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The eLeader

The official digital newsletter of La Porte ISD

The eLeader The official digital newsletter of La Porte ISD
The eLeaderThe official digital newsletter of La Porte ISD
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June 16, 2024

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!


I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful summer! I'm thrilled to share that hundreds of students have continued their participation in our summer camps and activities, and we still have several more exciting camps coming up. These camps offer fantastic opportunities for learning and fun, so I encourage you to register your student if you haven't already.


Reading, especially when made fun, is important because it not only enhances knowledge and cognitive abilities but also fosters a lifelong love for learning, stimulates imagination, and creates a positive, engaging experience that encourages continuous exploration and growth. With that, we are hosting pop-up read aloud events throughout the school district this summer. These events are a great way to foster a love of reading in our students and offer a wonderful opportunity for families to come together. Please find the schedule for these events below and join us for some storytelling fun.


Also, make plans to cool off and explore the galaxy with us on June 25 at our first Planetarium Night of the summer. There are four shows beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Pemberton Planetarium. See the full schedule below.


Lastly, I want to remind you that all STAAR scores are now available for viewing. You can access your child's scores through the Home Access Center.


Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!


With La Porte pride,


Walter Jackson, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

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Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

June 20 - Galveston Bay Foundation Camp: 'All About Oysters'
June 24-27 - Boys Basketball Camp
June 25 - Planetarium Night
June 26 - SanJac Summer Maritime Camp begins. (For students entering grades 6-8)
June 27 - Galveston Bay Foundation Camp: 'Galveston Bay Dolphins and other Bay Animals'
July 4 - Independence Day (District closed in observance)
July 4 - La Porte Rotary Club Independence Day Parade; 10 a.m.

July 15 - Camp Invention begins


Visit our Summer Camps & Activities page for more details on all summer camps.

Information and registration for all athletics camps can be found here.

EOC and Grades 3-8 STAAR Scores Now Available EOC and Grades 3-8 STAAR Scores Now Available

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Get a personalized look at your child’s academic growth this year with the 2024 STAAR End-of-Course and STAAR grades 3-8 results. Log in to HomeAccess Center to see your child’s scores, access learning tools, and other resources to support your child in key subject areas.

Two LPISD elementary schools make statewide honor roll Two LPISD elementary schools make statewide honor roll

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Two La Porte ISD elementary campuses – Leo A. Rizzuto and Lomax – have been named to the 2023-24 Education Results Partnership Honor Roll for high achievement and student success.


The program, sponsored by the Institute for Productivity in Education, is part of a national effort to identify higher-performing schools and districts that are improving student outcomes.


Lomax and Rizzuto received recognition for demonstrating consistent high levels of student academic achievement, improvement in achievement levels over time, and a reduction in achievement gaps among student populations. About 12 percent of Texas schools made the ERP Honor Roll.


“We are incredibly proud of the remarkable achievements of Lomax and Leo A. Rizzuto in making the statewide honor roll,” said La Porte ISD Superintendent Dr. Walter Jackson. “This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and excellence demonstrated by our students and staff. It reflects our commitment to providing a world-class education and fostering an environment where every student can thrive.“

Pop-Up Read Aloud with the Principals & Superintendent Pop-Up Read Aloud with the Principals & Superintendent

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This summer, our school district is igniting a passion for reading with an exciting series of pop-up reading events. Along with the read aloud, participants have an opportunity to make bookmarks, enjoy a popsicle and log Beanstack reading minutes. These pop up events are not just about reading; they're about building a community of readers and fostering a love for literacy. Here is a schedule of future events. Come join us!



June 18 at 10 a.m. - Jennie Reid

June 24 at 2 p.m. - Administration Building (Dr. Jackson)
June 25 at 10 a.m. - Bayshore
July 1 at 10 a.m. - Rizzuto
July 10 at 10 a.m. - Heritage
July 17 at 10 a.m. - College Park
July 22 at 10 a.m. - Lomax Elem.
July 24 at 10 a.m. - Baker

JROTC Cadets Attend Summer Leadership Camp JROTC Cadets Attend Summer Leadership Camp

Ten select La Porte High School JROTC cadets, accompanied by Capt. Hector Echevarria and Sgt. 1st Class John Piccio, attended a JROTC Leadership Camp in New Braunfels this week. This camp provided our cadets with an invaluable opportunity to challenge their physical and mental limits beyond their natural comfort zones. An obstacle course was instrumental in helping them develop the confidence needed to overcome both physical and mental barriers they may encounter in life.

Teddy Charlery Represents La Porte in Bayou Bowl Teddy Charlery Represents La Porte in Bayou Bowl

Though Teddy Charlery walked across the graduation stage in late May, he put on the helmet and pads one more time on June 8 to represent the La Porte Bulldogs in the Bayou Bowl.


The Bayou Bowl is an annual all-star game featuring senior players from across the Greater Houston area. It is sponsored by the Greater Houston Football Coaches Association. Interstate 45 is the dividing line for East and West squads. Participants were selected by a committee of Houston area coaches. Charlery, a defensive lineman, helped his East squad to a decisive 62-21 win over the West team. The game was played at Barbers Hill ISD’s Eagle Stadium.


The Bayou Bowl isn’t Charlery’s first all-star accolade. He was on the 2023 8-5A All-District Second Team following a season during which the Bulldogs won their first district championship since 2016.

We have a lot of fun activities scheduled for students of all ages this summer. Visit our Summer Camps & Activities page for a list. Be sure to bookmark it, as we are adding new activities regularly.

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The 2024 Lady Dawgs Summer Basketball Camp was a huge success with morning and afternoon sessions this past week. Coaches and current and former varsity players helped campers with basketball fundamentals, including dribbling, shooting and passing. The Bulldogs Basketball Camp is slated to begin on June 24. Register here.

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Last week, junior high students had the opportunity to discover the wonders of the wetlands at the Galveston Bay Foundation STEM workshop. The next workshop, All About Oysters is set for June 20. All Galveston Bay Foundation workshops are held at La Porte Jr. High. Find more information and a registration link here.
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More than 400 students have been participating in the Strength and Conditioning Camp at La Porte High School. The program will continue through July 11.

LP Bond 2023 LP Bond 2023

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The Bulldog Stadium construction site as seen on June 12. (Click the photo to see a video flyover.)

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