Lovejoy ISD

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

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

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

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

History was made at the 5A VEX UIL State Championship in Houston! Team 1082 absolutely crushed it, taking home ALL the top honors! 1082R dominated qualifications and picked 1082E as their alliance partner for eliminations. Together, they lost just ONE match... and it was against each other! 🥇 1082E & 1082R = UIL STATE CHAMPS! 🏅 1082E - 1st place Skills Award 🏅 1082R - 2nd place Skills Award This was a perfect day for Team 1082! #LovejoyRobotics #UILChamps #StateChampions #OneHeartOneLovejoy

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

In honor of School Board Recognition Month, we asked each of our Trustees a unique question. Today we are honored to recognize Trustee, Mark Wheelis. Question: "What is your favorite Lovejoy tradition?" Answer: "One of my favorite Lovejoy traditions is Leopard Friday. The contagious community connection, Friday Night Lights, and outstanding Fine Arts performances create an exciting and inspiring atmosphere. It’s a special time to celebrate and support our students and community. Attending Leopard Friday with my family is always a highlight, bringing us together as One Heart. One Lovejoy." Thank you, Mr. Wheelis, for your commitment and service to Lovejoy ISD!

What an amazing month for Lovejoy Robotics at Southlake Carroll & The Kalahari Classic! 🤖 1082E took home the triple crown: Tournament Champion, Skills Champion, and Excellence! They're now ranked 20th in the world in skills, with only 9 teams outscoring their 60 driver score! 🤖 1082M was the top seed and Tournament Champion! 🤖 1082R won the Design Award & advanced to the quarter-finals! 🤖 1082G ranked 3rd, undefeated in qualifications, and made it to the quarter-finals! 🤖 1082T & 1082S made it to the elimination rounds! 🤖 1082J was just shy of the semi-finals by 4 points! 🤖 1082V made it to elimination matches! 🤖1082R won design at The Kalahari Classic 🤖1082E won Think and were tournament finalists #LovejoyRobotics #STEM #OneHeartOneLovejoy

🎭✨ What a magical weekend! Lovejoy Fine Arts' production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella was a hit, with nearly sold-out audiences! A huge thanks to the talented team that made this happen: - Director: Haley Wilborn - Orchestra & Band: Martha Ball - Vocals: Jeb Harris - Choreography: Jackelyn Simone - Set Design: Galilea Cardenas Ramirez, Elise Reid, Liam Albritten The cast shined, with Kathryn Payne as Cinderella, Eli Marchbanks as Prince Charming, Audrey Murphy as The Fairy Godmother, and many more amazing actors! Special shoutout to the 21 hardworking students, including Dorothy Sailor and Sydney Klein from Willow Springs Middle School! Thank you to everyone involved for making this show an unforgettable experience! 🌹 #LovejoyFineArts #OneHeartOneLovejoy

In honor of School Board Recognition Month, we asked each of our Trustees a unique question. Today we are honored to recognize Trustee, Julie McLaughlin. Question: "How has serving on the Board of Trustees connected you with the Lovejoy community?" Answer: "Serving as a trustee has deepened my appreciation for how our community unites families and creates opportunities for every child. I’ve been blessed with a front-row seat to the many accomplishments and success stories across our district, broadening my perspective on what makes Lovejoy special. And connecting with parents, students, and teachers to hear about their experiences is one of my favorite parts of this role." Thank you, Ms. McLaughlin, for your commitment and service to Lovejoy ISD!

Leopard Reminder: THIS WEEK! The Council of PTOs and LHS Counselling Department hope that you will join us for a parent presentation focused on gearing up for high school. Mark your calendar for January 29th at 6pm in the Lovejoy Childhood Development Center Library for a discussion around understanding course selection, GPA policy, and postsecondary planning. Come Learn the Facts! Intended audience: Willow Springs and Lovejoy HS parents Presenters: Stephani Kranz and Carrie Robbins