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MARCH
14, 2025
The 2025 Bond proposal is a community driven plan that addresses major facilitysystems,technology,andsafetyandsecurityatallcampuses,aswellas renovations to support teaching and learning at Hart Elementary and Lovejoy High School. These proposed improvements will impact every student and every school, making our campuses more efficient and reducing operational costsforLovejoyISD.
A Frequently Asked Questions section will also be added to this website is comingsoon.Additionally,weencourageourcommunitytolearnmoreabout the2025LovejoyISDBondElectionatoneofourremainingMarchcommunity Meetings.
LovejoyCommunity,
Thisweek,ourstudentswerefullyimmersedinan array of engaging and dynamic learning experiences!5thgradestudents,teachers,parents, andstafftraveledto5thGradeCampatSkyRanch. Our students made wonderful memories, engaged in outdoor learning, and brought back a spirit of connectedness.
Hart Elementary School hosted First Grade Market Day, Day, which is a hands-on action packed learning experience that celebrates what our first graders acquired during their economics unit. They learned valuable lessons about goods and services, supply and demand, and how people make choices based on their wants and needs. The excitement didn’t stop there students also tapped into their creativity, producing amazing goods for Market Day. Our young learners were fully engaged in hands-on activitiesthatbroughtmathtolife.Ihopeyouenjoythepicturesofsomeofthe fantastic things our students created. We definitely have some entrepreneurs on our hands with the quality and creativity of the goods available at Market Day(e.g.tiedyesocks,bookmarks,chapstick,actionfigures,andkeychains).
TheLovejoyChildDevelopmentCenter(LCDC)servesstudentsages18months to Pre Kindergarten and is dedicated to fostering the social, cognitive, and physicaldevelopmentofchildrenthroughavarietyoffun,hands-onactivities. Today was “I Dressed Myself Day” at LCDC. It was absolutely precious witnessing the positive energy and pride our students brought this morning. This memorable event builds routine, skill, and confidence. We are Lovejoy ProudofourlittlestLeopards!
2025BondProposal
Thisweek,theDistrictheldthreemore2025BondInformationalPresentations. Theseproposedimprovementswillimpacteverystudentandeveryschool. We have created a website with valuable information that can be accessed here: https://www.lovejoyisd.net/o/bond2025.
Additionally,weencourageourcommunitytolearnmoreaboutthe2025Lovejoy ISDBondElectionatoneofourremainingMarchcommunitymeetings:
March26,2025,6:00PM-7:00PM,WillowSpringsMiddleSchool
March27,2025,12:00PM-1:00PM,SloanCreekIntermediateSchool
LegacyofExcellence:HighlightsandCelebrations
LovejoyHighSchoolGirlsandBoysSoccerTeams
TheLovejoyHighSchoolGirlsandBoysSoccerTeamshostedaveryspecial teacherappreciationeventthisweek.ThankyouformodelingourLegacyof Excellentbothonandoffthefield!
GirlsPowerliftingState
Let’scheeronourgirlsastheyheadtoStatethisweekend!Congratulations:
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TeniSegun-3rdinRegion
NatalieLenart-3rdinRegion
LovejoyHighSchoolDebate
DebatewillbecompetingatStateovertheSpringBreak!Let’sgoLeopards!
HappySpringBreak,Lovejoy!Ihopeyoutakethisopportunitytorest,recharge, andenjoyyourfamilyandthebeautifulweather.Whetheryou’retraveling, spendingtimewithlovedones,orsimplyenjoyingabreakfromthedailyroutine, Iencourageyoutoembracethefreshstartthatthespringseasonbrings.
LovejoyProud, KatieKordel
Superintendent
The Foundation for Lovejoy Schools and TheMagazine hosted TheTaste on Friday, March 7, at Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club, bringing together the communityforaneveningofgreatfoodandsupportforLovejoystudents.With the participation of over 26 restaurants and the generosity of 344 attendees, the event raised more than $12,000 to benefit the Foundation’s mission of enhancingeducationalopportunitiesinLovejoyISD.
