🐅 THIS WEEK’S FOCUS: EFFORT 💚🖤 This week, we’re challenging our Tigers to bring their best! Come prepared, give your best even when it’s difficult, and encourage those around you. Every person’s effort makes our campus stronger. 💚 Where can you raise your effort this week? #LatexoTigers #BuildingExcellenceTogether #TigerProud

🐅💚 **CAUGHT BEING AWESOME!** 💚🐅

We’re excited to kick off a new way to recognize the amazing people on our campus—and our first shout-out goes to Mrs. McDanel!

Mrs. McDanel was recognized by her coworkers for the incredible way she has stepped up, embraced new challenges, learned and adapted, and built meaningful relationships with our students and staff. Through it all, she continues to bring a smile, a positive attitude, and a willingness to help wherever she is needed.

The best part about this recognition? **It came from the people who work alongside her and see the difference she makes every day!** 💚

Mrs. McDanel, **YOU’VE BEEN CAUGHT BEING AWESOME!** Thank you for being such a wonderful addition to our Tiger Team! 🐅🖤

#CaughtBeingAwesome #ExcellenceIsTheTigerWay #BuildingExcellenceTogether

🩺 PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT | Houston County Family Medical Clinic We’re excited to launch a new series highlighting the incredible community partnerships that make our Latexo Health Science Practicum possible! 💚🖤 First up, we are proud to recognize Houston County Family Medical Clinic for opening its doors to our students and providing meaningful, real-world healthcare experiences. Through this partnership, students have the opportunity to learn alongside healthcare professionals, practice valuable skills, explore different careers, and see firsthand what it takes to care for patients. A huge THANK YOU to the nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, and staff who invest their time and knowledge in our students. Your willingness to teach and mentor is helping prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals! 🩺💚 🐅 Learning beyond the classroom. Building skills for the future. Building Excellence Together. #LatexoTigers #LatexoHealthScience #PartnershipSpotlight #BuildingExcellenceTogether #ExcellenceIsTheTigerWay #FutureHealthcareProfessionals

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🐅 WEEK 2 | PURPOSE: KNOW YOUR WHY This week, we’re focusing on purpose—connecting our goals, choices, and effort to something bigger than ourselves. When we know our why, our effort has direction. 💚🖤 #BuildingExcellenceTogether #ExcellenceistheTigerWay

💚🐅 WEEK 1: KNOW WHO YOU ARE 🐅💚 A new school year brings a fresh start and a chance to become the best version of yourself. At Latexo Jr./Sr. High, we’re not just building academic success—we’re Building Excellence Together by focusing on character, purpose, and the values that define who we are. This week, we challenge every Tiger to reflect on what they stand for, make positive choices, and represent our school with pride both inside and outside the classroom. Remember… Excellence is the Tiger Way! Let’s make Week 1 a great one! 💚🖤 #BuildingExcellenceTogether #ExcellenceIsTheTigerWay #TigerProud #KnowWhoYouAre #LatexoTigers

📚🐅 Tomorrow is the first day of school! Our Latexo secondary staff can't wait to welcome our Tigers back! We’ve been hard at work preparing for an incredible year, and we can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow. ⏰ Reminder: The **JH/HS tardy bell rings at 7:55 a.m. Please arrive early so you’re in class and ready to learn on time. 🚗 If you haven't gotten your parking permit yet, please arrive early to take care of that so you don't park in someone else's spot As we BUILD Excellence Together, let’s make this our best year yet—because Excellence is the Tiger Way! See you in the morning! 💚🖤 #LatexoTigers #BuildingExcellenceTogether #ExcellenceIsTheTigerWay

📚🐅 Back to School Reminders! 🐅📚

As we get ready for another great year at Latexo High School, here are a few important reminders for students and parents.

✅ Be on time! The tardy bell rings at 7:55 a.m. Students should be in their classrooms and ready to learn when the bell rings.

