El Paso ISD

Take the next step in your wellness journey with FREE Wellness Classes for all El Paso ISD employees! 🌟

Discover new hobbies, stay active, and make connections through a variety of classes, including art, book club, dance, pilates, pottery, and more. ✅

View the Fall 2026 Schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/healthyliving

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about 11 hours ago, Communications

Two El Paso ISD employees smile while painting together

El Paso ISD employees working on pottery together

El Paso ISD employees working out on tennis courts running and passing giant tennis balls

El Paso ISD employees smile for a photo holding up hand hearts during book club session

El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize students for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on August 11, 2026, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

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1 day ago, Communications

El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize Andress High School student Abel Castanon for earning the prestigious Outstanding Performer Award at the UIL Texas State Solo-Ensemble Contest. This honor is among the highest individual recognitions for student musicians in Texas. In addition to this honor, he maintains a 4.368 GPA, is a member of the Andress P-TECH program, and recently represented his campus at the National History Day competition at the Smithsonian.

El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize Burges High School senior Alexandra Rosales for her election as President of the Texas Association of Student Councils, a prestigious role that positions her as a leading student voice for young leaders across the state. Beyond this achievement, she balances a rigorous schedule as a Burges Early College High School student, National Honor Society member, and drum major of the Burges Band.

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees will have its regular board meeting at 5 p.m. today at the El Paso ISD Administration Building, 1014 N. Stanton St.

Board agenda: www.episd.org/page/board-meeting-agendasmaterials-new

Live stream: www.episd.org/page/boardlive

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1 day ago, Communications

Navy Blue background with text that says El Paso ISD Board Meeting

Check out some talented Hornedo Middle School orchestra students making Monday sound a little sweeter. 🎼👏

At El Paso ISD, we support student musicians as they grow their skills, pursue their passions, and shine through our outstanding fine arts programs. 🌟

Watch here ➡️ Video

Learn why El Paso ISD is the right choice for your family ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us

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2 days ago, Communications

Hornedo Middle School Orchestra playing during class

A heartwarming reunion made one Polk Elementary School student’s day unforgettable. 🌟

After being deployed for more than a year, Rosie's military bonus dad returned to El Paso and surprised her at the home of the Panthers. 🐾❤️

Learn more about how we support military families ➡️ www.episd.org/military

Read more ➡️ bit.ly/Polk_0807

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5 days ago, Communications

Military bonus dad hugs daughter after surprising her from over one year long deployment by wearing school mascot outfit

military family from surprise visit takes a family photo

military family from surprise visit hugging

Students raising hands while Principal Steel talks to them

El Paso ISD is off to an amazing start! 🌟

Thank you, students, teachers, staff, and families, for making the first week of the 2026-27 school year a success and for showing up #RightHereRightNow. 📚👏

See all the back to school moments in our community photo gallery ➡️ bit.ly/BTS_0807

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5 days ago, Communications

Coronado cheerleaders and principal pose with photo frame that says 1st day of school

Hartley students smile for a photo during class

Mesita Elementary and Wiggs Middle School brothers smile for a picture at home holding a first day of school sign

Chapin students take group photo after welcoming in Logan Elementary families on the first day of school

🌟DEADLINE EXTENDED! 🌟

There's still time to bid! El Paso ISD's online auction now closes Monday, Aug. 10 at 5 p.m. ET.

Browse a variety of items, including furniture, portables, kitchen equipment, and vehicles. ✅

View auction items here ➡️ www.auctionsinternational.com

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5 days ago, Communications

Navy Blue Graphic with text that says El Paso ISD Online Auction July 29-August 10

The school year may have just begun, but our students and staff are already making every moment count! 📖🌟

With students eager to learn and educators ready to inspire, the foundation for a successful year is already being built one lesson, one connection, and one opportunity at a time.📚👏

As the year continues, Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk looks forward to visiting campuses and ensuring our schools are empowering students through exceptional academics, support, and opportunities for success. 🏫✅

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5 days ago, Communications

Students at Cielo Vista Elementary coloring

Students at Hartley PK-8 working on assignment

Students at Cielo Vista Elementary raising hands in class

Staff at Hartley PK-8 meeting with Dr. Lusk in the hallway

Understanding how school funding works is an important part of learning about the potential proposed EPISD bond.

Today's infographic explains the difference between the district's operating budget and bond funding, and how each supports students.

Learn more about the potential proposed EPISD bond at ➡️ www.episd.org/bond
Comprender cómo funciona la financiación escolar es una parte importante para conocer el posible bono propuesto de EPISD.

