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SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE
LovejoyCommunity,
Lovejoy ISD is a uniquely special place where Kids Come 1st. We takeimmenseprideinofferingexemplaryacademicprogramsand award-winningextracurricularopportunitieswhilemaintainingthe charm and connection of our community. At Lovejoy ISD, our unparalleled sense of community and focus on connection are dedicated to maximizing student opportunities. Our collective commitment to excellence consistently results in outstanding studentoutcomes.
LovejoyISD’sLegacyofExcellenceincludes:
5AUILLoneStarCupChampions(2024)
Top5LoneStarCupFinishes(2019-2024)
Top1%ofTraditionalHighSchoolsintheNationbyU.S.News&WorldReports(2024)
Top1%ofSchoolDistrictsintheNationbyNiche(2025)
BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation5Yearsinarow(2019-2024)
GoldAPHonorRoll&APAccessAwardsbytheCollegeBoard(2024)
Over90%ofLovejoyHighSchoolstudentsareengagedinoneormoreextracurricularactivityand 72%participatedinoneormoreUILactivity
45StateTeam(20)andIndividual(25)AthleticChampionshipssincetheinceptionofthesecondary programin2006
These remarkable accomplishments are just one chapter in our story. The heart of our mission is to propeleveryindividualtopersonalexcellence.Ourstudentsaresupportedbydedicatededucatorswho goaboveandbeyondtomeeteachstudent’suniqueneeds,equippingthemforalifetimeofexcellence.
We look forward to sharing more about Who We Are and continuing to celebrate the achievements of ourincrediblestudentsandstaff.Thankyouforbeinganintegralpartofourcommunityandforyour unwaveringsupportofLovejoyISD.
ThereisonlyONELovejoyandweareALLLeopards!
LovejoyProud, KatieKordel
Superintendent
OURMISSION
Topropeleverypersonto personalexcellence.
COREVALUES
KidsComeFirst. OneHeart.OneLovejoy. BestToday,BetterTomorrow
ONE STANDARD
LovejoyISDisdedicatedto #OneStandardofExcellence acrossallstudent experiences,including academics,finearts,and academics.
CULTURE COMMITMENTS
Relationships. Learning.Collaboration. Results.Fun.
GRADUATE PROFILE
IntellectuallyEquipped OpentotheChallengesofLearning Well-Rounded
EngagedinaHealthyLifestyle
FairandRespectfulofOthers
2024 LONESTAR CUP WINNER
LovejoyHSrankedtop1%ofTraditional HighSchoolsintheNationandTexasby U.S.News&WorldReport(2024)
Top1%ofSchoolDistrictsintheNation andTexasbyNiche(2025)
BestCommunitiesforMusicEducationfive yearsinarow(2019-2024)
GoldAPHonorRoll&APAccessAwardsby theCollegeBoard(2024)
45StateTeam(20)andIndividual(25) AthleticChampionshipssincetheinception ofthesecondaryprogramin2006
DISTRICT INFORMATION
STUDENT DATA
4,013
PK-12Students
LHSExtracurricularParticipation
GTServices
504Services
SpecialEducationServices
EconomicallyDisadvantaged
LOVEJOY ISD BOARD MEMBERS
2024-2025 DISTRICT PRIORITIES
LovejoyISDstudentswillliveourLegacyofExcellencebylearningathigh levelsandgraduatinglifeready.
LovejoyISDwillvalueemployeesasourgreatestassetinservingstudents.
LovejoyISDwillprioritizecommunity,connection,andcommunication.
Lovejoy ISD will strategically plan for the safety and security of students andstaff,financialsustainability,andeffectiveoperations.
BoardPresident
AmySmith Secretary JeffWood VicePresident
JulieMcLaughlin Trustee
MarkWheelis Trustee
MarvinBobo Trustee
JasonJaynes Trustee
BarrettOwens
2024-2025 BOARDGOALS
SAFETY:TheLovejoyISDBoardofTrusteeswillsupportasafeandsecure environmentforallstudentsandstaff.
PEOPLE:TheLovejoyISDBoardofTrusteeswillsupportemployee satisfactionandmorale.
