🥎 Leopards Softball Playoff Bound!
Lovejoy Softball is heading into the postseason with strong momentum after finishing 2nd in District 9-5A.
A major highlight this season is senior pitcher Izzy Guarriello reaching an incredible milestone of 600 career strikeouts. She, along with Gisela Boitmann, has led a dominant pitching staff, combining for 136 strikeouts in district play. The offense has also stayed balanced with contributions across the lineup.
The Leopards will face Whitehouse in the Bi-District Round:
📍 Rockwall High School
Thursday, April 23 | 6:30 PM
Friday, April 24 | 6:30 PM
Saturday, April 25 | 1:00 PM (if needed)
🎟️ Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/4whjsfeh
Come out and support the Leopards as they begin their playoff run! 🐆🔥
Lovejoy Softball is heading into the postseason with strong momentum after finishing 2nd in District 9-5A.
A major highlight this season is senior pitcher Izzy Guarriello reaching an incredible milestone of 600 career strikeouts. She, along with Gisela Boitmann, has led a dominant pitching staff, combining for 136 strikeouts in district play. The offense has also stayed balanced with contributions across the lineup.
The Leopards will face Whitehouse in the Bi-District Round:
📍 Rockwall High School
Thursday, April 23 | 6:30 PM
Friday, April 24 | 6:30 PM
Saturday, April 25 | 1:00 PM (if needed)
🎟️ Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/4whjsfeh
Come out and support the Leopards as they begin their playoff run! 🐆🔥
🎶 WSMS Band Shines at Solo & Ensemble! 🎶
Last Saturday, April 18, Willow Springs Middle School Band students took the stage at the Solo and Ensemble Contest, showcasing their hard work, preparation, and musical talent. Every 7th and 8th grade band student learned and performed both a solo and an ensemble for a judge—an incredible accomplishment that takes both dedication and courage!
We are so proud of each student who stepped up to perform.
👏 Congratulations to our Outstanding Soloists, recognized as the “best of the day” by judges:
Reyansh Baidya (Flute)
Noelle Coughlin (Clarinet)
Sophie Harris (Clarinet)
Michael Jenkerson (Tuba)
Sydney Moyers (Flute)
Jonathan Newton (Trumpet)
Anthony Ospina (Clarinet)
Vasiliki Peters (Clarinet)
Ian Swiere (Clarinet)
Jerry Yin (Clarinet)
👏 Outstanding Ensembles:
Wind Ensemble Clarinets – Noelle Coughlin, Graham Kowalski, Karey Pena, Vasiliki Peters
Wind Ensemble Low Brass – Aryan Basu, Sean Breaux, Michael Jenkerson, Beck Manders, John O’Brien, Sam Soteres
Symphonic Band Flutes & Oboe – Shourya Guduguntla, Emma Moseley, Ziqin Yuan
Symphonic Band Clarinets – Henry Khublall, Anthony Ospina, Greyson Ridgway, Ian Swiere
Congratulations to these outstanding musicians and to all WSMS Band students for a fantastic day of performances! 🎺🎼
#LovejoyISD #TeamLovejoy #LovejoyFineArts #OneHeartOneLovejoy
Last Saturday, April 18, Willow Springs Middle School Band students took the stage at the Solo and Ensemble Contest, showcasing their hard work, preparation, and musical talent. Every 7th and 8th grade band student learned and performed both a solo and an ensemble for a judge—an incredible accomplishment that takes both dedication and courage!
We are so proud of each student who stepped up to perform.
👏 Congratulations to our Outstanding Soloists, recognized as the “best of the day” by judges:
Reyansh Baidya (Flute)
Noelle Coughlin (Clarinet)
Sophie Harris (Clarinet)
Michael Jenkerson (Tuba)
Sydney Moyers (Flute)
Jonathan Newton (Trumpet)
Anthony Ospina (Clarinet)
Vasiliki Peters (Clarinet)
Ian Swiere (Clarinet)
Jerry Yin (Clarinet)
👏 Outstanding Ensembles:
Wind Ensemble Clarinets – Noelle Coughlin, Graham Kowalski, Karey Pena, Vasiliki Peters
Wind Ensemble Low Brass – Aryan Basu, Sean Breaux, Michael Jenkerson, Beck Manders, John O’Brien, Sam Soteres
Symphonic Band Flutes & Oboe – Shourya Guduguntla, Emma Moseley, Ziqin Yuan
Symphonic Band Clarinets – Henry Khublall, Anthony Ospina, Greyson Ridgway, Ian Swiere
Congratulations to these outstanding musicians and to all WSMS Band students for a fantastic day of performances! 🎺🎼
#LovejoyISD #TeamLovejoy #LovejoyFineArts #OneHeartOneLovejoy
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our exceptional administrative professionals across Lovejoy ISD!
