Lovejoy ISD

Leopard Reminder: No school Friday, February 14 & Monday, February 17 for Teacher Planning Day & Presidents' Day! Enjoy the long weekend! #OneHeartOneLovejoy #NoSchool

We’re excited to share that Willow Springs Middle School placed 3rd in One Act Play this weekend! A huge congratulations to our talented students who earned individual awards for their outstanding performances and technical skills: ⭐ Gabby Mauriello – All-Star Cast ⭐ Riley Daigle – All-Star Cast 🌟 Sydney Klein – Honorable Mention All-Star Cast 🎭 Misri Desai – Outstanding Technician We are so proud of our cast and crew for their hard work and dedication. Way to go, WSMS! #OneHeartOneLovejoy

Congratulations to Our Scholastic Art & Writing Award Winners! Each year, Lovejoy Visual Artists compete in the prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, a competition that has honored legends like Andy Warhol, Stephen King, and Amanda Gorman. This year, 14 LJVA students earned awards for 23 artworks at the 7-state regional level! Of these, 9 pieces/portfolios received Gold Keys and will now compete at the national level for scholarships and recognition. We are incredibly proud of our talented students and the dedication, creativity, and thoughtfulness behind their work. If you know one of these artists, be sure to congratulate them on this incredible achievement! #LovejoyISD #LJVA #OneHeartOneLovejoy

Congratulations to Our U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts Nominees! Lovejoy Visual Arts proudly celebrates Dana Colston (‘25), Caroline Matthews (‘25), and Veronica Ye (‘25) for being named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts nominees—one of the nation’s highest honors for high school students! As YoungArts winners with distinction, they were selected from over 11,000 applicants and awarded a collective $18,000 during National YoungArts Week. Now, as 3 of just 60 nominees nationwide, they are in the running to be named U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts. #LovejoyISD #LJVA #PresidentialScholars #OneHeartOneLovejoy

🌟 WSMS Student-Superintendent Connection Council 🌟 Last week Superintendent Kordel met with the Willow Springs Middle School Connection Council to discuss Bump-Up Day and how to support incoming 6th graders. Students shared advice on building relationships, managing time, staying organized, and embracing new opportunities. Lovejoy ISD is proud to support student leadership and excellence! #LovejoyISD #BumpUpDay #OneHeartOneLovejoy

Lovejoy ISD proudly congratulates our Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, Todd Dodge, on his selection to the Texas Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025! Coach Dodge's remarkable career includes seven state championships and over 230 wins, underscoring his significant impact on Texas high school football. Coach Dodge will be inducted this Saturday, February 15th. #LovejoyISD #TexasSportsHallOfFame #OneHeartOneLovejoy

The Lovejoy ISD Board of Trustees invites you to attend the upcoming Special Board Meeting, Thursday, February 13th, 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.02.07.2025.issue25 #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow

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/z861q

🎉 100th Day of School Parade🎉 Hart and Puster Elementary celebrated a milestone with a 100th Day of School Parade! Our amazing students got creative by dressing as 100-year-olds or rocking their fun 100-day shirts. What an unforgettable day of laughter and school spirit! #100thDay #KindergartenFun #OneHeartOneLovejoy #LovejoyISD

Congrats to Casey Littlefield! Lovejoy ISD’s Director of Safety and Security, Casey Littlefield, was awarded Lucas Fire-Rescue’s Civilian of the Year! 👏 Chief Stephens shared that Littlefield and his team’s impact on LFR is invaluable, from new programs to hands-on training and drills. Congrats, Casey and team, on this well-deserved recognition! #LovejoyISD #SafetyFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy

Yesterday Lovejoy High School hosted Fall Signing Day, celebrating 13 LHS athletes who have signed to compete at the collegiate level! Congratulations to our outstanding student athletes including: Emily York - Golf at Southwestern University Breeanna Hoffman – Basketball at LeTourneau University Aeva Hass – Basketball at Hendrix College Shelby Burriss – Volleyball at Princeton University Jainael Richardson – Softball at Xavier University of Louisiana Emma Nelson – Soccer at Lee University Aidan Battelle – Soccer at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Will Carlson – Cross County at Missouri Southern State University Abhi Mahil – Basketball at Maine Maritime Academy Jaymez Beaner – Football at Angelo State University Brody McKnight – Football at Southeastern Oklahoma State University Braeden Gibson – Football at Harding University Gavin Prince – Football Southwestern University #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #LegacyofExcellence

🏀 DISTRICT CHAMPS! 🏆 The Lovejoy Girls Basketball team is the 9-5A District Champion! This historic win marks the first 5A district title since 2011. The Leopards finished 7-0 in the first half of district play, highlighted by a game-winning shot from Tatum Novicke with just 1.8 seconds left against Melissa. Congrats to our seniors: Sidney Carr, Aeva Haas, Breeanna Hoffman, and Nicole Wright! The playoff journey starts now! ❤️🐾 #DistrictChamps #LeopardPride #LovejoyBasketball #OneHeartOneLovejoy

⭐ CONGRATULATIONS ⭐ to Carly Littlefield and Logan Kelly on being named the 2024-25 Texas High School Coaches Association Cross Country Coaches of the Year! 🏆 This marks an incredible milestone as both coaches receive this prestigious honor for the second time! This award is presented by Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, with THSCA Executive Director Joe Martin and Chief Operating Officer Libby Pacheco. Both coaches are true leaders and role models, admired by all. Let's give them a well-deserved round of applause! 👏❤️ #Lovejoy #CrossCountry #OneHeartOneLovejoy

The Lovejoy ISD Board of Trustees invites you to attend the upcoming Special Board Meeting, Thursday, February 6th, 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

Lovejoy Mock Trial Team Update! Our team has made it to the Final Round after competing against 28 teams! We'll compete again on Saturday, February 8 at the George Allen Courthouse for a chance to go to State! 🌟 Huge congrats to Dhriti Pai, who was one of 13 attorneys to qualify for Best Attorney! Also, Hannah Gapp has submitted her Courtroom Artist work—fingers crossed she qualifies for State again! #LovejoyMockTrial #StateBound #OneHeartOneLovejoy

Join us in celebrating National School Counseling Week! Our Lovejoy counselors are instrumental in supporting our students' daily activities. Their compassion, empathy, guidance, and patience have a tremendous impact on student success and wellbeing. Thank you, LISD counselors!

Connect with Katie, News and Information from the Superintendent, is now available! https://issuu.com/lovejoyisd/docs/connect_with_katie.01.31.2025.issue24 #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow

Each year, as part of School Board Recognition Month, our Trustees spend time on a Lovejoy campus, where they are celebrated for their incredible leadership and service to Lovejoy ISD. ❤️🖤🐆 It’s a special day for our students, who love meeting their Guests of Honor! A huge THANK YOU to our Trustees for their unwavering dedication to Lovejoy’s students, teachers, and staff. #LovejoyISD #OneHearOneLovejoy

Registration for LCDC 2025-2026 School Year Opens February 3rd! Registration is now open for students ages 18 months to 4 years old by September 1, 2025! Out of District Students can register from February 3rd - February 28th. 👉 Click the link below for more info: https://www.lovejoyisd.net/o/lcdc #LovejoyISD #EarlyChildhood #LCDC #OneHeartOneLovejoy