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.
🐆 Leopard Store End of Year Sale 🐆
The Leopard Store at LHS is wrapping up the year with a BIG sale you won’t want to miss!
🛍️ All items 50% off
(excluding Nike Jordan)
📅 Now through May 23
Stop by and grab your Leopard gear before it’s gone! 🖤❤️
#LovejoyLeopards #LHS #LeopardStore #EndOfYearSale
The Leopard Store at LHS is wrapping up the year with a BIG sale you won’t want to miss!
🛍️ All items 50% off
(excluding Nike Jordan)
📅 Now through May 23
Stop by and grab your Leopard gear before it’s gone! 🖤❤️
#LovejoyLeopards #LHS #LeopardStore #EndOfYearSale
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-workshop-summary-april-13-2026
🏆 Three-Peat for Lady Leopard Track! 🏆
The Lovejoy Girls Track & Field team dominated at the District Championship, bringing home their third consecutive district title after two days of intense competition! Even more impressive—both JV and Varsity teams are District Champions!
🔥 District Champions:
Carson Fox (Pole Vault)
Sofia Dominguez (1600m)
Camryn Benson (3200m)
Cailee Horinek (800m)
Ella Hang (400m)
4x400 Relay – Roberts, Newhouse, Orshalick, Horinek
💥 Top Finishers Advancing to Area:
Camryn Benson (2nd – 1600m)
Cailee Horinek (2nd – 400m)
Emily Armstrong (2nd – 3200m, 3rd – 1600m)
Teni Segun (2nd – Discus)
Bridget Bernal (3rd – 3200m)
Katie Mitchell (3rd – Pole Vault)
Harper Jaynes (4th – 800m)
Margaret Meehlhause (4th – Pole Vault)
Cailyn Newhouse (4th – 200m)
Michaela Martin (4th – 100m Hurdles)
Kate Roberts (4th – 300m Hurdles)
🏃♀️ Relay Results:
4x200 – 2nd (Newhouse, Akinfolarin, Wallace, Hang)
4x100 – 4th (Law, Akinfolarin, Mitchell, Wallace)
Next stop: AREA MEET in Mount Pleasant this Friday!
Let’s go, Leopards! 🐆
The Lovejoy Girls Track & Field team dominated at the District Championship, bringing home their third consecutive district title after two days of intense competition! Even more impressive—both JV and Varsity teams are District Champions!
🔥 District Champions:
Carson Fox (Pole Vault)
Sofia Dominguez (1600m)
Camryn Benson (3200m)
Cailee Horinek (800m)
Ella Hang (400m)
4x400 Relay – Roberts, Newhouse, Orshalick, Horinek
💥 Top Finishers Advancing to Area:
Camryn Benson (2nd – 1600m)
Cailee Horinek (2nd – 400m)
Emily Armstrong (2nd – 3200m, 3rd – 1600m)
Teni Segun (2nd – Discus)
Bridget Bernal (3rd – 3200m)
Katie Mitchell (3rd – Pole Vault)
Harper Jaynes (4th – 800m)
Margaret Meehlhause (4th – Pole Vault)
Cailyn Newhouse (4th – 200m)
Michaela Martin (4th – 100m Hurdles)
Kate Roberts (4th – 300m Hurdles)
🏃♀️ Relay Results:
4x200 – 2nd (Newhouse, Akinfolarin, Wallace, Hang)
4x100 – 4th (Law, Akinfolarin, Mitchell, Wallace)
Next stop: AREA MEET in Mount Pleasant this Friday!
Let’s go, Leopards! 🐆
The Lovejoy ISD Board of Trustees invites you to attend a Board Workshop today. Clink the link for additional information: https://www.lovejoyisd.net/o/lisd/page/board-meetings
Connect with Katie, News and Information from the Superintendent, is now available! https://isu.pub/F63FdpQ
#KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow
#KidsComeFirst #OneHeartOneLovejoy #BestTodayBetterTomorrow
Kindergarten Open House for the Lovejoy Leopards Class of 2039 was a huge success! 🐾✨
Families joined us on April 9 at Hart and Puster Elementary, bringing incredible energy and excitement. From warm welcomes to fun, engaging activities, it was a perfect introduction to the Lovejoy community for our future kindergartners.
