🔬🤖 STEM Fest 2026 | Find Yourself in STEM 🧪🚀
STEM isn’t a program—it’s a way of thinking and doing. At Lovejoy ISD, STEM is woven across the curriculum through inquiry-driven learning that empowers students to think critically, collaborate, and solve real-world problems.
✨ STEM Fest is a district-wide celebration of curiosity, creativity, and innovation—bringing STEM learning to life off the screen and beyond the classroom!
👩🔬 What to Expect
• Live science experiments, DNA extraction, and “Mad Scientist” demos
• Robotics, drones, and hands-on technology challenges
• Engineering design, roller coaster simulations, and creative problem-solving
• Community STEM partners sharing real-world applications
🎤 Student Voices Take Center Stage
Our PreK–5 students will showcase the STEM projects they’ve designed and built, while secondary students serve as mentors—leading experiments, guiding activities, and building leadership skills along the way.
📍 Join Us!
🗓 Saturday, January 24
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Lovejoy High School | 2350 Estates Pkwy, Lucas, TX
Come explore, ask questions, and experience the power and possibility of STEM in action!
#STEMFest #FindYourselfInSTEM #LovejoyProud #KidsComeFirst
STEM isn’t a program—it’s a way of thinking and doing. At Lovejoy ISD, STEM is woven across the curriculum through inquiry-driven learning that empowers students to think critically, collaborate, and solve real-world problems.
✨ STEM Fest is a district-wide celebration of curiosity, creativity, and innovation—bringing STEM learning to life off the screen and beyond the classroom!
👩🔬 What to Expect
• Live science experiments, DNA extraction, and “Mad Scientist” demos
• Robotics, drones, and hands-on technology challenges
• Engineering design, roller coaster simulations, and creative problem-solving
• Community STEM partners sharing real-world applications
🎤 Student Voices Take Center Stage
Our PreK–5 students will showcase the STEM projects they’ve designed and built, while secondary students serve as mentors—leading experiments, guiding activities, and building leadership skills along the way.
📍 Join Us!
🗓 Saturday, January 24
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Lovejoy High School | 2350 Estates Pkwy, Lucas, TX
Come explore, ask questions, and experience the power and possibility of STEM in action!
#STEMFest #FindYourselfInSTEM #LovejoyProud #KidsComeFirst
The Lovejoy Boys Varsity Soccer team opened the season with a perfect 3–0 weekend, earning victories over North Forney (2–1), Newman Smith (3–2), and Garland High (4–0). The Leopards will kick off district play on January 20 against Anna at Lovejoy High School.
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 Vice President Jeff Wood.
Get to Know Jeff Wood
• Board Service Began: August 2020
• Lovejoy Resident Since: 2010
• Education: Baylor University-BBA Marketing & Texas Tech University School of Law- J.D.
• Occupation: Attorney
Thank you, Jeff Wood, for your leadership, dedication, and continued service to Lovejoy ISD.
district. Today, we are honored to recognize School Board Vice President Jeff Wood.
Get to Know Jeff Wood
• Board Service Began: August 2020
• Lovejoy Resident Since: 2010
• Education: Baylor University-BBA Marketing & Texas Tech University School of Law- J.D.
• Occupation: Attorney
Thank you, Jeff Wood, for your leadership, dedication, and continued service to Lovejoy ISD.
Sign-ups are open for Extended Leopard Academy! 🐆♟️🪀🎲
Students can explore new interests, build skills, and have fun through engaging enrichment opportunities like Chess Academy, Yo-Yo Academy, and Card & Board Game Academy.
Spots are limited—scan the QR codes to learn more and register today!
#LovejoyProud #ExtendedLeopardAcademy #KidscomeFirst #LeopardNation
Students can explore new interests, build skills, and have fun through engaging enrichment opportunities like Chess Academy, Yo-Yo Academy, and Card & Board Game Academy.
Spots are limited—scan the QR codes to learn more and register today!
#LovejoyProud #ExtendedLeopardAcademy #KidscomeFirst #LeopardNation
🔥 Leopard SZN is HERE! 🔥
Rep #LeopardNation in our limited-stock of All SZNs gear, hoodies, tees, shorts, & hats.
📝 Want us to hold an item?
Comment on this post with the item and size from the inventory list (See list below), and we’ll set it aside for 24 hours.
💻 Payment:
Once we confirm on your comment that we have set aside your item, please purchase your item through the All SZNS website https://allszns.shop/collections/lovejoy-leopards
📍 Pick-Up:
When you arrive at the Admin Building (the little red school house), please present your emailed receipt.