Aspecialthankyoutoallwhoattendedandcontributedtotheevent’ssuccess andtoJonathanPrice,Chairoftheevent!
LovejoyISD,don’tloseyourspotwhile you read! Lovejoy ISD Libraries are excitedtochallengereaderstodesigna bookmark that celebrates reading and centers around the theme of spots-your favorite reading spots, Leopard spots, or whatever "spots" means to you. Use the theme to jumpstart your ideas; be creative. Two winners from each grade level (PreK-12) will have theirbookmarkprintedandavailableat every Lovejoy ISD school, admin building, and library. We can't wait to see your designs and share the love of reading
You do not want to miss this year's highly anticipated Majestics Spring Show–“UpintheAir”–onApril3,4,& 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the LHS Auditorium. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Monday, March 24th. We hopeyou’lljoinusonboardatMajestic Air, where we plan to take you places you’ve never been. This is no ordinary journey it’s an adventure you’ll never forget!
Join us at the Gifted & Talented Showcase to explore amazing projects created by 1st grade4th grade students. You'll see everything from intriguing enigmas and a futuristic city to student-madegamesandpassion projects. Don't miss this chance to celebrate the creativity and talentofouryounginnovators!
Strong school attendance is correlated with higher academic performance. Additionally,averageDailyAttendance(ADA)isametricthattheStateofTexas usestodeterminefundingforpublicschools.Eachweek,thisattendancedata willbeupdatedsoourcommunityisawareofourmostrecentADA.
Reality Check
As a valued stakeholder, we know how much our district matters to you. Therefore, we believe it is important that you have accurate and transparent informationaboutLovejoyISD.WiththeintroductionofRealityCheck,weare taking proactive steps to address misinformation and disinformation. It is our hope that this resource will serve as an informational tool for our community andfurtherLovejoyISD’scommitmenttocommunication.
Students at LCDC were encouraged to get creative for 'I Dressed Myself' Day and they responded! We had it all- pajamas, princesses, superheroes, constructionworkers,andevenalittleleopard.Whileitwassuperfun,theday also served as a way for students to have choice and practice independence and self help skills. Students were excited to show off their outfits. Thanks to theparentsforallowingchildrentodressthemselves.
HartElementary’sMarketDaywasahands-on,culminatingeventtocelebrate the learning that first graders have acquired during their economics unit. Students set up booths, priced their items, and practiced using tickets to buy andsellgoodandservices,justlikeinarealmarket.Leadinguptothemarket, students earned tickets as income upon their arrival to school each day. This hands-on learning experience is a fun way for students gain a deeper understandingoftheconceptstheyhaverecentlylearned,anditisanexciting waytoputtheirnewknowledgeintoaction!
5thGradestudentsattendedSkyRanchCampthisweek,deepingtheirlearning about nature and science, while creating lifelong memories. Students participated in science lessons, ziplining, canoeing, fishing, and camp challenges. The last night, students enjoyed a fun campfire and Smores. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to parents and staff who chaperoned,makingthiswonderfulhands-onlearningexperiencepossible.
WillowSpringsMiddleSchool’sfirstgirlstrackandfieldmeetwasasuccess!We are very proud of our athletes and coaches who have worked very hard to preparethepast3weeks.
Highlights:
7th grader Brynn Caudell won both the 400m (67.87) and 300 hurdles (56.05),thenhelpedwinthe4x4relay.
8th grader Emily Armstrong ran 8:46 in the 2400 one of Lovejoy’s fastest times.
8thgradersOlu(discus)and 300hurdlersplacedtop4in 100hurdles.
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The Willow Springs MS Concert, Philharmonic, Symphonic and Chamber Orchestras all participated in the UIL Concert and Sight-reading Evaluation at theAllenHSPerformingArtsCenteryesterday,March12th.Thisisthefirsttime Willow Springs has taken FOUR orchestras to the UIL Contest! I am SO proud andhappytoreportthatALLFOURorchestrasreceivedSUPERIORratingsfrom allSIXjudgeswinningthemeachaSWEEPSTAKESAWARD!!Thisisthehighest scoretheycouldhavereceived!ThisisNOeasytask.