A big thank you to our amazing teachers and staff for creating such a joyful and memorable experience—we loved seeing the curiosity and smiles of our youngest learners!
Registration is now open for children turning five by September 1, 2026. Click here to register new students! https://www.lovejoyisd.net/page/enrollment-for-new-students
Families joined us on April 9 at Hart and Puster Elementary, bringing incredible energy and excitement. From warm welcomes to fun, engaging activities, it was a perfect introduction to the Lovejoy community for our future kindergartners.
A big thank you to our amazing teachers and staff for creating such a joyful and memorable experience—we loved seeing the curiosity and smiles of our youngest learners!
Registration is now open for children turning five by September 1, 2026. Click here to register new students! https://www.lovejoyisd.net/page/enrollment-for-new-students
Lovejoy ISD students have an exciting opportunity! 🎓
My Community Credit Union is awarding two $2,500 Crossroads Scholarships to Lovejoy ISD student members pursuing higher education.
Application Deadline: April 17
Learn more and apply at: www.mccu.coop
#LovejoyProud #TeamLovejoy #ScholarshipOpportunity
Calling all future Leopards in 1st through 6th grade. Lovejoy ISD is hosting a youth basketball camp focused on skill development, teamwork, and fun.
Students will build fundamentals, participate in games, and learn from experienced coaches in an engaging and supportive environment.
Registration is now open: https://tinyurl.com/futureleopards2026
Students will build fundamentals, participate in games, and learn from experienced coaches in an engaging and supportive environment.
Registration is now open: https://tinyurl.com/futureleopards2026
📣 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!
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!
Calculus in action 📈
Students brought higher-level math to life using Wikki Sticks to create slope fields and visualize solutions to differential equations. This hands-on approach made abstract concepts more engaging and easier to understand.
Working in groups, they collaborated, shared ideas, and explored how individual slopes connect to form solution curves—building deeper understanding through creative, active learning.
Students brought higher-level math to life using Wikki Sticks to create slope fields and visualize solutions to differential equations. This hands-on approach made abstract concepts more engaging and easier to understand.
Working in groups, they collaborated, shared ideas, and explored how individual slopes connect to form solution curves—building deeper understanding through creative, active learning.
Calling all future Leopards!! Hart and Puster Elementary Schools invite parents and rising kinders to our 2026 Kindergarten Sneak Peek on TONIGHT, 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!
Majestics Spring Show Tickets on Sale NOW!!!
Tickets for the Lovejoy Majestics Dance Team Spring Show are now on sale through the Fine Arts Box Office. We are so excited to share the talent of this team and this show with you. As always, we are thankful for your continued love and unending support. We invite you to step into a world where emotion meets innovation, and every feeling tells a story. As you enter this immersive experience, you’ll explore what it truly means to be human in an increasingly digital world. Here, imperfection is not a flaw, but the very foundation of who we are. Pulse…where the future comes alive.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students, seniors and children. Performances are April 16, 17, & 18, 2026 beginning at 7:00pm in the LHS Auditorium. Ticket Link >> https://lhs.lovejoyisd.net/o/fa/page/fine-arts-ticket-sales
Tickets for the Lovejoy Majestics Dance Team Spring Show are now on sale through the Fine Arts Box Office. We are so excited to share the talent of this team and this show with you. As always, we are thankful for your continued love and unending support. We invite you to step into a world where emotion meets innovation, and every feeling tells a story. As you enter this immersive experience, you’ll explore what it truly means to be human in an increasingly digital world. Here, imperfection is not a flaw, but the very foundation of who we are. Pulse…where the future comes alive.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students, seniors and children. Performances are April 16, 17, & 18, 2026 beginning at 7:00pm in the LHS Auditorium. Ticket Link >> https://lhs.lovejoyisd.net/o/fa/page/fine-arts-ticket-sales
We love our Teacher-Superintendent Connection Council! We are incredibly proud to have strong teacher leaders in Lovejoy ISD who serve as productive partners in helping make our district the very best it can be. Their collaboration, insight, and commitment to excellence truly make a difference. Thank you to our council members, campus principals, Superintendent Kordel, and our district leaders for meaningful conversations and impactful work. #LovejoyISD #TeacherLeadership #LovejoyProud
