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JULY 25, 2025
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DearLovejoyCommunity,
We hope you are enjoying a summer filled with family, fun, and maybe even a few new adventures. My family spent time in Chicago and Glen Rose this summer and enjoyed visiting the GeminiGiantonRoute66andexploringDinosaur ValleyStatePark.
Our amazing educators are already working hard to prepare safe, supportive classrooms where everystudentcanthrive.Youcanfeelthegrowing excitement excitmentthroughoutthedistrictaboutwelcomingyourpreciouschildrenbackto schoolonAugust7thandhearingabouttheirsummeradventures.
CreatingFocusedLearningEnvironments
To support learning-centered, respectful classrooms and in line with new state legislation (HB 1481), students will now need to keep personal communications devices (including cell phones) stored in their backpack. This shift will foster greateracademicengagement.Weappreciateyoursupportathome.Parentscan expectmoredetailedinformationonthistopicearlynextweek.
SafetyEnhancements
There is nothing more treasured to us than our students and staff. Therefore, safety and security remains a top priority in Lovejoy ISD. This year, we are implementinganewSilentPanicAlertTechnology(SPAT)systematallcampuses. Approved by our Board of Trustees and funded by 2014 bond dollars, this enhanced system provides improved emergency communication and staff alert devices.
CommunicationisKey!
Communication is key to a successful school year, and we want to keep you informed and engaged. To support this commitment, Lovejoy ISD is excited to announce the launch of a new instructional communication system to enhance family
familyengagementandcommunication.Thenewmessagingplatformwillbefully integrated into the Lovejoy ISD mobile app, making it easier than ever to access importantupdates,classroominformation,anddirectmessagesfromteachers.
Additionally, Lovejoy ISD is upgrading our campus newsletter platform and mass communications (email, text, and voicemail) systems for the 2025-2026 school. Moreinformationcanbefoundonpages14-15.Besuretostayconnectedthrough our district website, newsletters, social media channels, and our Lovejoy ISD mobileappforallthelatestBacktoSchoolupdates.Staytunedformoredetails regardingallcommunicationenhancements.
BacktoSchool
Inordertohelpyounavigatethebacktoschool“todos”weareprovidingyouwith ourBacktoSchoolRoadMapinthiseditionofConnectwithKatie.
Thankyoufortheprivilegeofservingyourfamily.Wecannotwaittostartanother amazingschoolyeartogether!Welookforwardtoseeingyouatourbacktoschool eventsandonAugust7thforthefirstdayofschool.
ThereisonlyONELOVEJOYandweareALLLEOPARDS!
LovejoyProud,
KatieKordel Superintendent
Roadma
LovejoyISDCampusSchoolTimes
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 03.27.2023
LCDCPreKindergarten
7:40AM-3:15PM
HartandPusterElementarySchools
7:50AM-3:25PM
SloanCreekIntermediateSchool
7:40AM-3:15PM WillowSpringsMiddleSchool
8:35AM-4:10PM
LovejoyHighSchool
8:40AM-4:25PM
EarlyReleaseHours
HartandPusterElementarySchools
7:50AM-11:55AM
7:40AM-11:45AM
8:35AM-12:45PM LovejoyHighSchool
8:40AM-1:05PM
Got school supplies?! Campus school supply lists are linked below for your convenience!
HartElementarySchoolSupplies
SchoolID:HAR290 HartSupplyListLink
PusterElementarySchoolSupplyList SchoolID:PUS011 PusterSupplyListLink
SloanCreekIntermediateSupplyList SloanCreekSupplyListLink
WillowSpringsMiddleSchool
WSMSSupplyListLink
LovejoyHIghSchool
Supply Lists will be communicated by each teacher during the first few days of school. Ample time will be given for students/familiestopurchasesupplies.
LovejoyFamilies,
We are excited to welcome students back toschoolonAugust7th!Inpreparationfor the2025-2026schoolyear,LovejoyISDhas opened annual registration forms in PowerSchool. Student registration records contain extremely important contact and safety information that must be updated annually; therefore, class lists and scheduleswillonlybereleasedifstudent registrationiscomplete.
To complete the annual student registration process for the 2025-2026 school year throughthePowerSchoolParentPortal,pleasecompletethefollowingsteps:
1.AccessthePowerSchoolParentPortal:Loginusingyourcredentials.Passwords and Usernames can be reset by clicking, “Forgot Username or Password?” at the PowerSchoollogin.
2.Click“Forms”onthelefthandside.
