Lufkin ISD News

Congratulations to the Lufkin ISD District Leadership Award Recipients
Click this post for the recipients of the District Leadership Awards.

ECHS Cording Ceremony
On Monday night, Lufkin High School Early College High School students received their graduation cords and stoles for their accomplishments at the ECHS Cording Ceremony.

Congrats to our 2024 Parent University graduates!
The Parent Univeristy graduation ceremony signified the dedication and perseverance of our parent community. Thank you to our community partners and volunteers for their unwavering support in ensuring the accessibility and cost-free nature of these transformative programs.

Making Connections: Photos from Supt. Meet and Greet
Community leaders, school employees and a host of friends and family came out on Sunday afternoon at the new Lufkin Middle School to meet our new Supt. Dr. James Hockenberry.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Click this post for a calendar of daily activities to focus on the importance of good mental health.

Art Smart
Tonight, the Museum of East Texas was filled with Young Scholars, AP Art Students, STEM students, GT students, parents, Lufkin ISD staff, art museum aficionados and proud friends and family who all gathered to peruse student art.

Meet & Greet for Dr. Hockenberry on Sunday
Come meet our new superintendent, Dr. Hockenberry, at a Meet & Greet at the new Lufkin Middle School campus on Sunday.

Dr. James Hockenberry named Lufkin ISD Superintendent of Schools
“It’s going to be fun,” Dr. Hockenberry said. “Let’s get to work.”

Congratulations to new Panther Pride Officers
Congratulations to the new Panther Pride Officers!

Congratulations, JV Drill!
Check out this post for JV Drill selections.

PANTHER PRIDE PICKS
Check out this post for Panther Pride.

Full Rides!
“I started crying,” Kenady Hathorn, LHS senior, said. ” I’m super thankful. I didn’t know how I was going to pay for that (college tuition). It was all God’s provision.”

Early voting is in full swing!
Early voting at the Lufkin ISD Admin building until April 30.

Henry’s Journey
“Autism is a spectrum disorder and doesn’t affect everyone the same,” Dr. Amanda Smith, Henry’s mom, said. “There is no “one-size fits all” model that works and we’re all figuring it out as we go. I’m not an expert. I just know what has worked for my son and that I couldn’t have done it alone.”

BRAVO! Lufkin Middle School presents the magic of Matilda Jr.
From captivating storytelling to impressive vocals and choreography, the Lufkin Middle School performers truly wowed the audience.

Lufkin Middle School Reading Teacher Tiffany Boudreaux: Front Yard Makeover Winner!
The Lufkin Association of Realtors teamed up with the Texas Ag Extension office to award a lucky recipient of this fun project and plan to have the makeover completed by May 10.

Slack Elementary “Change Wars” benefits East Texas Alliance of Hope
Caring Clowns International (CCI) recently collaborated with Slack Elementary School Student Council on a fundraiser called “Change Wars.”

Burley Field Day: Pin the Mustache on Mario!
Students and adults alike had fun pinning the mustache on Mario at the Burley Primary Field Day.

Thank you for your service: Outgoing board members Henderson and Skelton recognized at April board meeting
Hall Henderson and Scott Skelton were recognized at the April School Board meeting for their service on the Lufkin ISD School Board.

Lufkin Middle School Phase II Complete
Last night, Lufkin Middle School administrators opened the front doors of the newly designed middle school to the public to witness the beautiful completion of Phase II of the bond project.

2024 Solar Eclipse (photos)
Students and staff across the district had the opportunity to experience the Solar Eclipse with lots of learning and viewing activities.

Lufkin ISD Board of Trustees names Dr. James Hockenberry lone finalist in superintendent search
“The board considered 43 applications, community input, two layers of interviews and reference and background checks in our extensive search for our next superintendent,” said Kristi Gay, board president. “Dr. James Hockenberry is the Board’s unanimous choice to fill this position.”

STAAR Testing Schedule
April is STAAR testing season. Click this post for the testing schedule.

Lufkin High School Senior Elias Moore: West Point Bound
Lufkin High School senior Elias Moore was acknowledged by United States Congressmen Pete Sessions for his appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point at a ceremony at Lufkin High School today.

Special Services Department presents Transition Meeting
Special Services Department presents Transition Meeting for parents and guardians of children with special needs.