Lovejoy Community,
On Thursday, Lovejoy ISD participated in a local Special Olympics track and field meet in Anna ISD. Lovejoy ISD was proud to have athletes from elementary, intermediate, middle, and high school participating. Special Olympics provides the opportunity for students with disabilities to build new skills and experience the joy of physical activity. Parents, siblings, peers, and teachers enthusiastically cheered for our athletes and celebrated their individual successes. Our athletes were an inspiration to each one of us that had the opportunity to attend. They showed spectators and supporters that Special Olympics is a place where we can be the best of who we are and where a more inclusive definition of human ability and potential can grow.
It was the highlight of my week to join parents, peers, and teachers in cheering on our athletes. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our teachers, teacher aides, and PALs (Peer and Assistance Leadership) students for providing the support that makes this opportunity possible. PALs are high school students who are trained to provide supportive guidance to younger students. Having such strong peer support made the experience that much more special for our athletes.
There is only ONE LOVEJOY and we are ALL LEOPARDS!
Lovejoy Proud,
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Katie Kordel
Superintendent
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Special Olympics Track and Field Meet in Anna ISD
April 28, 2022
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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT RANKINGS |
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We are excited to announce that this year Lovejoy ranked #306 out of 17,843 schools nationally and #52 out of 1,992 schools in Texas. Not officially, but it appears if you remove charter and magnet schools, Lovejoy High School is ranked third in the State of Texas.
This distinguished ranking is just one measure of Lovejoy's success as school district. It is a credit to our amazing students, teachers, family partnerships, and staff who exemplify our core value: Kids Come First!
Here is the link to Lovejoy High School’s Information:
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KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT IS OPEN! |
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Kindergarten enrollment is now open for the 2022-2023 school year! If your child turns five by September 1, 2022 please complete the pre-enrollment form found online to begin the registration process.
Early enrollment benefits students by providing a sense of excitement about the upcoming school year. Additionally, early enrollment allows the district to plan for kindergarten staffing and resources.
We look forward to meeting each one of our future leopards!
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HONORING OUR PAST
AS WE LOOK TO THE FUTURE
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Did you know that Lovejoy School received its historical marker in September 1983?
The below image is from the September 22nd, 1983 issue of The Allen American. It is captioned as follows,
"Mrs. Donnie Watson Barksdale, who attended Lovejoy's 'Little Red Schoolhouse' from 1917-21, passes on some of the school's heritage to a member of the younger generation in attendance Friday at ceremonies dedicating the Lovejoy school district as an historical landmark."
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Furthermore, on Sunday, May 1st it will be 64 years since Lovejoy ISD experienced a tornado that unroofed the Lovejoy school building and hail destroyed area crops.
Below is a brief article in the Whitewright Sun (Whitewright, Tex.), Vol. 73, No. 18, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 1, 1958, regarding the Lovejoy tornado damage.
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A special thank you to Ray Cooper for his outstanding efforts to honor our past. If you want to learn more about the history of Lovejoy ISD, you can follow the Lovejoy Historical Society on social media:
- Twitter: @LojoHistSociety
- Instagram: @lovejoy_historical_society
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Texas Association of Soccer Coaches
All-Region Team
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Four Lovejoy High School girls soccer players were named to the Texas Association of Soccer Coaches (TASCO) All-Region Team for their accomplishments this past season.
Mary Mueth: TASCO 2nd Team All-Region
Mia Reaugh: TASCO 2nd Team All-Region
Emma Nelson: TASCO Honorable Mention All-Region
Emma Smith: TASCO Honorable Mention All-Region
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WSMS Superintendent/Student Council |
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A big thank you to the Willow Springs Middle School students that served on the Superintendent-Middle School Student Connection Council this school year. This group of ten students dedicated time to meet with Mrs. Kordel and provide valuable feedback from the student perspective.
- Carson Fox, 7th Grade
- Ella Claborn, 7th Grade
- Harrison Klein, 7th Grade
- Merryn Berner, 7th Grade
- Tyler Scarborough, 7th Grade
- Gavin Blankenship, 8th Grade
- Hannah Hedgepeth, 8th Grade
- Sydney Stratmeyer, 8th Grade
- William Brown, 8th Grade
- Travis White, 8th Grade
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Sloan Creek and Willow Springs
Orchestra Solo and Ensemble Contest
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We are extremely proud to announce the results of the Orchestra Solo and Ensemble Contest that was held on Thursday, April 22.
For this contest, students had to play independently as a soloist, and some also chose to prepare a small ensemble (2-6 players), which takes an immense amount of practice and listening. All of our students stepped up to the challenge and did a fantastic job preparing their performances.
EVERY STUDENT who performed earned either a Superior or an Excellent rating, which earned each of them a medal! The judges said students were poised, confident, and well prepared to perform. This is a huge accomplishment!
19 performances from WSMS and 13 performances from SCIS earned an extra special award called the "Exemplary Musician" award. These performances impressed their judge in a BIG way! Our exemplary awards are as follows:
Please congratulate all of our orchestra students on a job well done!!
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WSMS Students
Zeynep Kaya, viola
Victoria Harris, cello
Jenna Li, violin
Morgan Powell, bass
Naoise Wheeler, violin
Lyla Fairchild, cello
Mohamed Khalil, violin
Mathew Sun, violin
Jackson Perry, viola
Keith Goeders, cello
Justen Mao, violin
Grace Dinard, violin
Carson Dykstra, bass
Claire Wu, violin
Catie Simpkins, violin
Alice Lee, cello
Ashton Scott, bass
Caroline Wilkins, violin
Landon Truong, violin
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SCIS Students
Sofia Jauregui, bass
Naomi Neeb, violin
Ruby Spinney, violin
Mae Wood, cello
Noah Kamali, cello
Jonathan Brunson, viola
Kevin Massey, cello
Deacon Pettit and Carson Daniels, bass duet
Jonas Whittington, cello
Emily Ing, violin
Gage Blankenship, cello
Christian Fiorello, cello
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Region 2 5A Golf Tournament |
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Congratulations to our Lovejoy Golf teams who competed in the Region 2 5A Tournament last week. While the competition was fierce, our boys team remained resolved and we moved up from 11th to 9th place the second day. We shot a team total 347-333.