3.CompleteAllForms:Aparentorguardianmustcompleteallstudentregistration forms for each enrolled student. This includes personal information, emergency contacts, medical information, and any other required documentation. Time Saving Tip: Some forms have a “Submit for Family” option which allows you to remit the form for multiple students simultaneously.
4.Registration Deadline: All forms must be completed by Sunday, August 3rd at 5:00p.m.
5.Class Lists and Schedules: On Monday, August 4th by 3:00 p.m. class lists and scheduleswillbereleasedonlineforstudentswithcompletedregistrationforms.
6.Back to School Campus Events: Back to School events take place on Tuesday, August 5th. In order to facilitate the best back to school experience, student registration forms must be completed in advance so your student has their class listand/orschedulefortheevent.Pleaserefertoyourcampusprincipalnewsletter foradditionalMeettheTeacherdetailsandgradelevelspecifictimes.
7.Registration Assistance: If you have questions or need assistance logging in, pleasecontactyourcampusPEIMSclerk.
Timelycompletionoftheformswillhelpensureasmoothstarttotheschoolyearfor your child. We appreciate your time and partnership in updating your students’ records,andwelookforwardtoseeingallourLeopardfamiliessoon!
10:00am - 11:30am 10:00am - 11:30am
CAMPUS
Class lists and schedules will be released on Monday, August 4th at 3:00 p.m. through PowerSchool for students with completed registration forms. Please carefully read the Annual Registration section for additional details and deadlines.
PowerSchoolParentPortal
If you have questions regarding your student's schedule, please contact a SchoolAdministratorortheirCounselor.
We are incredibly excited to welcome studentstotheircampusesandintroduce themtotheir2025-2026teachers!!
LovejoyISDMeettheTeachereventswill beheresoon.Pleaserefertoyourcampus principalnewsletterforMeettheTeacher detailsandgradelevelspecifictimes.
Reminder:MarkYourCalendar!
In order to facilitate the best back to school experience, student registration forms must be completed in advance so your student has their class list and/or schedule for the event.
TITLE AUGUST 5TH DETAILS
LHS Founder’s Day 1:00pm - 3:00pm Students Only
WSMS Walk The Springs 9:00am - 11:30am Students Only
SCIS Walk the Creek 4:30pm - 6:00pm Come & Go
HES Meet the Teacher 3:30pm - 5:00pm Come & Go
PES Meet the Teacher 3:30pm - 5:00pm Come & Go
LCDC Meet The Teacher 10:00am - 11:30am Come & Go
UpcomingBusImportantDates
8/1-BusRoutesReleased TransportationResources
ParentLetter-Transportation Expectations
LISDTransportationWebsiteLink
To request late registration email Transportation@LovejoyISD.net and they will provide waiting list instructions. Please note: Bus service may be delayed or denied duetolateregistration.
Lovejoy ISD continues to partner with AlphaBEST After School Program to support community and staff needs for after school and student holiday child careingradesPreK-6.
Benefits of AlphaBEST Afterschool Program:
Pre-K-6thAfterSchoolChildCare
Enrichmentopportunitiesprovided
Extendedcareuntil6:30PM
Flexible5dayor3dayoptions
StudentsfromHES,PESandSCISwill be transported to LCDC in order to accesstheafterschoolprogramming.
Reminder: Go to AlphaBEST’s website to enroll your children today!
1:1DevicesGrades5-12
LovejoyISDispleasedtoannouncethatwe will be continuing the 1:1 Chromebook initiative for each student in grades 5 - 12 forthe2025-2026schoolyear. LovejoyISD believes technology, when joined with appropriate instruction, can engage students, promote collaboration, enhance learning, and provide opportunities to developfuture-readyskills.
For additional information on the 1:1 program you can access the helpful links below.
FAQWebsiteLink
CampusDeviceRolloutSchedule
Deviceswillbedistributedtostudentsonthefollowingdates: Freshman&NewHighSchoolStudents
August6th| 9:00a.m.–12:00p.m.| LHSCommonsArea SCISStudents(Grades5–6)
August12th|DuringSchoolHours WSMSStudents(Grades7–8)
August14th|DuringSchoolHours
ParentCybersecurityTraining:FocusonGoGuardian
Joinusforaninteractivecybersecuritytrainingsessionforparents!Learnhow
GoGuardianhelpsprotectstudentsonlineandgetanswerstoyourtech-related questions Detailsbelow.
Date:August19th,6:00p.m.-7:00p.m.