📵 Electronic Devices: In accordance with Texas law, students may not use cell phones, AirPods, Apple Watches, or other personal electronic devices during the instructional day. Please help us by ensuring these devices are POWERED OFF and PUT AWAY before the first bell.

👕 Dress Code: Please review the student handbook before the first day of school. A few reminders:
• Leggings, tights, and jeggings must be covered by a shirt, shorts, or dress that is fingertip length.
• Shirts must fully cover the midriff, even when arms are raised.
• Shorts and skirts must be fingertip length.
• Pants with holes above the knee must be fully patched.
• Pajamas, blankets, and house shoes are NOT permitted.
• Hats, caps, bandanas, hoods, and other head coverings are not permitted inside school buildings.

Working together to follow these expectations helps create a safe, respectful, and focused learning environment for everyone.

Let's start the year strong—Excellence is the Tiger Way! 💚🖤 #buildingexcellencetogether

Every new school year brings new opportunities, new goals, and new reasons to be proud to be a Tiger. 🐅💚 In this month’s newsletter, Principal Blake Thornton shares what’s ahead for Latexo Jr./HS and the exciting direction of our campus as we begin the 2026–2027 school year. Here’s to a fantastic year of learning, growth, and Tiger Pride! #excellenceisthetigerway #buildingexcellence

As we prepare to welcome our Tigers at Meet the Teacher tomorrow, our staff has been hard at work! Over the past several days, our teachers and staff have been attending professional development, collaborating with one another, preparing classrooms, and making final touches to ensure everything is ready for an amazing school year. Today, we also enjoyed spending time together during our district luncheon—a great opportunity to reconnect before the excitement begins. Thank you to our incredible Latexo ISD staff for your dedication, hard work, and commitment to our students. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back and kick off another great year. Excellence is the Tiger Way! 🐅💚

**REMINDER** Student schedules will be held until all required enrollment items have been completed. For incoming 7th grade students, this includes current immunization records showing: * ✅ Tdap * ✅ Meningococcal (MCV4) Please make sure these records are turned in before Meet the Teacher to avoid delays in receiving your student’s schedule. If you have questions about your student’s immunization records, please contact the school office.

We can’t wait to welcome our new and returning Tiger families at Meet the Teacher this Thursday! 🐅💚 If you haven’t already, please make your student’s transfer payment before Meet the Teacher on July 30. Thank you for helping us get the school year off to a great start. We look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday!

🐅 New School Year. New Bell Schedule. Please take a moment to review the updated bell schedule for the JH/HS campus before the first day of school. One of the biggest changes this year is the adjustment to Junior High and High School lunch times. We can’t wait to welcome our Tigers back and kick off another year of learning, growth, and success. 💚 Excellence is the Tiger Way! 🖤

🐅 We’re Hiring! Latexo ISD is currently hiring: 📚 Secondary Paraprofessional 🍎 Substitute Teachers 🧹 Custodian Ready to join the Tiger family? Visit latexoisd.net for more information!! 💚 Excellence is the Tiger Way!

📚🐅 Meet Our Staff! 🐅📚 We’re excited to welcome Gloria Grier to the Latexo Tiger family as our 6th Grade ELAR Teacher! Mrs. Grier brings a passion for reading, writing, and student success, along with years of experience in education and homeschooling. Her love for learning and dedication to helping students grow will be a wonderful addition to our campus. Please join us in giving Mrs. Grier a warm Latexo welcome! 💚🖤 #LatexoISD #MeetOurStaff #LatexoTigers #ExcellenceIsTheTigerWay

🚗 Student Parking Permits Available Beginning Monday, July 20! 🐅

High school student parking permits may be picked up in the HS Office beginning Monday, July 20.

🗓️ Office Hours: Monday–Thursday | 8:00 AM–3:00 PM

Parking spaces will be assigned on a first come, first served basis once a completed parking permit application and payment have been received.

We encourage students to return their completed application and payment as early as possible for the best selection of available parking spaces.

💚 Excellence is the Tiger Way! 🖤