Reminder: JLA College Night is tomorrow night. Help will be available for Alamo Promise and FASFA. LOC hours are available if needed.

Reminder: JLA will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in honor of our Veterans. We thank you for your service. 🇺🇸
Reminder: Mrs. Santos will hold JLA College Night on Thursday, November 13th. Please see the flyer for more information. If you owe loss of credit hours, you will earn +5 hours for participating on Thursday.
Thank you to our JLA Military Families, Administrator, and Faculty. We honor you for your commitment and service.



This Friday, JLA will host their 3rd Annual Occupation Symposium for all students. It will be held during the AM session and PM session. This is a requirement for all students to participate as part of their exit out from JLA. It's a great opportunity for our students to learn & build on their employable skills.

Reminder: No school for our JLA Penguins on Tuesday. We will see you on Wednesday during your scheduled sessions.
Reminder: JLA students needing loss of credit hours due to attendance are REQUIRED to be in Saturday School. All other students are invited to attend and get ahead with their assignments and tests. Seniors will need to make their appointment with Strawbridge for cap and gown pictures. Let's go 🐧!

Reminder to change your clocks and fall back an hour.

🎃 Just a reminder: Friday, October 31 is a Student Holiday and a Staff Development Day. We hope our Judson ISD & JLA Families enjoys a safe and spooky weekend!

Great week at JLA for Perfect Attendance and Credits Earned for the 1st 9-Weeks of school. Way to go 🐧! Let's do it again the 2nd 9-Weeks!





JLA had its first college visit to NLC. Mr. Menchey and Mr. Reeve and 17 JLA scholars. Lots of exploring and learning today 🐧





Reminder: The NLC visit is tomorrow 10/14. JLA students that are attending must have their field trip permission slip completed with student and parent signatures submitted to Mr. Menchey. Breakfast by 8 AM. Transportation leaves by 9 AM and returns by 2 PM.
Thank you!

Judson ISD will be closed on Friday, October 10 and Monday, October 13 for Fall Break. 🎃
We hope our Judson ISD Family enjoys a restful long weekend! For more important dates, be sure to check the District Calendar. #JudsonISD #JISD
In order to participate in the November 4th election, you must be registered to vote. The deadline to register is October 6, 2025.
Find information on how to register here: www.judsonisd.org/jisdvotes
Learn more about the VATRE: www.judsonisd.org/VATRE

The course credit challenge is getting real. This week our JLA students have earned 128 credits all together. Only 22 more course credits to go and Mr. Menchey will have his hair colored PINK. Keep it going JLA Penguins! 🐧

For the safety of JLA Faculty, Staff, and Students, ALL visitors are required to show their ID at the door for entrance. We appreciate your support and understanding. Thank you!
-Dr. de la Peña

JLA families, please check your email from Ms. Cruz about the JISD Parent Consent Forms. It is by Texas State law that we must have your consent to provide on site services at school.
Thank you, Dr. de la Peña


Upcoming Table Talk on Tuesday, September 30th at Judson Early College Academy at 5:45 PM

Earlier this week, JLA Admin, Faculty, & Staff were recognized by Dr. Fields and Team for earning a rating of a 'B' for 2024-2025. We are extremely proud of our dedicated team and will continue to honor our commitment to excellence in educating our high school scholars to reach their full potential in graduating. Once a Penguin Always a Penguin.

JLA Penguins and Families ~ we do not have sessions for students on Monday, September 29th. Please make some time to do assignments from home and we will see you all on Tuesday, September 30th. #JLAPenguins #JISD Judson ISD Simon Youth Foundation
