The La Porte ISD Board of Trustees on Feb. 7 unanimously approved calling for a May 6 bond election. Click here to view our La Porte Bond 2023 web page. Be sure and bookmark it, as we update it regularly.
Want to learn more about joining the La Porte ISD family? Pre-register for the Spring Job Fair to find a position in which you can make a difference. See you on March 23 from 5-7 p.m. at the Bulldog Centre!
College Park Elementary School sings about character traits at the March meeting of the Board of Trustees. #ChooseLP
Congratulations to the La Porte Indoor Drumline for a third-place finish at the Winter Guard Indoor Drumline Competition in Katy! The competition included schools from Greater Austin, College Station, Laredo and Dallas, to name a few. #ChooseLP
The Lady Dawgs were honored by the Board of Trustees for another historical season. Read more about the 2022-23 season here.
The deadline to register to vote in the May elections is April 6. Click here to register.
The La Porte High School Academic Decathlon Team performed exceptionally well against their brightest counterparts from across the state. Amy Du is the 2023 TEXAS runner-up and was awarded a $1,500 scholarship. Kennedy Marks and Bekah Gilmore also earned STATE runner-up spots in their events. Many thanks to Coach Jaime Licon, and Asst. Coach Michael Karm! Congratulations!
Congratulations to 2022-23 Secondary Principal of the Year Dr. Kade Griffin, and Elementary Principal of the Year Linda Hyde! Read more about our honorees here.
Congratulations to everyone in our Business Office for receiving the esteemed ASBO Certificate of Excellence for your unparalleled commitment to transparency and high-quality financial reporting! Read more here.
Congratulations to our Chatos Dance Team for winning numerous awards at the American Dance and Drill Team Competition. Read the story here.
The Board of Trustees recognizes some of our 2023 Rodeo Art Show winners. #ChooseLP
Thank you to everyone who came out and saw our own LP Hoop Dogs take on the Harlem Wizards! It was a record-breaking event, and proceeds will end up back in our classrooms from the La Porte Education Foundation. Click here to view photos from the Hoops Classic!
Several La Porte FFA students had a very high showing at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo. Ryleigh Elko secured auction spots for both her market lamb and her 3rd place Light Weight Simmental Steer; Kaylee Soto also secured an auction spot for her market lamb and Reserve Champion Charolais Steer; Jake Hayman garnered Reserve Champion Senior ORB Heifer; and Makenna Rankin won Champion Intermediate Showman in the Red Angus Heifer Division. FFA advisors are Carrie Hicks Erika Espitia and Deanna Morris.
When you choose La Porte ISD, you choose a school district with a nationally recognized PK-12 music program; a world-class education that includes, AP, Gifted & Talented and bilingual programs, and STEM at every grade level; a renowned athletics program and much more! Every child's success is our number one priority. Choose La Porte, and you'll understand why. We are an open enrollment district. Enrollment information is available here, or call us at 281-604-7000.
Important information about 2023 Commencement exercises and Bulldog Stadium
Congratulations to 2023 La Porte High School Valedictorian Isabella Grace Balboa and Salutatorian Jorge Andres Vanegas Mendivil! We are very proud of your accomplishments.
Congratulations to Erin Cervantes, seventh-grader at La Porte Junior High for winning first place in the La Porte ISD District Spelling Bee in 14 rounds! Anthony Tran, seventh-grader at Lomax Junior High and Damien Hernandez, fifth-grader at Leo A. Rizzuto Elementary tied for second place!
It's that time again! The nominating period for the 2023 Distinguished Alumni & Citizen Awards is open through March 10. More information, including the nomination form, can be found here. #ChooseLP
Congratulations to everyone who competed in the elementary-sixth grade UIL Academic Contest at Heritage Elementary School. Thank you to the more than 1,000 parents and family members who showed up to support the students! #Cool2BNSchool
When you choose La Porte ISD, you choose a school district with a nationally recognized PK-12 music program; a world-class education that includes, AP, Gifted & Talented and bilingual programs, and STEM at every grade level; a renowned athletics program and much more! Every child's success is our number one priority. Choose La Porte, and you'll understand why. We are an open enrollment district. Enrollment information is available here, or call us at 281-604-7000.