Current Inventory:
• Lovejoy Football Hoodies
YXS (1) | YS (2) | YM (3) | YL (2) | YXL (1)
• Spatter Hoodies
YXS (4) | YS (11) | YM (5) | YL (9) | YXL (2)
• Leopard Drip Shirts
YL (1) | YXL (1)
• Leopard Nation Shirts
YS (1) | AXL (1)
• Playmaker Shorts
YS (2) | YM (3) | YL (1) | YXL (1)
• Black Splatter Shorts
YXS (2) | YS (2) | YL (1) | YXL (1)
• LL Repeater Shorts
YXS (1) | YS (2) | YM (3) | YL (2) | YXL (1)
• Red Sprinkle Shorts
YXS (1)
• Sprinkle Hats
ALL sizes (8)
If you order an item that is not in-stock, it will be ordered and available for pick-up when delivered to the Admin building by All Szns in a few weeks!🐆
#LovejoyProud #LeopardSZN #OneHeartOneLovejoy
Rep #LeopardNation in our limited-stock of All SZNs gear, hoodies, tees, shorts, & hats.
📝 Want us to hold an item?
Comment on this post with the item and size from the inventory list (See list below), and we’ll set it aside for 24 hours.
💻 Payment:
Once we confirm on your comment that we have set aside your item, please purchase your item through the All SZNS website https://allszns.shop/collections/lovejoy-leopards
📍 Pick-Up:
When you arrive at the Admin Building (the little red school house), please present your emailed receipt.
Current Inventory:
• Lovejoy Football Hoodies
YXS (1) | YS (2) | YM (3) | YL (2) | YXL (1)
• Spatter Hoodies
YXS (4) | YS (11) | YM (5) | YL (9) | YXL (2)
• Leopard Drip Shirts
YL (1) | YXL (1)
• Leopard Nation Shirts
YS (1) | AXL (1)
• Playmaker Shorts
YS (2) | YM (3) | YL (1) | YXL (1)
• Black Splatter Shorts
YXS (2) | YS (2) | YL (1) | YXL (1)
• LL Repeater Shorts
YXS (1) | YS (2) | YM (3) | YL (2) | YXL (1)
• Red Sprinkle Shorts
YXS (1)
• Sprinkle Hats
ALL sizes (8)
If you order an item that is not in-stock, it will be ordered and available for pick-up when delivered to the Admin building by All Szns in a few weeks!🐆
#LovejoyProud #LeopardSZN #OneHeartOneLovejoy
Connect with Katie, News and Information from the Superintendent, is now available! https://isu.pub/GZQHiyt #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow
Lovejoy Fine Arts cordially invites YOU to attend, Matilda! This Lovejoy Theatre production, with live orchestra, will be a truly magical experience and fun for the whole family!
Click here to get your tickets today!
Performance dates:
Thursday, January 22nd at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 23rd at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 24th at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 25th at 2:00p.m.
Lovejoy High School Auditorium
(2350 Estates Pkwy)
Click here to get your tickets today!
Performance dates:
Thursday, January 22nd at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 23rd at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 24th at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 25th at 2:00p.m.
Lovejoy High School Auditorium
(2350 Estates Pkwy)
We are so grateful for community partners who go above and beyond to support our staff ❤️🐆
A huge THANK YOU to Linebarger for generously donating door prizes for our Mid-Year Convocation! Your thoughtfulness helped make the day even more special and brought lots of smiles and excitement to our teachers and staff.
We truly appreciate your continued support of public education and the Lovejoy community. Partnerships like this mean more than you know! ✨
A huge THANK YOU to Linebarger for generously donating door prizes for our Mid-Year Convocation! Your thoughtfulness helped make the day even more special and brought lots of smiles and excitement to our teachers and staff.
We truly appreciate your continued support of public education and the Lovejoy community. Partnerships like this mean more than you know! ✨
⚽️ Season Opener Success for Lovejoy Girls Soccer!
The Varsity Girls Soccer Team opened the season with a perfect 3–0 start at the Andie Studley Memorial Showcase, earning wins over Rockwall (3–0), Rowlett (9–0), and Vandegrift (1–0). Goals came from Kinley Short, Ella York, Kenzie Lavender, Annsley Dercks, Lainey Pierce, Claire Beveridge, and Kylee Dziubinski. Goalkeepers Emma Jarboe and Mickey Wideman, along with a strong back line, secured three clean sheets.
The JV Girls Soccer Team matched that success with their own 3–0 start, defeating Allen (1–0), Sachse (1–0), and Rockwall (3–0). Lily De Luna, Ava Lowe, and Emily Armstrong found the net, while goalkeeper Rachel Walsh and the JV defense also earned three shutouts.
An outstanding opening weekend for Lovejoy Soccer! ⚽️ #LovejoyProud #LegacyOfExcellence
The Varsity Girls Soccer Team opened the season with a perfect 3–0 start at the Andie Studley Memorial Showcase, earning wins over Rockwall (3–0), Rowlett (9–0), and Vandegrift (1–0). Goals came from Kinley Short, Ella York, Kenzie Lavender, Annsley Dercks, Lainey Pierce, Claire Beveridge, and Kylee Dziubinski. Goalkeepers Emma Jarboe and Mickey Wideman, along with a strong back line, secured three clean sheets.
The JV Girls Soccer Team matched that success with their own 3–0 start, defeating Allen (1–0), Sachse (1–0), and Rockwall (3–0). Lily De Luna, Ava Lowe, and Emily Armstrong found the net, while goalkeeper Rachel Walsh and the JV defense also earned three shutouts.
