the Lovejoy educators/coaches who make a truly significant impact by developing high performing student athletes, as well as exceptional humans! “A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life.” – John Wooden #TeamLovejoy #LovejoyCulture #OneHeartOneLovejoy

Connect with Katie, News and Information from the Superintendent, is now available! https://issuu.com/lovejoyisd/docs/connect_with_katie.10.04.2024.issue11 #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow

Superintendent Kordel said, the best way to start her day is reading to our littlest Leopards. She read a book about what a cardboard box can become when we use our imagination. The students had some great ideas, “A dinosaur, a car, and a really loud firetruck!”

Leopard Reminder: Tomorrow, October 4th is Leopard Friday! Leopard Friday is a family friendly community event and cherished Lovejoy tradition. Activities will include games, food trucks, music, a community pep-rally, and more! Schedule of Events: 🚘 5:00 p.m. - Leopard Friday begins in the LHS Courtyard! 📣 6:00 p.m. - Fine Arts Community Pep Rally 🏟️ 7:00 p.m. - Navigate to Leopard Stadium 🏈 7:30 p.m. - Varsity Football game against Melissa High School begins This will be an extra special Friday Night Lights in Lovejoy ISD! Football tickets: https://lhs.lovejoyisd.net/o/a/page/ticketing Stadium Expectations: https://lhs.lovejoyisd.net/o/a/page/leopard-stadium-expectations Clear Bag Policy: https://lhs.lovejoyisd.net/o/a/page/clear-bag-policy

Wear your school pride! Buy a ribbon supporting the Lovejoy Transition Program. Ribbons will be sold at Hart, Puster and LHS during lunch this week! Learn more about the Lovejoy Transitions program here: https://www.lovejoyisd.net/o/lisd/page/transition! #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy

Happy National Custodian Day! Today we celebrate the unsung heroes who keep our learning spaces shining! Their hard work and commitment make our campuses safe and welcoming every day. Thank you, Custodians, for making Lovejoy a clean and happy place to learn and grow! #TeamLovejoy #OneHeartOneLovejoy

October is National Principal Appreciation Month! Join us in celebrating our outstanding principals in Lovejoy ISD! We are deeply grateful for their leadership and commitment to every student and staff member's success. Thank you, Principals! #OneHeartOneLovejoy #TeamLovejoy #PrincipalAppreciationMonth

The Board of Trustees approved the formation of a Bond Planning Committee at the September 30, 2024 Board Meeting. The Bond Planning Committee will be a stakeholder based committee that studies District capital needs and recommends priorities for a possible future bond election. Learn more about the committee and apply here: https://www.lovejoyisd.net/page/bond-planning-committee.

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/ugvn1

The Lovejoy ISD Board of Trustees invites you to attend the regularly scheduled Board Meeting today, Monday, September 30th, 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 YouTube Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/@lovejoyschoolboardmeetings2817/streams #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow

Connect with Katie, News and Information from the Superintendent, is now available! https://issuu.com/lovejoyisd/docs/connect_with_katie.09.27.2024.issue10 #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow

Congratulations to Valorie Miller, Natalie Woodward, Renee Grebe, Alexa Robertson-Day, Morgan Taton, Chris McNaughton, and Maria Arnold on being selected as September'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 Tori Dodd, Miles Knight, Marissa Small, Morgan Guinn, and Michael Motsney on being selected as September'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!

Congratulations to our LHS Band students on their recent accomplishments at All Region Jazz Band auditions and the Plano Drumline contest! We are #LovejoyProud of your preparation, growth, and musical talent! A special thank you to Bryce Whitling, Jazz Band Director, and Matt Joslin, Percussion Director, for their outstanding instruction and leadership. We wish Lovejoy Band and Colorguard the best of luck at the Melissa Marching Showcase this weekend at Kenny Deel Stadium. Go Leopards!! #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #LegacyofExcellence #TeamLovejoy

A heartfelt thank you to @RohrBalloons for volunteering your time with our Transition Academy students! Your insights into how hot air balloons work and the various careers associated with the industry were very inspiring. We appreciate your dedication to educating and empowering the next generation. Thank you for making such a positive impact and "lifting" us up! 🎈 #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #TeamLovejoy

Lovejoy SAT Prep Class (Fall Session 2) is Open for Registration! Session 2 classes will begin October 22nd! Click here to learn more and register: https://www.lovejoyisd.net/o/lisd/page/lovejoy-sat-test-prep.

Lovejoy High School Theatre is proud to present: Steel Magnolias! Friday, September 27th at 7:00PM Saturday, September 28th at 1:00PM & 7:00PM Location: Lovejoy High School Auditorium Get your tickets!!! https://lhs.lovejoyisd.net/o/fa/page/fine-arts-ticket-sales

Thirty dedicated members of Lovejoy Choir auditioned on Saturday, September 14th for Phase 1 of the TMEA All-State Choir, or the 'District' round. This year's entries broke a record with more than 830 students competing! We are pleased to announce that the following 9 students will represent Lovejoy at Phase 2 ('Region') and compete for a spot in the TMEA Region 25 choir (and a chance to advance in the All-State process). We appreciate the leadership of Choir Director, Jeb Harris, and congratulate the following students: Soprano 1 Nandir Altansukh (15th Chair) Rachel Dobbs (5th Chair) Leah Frum (12th Chair) Soprano 2 Katy Payne (1st Chair) Emily York (10th Chair) Alto 2 Darbi Dickson (51st Chair) Audrey Murphy (9th Chair) Zoe Reed (38th Chair) Bass 1 Saayon Mahapatra (10th Chair) #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #LegacyofExcellence #TeamLovejoy

Connect with Katie, News and Information from the Superintendent, is now available! https://issuu.com/lovejoyisd/docs/connect_with_katie.09.20.2024.issue09 #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow

🚨DISTRICT HOME GAME TONIGHT!! ⚡️NEON NIGHT 🆚Walnut Grove Wildcats 📆Friday, September 20th, 2024 ⏰Varsity 5:00pm | Freshman & JV 6:00pm 📍Lovejoy High School 🎟️https://lhs.lovejoyisd.net/o/a/page/ticketing 🐆 #OnAMission