LEARNING:TheLovejoyISDBoardofTrusteeswillprioritizehighlevelsof studentlearningbysupportingourfiveCultureCommitmentsand ProfessionalLearningCommunities.
INNOVATION:TheLovejoyISDBoardofTrusteeswillfosteracultureof innovation.
GOVERNANCE:TheLovejoyISDBoardofTrusteeswillprioritizetransparency andoperateinagovernancerole.
TEACHING& LEARNING
CURRICULUM&INSTRUCTION
LovejoyISDiscommittedtostudentsuccessthrougharigorous,engagingcurriculum thatpreparesalllearnersforcollege,career,andlife.Ourcurriculumemphasizesdeep understanding, skill transfer, and personalized learning opportunities. We focus on continuous improvement through collaboration, leadership, and professional developmenttocontinuehighachievementforallstudents.
ACADEMICSERVICES
Lovejoy ISD offers advanced academic services tailored to individual student needs, fosteringcreativity,criticalthinking,andproblem-solving.Weprovideopportunitiesfor extension and enrichment with differentiated instruction to challenge and engage students.
Lovejoy ISD is dedicated to empowering students to become lifelong learners and responsiblecitizens.
AdvancedPlacementScholars
NationalMeritCommendedStudents
NationalMeritFinalists
INEARTSFINEARTS
Band - Superior First Division Ratings at UIL Marching Contest and Superior Ratings at UIL Area Marching Contest; 14 All Region Band members; 15 Area Audition qualifiers; 4 All State Band Recognitions; Invited to perform in Carnegie Hall in April 2025; has consistently received Superior First Division Ratings at UIL Concert and SightReadingContest
Orchestra - 4 All Region Orchestra members; performed in St. John's SmithSquareinLondonaspartoftheLondonNewYear'sDayParade Festival;hasconsistentlyreceivedSuperiorFirstDivisionRatingsatUIL ConcertandSight-readingContest
Choir - LHS A Cappella named as a quarter finalist in ICHSA, Over 70 students participating in solo and ensemble contest; 9 students advancing past TMEA district auditions, 7 making the region choir, 3 pre-areacandidates,oneareacandidate Cheer-6thplaceatStateCheerChampionship
Majestics-PerformedinMacy'sThanksgivingDayParadeinNewYork City; consistently earns High Platinum Team Awards, and Diamond OfficerAwards;DanceOfficersPlaced3rdoverallatState ColorGuard-ConsistentfinalistsatNTCAandWGIcompetitions;NTCA Independence 2024 winner; top local NTCA finishers (Willow Springs, LHSJV,LHSVarsity)in2024WinterGuardseason Theater-ConsistentFirstDivisionRatingsatUILOneActPlayContest; 3NationalQualifiersatTexasThespiansFestival
Visual Arts - 3 Presidential Scholar in the Arts Nominees (2024), 4 YoungArtsWinnerswithDistinction(2024),StudentSelectedforGlobal APStudioArt&DesignExhibit(2024),2PerfectScoresAPArt&Design Portfolio, 9 Scholastic Regional Gold Keys (2025), 23 Scholastic Regional Awards (2025), 5 Emerging Texas Artists Award Winners (2025),26WorksSelectedforAreaTexasVisualArtCompetition(2025)
ATHLETICS
2024-2025
Volleyball-"Elite8"&RegionalQualifiers
GirlsCrossCountry-StateRunner-Up
BoysCrossCountry-StateChampions
Football-StateQuarterFinalists
Tennis-AreaQualifiers
GirlsSwim&Dive-3rdinRegion,IndividualGoldMedalDiver
BoysSwim-3rdinRegion
GirlsBasketball-DistrictandBi-DistrictChampions
BoysBasketball-DistrictChampions
Wrestling-3rdinDistrict,5thinRegion,IndividualSilverMedalist (Girls),IndividualSilverMedalist(Boys)
2023-2024
Baseball-StateRunner-Up
GirlsTrack&Field-StateRunner-Up,IndividualSilverMedalist (800),IndividualSilverMedalist(4x400),IndividualSilverMedalist (2mile),RegionalChampions,DistrictChampions
BoysTrack&Field-3rdinRegion,IndividualSilverMedalist(1600)
Softball-DistrictChampions,RegionalQuarterfinalist
GirlsTennis-AreaChampions,DistrictChampions(FallTeam)
BoysTennis-AreaChampions,DistrictChampions(FallTeam)
Golf-DistrictChampions
GirlsGolf-DistrictChampions
GirlsSoccer-DistrictChampions,Regiona
Career and Technical Education (CTE) equips students with specialized skills through hands-on learning, preparing themforhigh-demandcareers.LovejoyISD offerspathwaysinfieldssuchasbusiness, engineering, health science, and informationtechnology.