La infografía de hoy explica la diferencia entre el presupuesto operativo del distrito y los fondos de bonos, y cómo cada uno apoya a los estudiantes.

Obtenga más información sobre el posible bono propuesto de EPISD en ➡️ www.episd.org/bond

5 days ago, Communications

Infographic with text that says How School Funding Works Different funding sources have different purposes. School districts use separate funding sources to support students. Each funding source has specific legal uses. Operating Budget Supports the day-to-day operation of schools. teachers and staff salaries, classroom instruction, transportation, utilties, student programs, daily operations Bond Funds support long-term investments in school facilities safety and security improvemens, heating ands cooling (HVAC), roofs and major building repairs, classroom modernization, campus renovations, and new construction. Together, these funding sources support students. The operating budget supports the day-to-day operation of schools, while bond funding supports long-term investments in school facilities. Learn more at EPISD.org/bond

Infographic with text that says in spanish Como Funciona la Financiacion Escolar Diferentes fuentes de financiamiento tienen diferentes propositos. Los distritos escolares utilizan fuentes de financiamiento separadas para apoyar a los estudiantes. Cada fuente de finaciamiento tiene usos legales especificos. Presupuesto Operativo Apoya la operacion diaria de las escuelas. Salarios de maestros y personal, instrufccion en el salon, transporte, servicios publicos, programas para estudiantes, operaciones diarias. Fondos De Bonos Apoyan inversiones a largo plazo en las instalaciones escolares. Mejoras de seguridad y proteccion, calefaccion y aire acondicinado (HVAC), reparaciones mayores de techos y edificios, modernizacion de salon, renovaciones en el campus, nueva construccion. Juntas, estas fuentes de finaciamiento apoyan a lost esudiantes. El presupuesto operativo respalda la operacion diaria de las escuelas, mientras que los fondos de bonos apoyan inversiones a largo plazo en las instalaciones escolares. Obtenga mas informacion en episd.org/bond

Every community has a story—and understanding the past helps shape the future.

Veteran journalist Robert Moore, Founder and CEO of El Paso Matters, shares his perspective on the history of El Paso ISD, why public schools matter, and the role they play in the future of our community.

This is just a preview. Watch the full conversation here ➡️ bit.ly/Moore_0807

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/bond

5 days ago, Communications

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees has appointed two new trustees who will help shape the future of our district and serve the students, families, and communities of Districts 6 and 7. 👏

Please join us in congratulating:
🌟 District 6 Appointee: Dr. Matthew Reza
🌟 District 7 Appointee: Brian Kelley

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5 days ago, Communications

Photo of all El Paso ISD Board of Trustees

Photo of trustee member shaking hands after being sworn in

Photo of trustee member signing document after getting sworn in

Cielo Vista Elementary School parents took part in a hands-on training session to learn how to use the El Paso ISD app! 📲✅

To stay connected with teachers, campuses, and the district, download the El Paso ISD app. 📚🌟

1️⃣ Visit App Central for step-by-step guides and resources ➡️ www.episd.org/app

2️⃣ Contact your campus administrator for personalized assistance

3️⃣ Email the Communications Department at communications@episd.org for additional support

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6 days ago, Communications

Cielo Vista Elementary School parents taking part in a hands-on training session to learn how to use the El Paso ISD app

Thank you to our El Paso ISD community for joining us at Coronado High School for the District 7 Candidate Forum. 🌟

Watch the District 7 Candidate Forum ➡️ www.episd.org/trustee-appointment

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6 days ago, Communications

Photo of District 7 Candidate Forum with candidates on stage and crowd watching

History came to life for El Paso ISD's own Ascher Vicini and Kristen Shaver! 🌟

Selected as one of only 27 student-teacher teams nationwide, the Franklin High School student and Hornedo Middle School teacher traveled to Philadelphia as delegates to the prestigious Young People’s Continental Congress. 🇺🇸

During the week-long program, they explored American history through historic site visits, hands-on access to historical documents and artifacts, and discussions about the future of democracy.

Now that's a summer experience for the history books! 🎉

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6 days ago, Communications

Ascher Vicini and Kristen Shaver pose with revolutionary dressed people

Ascher Vicini presenting a paper to group

Ascher Vicini and Kristen Shaver posing in front of historic bell

Ascher Vicini smiles in front of building

As military families begin their next chapter in the Borderland, El Paso ISD was proud to showcase all our district has to offer at the 2026 Bienvenidos a Bliss Relocation Fair! 🇺🇸

As home to more than 8,000 military-connected students, we're proud to support those who serve through exceptional educational opportunities, strong support systems, and a welcoming community for every child. 📚🌟

See why EPISD is the best fit for your family ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us

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6 days ago, Communications

El Paso ISD staff members take group photo at 2026 Bienvenidos a Bliss Relocation Fair

El Paso ISD staff members talking to military families at the 2026 Bienvenidos a Bliss Relocation Fair

Understanding school bonds is an important part of learning about the potential proposed EPISD bond.

