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District announces 2020 Distinguished Alumni and Citizen awards

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La Porte High School student named National Merit Semifinalist

National Merit Scholarship

Dr. Jackson: State of the District

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Graduates walking — 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 School flag — 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.

Early Childhood Center — ...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.

LP Water Polo — Outstanding athletics programs

From athletic training to water polo, our athletics program has produced numerous standouts, including state and Olympics champions.

The Wiz — 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

By The Numbers

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7

Individual State Track & Field titles by
La Porte student-athletes since 2002.

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15

Campus performance distinctions earned in the 2018-19 school year

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22

Languages spoken by
La Porte ISD families

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6.76

Scholarship dollars (millions) earned by
La Porte ISD seniors
in 2017 & 2018

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8

Consecutive Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Art Super Show awards earned by
La Porte ISD students.

Welcome back: La Porte ISD returns to in-person learning on Jan. 6, 2021

Download our La Porte ISD Welcome Back packet and Medical Evaluation Application.

Our board of trustees on November 17 voted 7-0 to allow for all students to return to in-person learning on January 6, 2021, effectively discontinuing the virtual learning model in our district. There will be provisions for medically fragile students and students in COVID-19 quarantine.

The district arrived at this decision because of the high failure rate among virtual students – 40% and 24% for secondary and elementary students, respectively, in the most recent grading period. To avoid a massive grade-level retention rate for next year, we are expecting all students to return on January 6, 2021. Since students returned to school in September, we have requested that parents/guardians transport their children to and from school if they are able. Though bus transportation is available, fewer riders will help us continue our successful COVID-19 mitigation efforts.

We welcome students who want to return to school in person before January 6, and we believe that an earlier return could help ensure a smoother transition from virtual learning. Students who do not return to school in person by January 6, 2021, may be withdrawn from La Porte ISD. We want every La Porte ISD student to return to school on January 6.

The COVID-19 Virtual Learning Medical Evaluation Application and a list of frequently asked questions are available above. Important: Though such information may be helpful in evaluation and program planning, you are not required to consent to release medical records (p. 5 of the packet).

Completed applications must be received by La Porte ISD by 4:30 p.m. December 4. The district will notify applicants of the decision by December 11. Students who are approved to receive virtual instruction may have a change in academic schedule, instructor(s), or both. Additionally, students approved to receive virtual instruction will not have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities.

If a student’s Virtual Learning Medical Evaluation Application is not approved, that student will be expected to return to school in person on January 6. We respectfully request that you inform your child’s campus if you do not intend to remain enrolled in La Porte ISD.

As we are carefully planning the fine points of our welcome back, please know that the health and safety of all stakeholders will remain paramount. At any time — if conditions are not favorable for safely coming to school, we will move to a districtwide virtual model of learning. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to La Porte ISD on January 6, 2021!