El Paso ISD

We're incredibly proud of Ariel Chacon of El Paso High soccer for being named the El Paso Children's Hospital High School female Athlete of the Week! 🙌

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1 day ago, Communications

🌟 School Board Recognition Month 🌟

Meet Alex Cuellar, El Paso ISD Board Secretary and District 2 Trustee! A lifelong El Pasoan and proud product of El Paso ISD, Mr. Cuellar serves the Burges and Jefferson feeder pattern areas.

Mr. Cuellar is committed to fostering safe, supportive learning environments and advancing educational opportunities for every student in El Paso ISD.

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/o/episd/page/acuellar

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4 days ago, Communications

Graphic of Alex Cuellar Board Secretary for School Board Recognition Month January 2026

Bowie High School Coach Antonio Torres and Young Women’s STEM Prep Academy Coach Dauane Tate step onto the court to talk girls basketball! 🏀🌟

Watch here ➡️ www.facebook.com/share/v/1DAb1i6q8u/

Show your support in the stands! 🙌 Buy tickets ➡️ www.episd.org/onlinetickets

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4 days ago, Communications

Photo of Bowie High School Coach Antonio Torres

Photo of Young Women’s STEM Prep Academy Coach Dauane Tate

Our Lobos at Magoffin Middle School showcased their skills while welcoming El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk! 🌟
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5 days ago, Communications

Magoffin Middle School students welcome El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk to their campus with sign and orchestra

Magoffin Middle School students welcome El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk to their campus with school orchestra

Magoffin Middle School students welcome El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk to their campus

Magoffin Middle School cheerleaders waiting to surprise El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk

El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk kicked off the first week back at the home of the T-Birds, welcoming staff to an exciting spring semester. 💛💙

We look forward to more learning, growth, and success alongside those who show up every day for our students. 🌟

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5 days ago, Communications

El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk speaks with Coronado High School staff

Congratulations to Sarai Duncan of Andress basketball for earning the title of El Paso Children's Hospital Athlete of the Week! 👏🌟

Join us in supporting this week's nominees! 🏆
🌟Ariel Chacon, El Paso High Soccer
🌟Cesar Alva, Bowie soccer
🌟Ethan Friday, Coronado basketball
🌟Kylie Alvarez, El Paso High soccer
🌟Santi Gaytan, Franklin basketball
🌟Scarlett Orwig, Franklin soccer

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/01/06/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-dec-29-jan-3/88016721007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/01/06/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-female-athlete-for-dec-29-jan-3/88016728007/

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6 days ago, Communications

🌟 School Board Recognition Month 🌟

Meet Leah Hanany, El Paso ISD Board President and District 1 Trustee! A proud El Paso native and product of public schools, Mrs. Hanany has devoted her career to education and community-driven leadership.

From the classroom to district leadership, she’s empowering teachers, supporting families, and building opportunities for students across the Bowie and El Paso High feeder pattern.

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/o/episd/page/hanany

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7 days ago, Communications

Photo of Leah Hanany Board President for School Board Recognition Month January 2026

Welcome back, El Paso ISD students! 🌟

We hope you had a restful and joyful holiday break. ❄️☃️

As we begin the new year, let’s come back focused, ready to succeed, and committed to being #RightHereRightNow! ✅

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7 days ago, Communications

Welcome Back graphic with a student in a cowboy hat smiling

SEE YOU TOMORROW, EL PASO ISD! 🌟

We're excited to welcome back our amazing students from Holiday Break ☃️❄️ on Wednesday, Jan. 7. 🏫📚

View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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8 days ago, Communications

Mom and daughter take a photo in front of Whitaker Elementary School before school begins

Attendance All-Stars! 🐻✅

The Bowie High School Bears showed up #RightHereRightNow by winning the Attendance Battle Championship Belt and hosting their own attendance challenge, where one lucky Bear with perfect attendance since October earned a Nintendo Switch! 🎮👏

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8 days ago, Communications

Bowie High School principal takes photo with student who won a Nintendo Switch for perfect attendance and also shows off Bowie High School's Attendance Championship Belt

Bowie High School principal gives student a Nintendo Switch for perfect attendance while faculty and students watch and cheer

El Paso ISD will resume regular hours on Monday, Jan. 5. 🌟

We'll see our students back in the classroom on Wednesday, Jan. 7! 🏫📚

View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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10 days ago, Communications

Two El Paso ISD employees looking at a laptop

We hope our students and staff are having an amazing break! 🌟

Just a friendly reminder that El Paso ISD will resume regular hours on Monday, January 5, 2026, and students will return to the classroom on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. 🏫📚

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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12 days ago, Communications

