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💜 JLA Students & Families — Mental Health Matters! Join Judson ISD for Teen Mental Health & Suicide Awareness on September 29, 2026, from 6–7 PM at Judson Early College Academy. 🍕 Pizza provided
🎓 High school students earn 3 hours of credit recovery for attending. Let’s learn, support one another, and remember—you are never alone. 💜 #JLAPenguins #MentalHealthMatters #SuicidePrevention #JudsonISD
3 days ago, Frances De La Pena
Suicide Awareness Month
🌟 Make Your Saturdays Count! 🌟

JLA students, this is your opportunity to catch up, stay on track, and get ahead! We want to see you tomorrow, Saturday, September 12, 2026.

🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Judson Learning Academy

Whether you need attendance recovery, academic support, or just a quiet place to focus on your goals, we're here to help.

Remember: 🎓 November 14, 2026: Senior Cap & Gown Pictures
🎓 May 1, 2027: Cap & Gown Pictures

Every Saturday School session is one step closer to graduation! 🎉

#JudsonLearningAcademy #CollegeCareerReady #AttendanceMatters #GraduateJLA
3 days ago, Judson Learning Academy
JLA Saturday School
💜🐧💜🐧💜JLA will Purple and Teal Out tomorrow in recognition of National Suicide Awareness Day💜🐧💜🐧 So, wear your purple and teal to support each other. Be ready for activities to grow your knowledge. 🐧💜🐧💜
6 days ago, Frances De La Pena
🇺🇸 JLA Scholars—Let Your Voice Be Heard! 🇺🇸 The VFW invites students to participate in the 2026–2027 essay competitions with the theme: “What a Veteran Taught Me About America.” 🎙️ Voice of Democracy | Grades 9–12 — Audio essay with scholarships up to $35,000
✍️ Patriot’s Pen | Grades 6–8 — Written essay with a $5,000 national grand prize 📅 Deadline: October 31, 2026
📍 VFW Post 2059 Review the flyers and scan the QR code for entry details. 🇺🇸🎓 #JLA #StudentVoice #VFW #Scholarships #CreatingChampions
6 days ago, Frances De La Pena
VFW Scholarship
scholarship
📣 Grandparents Day at JLA — Rescheduling Notice Due to campus-wide testing on September 14th and 15th, our Grandparents Day celebration at Judson Learning Academy will be rescheduled. We appreciate our wonderful JLA grandparents and families and want to make sure we can celebrate you properly! 💙🧡☕🍩 A new date and time will be announced soon. Thank you for your understanding, flexibility, and continued support of our JLA Penguins! 🐧 #JLAPenguins #GrandparentsDay #JLA #CreatingChampions #JudsonISD
6 days ago, Frances De La Pena
🐧📣 JLA Penguins—Your Voice Matters!

Judson Learning Academy is looking for Parent, Student, and Community Members to serve on our 2026–2027 Site Based Decision Committee (SBDC)!
This is a great opportunity to collaborate and partner with JLA, share ideas and perspectives, support school initiatives, and help us make decisions that positively impact student success. 🎓💙🧡

We need:
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Members
🎓 Student Members
🤝 Community Members
Interested in making a difference? Click the link to let us know!
JLA SBDC Interest Form (http://forms.gle/tjJRMRdeiEBXi3Kx9?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

📞 Questions? Contact Judson Learning Academy at 210-662-2411.
Together, We Make a Greater Impact! 🐧💙🧡
#JLAPenguins #YourVoiceMatters #GetInvolved #StudentSuccess #CreatingChampions #JudsonISD #SimonYouthFoundation @JudsonISD @SimonYouthFoundation
8 days ago, Judson Learning Academy
JLA SBDM Committee 2026
JLA Penguins

Get ready to celebrate, represent, and have some fun! 🎉 We are excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month together with activities, spirit days, and opportunities to recognize and honor the rich cultures, contributions, and heritage of the Hispanic/Latino community.

To kick things off, we have a special Hispanic Heritage Week planned for September 14–18! And the fun doesn't stop there! Additional spirit days and activities will be announced throughout the month-long celebration, so keep an eye out for more opportunities to participate. 🎉🌎
🌟 Here's What We Have Planned:
⚽ Monday, September 14 – Fútbol Fanático!
Represent your favorite fútbol team or country! Break out those jerseys, team shirts, or team colors.
🌎 Tuesday, September 15 – Colores de Mi País
Show your pride by wearing the colors of a Hispanic/Latino country.
🌈 Wednesday, September 16 – ¡Viva la Cultura!
Go bright, bold, and colorful! Celebrate the vibrant cultures of the Hispanic world with your outfit.
⭐ Thursday, September 17 – Íconos que Inspiran
Dress to represent a Hispanic/Latino artist, athlete, scientist, author, musician, leader, or other inspiring figure.
🎉 Friday, September 18 – ¡Fiesta de Sombreros!
Finish the week with some fun! Wear a school-appropriate culturally inspired hat or headwear—sombreros, flower crowns, colorful headbands, and more!

