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First Day!!! We were so happy to welcome our students back to school this morning. Their huge smiles said it all - they missed us too!
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Excitement is in the air at Gerdes Junior High! Our incredible teachers are fueling up for the first day of school, ready to inspire, educate, and make this year the best one yet! Let's get ready to soar into a year of learning, growth, and unforgettable memories! #LulingLearns
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Meet the Teacher tonight!
Every student must be registered in Ascender every year. Please make sure your child is registered before the fist day of school or they will not have an active schedule.
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The Luling Community is THE BEST. So many businesses, organizations, and individuals supported the district by donating money and gifts to our Convocation. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Our 100th Anniversary Convocation was the best yet. Our future is looking bright...
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We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible local restaurants that generously donated all the food for our Convocation.
Their contributions highlight the strong sense of community and collaboration that defines our district. Thank you for being an essential part of our celebration and for your unwavering commitment to our community.
Aramark
Azusena's
Baker Boys BBQ
City Market
La Casita
Luling Foundation Farm
Mom's Front Porch
Swoonworthy Sourdough Artisan Bakery
Uncle Wiggly's Weiners
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We "donut" know what we'd do without the wonderful teachers at Gerdes JH! Huge shout out to Hytex Washing Services for the "sweet donation" today! Teachers teaching teachers and making it all happen. Special thanks to Coach Magallanez and Ms. Williams for leading the way!
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Busy day at Gerdes Junior High School! Our fantastic teachers have been hard at work and are now "slide certified" just in time for tonight's Sixth Grade Orientation! They're ready to welcome our new students and showcase all the amazing things our school has to offer.
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Superintendent Warren will be at story hour tomorrow at 10am at the JB Nickells Library! After she reads, there will be a fun craft to do!
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HUGE thank you to Dairy Max for approving our grant so we can offer a Grab and Go Breakfast option at Shanklin this year! We don't want any student to start their school day hungry, and these funds help ensure that they don't. Fueling our future leaders....
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Up before the sun, our Luling ISD student athletes and coaches are putting in the work at morning practice! The energy and enthusiasm are contagious, and we can't wait to see it all come together in our first games. Let's go, Eagles! #LulingZeroQuit #LulingPrepareEmpowerInspire
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Today at Gerdes Junior High School, our counselors "popped" in to share the fantastic services they offer to our students and staff! A huge thank you to Mr. Cesario, Mr. Shuler, and Ms. Rosas for your dedication and support. We're so grateful to have you on our team! #ZeroQuit
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Our LHS staff came together to dive into the 3 Big Questions for reading nonfiction using jigsaw groups. The collaboration and shared insights were outstanding, sparking new ideas and strategies to engage our students in critical thinking and deep comprehension! #LulingLearns
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Next Monday, August 12th! Join us from 5-6:30 PM to connect with our amazing educators and get a glimpse into the exciting year ahead. #LulingLearns #Luling100Years
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MEET THE EAGLES!
Join us in celebrating our 2024-25 HS and JH athletes and performers to kick off our fall sports seasons!
Doors open at 6pm with concessions and booths selling food and Eagle swag.
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Mark your calendars for this amazing Community Vaccine Clinic and Health Fair in September!
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Hey Gerdes Junior High Sixth Graders!
Are you ready for August 6th from 4:00-6:00 PM? Check out this video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l9VkuNGWk9nv3QGjObeWw72kidEftLX4/view?usp=sharing
It's going to be an exciting start to the school year! See you there!
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Our amazing teachers at Gerdes Junior High School are diving into T-TESS, made even better with refreshing HTea0 from Lockhart! There's nothing like a cold cup of awesome iced tea to keep us energized and inspired. Cheers to a productive and exciting day of learning and growth!
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Did you know we offer our 65 and older Luling citizens a Gold Card that grants them FREE access to ALL home, athletic events?? Cheer your hearts out for your Luling Eagles without any cost!
If you qualify, please stop by Central Office and pick yours up! 8am-4pm M-F
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Invites to Rooms have started to go out! Check your email and follow the steps to get streamlined communication with your students' campuses and teachers on the Luling ISD App! If you haven't received yours yet, you will!
After you accept your invite, the district will activate Rooms for registered students only.
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Our incredible Shanklin staff just had their House sorting ceremony, and the energy was electric! From cheers to team spirit, everyone is now proudly representing their new Houses. Shanklin is off to an awesome start building community and fostering collaboration! #ZeroQuit
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