Your expertise, organization, and dedication keep our campuses and departments running smoothly each and every day, always with students at the heart of your work. The support you provide to our students, teachers, staff, parents, and community does not go unnoticed.
We are truly grateful for all you do to make Lovejoy a special place. Thank you for your continued commitment and care!
#TeamLovejoy #LovejoyCulture #OneHeartOneLovejoy
Your expertise, organization, and dedication keep our campuses and departments running smoothly each and every day, always with students at the heart of your work. The support you provide to our students, teachers, staff, parents, and community does not go unnoticed.
We are truly grateful for all you do to make Lovejoy a special place. Thank you for your continued commitment and care!
#TeamLovejoy #LovejoyCulture #OneHeartOneLovejoy
🎉 Teacher Appreciation Week is coming May 4–8, and we are proud to celebrate our Lovejoy ISD teachers!
✨🍎 Join us in #ThankATeacher by sharing a message here: https://www.lovejoyisd.net/forms/33492.
Give a shoutout to a Lovejoy teacher who has made a difference and tell us why they stand out. Your words help highlight the impact they have every single day. ❤️
Throughout Teacher Appreciation Week, we will feature these messages across social media and in our district newsletter to recognize the incredible educators who make Lovejoy such a special place. 📸 Want to make it even more meaningful? Add a photo with your teacher!
⚠️ Submissions close Friday, May 1, at 5:00 p.m.
👏 Let’s come together to celebrate the heart of Lovejoy ISD..our amazing teachers!
#OneHeartOneLovejoy #ThankATeacher
Lovejoy ISD 2026 Summer Camp Registration is open!! A complete Summer Activity Guide can be found here: https://isu.pub/O1i5oha
#KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy
#KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy
⚾️ PLAYOFF BOUND: DISTRICT CHAMPS ⚾️
The Lovejoy High School baseball team has officially wrapped up district play as District Champions, securing a spot in the postseason.
This milestone reflects a season defined by consistency, discipline, and a strong commitment to excellence, led by a dedicated coaching staff and a team that has competed at a high level all year.
A special recognition goes to the Class of 2026, whose leadership and team-first mindset have helped set the tone for this year’s success. Senior Night was a meaningful opportunity to celebrate these student-athletes and their families for their dedication over the past four years.
The Leopards now turn their focus to the postseason, with first-round playoff details coming soon. Let’s keep the momentum going, Leopard Nation! 🐆🔥
The Lovejoy High School baseball team has officially wrapped up district play as District Champions, securing a spot in the postseason.
This milestone reflects a season defined by consistency, discipline, and a strong commitment to excellence, led by a dedicated coaching staff and a team that has competed at a high level all year.
A special recognition goes to the Class of 2026, whose leadership and team-first mindset have helped set the tone for this year’s success. Senior Night was a meaningful opportunity to celebrate these student-athletes and their families for their dedication over the past four years.
The Leopards now turn their focus to the postseason, with first-round playoff details coming soon. Let’s keep the momentum going, Leopard Nation! 🐆🔥
Join the Lovejoy High School Orchestra for a powerful evening celebrating 250 years of the American spirit through music. 🎻
📅 Tuesday, April 28
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 LHS Auditorium
From patriotic classics to inspiring orchestral works, this performance will showcase the incredible talent of our student musicians and the stories that have shaped our nation.
You won’t want to miss this special night. ❤️💙🎶
📅 Tuesday, April 28
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 LHS Auditorium
From patriotic classics to inspiring orchestral works, this performance will showcase the incredible talent of our student musicians and the stories that have shaped our nation.
You won’t want to miss this special night. ❤️💙🎶
🏆 Huge congratulations to Lovejoy High School Student Council! 🏆
LHS Student Council has been recognized by the Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) as an elite, comprehensive student leadership organization, earning the prestigious Sweepstakes Award.
This honor reflects an exceptional commitment to service, leadership, and impact across campus and the community. To achieve Sweepstakes, councils must first be named an Outstanding Student Council and earn superior ratings in every project category, including community service, safety and health awareness, patriotism, and environmental initiatives.
Only about 20% of member schools reach this level of distinction, making this achievement even more impressive.
Way to lead the way, Leopards! ❤️🖤
LHS Student Council has been recognized by the Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) as an elite, comprehensive student leadership organization, earning the prestigious Sweepstakes Award.
This honor reflects an exceptional commitment to service, leadership, and impact across campus and the community. To achieve Sweepstakes, councils must first be named an Outstanding Student Council and earn superior ratings in every project category, including community service, safety and health awareness, patriotism, and environmental initiatives.
Only about 20% of member schools reach this level of distinction, making this achievement even more impressive.
