For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 29,000 students across 33 schools in Texas. Classes begin August 11, 2026 and end May 27, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with La Joya Independent School District before scheduling around them.
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Official calendar scans for La Joya Independent School District. Click any page to open the full-size image.
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Interactive Calendar
La Joya Independent School District's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
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About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for La Joya Independent School District LJISD.
Who This Calendar Applies To
Schools Covered by This Calendar
The 2026–2027 La Joya Independent School District academic calendar applies district-wide to all 37 campuses — expand a category to see every school.
Elementary Schools22
- Corina Pena Elementary School (EE–05)
- Diaz-Villarreal Elementary School (EE–05)
- Dr Americo Paredes Elementary School (EE–05)
- Dr Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary School (EE–05)
- E B Reyna Elementary School (EE–05)
- Elodia R Chapa Elementary School (EE–05)
- Emiliano Zapata Elementary School (EE–05)
- Enrique Kiki Camarena Elementary School (EE–05)
- Evangelina Garza Elementary School (EE–05)
- Guillermo Flores Elementary School (EE–05)
- Henry B Gonzalez Elementary School (EE–05)
- John F Kennedy Elementary School (EE–05)
- Jose de Escandon Elementary School (EE–05)
- Juan Seguin Elementary School (EE–05)
- Leo J Leo Elementary School (EE–05)
- Lloyd M Bentsen Elementary School (EE–05)
- Narciso Cavazos (EE–05)
- Patricio Perez Elementary School (EE–05)
- Rosendo Benavides Elementary School (EE–05)
- Sam Fordyce Elementary School (EE–05)
- Tabasco Elementary School (EE–05)
- William J Clinton Elementary School (EE–05)
Middle & Junior High Schools8
- Ann Richards Middle School (06–08)
- Cesar Chavez Middle School (06–08)
- Domingo Trevino Middle School (06–08)
- Dr Javier Saenz Middle School (06–08)
- Irene M Garcia Middle School (06–08)
- Juan de Dios Salinas Middle School (06–08)
- Lorenzo de Zavala Middle School (06–08)
- Memorial Middle School (06–08)
High Schools5
- Jimmy Carter Early College High School (09–12)
- Juarez-Lincoln High School (09–12)
- La Joya High School (09–12)
- La Joya Palmview High School (09–12)
- Thelma Rosa Salinas STEM Early College High School (09–12)
Combined & Specialized Campuses2
- Hope Academy (KG–12)
- JJAEP (06–12)
Campus list from the Texas Education Agency school directory. Individual campuses set their own bell schedules, and schools on an alternative or extended-year calendar may adjust specific dates — confirm with the school before planning around a date.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 La Joya Independent School District calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar La Joya Independent School District published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against lajoyaisd.com.
- ✓Board-approved version is used where the district marks one.
- ✓First and last day match the published calendar.
- ✓Breaks and holidays are listed with their full date ranges.
- ✓Teacher / no-school days are included where the district lists them.
- ✓Changes happen. Districts amend calendars mid-year — confirm with La Joya Independent School District before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
La Joya Independent School District Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for students in La Joya Independent School District is August 11, 2026.
Spring Break is scheduled from March 15 through March 19, 2027.
Christmas Break begins on December 21, 2026 and ends on January 5, 2027.
Winter Break is observed from December 21, 2026, through January 5, 2027, with students returning after the break.
Thanksgiving Break is scheduled from November 23 through November 27, 2026.
The last day of school for students is May 27, 2027.
Labor Day will be observed on September 7, 2026, and schools will be closed.
The Fall Holiday is scheduled for October 9, 2026.
Indigenous People's Day is observed on October 12, 2026.
Easter Holiday is scheduled for March 26, 2027.
Memorial Day will be observed on May 31, 2027.
Professional Learning Days are scheduled for August 4-7, 2026. Additional designated staff professional learning days are July 31, 2026, January 4, 2027, and March 5, 2027.
Preparation Days are scheduled for August 3, August 10, 2026, January 5, 2027, and May 28, 2027.
The designated Bad Weather Days are February 15, 2027 and April 5, 2027.
Graduation is scheduled for May 22, 2027.
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