Teacher and student celebrating in the classroom after they get correct answer

🌟 January is School Board Recognition Month! 🌟

We proudly honor our dedicated El Paso ISD Board of Trustees, whose leadership champions student success and fosters excellence across our district. 🏫📚

Thank you for your continued service and commitment to El Paso ISD! ❤️

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13 days ago, Communications

Our future is public School Board Recognition Month January 2026 Leah Hanany President Dr. Jack Loveridge Vice President Alex Cullar Secretary Mindy Sutton Trustee Robert Osterland Trustee Valerie Ganelon Beals Trustee Daniel E. Call Trustee

Multiple JROTC units marched alongside various El Paso veteran organizations in honor of Veterans Day on November 8. 🇺🇸

Burges High School, Franklin High School, and Irvin High School were recently recognized for their outstanding marching skills, color guard, and drill techniques. Awards were presented by Mr. Gaza, leader of the El Paso Veterans Day Parade Association. 🌟

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25 days ago, Communications

🌟🎄HAPPY HOLIDAYS, EL PASO ISD! 🎄🌟

El Paso ISD will be closed for Holiday Break from December 22 through January 2. ☃️❄️

District offices will resume regular hours on Monday, January 5, 2026, and students will return to the classroom on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. 🏫📚

We wish our community a safe and joyful break! ❤️

View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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25 days ago, Communications

Happy Holidays! District Closed Dec. 22-Jan. 2 students return Jan. 7

Lighting of the Heart Continues ❤️

Jefferson Silva High School proudly continues its heartwarming tradition of lighting a glowing heart visible to patients at El Paso Children’s Hospital. 🏥

Shining brightly throughout the holiday season ❄️, the heart reminds patients that the Foxes are thinking of them and sending messages of hope, love, and support. 🦊🌟

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26 days ago, Communications

Jefferson Silva stuco and staff take group photo at lighting of the heart

Jefferson Silva HS principal Edgar Rincon and EPISD staff member Marta Carmona take photo with Jefferson Silva mascot

Jefferson Silva Cheerleaders and Drumline perform at lighting of the heart

Jefferson Silva stuco, students, and staff take group photo at lighting of the heart

Congratulations to our San Jacinto Adult Learning Center graduates! 🎓

Tonight, 48 graduates earned their GED, and 20 received their phlebotomy certification. ✅ We could not be prouder of their accomplishments. 👏

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26 days ago, Communications

San Jacinto Adult Learning Graduate student takes group photo with her family

San Jacinto Adult Learning Graduate shakes hand with Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk

San Jacinto Adult Learning Graduates clapping

We're excited to have so many of our athletes nominated for the El Paso Children's Hospital High School Athlete of the Week! 👏

Support our students:
🌟 Alexander Tapia, Franklin wrestling
🌟 Alyssa Morales, Burges basketball
🌟 Hayden Brack, Franklin basketball
🌟 Naime Abdallah, Franklin wrestling
🌟 Natalie Biggs, Andress wrestling

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/12/16/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-boy-athlete-for-dec-8-13/87761821007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/12/16/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-girl-athlete-for-dec-8-13/87761897007/

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27 days ago, Communications

Photo of Alexander Tapia of Franklin wrestling wrestling

Photo of Alyssa Morales, Burges basketball

Photo of Hayden Brack, Franklin basketball

Photo of Naime Abdallah, Franklin wrestling

Photo of Natalie Biggs, Andress wrestling

🌟REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE THIS FRIDAY! 🌟

El Paso ISD will have early release Friday, Dec. 19, to kick off the Holiday Break. ☃️✅

Please plan ahead for student pick-ups. Transportation and meal schedules will be adjusted accordingly.

Find the early release schedule here ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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28 days ago, Communications

El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize students and staff for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on December 16, 2025, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

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28 days ago, Communications

El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize our talented students who earned first place in the El Paso ISD Holiday Greeting Card contest. 🎨🎄 Congratulations to: ❄️ Orlando Quinonez III, Tinajero PK-8 ❄️ Dayana Echavarria, Navarrete Middle School ❄️ Rose Macias, El Paso High School

El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize two of our outstanding students whose creativity earned them top honors in the El Paso County Elections Department’s Future Voter Sticker Design Contest. 🎨 Join us in congratulating: 🎊 1st Place – Sophia Salas, Hartley PK-8 School 🎊 3rd Place – Francella Belen Marin, Lamar Elementary School

El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize Irvin High School’s Coach Jonathan Elliott for being named the 2025 Game-Changing Coach of the Year by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football and Ballogy. 🏆🔥 This honor celebrates coaches who go the extra mile in developing young men on and off the field. 🏈🌟