Congratulations to everyone who was honored in the 2023 La Porte ISD Rodeo Art Show and to those artists who advanced at NRG. Click here to view a gallery of this year's Blue Ribbon Award of Excellence winners.
La Porte High School offers something for everyone. Check out our 2023-24 Educational Planning Guide to see what we have for you!
Today is a great day to be a Bulldog! #Cool2BNSchool
STEM academies on every campus! Choose excellence. Choose La Porte ISD.
La Porte ISD sixth-grade students learn piano through our innovative piano lab program. Do you want your child to be a part of this, but don't live in our district? Good news! La Porte ISD is an open enrollment district! Click here to get started.
What better way to celebrate Math Spirit Week at Leo A. Rizzuto Elementary than to wear as many mismatched clothing items as possible?!? #Cool2BNSchool
Calendar of Events
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Bulldog Centre (at La Porte H.S.)
Sonja Angelo Theater
1002 San Jacinto St.
Bulldog Centre (at La Porte H.S.)
Sonja Angelo Theater
Sonja Angelo Theater
James H. Baker Sixth Grade Campus, 9800 Spencer Hwy
Lomax Jr. H.S., 9801 N. Ave. L
La Porte Jr. H.S., 401 S. Broadway
Sonja Angelo Theater
1002 San Jacinto St.
Welcome Home to the District by the Bay
Large enough to have something for everyone – small enough to care about everyone
We Are La Porte
Earn a free associate degree through La Porte ISD's Accelerated College Education Program.
Students receive free tuition and books at San Jacinto College as they complete their associate degree while at La Porte High School. Traditional dual credit classes are also offered for students who want to earn college credits while in high school.
National Blue Ribbon Schools
La Porte ISD is home to two campuses – Jennie Reid Elementary and Lomax Elementary – that have earned distinction as National Blue Ribbon Schools.
...from the cradle
La Porte ISD provides a nurturing environment for our youngest children, from six weeks through prekindergarten, at our Early Childhood Center. This tuition-based program is conveniently located at Heritage Elementary School.
Outstanding athletics programs
From athletic training to water polo, our athletics program has produced numerous standouts, including state and Olympics champions.
And the award goes to...
La Porte ISD's performing and visual arts programs consistently feature individual and group award-winners. Make plans to attend La Porte High School's annual musical, which is known statewide for its production value.
News & Happenings
La Porte Independent School District administrators on Feb. 24 walked across a graduation stage of sorts in celebration of completing the first ever Holdsworth Leadership Collaboration.
Dr. Kade Griffin and Linda Hyde have been named as the 2022-23 La Porte ISD Principals of the Year for secondary and elementary, respectively.
Ashburn, VA – The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) is pleased to award La Porte Independent School District the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE). ASBO International’s COE recognizes districts that have met the program’s high standards for financial reporting and transparency.
La Porte Independent School District has received its 20th consecutive “A” rating for “Superior Achievement” under Texas’ School FIRST financial accountability rating system.
Eight La Porte High School Lady Dawg basketball players capped the 2022-23 season with All-District honors, including three players who were named to 18-5A’s First Team and one player who earned the district’s Most Valuable Player award. Ten players were additionally awarded Academic All-District honors.
The La Porte High School Chatos Dance Team racked up six awards at the Feb. 25 American Dance and Drill Team Competition at DeKaney High School, including Sweepstakes and Best Overall Team – Gold.
The La Porte Independent School District Board of Trustees at its regular meeting on Feb. 7 unanimously approved calling a school bond election for May 6, 2023.
More than 100 La Porte ISD robotics students in grades 4-8 competed against 37 teams from across Greater Houston on Jan. 28 and brought home 11 awards.
By The Numbers
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1270
Games played by
La Porte student-athletes in a year.
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25
UIL Sweepstakes awards won by La Porte ISD performing arts programs since 2020-21.
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25
Languages spoken by
La Porte ISD families
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168
Associate degrees earned through San Jacinto College since 2017.
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10
Consecutive Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Art Super Show awards earned by
La Porte ISD students.