Students explore career options in middle schoolandpursuespecializedpathwaysin high school, often earning industry certifications.
TEAMLOVEJOY
AMLOVEJOY STAFFING
EXTENDED TEACHER PLANNING DAYS
Lovejoy ISD has adopted a specially designed calendar to support teacher training, collaboration, instructional planning,andretention.
AverageYearsof Experience 525 30.1% 12 DISTRICT
TotalStaff
HaveAdvancedDegrees
STUDENTSUPPORT
Lovejoy ISD provides comprehensive and individualized PreK-12 student support, includingcounseling,nursing,studenttesting,and504services.
8,400 SCHOOLNURSE VISITSANNUALLY
TheLovejoyOperationsdepartmentplaysa critical role in creating a clean, safe, and functional educational environment for all LISD students. As dedicated employees, rather than contractors, our custodial and maintenancestaffalsoserveasvaluedteam members to our students and staff on all
2,400
925,000
STUDENTNUTRITION
TheStudentNutritionProgramisdedicatedto providing healthy, delicious meals that support their academic success and overall well-being. With a committed team working across five campuses, they prepare meals designed to nourish both body and mind, helping students excel in and out of the classroom.
TECHNOLOGY
LovejoyISDcontinuesa1:1studentdeviceratioinour5-12 classroomsandclassroomsetsingradesK-4.
GradesK:iPads
Grades1-3:ClassroomChromebookConversions
Grade4:ClassroomChromebooks
Grades5-12: 1:1Chromebooksforeachstudent
Distributions for specific populations and curriculums are providedthroughlabsandtargetedallocations.
4,776
TECHNOLOGY USERSSERVED
3,218
TRANSPORTATION &SAFETY
Lovejoy ISD Transportation bus drivers serve 1,500 students on daily bus routes. Approximately 900 student academic, fine art, athletic and study trips have been completedthisschoolyear.
175,000
SAFETY & SECURITY
MILESDRIVENANNUALLY
Lovejoy'sSafetyandSecurityteamconsistsof seven highly trained, full-time School Marshals. School Marshals protect our school communities by identifying, implementing, and executing safety measures on campuses and at student events. They build positive relationships with students, staff, and community stakeholders. We are extremely gratefulfortheirdedicationandcommitment toschoolsafety.
$43,075,579 24-25BUDGET
FOUNDATION FOR LOVEJOY SCHOOLS
TheFoundationforLovejoySchoolsisanonprofitdedicated to enhancing education for every Lovejoy student and teacher so they can perform at a higher level, achieve more, and be better prepared for the changing world. Our Lovejoy community's generous donations champion educational initiativesandprograms,including:
SingleFamilyHomes
AverageHouseholdSize 5,357 $805,892 $193,377 1.09 3.04
MarketValueofAverageHome
AverageHouseholdIncome
StudentsPerHousehold
Lovejoy ISD is committed to creating strong connections,engaginginmeaningfulcollaboration, and providing clear communication with our Lovejoy stakeholders. Through eight community engagement committees, Lovejoy District Leaders have connected with stakeholders approximately 1,740timesduringthisschoolyear!
1,740
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Lovejoy ISD deeply values community engagement and cherishes our Lovejoy traditions that unite students, families, and community members. Events such as Leopard Friday, which ignite school spirit, and Taste of Culture, which honors ourdistrict'srichdiversity,playapivotalroleinstrengthening theconnectionbetweentheschoolandthecommunity.These cherishedtraditionscultivateasenseofprideandhelpcreate astrong,supportiveeducationalenvironment.
TRADITIONS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
ReadingwithLeopards
LeopardFriday
TasteofCulture
VeteransDinner
STEMFest
LovejoyLetterWritingCampaign
