Lovejoy ISD

🎶 Outstanding Achievement for WSMS Orchestras! 🎶

The Willow Springs Middle School Concert, Philharmonic, Symphonic, and Chamber Orchestras earned the highest possible distinction at the UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluation on March 12!

All four ensembles received superior ratings from every judge, securing Sweepstakes Awards for excellence in both concert performance and sight-reading.

From performing three prepared pieces to mastering a brand-new work in just minutes, these students demonstrated incredible talent, discipline, and musicianship. The Symphonic and Chamber Orchestras even performed at a high school level—an impressive accomplishment!

Judges praised the groups for their passion, confidence, and musical maturity, noting their ability to truly bring music to life.

Congratulations to these outstanding student musicians! 👏🎻 #LovejoyProud

3 months ago, Lovejoy Independent School District

Group of individuals in black attire, likely a choir, posing with instruments and music stands in front of a modern building.

A choir group in black robes stands on steps, holding a trophy. A modern building with glass walls and columns in the background.

Group of students standing in a school hallway around a circular design on the floor.

Group of people in black clothes and holding instruments, standing in front of a modern building.

Calling all future Leopards!! Hart and Puster Elementary Schools invite parents and rising kinders to our 2026 Kindergarten Sneak Peek on Thursday, April 9th from 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. During the event, students will rotate through activities in kinder classes, while parents receive kindergarten information from campus administrators.
We look forward to welcoming the class of 2039!

3 months ago, Lovejoy Independent School District

A sign displays cartoon leopards in red and black uniforms. It reads "Wanted: Lovejoy Leopards" and "Kindergarten Round-Up." Event details include an open house on April 9, 2026.

🐆 It’s Game Day, Leopards!

Join us tonight at Highlander Stadium as Lovejoy takes the field—let’s pack the stands and show our support!

📍 Highlander Stadium (Highland Park HS)
⏰ 6:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: https://www.scotsillustrated.com/HTtickets

🚪 Gates open 30 minutes before kickoff
📍 Entry located at the center of the stadium on Grassmere
🪑 All fans will sit on the north side
🎒 Clear bag policy in effect

Bring the energy, wear your red, and let’s make it loud for Lovejoy! ❤️🖤
#TeamLovejoy #OneHeartOneLovejoy

3 months ago, Lovejoy Independent School District

Advertisement for regional girls soccer semi-finals between Lovejoy and Midlothian Heritage. A silhouette of a player kicks a ball.

Visual guide on clear bag policy for events. Approved bags include clear bags and diaper bags with infants. Prohibited bags shown in icons.

The Lady Leopards are on a playoff run! 🐆⚽️

Last Friday, Lovejoy defeated Whitehouse 5-0 in the bi-district round, highlighted by a hat trick from Ella York. The team followed it up Tuesday night with a 2-1 win over Frisco Lone Star in the area round, with goals from Ella York and Kinley Short.

Next up: FRIDAY
📍 Highlander Stadium, Highland Park HS
⏰ 6:00 PM

Let’s pack the stands and show up for our Leopards!
#LovejoyProud #OneHeartOneLovejoy

4 months ago, Lovejoy Independent School District

Poster for varsity girls' regional semi-finals. Features a silhouette of a female soccer player. Teams are Lovejoy vs Midlothian Heritage. Date is Friday, March 27th at 6:00 PM.

A group of soccer players and coaches stand on a field, holding signs and a banner.

🚀 STEM Fest is HERE!
Join us Saturday, March 28 from 10–12 at Lovejoy High School for interactive activities, creativity, and hands-on learning for all ages.

STEM is for everyone—come see why!
#LovejoyProud #STEMFest #ExploreCreateInspire

4 months ago, Lovejoy Independent School District

At the THSWPA State Meet in Edinburg this past weekend, two Lovejoy women’s powerlifters delivered standout performances.

Senior Teni Segun made program history, earning Lovejoy’s first individual State Championship in powerlifting. Competing in the 148 lb weight class, she totaled an incredible 1,050 lbs, including a top overall deadlift of 435 lbs.

Sophomore Harper Smith also had a strong showing, placing 7th overall in the state (un-equipped division) with a 740 lb total.

Lovejoy Powerlifting is coached by Chris Smith and Brandon Murdock.

#LovejoyProud #TeamLovejoy

4 months ago, Lovejoy Independent School District

New dates announced for Matilda the Musical! ✨

Join the Lovejoy Theatre Company for this high-energy, heartwarming production featuring incredible student talent.