Let's make this a month full of celebration, learning, pride, and FUN!❤️💚💙💛
Celebrating Culture • Honoring Heritage • Inspiring the Future
Let the Hispanic Heritage Month fun begin! 🎉🌎🇲🇽
#HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritageWeek #KirbySTEM #JLA #SchoolSpirit #CelebrateCulture #JISD #SYF
8 days ago, Judson Learning Academy
Hispanic Heritage Month 2026
🍂🐧 SEPTEMBER TO REMEMBER AT JLA! 🎓🍁 Judson Learning Academy Penguins are making every day count! We have so many students who are close to reaching their academic goals, and September is the perfect time to stay focused and finish strong. 📚 Attend every day
✏️ Complete your assignments
✅ Earn your course credits
🎓 Earn Your Course Credits = Graduate Early! Every completed assignment and every earned credit brings our Penguins one step closer to graduation and their future! Keep pushing, keep believing, and keep earning those credits. Let’s Go Penguins! 🐧💙🧡 #SeptemberToRemember #JudsonLearningAcademy #JLAPenguins #CreatingChampions #EarnYourCredits #GraduateEarly #CreatingChampions #JISD #SimonYouthFoundation
9 days ago, Frances De La Pena
September to Remember at JLA
📣Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date with events and news updates. You can share this with friends and family especially as graduation is ALWAYS in season at JLA. 🎓🐧🎓 #JLAPenguins #CreatingChampions #JISD @JudsonISD @SimonYouthFoundation https://www.facebook.com/JudsonLearningAcademy
10 days ago, Frances De La Pena
JLA
SYF
📢 School Closed Monday, September 7

Judson Learning Academy will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

✅ JLA Sessions Resume Tuesday, September 8

💻 JLA Penguins can continue working from home throughout the 3-day weekend by completing assignments, lessons, and course activities.

📚 Every lesson completed keeps you one step closer to your academic goals!
13 days ago, Judson Learning Academy
Labor Day 2026
🏆 JLA Attendance Challenge is ON!🐧💙🧡 Showing up every day and arriving on time for your Flex session pays off at Judson Learning Academy! 🎉 Every 9-weeks students with outstanding attendance and punctuality will be recognized and have the opportunity to earn exciting prizes, including a JLA Penguin T-shirt and more! Why does attendance matter? ✅ Stay on track to graduate ✅ Build positive habits ✅ Maximize every learning opportunity ✅ Be recognized for your commitment and hard work Remember, every day counts and every minute matters! Be Present. Be Prepared. Achieve Tomorrow. Let's make this our best year yet, Penguins! 🐧 #JLAPenguins #AttendanceMatters #BePresentBePrepared #AchieveTomorrow #CreatingChampions #JudsonLearningAcademy #JISD #AttendanceChallenge #SYF
19 days ago, Frances De La Pena
JLA Attendance Challenge
Interested in a Military Career? 🇺🇸 Have you ever considered serving in the military after high school? The ASVAB is a great first step in exploring your future! The test helps you discover your strengths, learn about military career opportunities, and explore skills that can also lead to successful civilian careers. Whether you're ready to serve or simply want to learn more about your options, taking the ASVAB can help you make informed decisions about your future. 📣 Interested in signing up? Stop by and see Ms. Gonzalez! At Judson Learning Academy, we're committed to helping every Penguin discover their path to success—college, career, military, or beyond! #JLAPenguins #CreatingChampions #FutureReady #ASVAB #MilitaryCareers #JISD
22 days ago, Frances De La Pena
Gonzalez ASVAB

📢 JLA Student Parking & Safety Reminder

JLA Students,

Please remember that all student parking is located near the gym facing the street. Do not park in unauthorized areas of campus.

For your safety, students walking to and from the parking lot must use the designated crosswalk when crossing the street or driveways. The crosswalk is there to help keep everyone safe and visible to drivers.

Thank you for doing your part to keep our campus safe. Let's make smart choices and look out for one another every day!

