The eLeader

Website: lpisd.org
Location: 1002 San Jacinto Street, La Porte, TX, USA
Phone: 281-604-7000

Greetings, La Porte ISD Family. Today is a great day to be a Bulldog!

Can you believe that we have just passed the halfway mark of the school year? I hope that your holidays brought you much joy and rest, and I am excited to see La Porte ISD classrooms buzzing once again with activity. We enjoyed remarkable success over the past few months, and the Spring Semester promises much of the same.

In only a couple of weeks, it's curtains up for the 2024 La Porte High School Musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Next month, the La Porte Education Foundation is bringing back the Harlem Wizards to take on the La Porte Hoop Dogs. Meanwhile, our basketball, soccer and swim teams are well into their seasons, and our track, baseball and softball teams take to the fields and lanes in just weeks.

Earlier this school year, Niche awarded La Porte ISD its top ratings. I am proud to announce that U.S. News & World Report has more recently bestowed honors upon six of our elementary schools. These accolades would not be possible without a collective commitment to excellence by everyone — instructional staff, students, parents, administration, and our Board of Trustees.

Speaking of our Board, January is School Board Recognition Month in Texas, and I want to express my deepest gratitude to our Trustees for their unwavering dedication. Our Board plays a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape of our community, but their role extends far beyond the confines of board meetings and policy discussions. These leaders are champions of innovation, equity, and inclusivity. They navigate complex challenges, make informed decisions, and strive to create an environment where every student can thrive.

During School Board Recognition Month, I encourage each of you to take a moment to acknowledge and appreciate the invaluable contributions of our Board of Trustees. Whether it's attending a school event, sending a note of thanks, or simply expressing your gratitude in passing, your recognition will undoubtedly resonate with these individuals who dedicate themselves to the betterment of our schools.

With La Porte pride,

Walter Jackson, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

Jan. 8 – SHAC Meeting; 1 p.m. @ Admin. Building
Jan. 9 – Board of Trustees Regular Meeting; 7 p.m.
Jan. 10 – Support Services Job Fair; 5-7 p.m. @ Baker
Jan. 15 – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (District Holiday)
Jan. 22 – La Porte High School Connect Fair (8th and 9th grade families); 6-7:30 p.m. @ LPHS
Jan. 22 – Opening Night: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella

Download the 2024-25 Instructional Calendar

We are grateful to our outstanding Board of Trustees for helping to guide our continued legacy of excellence!

Six La Porte ISD elementary schools have been named among the 2024 Best Elementary Schools by U.S. News & World Report.

The six honored elementary schools are College Park, Heritage, Jennie Reid, La Porte, Leo A. Rizzuto and Lomax. The U.S. News & World Report ranking methodology focuses on state assessments of students who were proficient or above proficient in mathematics and reading/language arts while accounting for student backgrounds, achievement in core subjects, and how well schools are educating their students. Read the entire release here.

The La Porte High School Cheer Team competed this weekend in Fort Worth in the UIL State Spirit Competition.The team has already enjoyed success at several competitions this season, including a national qualifying performance in early November. The Nationals will be held in Orlando, FL Feb. 9-12. Allison Watson is the cheer sponsor.

Below are a few scenes from their celebratory sendoff at La Porte High School.

Bulldogs varsity baseball player Nate Barrera announced on social media earlier this week his commitment to study and play baseball for Schreiner University.

“I have finally decided to take my future as a student and athlete to [Schriener University.] I praise God and thank my mom and dad for helping me get to where I am as a young man and thank all my coaches that have helped me become a better athlete!!” - Nate Barrera via X

Tickets will go on sale to the public on Monday, Jan. 22 for La Porte High School’s production of Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s Cinderella in the lobby of Sonja Angelo Theater from 4-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets, which are $12, may also be purchased at the box office 30 minutes before each performance. (They are not available online.)

Members of our Gold Card Club receive free admission to the opening night performance on Jan. 25! The Gold Card Club is open to any La Porte ISD resident who is 60 or older. Just stop by the La Porte ISD Administration with your I.D. to join!

Tickets are now on sale for the La Porte Education Foundation’s Hoops Classic. The event is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 23 at Bulldog Centre. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The action is set to get underway at 6:30. More information and tickets are available here.

Though LP Bond 2023 includes many much larger projects, we have focused our early efforts on playground upgrades and replacements at several of our campuses. After all, playgrounds are an ideal place for children to interact with others and build friendships outside of the classroom.

And they're fun!

These are photos from the recent playground upgrades at La Porte Elementary School. We are hard at work upgrading playgrounds across the district.

Trustees David Janda and Dee Anne Thomson conducted the first Board Walk of the new year this morning at The Academy of Viola DeWalt High School. Accompanied by Superintendent Dr. Walter Jackson and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Rebecca Brown, the group had an opportunity to see students participate in their Friday clubs, including the guitar and sewing clubs and the open gymnasium, where students are invited to run off some energy with some basketball and some indoor touch football.

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