by Dr. LaTonya Goffney | Aug 30, 2017 | Lufkin ISD, Superintendent's Corner
With all the rhetoric about public schools these days, it’s good to know we can count on our local elected officials to stand up and make a difference for public education. As we’re beginning our new school year, the legislators are winding down their session, and...
by Sheila Adams | Aug 30, 2017 | Lufkin ISD
Five public school administrators from across Texas were selected as state finalists for the annual Superintendent of the Year (SOTY) award, one of those being Dr. LaTonya Goffney, Superintendent of Schools from Lufkin ISD. Sponsored by the Texas Association of School...
by Andy Adams | Aug 28, 2017 | Athletics, Lufkin ISD
The city of Lufkin will host a community pep rally to honor the Lufkin team that captured the nation’s hearts by becoming Little League World Series national champions this past weekend in historic Williamsport, Penn. The pep rally is scheduled for 5:30 p.m....
by Andy Adams | Aug 28, 2017 | Lufkin High School, Lufkin ISD, weather
Lufkin High School’s annual Meet the Panthers Pep Rally, which was scheduled for Tuesday night, has been cancelled due to the rains we are expected to continue to get from Tropical Storm Harvey. The high school’s first in-school pep rally is scheduled for...
by Andy Adams | Aug 27, 2017 | Lufkin ISD, weather
All Lufkin ISD campuses are scheduled to have class today (Monday, Aug. 28, and Tuesday, Aug. 29). Lufkin ISD administrators are continuing to monitor the effects of Tropical Storm Harvey on the school district. Continue to watch the lufkinisd.org website throughout...
by Andy Adams | Aug 26, 2017 | Athletics, Lufkin ISD
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS Congratulations to the students of Lufkin Middle School and other Angelina County schools who have just won the United States championship of the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Penn. The Lufkin squad — nicknamed the “Thundering...
by Sheila Adams | Aug 24, 2017 | Athletics, Lufkin High School, Lufkin ISD
Meet the Panthers is a huge community-wide pep rally complete with the Lufkin Panther band, cheerleaders and majorettes. Students participating in each sport will be introduced culminating with the introduction of the Lufkin Panther Football team. Come out and...
by Sheila Adams | Aug 24, 2017 | Lufkin ISD, Where Are They Now?
George J. Watts, MD – “Chip” After graduating from Lufkin High School in 2003, Dr. Watts received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology at Texas Christian University, then he attended Medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch for four years....
by Andy Adams | Aug 22, 2017 | LISD Dance, Lufkin High School, Lufkin ISD
Lufkin High School’s Panther Pride drill team will hold its annual Lil’ Drill camp from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, in the Purple Gym on the LHS campus. Kids ages 4-12 will be able to spend a day with the Panther Pride learning dances, playing games, making...
by Sheila Adams | Aug 21, 2017 | Lufkin ISD
Students and staff members may wear their Little League or Panther Spirit shirt to school on Wednesday to show support of the Lufkin Little League Team. There are eight students on the team who attend Lufkin Middle School. We are so proud of the team and encourage...