Way to lead the way, Leopards! ❤️🖤
It’s Public School Volunteer Week, and Lovejoy ISD is proud to celebrate the incredible individuals who give their time, heart, and energy to support our schools. 💙
From dedicated parents to generous community members, your impact is felt in every hallway, classroom, and campus event. Whether you’re working behind the scenes or showing up day after day for our students and staff, you help create the exceptional experience that defines Lovejoy.
Because of you, our students are supported, our teachers are uplifted, and our community is stronger.
Thank you for being such an essential part of the Leopard family! We are grateful for you this week and always!
From dedicated parents to generous community members, your impact is felt in every hallway, classroom, and campus event. Whether you’re working behind the scenes or showing up day after day for our students and staff, you help create the exceptional experience that defines Lovejoy.
Because of you, our students are supported, our teachers are uplifted, and our community is stronger.
Thank you for being such an essential part of the Leopard family! We are grateful for you this week and always!
Another incredible showing for Lovejoy Choir 🎶
Lovejoy High School’s Varsity Mixed, Varsity Treble, and Junior Varsity Treble Choirs delivered standout performances at the UIL Region 25 Concert and Sight-Reading Contest.
All three ensembles earned straight Superior ratings from all six judges, securing Sweepstakes honors for excellence in both concert performance and sight-reading.
Performing challenging a cappella selections in German, Latin, Czech, and English, students demonstrated exceptional tone, blend, and musicianship. In sight-reading, each group performed a brand new piece with only minutes to prepare, showcasing their skill and focus.
Judges praised the choirs’ vocal quality, noting their “mature approach” and strong musicality throughout even the most difficult passages.
So proud of these talented Leopards 👏🎤
Lovejoy High School’s Varsity Mixed, Varsity Treble, and Junior Varsity Treble Choirs delivered standout performances at the UIL Region 25 Concert and Sight-Reading Contest.
All three ensembles earned straight Superior ratings from all six judges, securing Sweepstakes honors for excellence in both concert performance and sight-reading.
Performing challenging a cappella selections in German, Latin, Czech, and English, students demonstrated exceptional tone, blend, and musicianship. In sight-reading, each group performed a brand new piece with only minutes to prepare, showcasing their skill and focus.
Judges praised the choirs’ vocal quality, noting their “mature approach” and strong musicality throughout even the most difficult passages.
So proud of these talented Leopards 👏🎤
Lovejoy ISD is now accepting applications to fill the Board of Trustees Position 3 vacancy - qualified residents are encouraged to apply by May 2, 2026.
Interested in applying? Click the link: https://tinyurl.com/yv7hyfjb
Interested in applying? Click the link: https://tinyurl.com/yv7hyfjb
Turn up the volume—🎶 it’s showtime!
The Lovejoy High School Choir invites you to Pop Show 2026: On the Radio—a high-energy performance featuring talented student performers bringing your favorite songs to life! The Lovejoy Choir department will perform hits straight from your playlist, exploring every genre in a fun, family-friendly show that has something for everyone.
📅 April 23 & 24
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Lovejoy High School
🎟️ https://www.lovejoyisd.net/o/fa/page/fine-arts-ticket-sales
#LovejoyChoir #PopShow2026 #OnTheRadio
The Lovejoy High School Choir invites you to Pop Show 2026: On the Radio—a high-energy performance featuring talented student performers bringing your favorite songs to life! The Lovejoy Choir department will perform hits straight from your playlist, exploring every genre in a fun, family-friendly show that has something for everyone.
📅 April 23 & 24
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Lovejoy High School
🎟️ https://www.lovejoyisd.net/o/fa/page/fine-arts-ticket-sales
#LovejoyChoir #PopShow2026 #OnTheRadio
Connect with Katie, News and Information from the Superintendent, is now available! https://isu.pub/73SnhG0 #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow
The Outstanding Service Award is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon an individual by our PTO. Recipients of this award promoted students’ well-being and demonstrated care for children above and beyond what is expected or written in their job description. Each year we ask the community to nominate a parent, a volunteer, a teacher, administrator, or community leader that has given so much and done more than was expected. Some contributions to our students are big and visible while others give quietly behind the scenes, making a huge impact all the same. That is why we love to hear from our community to learn about all the great things people are doing in this district. This year, we received almost 200 submissions, far above the average we’ve seen previously.
Congratulations to our 2025–2026 recipients!
LOVEJOY COUNCIL
Sergio Aguilera
Sarah Brown
FUTURE LEOPARDS
Jenny Shoffner
Kalyn McConville
PUSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kristin Arnold
Linda Lange
HART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Amelia Carlson
Lauren Ferrell
SLOAN CREEK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Karen Miller
Taylor Bua
WILLOW SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Emily Peabody
Megan Stovall
LOVEJOY HIGH SCHOOL
Assistant Chief Lance Gant
Cheryl Anderson
Congratulations to our 2025–2026 recipients!