📅 April 1 & 2 at 7 PM
📅 April 6 at 2 PM
📍 Lovejoy HS Fine Arts Center

🎟 Adults: $20 | Students: $15
Get your tickets today!

4 months ago, Lovejoy Independent School District

LAST DAYS TO RSVP! Lovejoy ISD invites our Silver Leopards and community members age 65 and older to join us for the Bloom & Belong Breakfast on April 1 from 9:00–10:00 AM at Sloan Creek Intermediate School. Enjoy breakfast, connect with friends, and celebrate the friendships that help our Lovejoy community flourish.

Please RSVP by March 26 using the QR code on the invitation. or this link >> https://tinyurl.com/3ck35baj

4 months ago, Lovejoy Independent School District

Invitation design with floral border. Text reads "Bloom & Belong." Event details: April 1, 9am-10am at Sloan Creek Intermediate School. RSVP by March 26.

Get ready to explore, create, and inspire at STEM Fest!

Join us for a morning of hands-on discovery where students can launch rockets, fly drones, command robots, and tackle exciting engineering challenges. It’s a fun and interactive way to see how STEM connects to the world around us!

📅 March 28
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Lovejoy High School

STEM is for everyone—come see yourself in the future of innovation!

#LovejoyISD #STEMFest #ExploreCreateInspire #OneHeartOneLovejoy

4 months ago, Lovejoy Independent School District

A flyer for STEM Fest on March 28th from 10:00-12:00 at Lovejoy HS. It features a black and white square grid, gears, and text.

Lovejoy ISD invites our Silver Leopards and community members age 65 and older to join us for the Bloom & Belong Breakfast on April 1 from 9:00–10:00 AM at Sloan Creek Intermediate School. Enjoy breakfast, connect with friends, and celebrate the friendships that help our Lovejoy community flourish.

Please RSVP by March 24 using the QR code on the invitation.

4 months ago, Lovejoy Independent School District

Invitation design for Bloom & Belong event, featuring floral background, text, and QR code. Event details include date, time, and RSVP instructions.

Connect with Katie, News and Information from the Superintendent, is now available! https://isu.pub/BSmF7sx #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow

4 months ago, Lovejoy Independent School District

Group of basketball players in black and red jerseys with numbers. One coach in red shirt. Date displayed at top.

Congratulations to Jennifer Finnigan, Shannon Price, Sierra Guthrie, September Wheeler, Lauren Rivera and Sarah Peralta on being selected as March'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

4 months ago, Lovejoy Independent School District

A collage features a teacher recognition poster and a group of teachers, one holding a certificate.

A group of smiling people stands near a red background. One person holds a certificate. Text reads "Shannon Price."

Collage featuring Sierra Guthrie, a teacher, with a group photo and a description of her dedication.

A collage of two images. One features people standing, with a text overlay. The other features a smiling woman.

Text and photos on a red background. Two photos of teachers and students with an award. One photo of Lauren Rivera with a testimonial.

A red backdrop displays a text award for a teacher. A photo of a teacher and her students is shown.

Congratulations to Paige Paperman, Edith Aguilar, Jasmine Copelin, Josh O'Hara, Natalia Lee and Cristi Closs on being selected as March's Heart of Support recipients! Join us in celebrating the incredible contributions they make throughout our students' educational journeys! #TeamLovejoy #LovejoyCulture #LovejoyProud #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy

4 months ago, Lovejoy Independent School District

Group of women in a hallway, one holding an award. Text highlights Paige Paperman's contributions and dedication.

Two images side by side; one shows a group at a reception desk, the other features a testimonial card about Edith Aguilar.

A promotional graphic shows a photo of a group of people and a testimonial for Jasmine Copelin, a staff member.

A poster with two sections. One side shows a group of people in a classroom. The other side has a testimonial for Josh O'Hara.

Two panels: left, women stand and pose with a certificate; right, text highlights Cristi's contributions.

Leopard Reminder: March 16th - March 20th (Spring Break) and Monday, March 23rd (Bad Weather Make-up Day) All Lovejoy campuses and district offices will be closed. Wishing all our Leopards a safe and fun Spring Break! #OneHeartOneLovejoy #TeamLovejoy

4 months ago, Lovejoy Independent School District

An announcement on a blue background. It reads, "Reminder: No School March 16 - March 20 Spring Break".

Lovejoy is incredibly proud of these young men and the history they made. While the loss stings now, that feeling will fade, what will last are the memories created along the way.