An outstanding opening weekend for Lovejoy Soccer! ⚽️ #LovejoyProud #LegacyOfExcellence
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 President Julie McLaughlin.
Get to Know Julie McLaughlin
• Board Service Began: May 2022
• Lovejoy Resident Since: 2016
• Education: Texas A&M University
– Bachelor of Business Administration
– Master of Science in Accountancy
• Occupation: CPA, Head of Finance Transformation
Thank you, Julie McLaughlin, for your leadership, dedication, and continued service to Lovejoy ISD.
Get to Know Julie McLaughlin
• Board Service Began: May 2022
• Lovejoy Resident Since: 2016
• Education: Texas A&M University
– Bachelor of Business Administration
– Master of Science in Accountancy
• Occupation: CPA, Head of Finance Transformation
Thank you, Julie McLaughlin, for your leadership, dedication, and continued service to Lovejoy ISD.
Lovejoy ISD teachers and staff kicked off the spring semester by coming together for Mid-Year Convocation on Tuesday! This annual gathering is a special time to reconnect as a district, reflect on our goals and culture commitments, and celebrate the heart of Lovejoy ISD.
This year’s Lip-Sync Battle theme was One Hit Wonders, with Superintendent Katie Kordel opening the show and setting the tone for a morning full of energy and laughter. And for the fourth year in a row, Sloan Creek took home the top spot in the showdown! 🎤🏆
A huge thank you to Linebarger, Attorneys at Law for generously sponsoring our Mid-Year Convocation door prizes. We’re grateful for your continued support of our staff and our district!
This year’s Lip-Sync Battle theme was One Hit Wonders, with Superintendent Katie Kordel opening the show and setting the tone for a morning full of energy and laughter. And for the fourth year in a row, Sloan Creek took home the top spot in the showdown! 🎤🏆
A huge thank you to Linebarger, Attorneys at Law for generously sponsoring our Mid-Year Convocation door prizes. We’re grateful for your continued support of our staff and our district!
January is School Board Recognition Month, a time to honor the dedicated leaders who volunteer their time and expertise to serve our students, staff, and community. Their commitment helps shape the vision and direction of Lovejoy ISD and ensures an exceptional educational experience for every student.
Please join us in thanking Julie McLaughlin, Jeff Wood, Marvin Bobo, Aubrey Stock, Mark Wheelis, Jason Jaynes, and Barrett Owens for their continued service, leadership, and support of Lovejoy ISD. We are grateful for your dedication to our schools!
#SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth #KidsComeFirst #LegacyOfExcellence #LovejoyProud
Please join us in thanking Julie McLaughlin, Jeff Wood, Marvin Bobo, Aubrey Stock, Mark Wheelis, Jason Jaynes, and Barrett Owens for their continued service, leadership, and support of Lovejoy ISD. We are grateful for your dedication to our schools!
#SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth #KidsComeFirst #LegacyOfExcellence #LovejoyProud
Connect with Katie, News and Information from the Superintendent, is now available! https://isu.pub/oqWG2Ck
#KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow
#KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow
Lovejoy Vocational Exploration students stopped by the Superintendent’s office this week to spread some holiday cheer! 🎄 These LHS seniors are exploring career paths and building essential skills as they prepare for life beyond high school. Their visit was a joyful reminder of the bright futures ahead for our students.
Lovejoy ISD will begin Holiday Break on Friday, December 19, with students and staff returning on Wednesday, January 7. Campus and district offices will be closed during the break.
We wish our Lovejoy families a safe, restful, and joyful holiday season!
We wish our Lovejoy families a safe, restful, and joyful holiday season!
🔬✨ Save the Date! ✨🔬
STEM Fest is coming to Lovejoy ISD!
📅 January 24, 2026
⏰ 10:00–12:00
📍 Lovejoy High School
A fun, hands-on celebration of science, technology, engineering, and math for our Lovejoy community. More details coming soon! 🚀🔧🧠
We are pleased to share that the Board of Trustees approved the 2026-2027 Student Calendar at the December 15th Board Meeting. The LISD Calendar development process included feedback from multiple district stakeholder groups, parents, teachers and staff, principals, and district leaders.
We would like to thank everyone involved in the 2026-2027 calendar development process and look forward to another outstanding year. #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow #TeamLovejoy
We would like to thank everyone involved in the 2026-2027 calendar development process and look forward to another outstanding year. #KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow #TeamLovejoy
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-december-15-2025
The holiday spirit was shining bright at the Heritage Ranch annual parade! 🎄✨ Thank you to the Heritage Ranch community for including Lovejoy ISD and for the incredible festive decorations and holiday cheer. We were so proud to have our students represent Lovejoy in this special tradition!❤️💚
The Lovejoy ISD Board of Trustees invites you to attend the regularly scheduled Board Meeting today. Clink the link for additional information: https://www.lovejoyisd.net/o/lisd/page/board-meetings
