Lovejoy Community,
It was a great week to be a Leopard! Lovejoy ISD is the proud home of the 2021-2022 Gatorade National Volleyball Player of the Year, Averi Carlson.
The Gatorade Player of the Year award was established in 1985 to recognize the nation’s most elite high school student-athletes for their athletic excellence, academic achievement, and exemplary character. This award distinguishes Averi Carlson as the most elite high school volleyball player in the nation and as Lovejoy’s first Gatorade Player of the Year.
We are tremendously proud of Averi. On Thursday morning, the Lovejoy ISD Board of Trustees passed a formal resolution recognizing Averi for exemplifying the Lovejoy Independent School District Graduate Profile through her accomplishments both on and off the court. It was a privilege to have the opportunity to celebrate this remarkable achievement with Averi and her sweet family.
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There is no school on Monday, January 17, 2022. We wish you and your family a restful and enjoyable long-weekend.
Lovejoy Proud,
Katie Kordel
Superintendent
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On Sunday, January 9, 2022 Lovejoy ISD honored our Lovejoy High School Advanced Academics students and staff during our Advanced Academics Banquet. We are incredibly proud of all our Scholars and enjoyed celebrating their accomplishments! |
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Congratulations Lovejoy All State Band members!! These students have been chosen as the very top student musicians in the State of Texas. For the second year in a row, the Lovejoy Band placed more All-State students than all 5A programs and all but one 6A program at the Area competition.
Pictured from left:
Chris Dechant, Clarinet
Greyson Monroe, Clarinet
Kevin Zhang, Flute
Neelesh Iyer, Euphonium
John Hanchey, Percussion
Andrew James, Percussion
Emma Ball, Oboe (already named 1st chair all state through final taped round!)
Reagan Wagner, Trumpet
Aliyah Book, Alto Sax
Dom Mauriello (not pictured - 2nd chair All State Jazz Trombone)
Mason Muller, Bass Trombone (first alternate in the state)
Anna Staub, Piccolo (first alternate in the state)
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You are looking at bronze state finishers!!! Lovejoy HS Cheerleaders earned 3rd place at the State UIL Spirit competition for the 5A D2 division. We are incredibly proud of our cheerleaders and their coaches for this significant accomplishment! We hope our cheerleaders feel all the love, support, and celebration that they consistently provide for so many in Lovejoy ISD. |
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Congratulations Lovejoy High School Sophomore, Alexander Franklin, on being named "Newcomer of the year" by the Dallas Morning News!!! "Franklin, a sophomore, passed for 3,257 yards and 50 touchdowns while completing 60% of his passes. He rushed for two touchdowns, and scored the second-most total touchdowns among Dallas-area 5A quarterbacks. His play led Lovejoy (12-2) to its second straight regional final appearance and a share of the District 7-5A Div. II crown (Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News)."
Photo Credit: Matt Strasen, Dallas Morning News
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Lovejoy Staff Recognition |
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The Lovejoy Girls Cross Country team was recently crowned the 2021 5A Girls Cross Country State Champions, and Coach Littlefield was named the TGCA 5A/6A Coach of the Year as well as the CCCTA 5A Coach of Year. While she is proud of this accomplishment, she credits her dedicated student athletes and incredible Lovejoy support system for this achievement.
Carly Littlefield has been teaching and coaching for 18 years and holds a Bachelor of Education from Northeastern State University, as well as a Master's Degree in Education Administration from Lamar University.
Carly occasionally speaks publicly about "Building Cultures of Success" within athletic programs and enjoys opportunities to provide guidance and support to fellow coaches. She is passionate about leading and serving, and she strives to motivate and inspire her athletes to reach their full potential and pursue excellence daily in every aspect of their lives.
Carly is married to husband, Casey, and is mom of Sophomore Kailey Littlefield.
Please help us congratulate Carly for this well-deserved recognition!
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Lovejoy High School Performing Arts Presents... |
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The LHS High School Musical, "Disney's High School Musical" is around the corner! On behalf of our LHS choir and theatre departments, Lovejoy Performing Arts invites our district families and community to attend a performance.
Performance dates and times:
Thursday, January 20, 2022 - 7:00pm
Friday, January 21, 2022 - 7:00pm
Saturday, January 22, 2022 - Matinee: 2:00pm
Saturday, January 22, 2022 - Evening Performance: 7:00pm
We look forward to seeing our incredibly talented students perform. See you there!
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Lovejoy ISD STEM Festival
Call to Action!
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School Board Recognition Month |
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Throughout the month of January, we will be celebrating each of our seven Lovejoy ISD Board of Trustees. Lovejoy Board members selflessly volunteer their time and expertise at Board Meetings, Board Workshops, and District Improvement Committees. They attend athletics, fine arts, and campus events, as well as complete extensive Board training.
Thank you for your steadfast dedication to our district!
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Meet Lovejoy's new Executive Director of Human Resources & Communications |
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Ms. Anna Koenig is an experienced educator who has held campus and district leadership positions for over twenty years. While at Frisco ISD, Ms. Koenig served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal before being promoted to director and later managing director of human resources. Ms. Koenig opened Boals Elementary in Frisco ISD as principal and was instrumental in the opening of many Frisco ISD schools in the role of human resources director.
Ms. Koenig’s significant knowledge and experience in the areas of recruitment, retention, communications, and educational leadership will be a significant asset to our District.
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It is a good time to review our Health and Safety Measures. For the most up-to-date information please visit Lovejoy ISD's 2021-2022 Health and Safety Measures website which may be found here.
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As the cases of COVID-19 have increased, it has placed additional demands on our teachers, nurses, staff, and campus administration. I want to extend deep my appreciation for our Lovejoy ISD staff who have worked together to ensure our campuses are clean and disinfected, our students are safely transported to and from school, and a high level learning is taking place in our classrooms.
Lovejoy community, your patience and supportive words make a tremendous difference to our teachers and staff. Thank you!
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