- Mason McClure 89-74 (33rd)
- Colton McClure 86-84 (47th)
- Pete Peabody 81-89 (53rd)
- Caleb Coulson 90-86 (58th)
- Jayce Seaber 91-96 (71st)
Our girls team also showed a great amount of determination and fortitude. After a strong second day, they finished in 6th place.
- Mia Roepsch 88-82 (17th)
- Emma Blair 92-86 (25th)
- Emily York 94-87 (28th)
- Katelyn Coleman 100-94 (42nd)
- Katie Haeussler 108-92 (48th)
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Left to Right: Mason McClure, Pete Peabody, Colton McClure, Caleb Coulson, Jayce Seaber |
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Left to Right: Katelyn Coleman, Emily York, Katie Haeussler, Emma Blair, Mia Roepsch |
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PTO Honors Outstanding Staff and Volunteers |
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Lovejoy Council of PTO's presented their annual Outstanding Service Awards to the 2021-2022 Honorees during the recognition portion of the board meeting. The honorees included both staff members and volunteers. Lovejoy Staff Members recognized for their outstanding service included: Tonya Barger (LHS), Julie Boardman (SCIS), Lana Jasper (PES), Katie Kordel (Admin), Casey Littlefield (Safety), Rachael Merrick (WSMS), and Debbie Nash (HES). |
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Teacher Appreciation Week
May 2, 2022 - May 6, 2022
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It is with heartfelt gratitude for Lovejoy teachers that we share that next week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Our teachers are instrumental in the excellent education we provide our students.
Next week, Lovejoy ISD invites Lovejoy staff, parents, students, and community members to join us in this week-long social media celebration of our Lovejoy ISD teachers. Look for the daily district post to add your comments and pictures. #OneHeartOneLovejoy
#MyTeacherMattersMonday
Post a photo representing the difference a teacher has made in you or your child's life and describe what that meant to you.
#TogetherTuesday
Share a picture of you or your child and a Lovejoy teacher or make a sign as a demonstration of your appreciation for Lovejoy ISD teachers.
#WordofWisdomWednesday
Share a memory, word of advice, or experience in which a teacher positively impacted you or your child.
#ThoughtfulThanksThursday
Share a video or write a message thanking Lovejoy ISD teachers for making Lovejoy ISD such a special place.
#BeTheFutureFriday
Share a story about a teacher who has helped prepare you or your child for the future through their encouragement, investment, or advice.
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Last night at the annual Denim & Diamonds Gala, our community came together to support the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools and enjoy an evening of community, fun, and philanthropy! The Foundation for Lovejoy Schools involves the community in generating funds that enhance the educational experience in the Lovejoy ISD. Thank you the Foundation for Lovejoy Schools, sponsors, community donors, and the volunteers who invested countless hours preparing for and executing this fabulous event. |
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Board Brief - April 25, 2022 |
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Lovejoy ISD is committed to providing consistent, transparent communication with our community and employees. One avenue of communication is a timely presentation of Board Meeting minutes to our community. Follow the link below to view a summary of our most recent Regular Meeting notes.
In an effort to consolidate communications coming from the District, we we are now including Board Meeting Invitations, as well as Board Briefs in Lovejoy's weekly Connect with Katie. We anticipate this streamlined communication will benefit families on multiple campuses, who receive a numerous campus/district communications.
*It is important to note that these unofficial Board Minutes that have not been reviewed/approved by the Lovejoy ISD Board of Trustees.
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Jacob Hunter, Teacher at Willow Springs Middle School, introduced James Bognot and Justen Mao who were recognized for their participation and achievements in MathCounts. |
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Barrett Owens, Board President, recognized Trustee Chad Collins for 12+ years of distinguished service. Mr. Collins was presented with a "Red School House" Lovejoy watercolor and Certificate of Recognition for his retirement from the Board of Trustees. |
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May 7, 2022 School Board Election |
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The following positions will be on the May 7, 2022 ballot:
Position 1 currently held by Chad Collins
Position 2 currently held by Amy Smith
Position 3 currently held by Jeff Wood
The following people have submitted applications to file for a place on the General Election Ballot.
Position 1: Julie McLaughlin and Randy Naidoo
Position 2: Amy Smith
Position 3: Jeff Wood
For additional information regarding the Board of Trustees Election please visit our website HERE.
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Health and Safety Measures. For the most up-to-date information please visit Lovejoy ISD's 2021-2022 Health and Safety Measures website which may be found here.
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End of the Year Staff Celebration |
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We are still accepting prize and gift certificate donations for this staff celebration. Please feel free to email Anna_Koenig@LovejoyISD.net if you are interested in making a contribution. We appreciate the generous support of our parents and community. |
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Join us today, Saturday, April 30, at Lovejoy High School from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM for our annual STEM Festival! Enjoy hands-on activities and presentations about aerodynamics, cybersecurity, DNA, robots, STEM occupations, and MORE! |
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Celebrate our incredibly talented Willow Springs Middle School artists by attending their debut art show at the Lovejoy High School Art Gallary on Monday, May 2, 2022. Over 75 Willow Springs artists will be featured at this showcase event!
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For additional announcements, community events, and volunteer opportunities please visit our Lovejoy Community News Website linked below! |
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