Location:LovejoyISDSchoolBoardroom
ThissessionwillincludeanoverviewofstudentonlinesafetytoolsandanopenQ&A withourdistricttechnologyteam.
Additionally,wehaveacreatedhelpfulwebsitetoassistparentsinutilizingthe GoGuardianParentAppwithcontactinformationfordistrictsupportintheeventof connectionissues.
DeviceInsurance-EnrollNow!
Parents with students in grades 5-12 are encouraged to purchase low cost insurance on their district issued device via iTurity. This low cost insurance ($25) will cover any repair associated with your child's device no matter how many times it is damaged throughout the school year. (Please note that lost or stolen devices and chargerscannotbecovered).
Reminder: Enroll for device insuranceontheiTuritywebsite!
There is nothing more valuable to us than our students and staff. Therefore, safety and security remains a top priority in LovejoyISD.
Thisyear,weareimplementinganewSilent PanicAlertTechnology(SPAT)systematall campuses. Approved by our Board of Trustees and funded by 2014 bond dollars, this enhanced system provides improved emergency communication and staff alert devices.
LovejoyISDconsidersparentsimportantpartnersandencouragesfamilyinvolvement oncampus.Inordertomaintainasafelearningenvironmentforall,weaskallvisitors tofollowthesevisitorguidelines:
1. Parkindesignatedvisitorparking.
2. Enterschoolbuildingsthroughthefrontentranceoftheschool.
3.Check in at the front office using a photo ID. Check out and return visitor badge beforeleaving.
FormoreLovejoyISDSafetyandSecurityinformationclickheretovisitourwebsite.
TheLovejoyISDStudentNutritionTeamlooks forward to serving your students this school year. Please be aware that the 25-26 Lunch priceswillremain:
Elementary-$3.75
Intermediate/MiddleSchool$4.25($5.00premiummeal)
HighSchool-$4.75($5.50premiummeal)
Student meal accounts can be easily funded throughMySchoolBucks.
Reminder: Check your student's account balance and add lunch money beforeschoolbegins.
MySchoolBucks online payments for school meals are now available. Beginning August 1, 2025, the transaction fee for funding student meal accounts through MySchoolBucks will increase from $3.25 to $3.50 per transaction. According to MySchoolBucks, this increaseisduetorisingpaymentprocessingfeesandoperationalcosts.
WhatYouNeedtoKnow:
Transactionlimit:$240pertransaction.
Fundtransfers:Ifyourfamilyhasmultiplestudentsinthedistrict,StudentNutritioncan transferfundsbetweensiblings.
No-feealternative:ChecksareacceptedbyCafeteriaCashierswithnotransactionfee.
Tomakechangestoyoursavedpaymentmethodsorautomaticpaymentsettings,pleaselog into your MySchoolBucks account. For questions about your MySchoolBucks account, you maycontacttheirsupportteamat855-832-5256.
Familieswhowishtoapplyforfree&reducedpricedmealsmustcompleteanewincome application every school year. Families are encouraged to apply now here! Submitting an applicationcandomorethanjustprovideaccesstofreeandreduced-pricemeals.Someof theadditionalbenefitsmayinclude:
Fundingforstateandfederalprogramsandservicesforourschools
Discountedratesoninternetservices
FreeorreducedregistrationfeesforAP,SAT,and/orACTtest
Discountedratesassociatedwithcollegeapplications
Freeordiscountedfeestoparticipateinschoolactivities
Freeordiscountedfeesforschoolbustransportation
School lunch menus can be found linked to our Lovejoy ISD Mobile app and on the Nutrislicewebsitehere.
Communication is key to a successful school year, and we want to keep you informedandengaged!TosupportthiscommitmentandourLovejoy2030Strategic Target3.3to“furtherourlegacyofexcellencethroughconnection,communication, celebration and community," Lovejoy ISD has invested in enhancing our communicationtools.
Newsletters
MassCommunications
Lovejoy is also transitioning to a new, integrated communication platform that connects directly with our website and social media channels. This upgrade allows the District to deliver messages more quickly and efficiently across all media channels, especially in emergency situations. Effective August 1st, Campus and District emails, text messages, and voicemails will no longer be sentthroughBrightArrow.