The students performed three different pieces on stage with their ensemble and were judged on tone, technique, and musicianship using a very strict rubric.
Inthesight-readingportionofthecontest,studentsweregivenapieceofmusic thattheyhadneverseenorheardbefore.Ihadseventoeightminutestoteach ittothem.Afterthesettimewasup,thestudentsperformedthepieceforthe judgesandwereevaluated.
Acoupleofcommentsfromthejudgesyesterdaywere:
"Whatanexcitingandmusicalperformancethatdoesnotsoundlikeamiddle schoolorchestraplaying!Yousoundlikehighschoolmusicians!"
"What a DYNAMIC group of musicians! My goodness, the talent on stage! Just incredible. So many beautiful and exciting moments! You really made music today, which is the most important thing. I hope you are proud of your performance; you should be. It was an honor and privilege to hear you play today. Congratulations to you all. What a wonderful job ALL of the Willow SpringsOrchestraprogramisdoing!!"
The Willow Springs Middle School Color Guard triumphed at the 2025 NTCA GuardChampionship,winningtheCadetClasstitleatMansfieldHighSchoolon March 8th. Their outstanding performance earned them top honors, showcasingmonthsofdedicationandteamwork.
CongratulationstotheWillowSpringsMiddleSchoolColorGuard–2025NTCA CadetClassChampions!
Earlier in March, three Lovejoy powerlifters qualified for state! Reece Wallace finished 2nd, Teni Sgun 3rd, and Natalie Lenart 3rd, securing their spots for the statemeetinEdinburgthisweekend.
Four additional powerlifters qualified for the state meet last weekend! Ty Smith andLukeSussmanwereregionalchampions,whileGavinPrincefinished4thand BenSussman6th.TheywillcompeteinAbileneintwoweeks.Congratstoallour powerlifters–bestofluckatstate!
Please join us in congratulating all three Lovejoy High School Orchestras on their outstanding UIL Concert & Sight-Reading performances yesterday! Philharmonic Orchestra received the Sweepstakes Award for overall Superior ratings in both Concert & Sight-Reading, and Concert Orchestra earned an Excellent rating in Concert and Superior rating in Sight-Reading! Chamber OrchestrareceivedtheSweepstakesAward,receivingunanimoustopSuperior ratingsinbothConcert&Sight-Readingfromallsixjudges!Allthreeorchestras displayed incredible maturity, musicality, and joy in their performances yesterday,andwearesoproudofthem!
The varsity girls soccer team beat Melissa 4-0 in windy conditions last Tuesday. GoalswerescoredbyLaineyPierce,EllaYork,andEmmaNelson(2).Assistswere by Chloe Reyna, Emma Nelson, and Margo Chester. On Friday, the girls beat Greenville8-0.GoalswerescoredbyLaineyPierce(2),EmmaNelson(2),EllaYork (2),KatieMitchell,andShayliBreithaupt.AssistswerebyEmmaNelson(2),Katie Manders,KenleaSwadener,andLaineyPierce.KenleaSwadenerwasingoalfor the team's 12th and 13th clean sheets of the season with help from defenders JosselynSchuler,MargoChester,CamNewhouse,BrennaWallace,ChloeReyna, ShayliBreithaupt,RileyPulley,andAJSelf.Theteamisnow17-1-1(12-0-1)onthe season and first in district, heading into the final game of the district season. Come on out and support the girls as they look to win back to back district championshipsonFriday,3/14,onseniornightat7:00.
The junior varsity girls soccer team beat Greenville 8-0 last Friday. Goals were scored by Ava Lowe, Morgan Suder (hat trick), Addy Green, Claire Beveridge, Berkley Beal, and Alexa Davis. Assists were by Kitan Balogun, Drew Chevalier, Morgan Suder, Claire Beveridge, Lexie Lavender, and Becca Denham. Emma Jarboewasingoalforthecleansheet.Thejuniorvarsityteamisnow10-2-1(8-2) ontheseasonandsecondindistrict.Comeonoutandsupportthegirlsasthey looktosecuresecondplaceindistrictinthefinalgameoftheseasononFriday, 3/14,at5:30.
