In Honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

There is a scene in the old Walt Disney movie "Johnny Tremain", where Johnny is serving "beverages" to a secret meeting of the Sons of Liberty. The question put before the group was, "Why should we fight for independence?" After some debate it was concluded that we should fight not only for the rights of Englishmen but for the rights of all people everywhere that longed for freedom from oppressive governments. Martin Luther King, though obviously very visible and active in the civil rights movement for African-American, believed in that same philosophy. He truly believed, as we all should, the words of the Declaration of . . . read more

January is School Board Recognition Month

La Pryor Independent School District children benefit every day from the dedication and commitment of our local trustees to public education. They all make personal sacrifices and spend countless hours tending to board business. It is often a daunting job, so let’s all say “Thank You” to the men and women who serve on Texas School Boards. School Boards lead our students to success. Thank You School . . . read more

Two La Pryor High School Students Win All-Expense Trip to Washington, D.C.

Superintendent, Mr. Ximenez, was just notified this morning, December 18th, that 2 La Pryor High School students have won an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. They will be able to take this trip during the month of June 2010. The students had to write an essay in order to be considered for this opportunity. The trip will be six action packed days in which they will explore famous monuments and memorials, meet experts in media and government and have lots of fun learning and making new friends. . . . read more