Today's infographic explains what bond funding can be used for—and what it cannot.

Learn more about the potential proposed EPISD bond at ➡️ www.episd.org/bond

Comprender los bonos escolares es una parte importante para conocer el posible bono propuesto de EPISD.

La infografía de hoy explica para qué pueden utilizarse los fondos de un bono y para qué no pueden utilizarse.

Obtenga más información sobre el posible bono propuesto de EPISD en ➡️ www.episd.org/bond

6 days ago, Communications

Graphic with text that says What is a Bond? A bond is a voter-approved investment in school facilities. When approved by voters, bond funding allows a school district to finance major facility improvements and construction projects that serve students and the community for years to come. Bond funds may be used for: school safety and security improvements, heating and cooling (HVAC) upgrades, roofs and major building repairs, classroom modernization, campus renovations, and new construction. Important to know bond funds are legally restricted to capital improvements and cannot be used for day-to-day operating expenses, including teacher and staff salaries. Learn more at EPISD.org/bond

Graphic in spanish that says Que es un Bono? Un bono es una inversion aprobada por los votantes en las instalaciones escolares. Cuando los votantes lo aprueban, los fondos de bonos permitten a un distrito escolar financiar mejoras importantes en las instalaciones y proyectos de construccion que benefician a lost estudiantes y a la comunidad durante muchos anos. Los fondos de bonos pueden utilizarse para: mejores de seguirdad y proteccion escolar, mejoras de calefaccion y aire acondicionado (HVAC), reparaciones mayores de techos y edificios, modernizacion de salon, renovaciones en el campus, y nueva construccion. Informacion importante los fondos de bonos estan legalmente restringidos a mejoras de capital y NO pueden utilizarse para gastos operativos diarios, incluidos los salarios de maestros y personal. Obetenga mas informacion en episd.org/bond

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday at Franklin High School for the District 6 Candidate Forum. 🌟

If you were unable to attend, you can watch the forum recording at ➡️ www.episd.org/trustee-appointment

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7 days ago, Communications

Picture of Candidates and student representatives on stage at candidate forum

Picture of student representatives speaking on stage at candidate forum

Franklin High School cheerleaders cheering

Don't miss tonight's El Paso ISD Info Nights meetings. ✅

Parents, students, staff, community members, and stakeholders are invited to join us for important trustee-led community meetings to learn about the district’s future.

See you there!
📅 Aug. 5, 5:30 p.m.
• District 1 Board President Leah Hanany – Mesita Elementary School –Auditorium
• District 2 Trustee Alex Cuellar – Cielo Vista Elementary School – Cafeteria
• District 3 Vice President Dr. Jack Loveridge – Crockett Elementary School – Auditorium

📅 Aug. 5, 6:45 p.m.
• District 7 – Coronado High School – Auditorium

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/InfoNights_08

7 days ago, Communications

Yellow graphic with text that says El Paso ISD 2026 Bond. You are invited! Info Nights Tuesday, Aug. 4 & Wednesday, Aug. 5

Yellow graphic with text that says You are invited! Info Nights Wednesday, Aug. 5 District 1 - Board President Leah Hanany Mesita ES at 5:30 p.m. District 2 - Trustee Alex Cuellar Cielo Vista ES at 5:30 p.m. District 7 - Coronado HS at 6:45 p.m.

📣 See you tonight at the District 7 Candidate Forum in the Coronado High School Auditorium beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from the candidates and learn about their vision for El Paso ISD.

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/trustee-appointment

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8 days ago, Communications

el paso isd board room chairs with text that says Districts 6 & 7 Board Candidate Forums Tues, Aug 4 & Wed, Aug 5

Behind every great first-day story is a community helping to tell it all. 📸🌟

Thank you to our incredible media partners for joining us as we kicked off the 2026-27 school year and helping share the incredible stories of our students, staff, and families. ❤️

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8 days ago, Communications

Media covering Austin High School on the first day of school

Media covering YWA on the first day of school

Media covering Crockett Elementary Fine Arts Academy on the first day of school

Superintendent Dr. Lusk being interviewed at Moye Elementary