On Tuesday, after school, the boys and girls soccer teams celebrated and honored our teachers. Our teachers are vital to both program's success on and offthefield.Wearegratefulfortheimpactallteachershaveonourplayers.The boys and girls soccer teams final district game is tonight at 5:30/7:15. The boys playatBearcatStadiuminShermanandthegirlsarehomeforseniornight.The firstroundplayoffgamewillbeadoubleheaderwiththegirlskickingoffat5:30 andtheboysat7:30vs.WhitehouseatForneyCityBankStadiumonFriday,3/21.
Districtbaseballisofftoaroaringstart!Wehadanamazingfirstweek,featuring two exciting games against Anna HS. Game 1 was made extra special with our TeacherAppreciationNight,anditwasfantastictoseesomanyofourincredible high school teachers come out to support the Leopards. Thank you to all the educatorswhojoinedus!
Principal Mr. Wieller kicked off the evening with a stellar first pitch, setting the stage for an unforgettable night. The energy from our fans was electric! We’re incrediblygratefulforyour anddetermination,andwe’
MarkYourCalendars:
JVRed:March17th,6:00PM@LovejoyHS
March21st,6:00PM@DenisonHS
JVBlack/Varsity:March18th,4:30/7:30PM@DenisonHS March21st,4:30/7:30PM@LovejoyHS
CoachGrosNight–March21st!
Join us as we honor Coach Gros for his incredible achievement of 100 career wins! This is a special moment to celebrate his dedication to the team. Stay tunedformoredetails,andmakesuretocomeoutandcheeronyourLeopards!
The Majestics Dance Officers competed at the Crowd Pleasers State Dance CompetitiononMarch1st,placinginthetop3selectofficergroupsinthestate! Wearesoproudoftheseincredibledancersforanamazingcontestseasonand representingLovejoywithhighhonors!!!
OfficerAwards
1stRUNNERUPSELECTMEDIUMHIGHSCHOOLOFFICERS
2ndRUNNERUPINSTATESELECTHIGHSCHOOLOFFICERS
Choreography,Technique,Performance,andExecutionHonors
1stPlaceSelectMediumOfficerLyrical-DiamondScoringRoutine
1st Runner Up Select Medium Officer Contemporary - High Platinum ScoringRoutine
2ndRunnerUpSelectMediumOfficerOpen-DiamondScoringRoutine
2ndRunnerUpSelectMediumOfficerJazz-HighPlatinumScoringRoutine
Pleasehelpusincongratulatingtheseoutstandinggirlsonasuccessfulcontest season!!!WehopeyouwillattendMajesticsSpringShowApril3rd-5thtosee alloftheseincredibledancesandmore!!!
Lovejoy softball started district play last Tuesday night against the Anna CoyotesandwrappedupwithweekagainsttheDenisonYellowjacketsresulting in a 2-0 record for district play. This past Tuesday the Leopards took on the WalnutGroveWildcatsinaverytoughmatch-upresultingina10-3lossagainst a very talented team. The Leopards continue district play tonight against the McKinneyNorthBulldogsathome!JVwillplayat5:00pmandVarsitywillfollow around6:45pm.Besuretowearyourcamo!!
Last Monday night's huddle looked a little different for Lovejoy FCA! We had an amazing night of worship with our Lovejoy community. It was a very moving night for many students as they learned more about worship from various leaders.SeniorAsherLacykickedofftheNightofWorshipwithamessageonhow worshiphelpshimandhowitcanbehelpfultoothers.Nextour2025Leadersin Trainingboldystoodinfrontofacrowdforthefirsttimetosharetheirlifeverse, and how it has helped them through some tough times in their life. Students finished the night in their small groups talking about the entire experience and growingtogetherinfaith.FCAisverythankfulforpartnershipsinourcommunity thatallowedforanunforgettablenight.Wecannotwaitforthenextone!!Make sureyoufollow@LovejoyFCAonInstagramforupdates!
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