27 days ago, Judson Learning Academy
JLA Car and Walk Reminder
🏆 CELEBRATING AN "A" RATING! 🐧⭐ Judson Learning Academy is proud to announce that we have earned an A Rating from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the 2026 Accountability Ratings! This outstanding achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and perseverance of our scholars, the commitment of our exceptional faculty and staff, the unwavering support of our families, and the partnership of the Simon Youth Foundation. 📈 JLA Highlights:
⭐ 2025 Score: 83 (B)
⭐ 2026 Score: 94 (A)
📊 11-point increase
🎉 Improved one full letter grade from B to A! 🐧🎓 This recognition demonstrates what is possible when we believe in every student, provide meaningful support, and remain committed to helping scholars grow, earn credits, and graduate high school prepared for their future. Congratulations to our entire JLA family! Thank you for making Judson Learning Academy a campus of excellence and for helping us continue to create champions every day. #JLAProud #ARated #CreatingChampions #JudsonLearningAcademy #JudsonISD #TEAAccountability #SimonYouthFoundation #OneMissionOneJLA
about 1 month ago, Frances De La Pena
JLA A Rating 2026
Three days, countless possibilities! JLA scholars arrived prepared, built meaningful connections, embraced learning, and proudly launched another championship journey at our A-rated school. Together, we're creating champions! #JLA #CreatingChampions #JISD @Judson ISD @Simon Youth Foundation
about 1 month ago, Frances De La Pena
JLA 2026
Reminder: Bring your favorite snacks to share with your classmates tomorrow during your session. We will set up a table and come together during the last 45 minutes of your session. Let's build our learning community together and celebrate a great return to school. #JLA #CreatingChampions #LetsGraduate #Success
about 1 month ago, Frances De La Pena
Friday Snacks
JLA Penguins 🐧 Update- Sharing First Day of School Pictures can be emailed to fdelapena@judsonisd.org- Be sure to include student name. Thank you! Dr. de la Pena
about 1 month ago, Frances De La Pena
JLA
Let's go JLA Penguins! Share your First Day of School pictures with us. We want to start collecting school memories for our end of year event for our Seniors.
about 1 month ago, Frances De La Pena
JLA 26-27

The Judson ISD District Site Based Committee (DSBC) is soliciting nominations for the following vacancies for the 26-27 School Year:

  • 4 elementary teachers

  • 1 non-teaching campus based professional

  • 1 business member, 1 special programs teacher

  • 1 paraprofessional

  • 1 manual trade employee

  • 2 parents

  • 1 community member

NOMINATIONS WILL BE TAKEN THROUGH FRIDAY NOON, AUGUST 14, 2026

The DSBC is an advisory committee that works with the Superintendent in an advisory role. Nomination forms are submitted by clicking THIS LINK.

The DSBC committee will meet 3 times this year at J-TECH (7990 Pat Booker Rd, Live Oak, TX 78233) from 5:30pm-6:30pm . By completing this form, you are voluntarily accepting to serve on the DSBC, or know that your nominee is interested and willing to serve and make a commitment to attend all meetings listed below. All nomination forms are online, and will be accepted through noon on Friday, August 14, 2026.

Please be advised that if more nominations are received than the vacancies available, we will draw for community, business, and parent names. For school district personnel vacancies, if more nominations are received than vacancies available, we will vote for the seats. Thank you so much!

DSBC Meeting Information

October 21, 2026

5:30-6:30pm

J-TECH ( 7990 Pat Booker Rd, Live Oak, TX 78233)

January 26, 2027

5:30-6:30pm

J-TECH ( 7990 Pat Booker Rd, Live Oak, TX 78233)

April 19, 2027

5:30-6:30pm

J-TECH ( 7990 Pat Booker Rd, Live Oak, TX 78233)

APPLY HERE

We truly thank you for your interest in serving! If you have any questions, please email msavin@judsonisd.org

about 1 month ago, Judson ISD
dsbc searchin nominations
📢 Metzger Middle School Community Food Distributions 2026-2027 📢

Metzger Middle School, in partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank, is proud to support our community by hosting monthly food distributions throughout the school year. 💚

🥕 Produce Stand Wednesdays
⏰ 8:00 AM

🍎 Food Distribution Wednesdays
⏰ 9:30 AM

📅 Distribution Dates • August 26, 2026
• September 23, 2026
• October 28, 2026
• November 18, 2026
• December 16, 2026
• January 27, 2027
• February 24, 2027
• March 24, 2027
• April 28, 2027
• May 26, 2027

📅 Produce Stand Dates • September 9, 2026
• October 14, 2026
• November 4, 2026
• December 9, 2026
• January 13, 2027
• February 10, 2027
• March 3, 2027
• April 14, 2027
• May 12, 2027

✅ Registration is completed upon arrival.
✅ Food is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

For additional food distribution opportunities, visit www.freshtrak.com.

Please share this information with family, friends, and neighbors who may benefit from this valuable community resource. Together, we can help support our Metzger community! 💙💛

#MetzgerMiddleSchool #SanAntonioFoodBank #CommunitySupport #JudsonISD #FoodDistribution #MightyMustangs
about 1 month ago, Judson Learning Academy
MMS Partnership with SA Food Bank 2026