LOVEJOY COUNCIL
Sergio Aguilera
Sarah Brown
FUTURE LEOPARDS
Jenny Shoffner
Kalyn McConville
PUSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kristin Arnold
Linda Lange
HART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Amelia Carlson
Lauren Ferrell
SLOAN CREEK INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Karen Miller
Taylor Bua
WILLOW SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Emily Peabody
Megan Stovall
LOVEJOY HIGH SCHOOL
Assistant Chief Lance Gant
Cheryl Anderson
Book clubs are bringing stories to life in 7th grade ELA 📚
Students are diving into novels of their choice and teaming up with peers to share ideas, ask questions, and spark meaningful conversations. Each week, they come ready to build on one another’s thinking while strengthening their speaking and listening skills.
From analyzing characters and themes to exploring an author’s craft, these student-led discussions are sharpening critical thinking and making learning more engaging.
Most importantly, students are discovering the joy of reading when they have choice and ownership in the process.
Students are diving into novels of their choice and teaming up with peers to share ideas, ask questions, and spark meaningful conversations. Each week, they come ready to build on one another’s thinking while strengthening their speaking and listening skills.
From analyzing characters and themes to exploring an author’s craft, these student-led discussions are sharpening critical thinking and making learning more engaging.
Most importantly, students are discovering the joy of reading when they have choice and ownership in the process.
Get ready, Lovejoy… it’s SHOWTIME 🔥
The Lovejoy Majestics take the stage TONIGHT with PULSE a high-energy, electrifying performance powered by creativity, talent, and nonstop intensity. From the first beat to the final moment, this is a show you do not want to miss.
Experience the rhythm. Feel the energy. Watch the future come alive.
📅 Tonight
🎟 Grab your tickets now before they’re gone
Ticket link: https://lovejoyisdtx.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fa/page/fine-arts-ticket-sales
Let’s pack the house and show up BIG for the Majestics ❤️🖤
The Lovejoy Majestics take the stage TONIGHT with PULSE a high-energy, electrifying performance powered by creativity, talent, and nonstop intensity. From the first beat to the final moment, this is a show you do not want to miss.
Experience the rhythm. Feel the energy. Watch the future come alive.
📅 Tonight
🎟 Grab your tickets now before they’re gone
Ticket link: https://lovejoyisdtx.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fa/page/fine-arts-ticket-sales
Let’s pack the house and show up BIG for the Majestics ❤️🖤
We’re excited to share that the Lovejoy ISD Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the Lovejoy: Excellence by Design Strategic Plan! This important milestone reflects the voices, ideas, and collaboration of our entire community, from students and staff to parents and community members. Thank you to everyone who contributed their time and feedback to help shape our vision for the future. The Strategic Plan can be viewed here: https://isu.pub/CFmUp87. We look forward to continuing this journey together as we build on our Legacy of Excellence! #LovejoyISD #ExcellenceByDesign #StrategicPlan #KidsCome1st♥️⚙️💡
Summer just got an upgrade ☀️
AlphaBEST Summer Circuit is coming to Lovejoy ISD with hands-on camps, exciting excursions, and all-day fun designed to keep curiosity alive.
🗓 June 1 – August 11
⏰ 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
📍 Lovejoy Child Development Center
👧 Ages 4–12
Learn more and register: AlphaBEST.org/lovejoytx
AlphaBEST Summer Circuit is coming to Lovejoy ISD with hands-on camps, exciting excursions, and all-day fun designed to keep curiosity alive.
🗓 June 1 – August 11
⏰ 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
📍 Lovejoy Child Development Center
👧 Ages 4–12
Learn more and register: AlphaBEST.org/lovejoytx
April is National Poetry Month, and our Leopards are making their mark!
Our 4th graders entered the Mockingbird Poetry Society Collin County Poetry Contest , open to students across the county, and we just got some exciting news…
✨ Puster Elementary had 3 of the 4 winners this year! ✨
Join us in celebrating these talented young writers for their creativity, hard work, and incredible achievements. Way to go, Leopards!
Our 4th graders entered the Mockingbird Poetry Society Collin County Poetry Contest , open to students across the county, and we just got some exciting news…
✨ Puster Elementary had 3 of the 4 winners this year! ✨
Join us in celebrating these talented young writers for their creativity, hard work, and incredible achievements. Way to go, Leopards!
Lovejoy High School proudly inducted its newest members into the National Honor Society (NHS) during a meaningful ceremony celebrating scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Joined by family, friends, NHS sponsors, and current NHS officers, these students were recognized for their dedication to academic excellence and the positive contributions they make to the school and community. The ceremony honored the values of NHS and marked the beginning of a new chapter of leadership and service for these outstanding Leopards.
