Updated 5:36pm Monday, January 12, 2026:
As El Paso ISD continues working closely with El Paso Water Utilities and reviewing updated information, the following schools and facilities will be open tomorrow, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, under a Boil Water Notice and will operate on a regular class schedule. These campuses will follow all established safety protocols, including providing bottled water, and having water fountains blocked off and unavailable for use to help ensure safety and comfort:
Andress HS
Irvin HS
TMECH
Charles MS
Magoffin MS
Bobby Joe Hill PK-8
Barron ES
Bliss ES
Duran ES
Stanton ES
Torres ES
Travis ES
Whitaker ES
James Gamble Warehouse
N. E. Transportation
Burnett Building
The Rodenberry Planetarium
The following campuses will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 13, 2026:
Canyon Hills MS
Navarette MS
Clendenin ES
Park ES
(All campuses that were under a Boil Water Notice on Monday, January 12, 2026, will remain open under the same conditions tomorrow Tuesday, January 13, 2026.)
Reopening decisions are guided by verified information and official safety guidance to ensure the health and well-being of students and staff. El Paso ISD remains in close and continuous communication with El Paso Water Utilities and will provide updates to families and staff as conditions change through official district communication channels.
Transportation
Regular bus routes will be in service for all open campuses. Scheduled buses will still pick up students from designated stops, even if the pick-up spot is located outside a closed campus, en route to the final campus destination.
Absences
El Paso ISD students who reside in the impacted area and are unable to attend school due to water service issues will have their absence excused tomorrow, Tuesday, January 13.
We appreciate the continued patience, understanding, and support of our Board, families, staff, and community as we navigate this evolving situation.
Please continue to check the district website and social media for the latest information.
Updated 8:00am Monday, January 12, 2026:
Our teams have been working overnight and into this morning to stay closely aligned with the latest information from El Paso Water and other partner agencies. Every decision we are making is data-driven and centered on one clear priority: the safety, security, and well-being of our students and staff. Whenever it is safe to do so, we are also keeping campuses open and available as a resource for families and the broader community during this time.
We are grateful to our partners for the strong collaboration taking place across agencies and are pleased to share that Fort Bliss is working with us to provide water buffaloes to support our campuses impacted by the boil water notice.
Original Story Posted Sunday, January 11, 2026:
A major water main break in Northeast El Paso has impacted several of our campuses requiring them to be closed or on a water boil notice on Monday, January 12, 2026. El Paso Water Utilities is working to resolve the issue that has impacted water service for thousands of customers in parts of Northeast and Central El Paso. The Emergency Operations Center has been activated by the City/County Office of Emergency Management and crews are working under challenging conditions. It has not yet been determined how long it will take to achieve full restoration of water service, but it could take more than 24 hours.
Attendance Update
El Paso ISD students who reside in the impacted area of the Northeast and are unable to attend school due to water service issues will have their absence excused today, Monday, January 12, 2026.
Transportation
Regular bus routes will be in service for all open campuses. Scheduled buses will still pick up students from designated stops, even if the pick-up spot is located outside a closed campus, en route to the final campus destination.
Campuses Closed on Monday, January 12, 2026
Based on current conditions and our ability to ensure safe operations, the following campuses will be closed on Monday:
Andress HS
Irvin HS
TMECH
Canyon Hills MS
Charles MS
Magoffin MS
Navarette MS
Bobby Joe Hill Pk-8
Barron ES
Bliss ES
Clendenin ES
Duran ES
Park ES
Stanton ES
Torres ES
Travis ES
Whitaker ES
Water Boil Notice – Campuses Remaining Open
El Paso Water is issuing a boil water notice to customers impacted in Central and Northeast El Paso and some parts of McGregor Range: please click here to download the boil notice and map.
The following El Paso ISD campuses remain open while operating under a Boil Water Notice, with safety protocols firmly in place:
Austin HS
Chapin HS
Richardson MS
Coldwell ES
Crockett ES
Moreno ES & Montessori at Moreno
Moye ES
Nixon ES
Tom Lea ES
Sunrise Mountain ES
The district will follow appropriate guidelines and provide bottled water to affected campuses and will also deliver meals from locations outside the impacted area. Water fountains at campuses impacted by the water boil notice will not be functioning, so we kindly ask, if you are able, please send bottled water with your child to school.
El Paso ISD remains in constant contact with El Paso Water Utilities and will share updates as available.
We appreciate our community's patience, understanding, and support as we prioritize the health and safety of our students and staff.