(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT — Dec. 12, 2025) — El Paso ISD students reached an extraordinary milestone on Friday, Dec. 12 as graduates of the district’s Early College High School (ECHS) and Pathways in Technology (P-TECH) programs walked the stage at the EPCC Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies. Held at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center, the celebrations honored students who have earned associate degrees before graduating high school — a testament to their hard work, determination, and commitment to academic excellence.
This fall, 28 EPISD students completed their degree programs through EPCC:
Burges ECHS: 5 students earned an Associate of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies. All five will attend UTEP in Spring 2026 with scholarships covering up to nine college credits per semester.
Transmountain ECHS: 17 students earned an Associate of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies. All 17 are also headed to UTEP this spring with the same scholarship support.
Andress P-TECH: 1 student earned an Associate of Arts in Teaching with a specialization in EC-6, 4–8, and EC–12 Special Education.
Franklin P-TECH: 2 students completed their degree pathways.
For many students, today represented not only academic achievement but the opening of doors to future opportunities. Burges ECHS senior Miley Cardenas shared a message of encouragement as she celebrated her accomplishment: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
EPISD congratulates all Fall 2025 graduates and applauds the dedicated educators, families, and EPCC partners who helped make these achievements possible.