Dear Lovejoy Community,

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we navigate this winter weather together.

Due to inclement weather and unsafe driving conditions, all Lovejoy ISD schools and administration will remain closed Thursday, January 29, 2026. All extra-curricular activities and events will be rescheduled or canceled unless otherwise communicated.

While many major roadways have improved, District parking lots, neighborhood streets, and secondary roads across our community remain icy and potentially hazardous. The decision to remain closed was made after careful consideration for the safety of our Lovejoy families, student drivers, staff members, and bus transportation services. We know these decisions impact families’ routines, and we appreciate your understanding, patience, and support.

We want to express our sincere appreciation to our maintenance, grounds, and custodial teams, who continue to work diligently inspecting buildings, clearing parking lots and sidewalks, and preparing campuses for our students and teachers. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication and hard work.

Texas public school districts are required to provide a minimum of 75,600 minutes of instruction per school year. While Lovejoy ISD has enough instructional minutes to cover Monday and Tuesday's closures, we will be required to use both scheduled make-up days on Monday, March 23rd and Monday, April 6th. Please see the 2025-2026 student calendar for reference: https://www.lovejoyisd.net/o/lisd/page/calendars.

Thank you again for your patience, partnership, and understanding. We are grateful for our Lovejoy families and remain committed to making decisions that prioritize the safety and well-being of our entire community.

Stay safe and warm, Lovejoy.

Due to inclement weather and unsafe driving conditions, all Lovejoy ISD schools and administration will remain closed Wednesday, January 28, 2026. All extra-curricular activities and events will be rescheduled or canceled unless otherwise communicated.

Lovejoy ISD continues to closely monitor weather and road conditions alongside local first responder agencies and the National Weather Service. While some major roadways are improving, many neighborhood and secondary roads remain icy and potentially dangerous. The decision to cancel school was made with careful consideration for the safety of our Lovejoy families, student drivers, staff, and bus transportation services.

Texas public school districts are required to provide a minimum of 75,600 minutes of instruction per school year. While Lovejoy ISD has enough instructional minutes to cover Monday and Tuesday's closures, we will be required to make-up Wednesday’s snow day on Monday, March 23.

We appreciate your patience, partnership, and understanding as we continue to prioritize the safety of our entire Lovejoy community.

Stay safe and warm, Lovejoy.

In honor of School Board Recognition Month, we’re proud to spotlight our Trustees and share a little more about the leaders who serve our
district. Today, we are honored to recognize School Board Trustee Mark Wheelis.

Get to Know Mark Wheelis:
• Board Service Began: May 2023
• Lovejoy Resident Since: 2012
• Education: Texas Tech University | Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Science in Accountancy
• Occupation: Chief Financial Officer, Consultant, Insurance

Thank you, Mr. Wheelis, for your leadership, dedication, and continued service to Lovejoy ISD.

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://lovejoyisd.edurooms.com/engage/lovejoy-isd/newsletters/board-meeting-summary-january-20-2026

Lovejoy Robotics Makes History 🤖🏆

Lovejoy High School’s VEX Robotics teams delivered an outstanding performance at the VEX Robot Rodeo DFW Signature Event, a national competition featuring 92 teams from 10 states.

For the first time in school history, a Lovejoy team was crowned Tournament Champion at a Signature Event. Team 1082E (Carbonated Potato) earned the championship title alongside their alliance partner, showcasing exceptional strategy and execution.

Additional team highlights:

-1082M (Meltdown) – Design Award

-1082J (Jumbo Shrimp) – Think Award

-1082N (No Way Micheal) – Season-high skills scores and improved global ranking

As a result, 1082E and 1082M have both qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championship—for the first time in school history, with two teams qualifying at a single Signature Event. The championship will be held this spring in St. Louis.

Out of more than 1,500 teams worldwide, only 51 have qualified at Signature Events so far—Lovejoy now has 2 of them.

Congratulations to our incredible robotics students and coaches. The world stage awaits! 💥