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Students Earn Prestigious College Credit, Saving Families Thousands →

Earn an Ivy League transcript before high school graduation. Our partnership with NEON allows El Paso ISD scholars to master courses from Stanford and Georgetown at no cost. It’s elite education, local access, and a massive tuition-saver for our families.

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A New Stage for a Historic Campus →

More than a century after opening its doors, Crockett Elementary is writing a new chapter as a Fine Arts Academy where students are building confidence, friendships and a love for performance.

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From Combat to Classroom: A New Mission at Austin High →

He once trained for combat missions. Now, he’s training students to lead. At Austin High School, one teacher is blending military discipline with drones, robotics and leadership development to reshape the JROTC program, and inspire the next generation.

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The Specialized World of EPISD Montessori →

Join us from February 23–27 as we celebrate the "guides" and scholars at Dr. Green and Moreno Montessori who are redefining early childhood education.

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Message from Michael Soyka
Fort Bliss Garrison Commander
Michael Soyka Fort Bliss Garrison Commander

The partnership between Fort Bliss and El Paso ISD plays a vital role in supporting military families through quality education. At Fort Bliss, we take pride in the phrase Better at Bliss, reflecting our commitment to Soldier and family readiness that begins with strong educational support. As a member of several EPISD forums, I represent the needs of our military community and strengthen support for military-connected students through initiatives such as the Student Ambassador and Youth Sponsorship and Partners in Education programs. Fort Bliss is proud of its strong collaboration with EPISD and the City of El Paso and looks forward to continued growth in support of our Soldiers and their families. — Col. Michael V. Soyka


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  • Community Conversations — Community Conversations are officially underway! View schedule here. We also encourage you to complete our survey and share your thoughts on the District’s next set of goals and priorities. Start the survey →
  • A Century of Discovery: Montessori Education Week — Join us from February 23–27 as we celebrate the "guides" and scholars at Dr. Green and Moreno Montessori who are redefining early childhood education; for a closer look at these specialized programs, please click here.
  • Catch the Action: El Paso ISD Soccer — Support our student-athletes as Andress takes on Canutillo (Feb. 21) and El Paso High (Feb. 24) on the pitch; to view the full schedule and purchase your digital tickets, please click here.
  • EPISD Healthy Living: Community Classes Now Open — Welding, Photography, Pilates, and more! EPISD offers a variety of personal development classes for the entire community. To see the full schedule and register for a class, click here.
  • Academic Calendar — Voting for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Academic Calendars is now open. Help us ensure our schedule aligns with the needs of our community by clicking here to vote.
  • Spring Intersession — Mark your calendars! Spring Accelerated Instruction/Intersession runs from March 9–13, followed by Spring Break from March 16–20. Please check with your individual campus for specific intersession schedules and program details.