# @lajoyaisd on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DdeLQWIAQEc
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70700453-lajoyaisd-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-19T14:00:42.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** La Joya ISD (@lajoyaisd) — https://gondola.cc/lajoyaisd

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🔬🏆 NATIONAL FINALIST ALERT!

La Joya ISD is incredibly proud to celebrate Nathan Montelongo of LDZMS, who has been named one of only 30 NATIONAL FINALISTS in the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge! 🇺🇸✨

Nathan was selected from 1,997 applicants representing 47 states, Washington, D.C. & five U.S. territories - an incredible achievement that places his STEM talent on the national stage! 🧪💡

Next stop: Washington, D.C.! ✈️ Nathan will compete October 23–28, showcasing his STEM knowledge, critical thinking, creativity, communication & collaboration skills.

A special shout-out to his sponsor, Mrs. Maria Isabel Reyna of Irene Garcia Middle School, whose support and dedication helped Nathan reach this incredible milestone. 👏🏼

Nathan, the entire Pack is cheering you on! Go show the nation what La Joya ISD excellence looks like! 🌟🔬

#LaJoyaISD #JuniorInnovators #STEM #NationalFinalist #StudentSuccess #AchievingExcellenceTogether

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achievingexcellencetogether, stem, studentsuccess, juniorinnovators, nationalfinalist, lajoyaisd

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