Opportunities to create a legacy do not come often, and this team seized theirs and never let it go.

Thank you to the Lovejoy community, administration, staff, and students for the unwavering support throughout the season.

We are Family. #OneHeartOneLovejoy #weareONE 🐆

4 months ago, Lovejoy Independent School District

Two basketball players in uniform, one wearing the number 11 and the other 1, shake hands on a court. Behind them, spectators watch from the stands.

A basketball player dunks a ball. The player wears a red and black jersey. The audience sits in rows of chairs behind him.

Two basketball players leap in the air; one is reaching for the ball, and the other blocks the shot. Spectators watch from the stands.

Basketball players in a gymnasium. One player wearing a black jersey with number 24 dribbles the ball. Another player wearing a white jersey with number 24 defends.

Basketball players compete on a court, with one leaping for a basket. A crowd watches from stands.

A young man wearing glasses and a medal stands on a basketball court, holding a wooden trophy with a golden emblem.

Group of athletes in sports uniforms sit on a bench, watching a game. A man in a red shirt stands nearby.

A basketball coach in a red shirt talks to a team of players wearing black and red jerseys.

Two basketball players on a court. One wears a white jersey with blue shorts, the other a black jersey with red accents. The player in black dribbles the ball. Audience in the background.

A coach in red hands out medals to four players wearing black jerseys and shorts on a basketball court.

Leopard Reminder: Lovejoy High School is hosting “Shattered Dreams” today, Thursday, March 12. Emergency services will be at LHS participating in the staged event. Additional details available here (link to District letter). #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow

4 months ago, Lovejoy ISD

A notebook page displays a red "SPECIAL MESSAGE" title. Below, it reads "Thursday, March 12, 2026." Details about an event at Lovejoy High School follow.

Another Strong Week for Lady Leopard Track & Field 🐆

The Lady Leopards had an incredible week, setting numerous personal records and showcasing their strength, toughness, and resilience on the track. The team captured a commanding team victory at the Wylie Invitational on Thursday, followed by strong performances from our mid-distance and distance runners at the Lovejoy Spring Distance Festival on Saturday.

The Leopards are back in action this Friday at the McKinney meet.

Individual Meet Champions – Wylie Invitational
• Cailyn Newhouse – 400
• Cailee Horinek – 800
• Emily Armstrong – 3200
• Carson Fox – Pole Vault
• 4x400 Relay – Cailyn Newhouse, Kate Roberts, Talia Orshalick, Cailee Horinek

Distance Festival Champions
• Cailee Horinek – 800
• Sofia Dominguez – 1600

#LovejoyProud

4 months ago, Lovejoy Independent School District

A group of female athletes compete in a track race. They wear matching uniforms. Spectators watch from the stands.

Five women sprint on a track, numbered from 2 to 8. They wear matching tops and shorts in various colors. Behind them, a woman watches.

🏀 Boys State Semifinal Basketball Game! 🏀

Teams: Lovejoy (29-8) vs Mansfield Summit (32-6)
Date: Tuesday, March 10
Tip-Off: 7:00 PM
Site: Moody Coliseum, SMU

🎟️ Tickets: $15 (adults & students) https://smumustangs.evenue.net/event/W25/HSB
🅿️ Parking: $25 per car

Come cheer on the Leopards as they fight for a spot in the state finals!

#LovejoyBasketball #StateSemifinals

4 months ago, Lovejoy Independent School District

Basketball game poster featuring two team logos, one with a leopard and one with a tiger.

Basketball team poses with cheerleaders on a court with "Eagle" written on the floor.

Team members wearing white jerseys pose for a team photo on a basketball court.

📣 Registration is OPEN!

The Lovejoy Child Development Center is now accepting registrations for the upcoming school year!

✨ Programs available for children ages 2 years through Pre-K 4.
Our early learning programs provide a nurturing environment that helps young learners build the foundation for future academic success.

🔗 Learn more and register here:
https://www.lovejoyisd.net/o/lcdc

Give your child a strong start in a caring, engaging early childhood program!

4 months ago, Lovejoy Independent School District

Please join Lovejoy ISD for an informational seminar, hosted by Texas Workforce Commission, on Monday, March 9th. In this session, parents will learn about the role of the Student HireAbility Navigators and Transition Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, as well as, programs that might be available to LISD students, ages 14-21, with disabilities to support their employability and overall success after high school graduation.

4 months ago, Lovejoy ISD