Lovejoy ISD is currently implementing a collaborative newsletter platform, Engage, increasing our teachers, programs, and departements ability to work together to share information. Newsletters will have a different look but contain the same great information! During this transition period, you may receive newsletters from both Engage (via sendgrid.net) and Smore. PleasenotethatSmorewillbephasedout. 98900-IMPORTANTDistrictandCampuscommunications,includingsafetyand security, school closures, and more! Parents are strongly encouraged to NOT opt outofthesetextmessages
-LovejoyISDmobileappnotifications,includingclassroomannouncements andteachermessages. Parentsmayoptoutofthesetextmessagesifdesired.
Lovejoy ISD is excited to announce the launch of a new instructional communication system aimed at enhancing family engagement and improving communication between teachers,students,andparents.
This modern messaging platform will provide a more streamlined, user-friendly experience by keeping families informed, connected, and involved in their students’ educational journey. Best of all, it willbefullyintegratedintothenew Lovejoy ISD mobile app, making it easierthanevertoaccessimportant updates, classroom information, anddirectmessagesfromteachers.
Excitingfeaturesinclude:
UnifiedcommunicationthroughtheLovejoyISDmobileapp Classroomannouncementsandupdates InstantMessagestyletwo-waycommunicationsinasafe,secureplace
Parents with more than one child can easily see each student’s classroom communicationsinoneplace Prefertouseadesktop?Noproblem.Acomputer-basedplatformisavailable. Automaticmessagetranslationsettings
LovejoyISD’smobileappisagreatresource for parents and students on the go! Easily access instructional updates, teacher messages,districtnews,socialmedia,event calendars,staffdirectories,andmenus.
Update “Notification Preferences” “Subscribe” to Lovejoy ISD and yourstudents’campuses.
Lovejoy Parent Teacher Organizations help provide meaningful experiences and resources for Lovejoy students and staff in cooperation with Lovejoy campuses.
Lovejoy PTO's offer a variety of ways to participate-clickheretolearnmoreand jointoday!
LovejoyISDisuniquelyspecialasaresult of the active involvement of parents. Your willingness to serve in a volunteer capacityisgreatlyappreciated.
Lovejoy ISD's volunteer background check application is now open for the 2025-2026schoolyear.
A new application must be submitted every year. Click here to learn more and submitanapplication.
TheLeopardLifewebsiteisagreatway to stay engaged. School related flyers and community news will be shared on theLeopardLifewebsitethroughoutthe year.
Campus newsletters, Connect with Katie,campuswebsites,andthemobile app will all feature a leopard life link to helpyoustayconnected!
The Foundation for Lovejoy Schools is dedicated to enhancing the educational experience within Lovejoy ISD As a non-profit organization, we are committed to supporting innovative programs,providingcriticalresources,andfosteringanenvironmentwherebothstudentsand teachers can excel. Your generous contributions are vital in sustaining our mission and ensuringthatLovejoyISDcontinuestothriveasatop-rankedschooldistrict.
Your donation to the Foundation champions essential educational initiatives and programs, including:
Safety Marshal Salaries and Equipment: Offsetting salaries to ensure student and staff security.
InnovativeClassroomGrants:Fundinginnovativeteachingandeducationalprojects.
HolidayBonuses:Supportingstaffdedicationduringtheholidayseason
ProfessionalDevelopment:Equippingteacherswiththelatestteachingstrategies.
NewTeacherClassroomSupport:Providingstipendstonewteachersforclassroomsetup.
Make a donation today to invest in the future of our students! Additionally, mark your calendarsforourfiveexcitingevents:
These events not only provide opportunities for fundraising but foster a sense of unity and supportwithinourLovejoycommunity.
Everydonation,nomatterthesize,makesasignificantdifferenceinempoweringstudentsand teachers within Lovejoy ISD. Follow us on social media to keep up with the exciting things happeningwiththeFoundation!FoundationForLovejoySchools.org
Our 2025 Leopard Football Season is upon us, and once again our community has the opportunity to watch our students participate in Friday Night Lights! These events are so much larger than the football game and are important to the experience students have at Lovejoy High School. We see the impressive performances of our students in Majestics, band, color guard, and cheer; however,youmaynotnoticestudentswhoarerunningthevideoboard,serving as athletic trainers to keep our athletes safe, and taking pictures for the yearbook.
Below is our home football schedule for the 2025 football season with the correspondingevents:
September5-HighlandPark
September19-Anna
October10-Independence(Homecoming)
October24-WalnutGrove(LeopardFriday)
November7-Memorial(SeniorNight)
Lovejoy ISD will continue to have a clear bag policy for events held at Leopard Stadium. Therewillbeasecuritycheckatthegate uponentry,andastrictnore-entrypolicy willbeenforced.
