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Your child’s future starts at El Paso ISD! 🎓🌟

At El Paso ISD, students have endless opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed through:
✅ Advanced Academics
✅ Athletics
✅ Fine Arts
✅ STEAM Academies
✅ Specialized programs designed to help every child thrive

📚 Enroll today and discover why families choose El Paso ISD! ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us

Watch video ➡️ Registration

☎️ Need assistance? Our Family Help Desk is here for you: 915-230-2581

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6 months ago, Communications
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Happening Tomorrow: Borderland Biliteracy Family Project 📖🌟

Families of emergent bilingual students are invited to support their child’s literacy journey in both English and Spanish through fun activities and community resources that strengthen reading and writing skills. 📚✅

See you there!
⏰ 5-7 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, May 13
📍 Cooley Elementary School, 107 N Collingsworth

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6 months ago, Communications
Graphic with family reading a book together with spanish text that says Acompanenos con su familia a disfrutar de una tarde especial llena de lectura proyecto de alfabetizacion bilingue en la frontera. El primero en llegar es el primero en ser atendido. Una mochila llena de libros! Colaboracion con Billingualism Matters. Solamente para estudiantes bilingues emergentes!
Graphic with family reading a book together with text that says Join us for magical evenings celebrating the joy of reading Borderland Biliteracy Family Project. First come, first serve backpack full of books! Partnership with Billingualism Matters. For emergent bilingual students only
🌟🎓 THIS OR THAT: SENIOR EDITION 🎓🌟

Get to know our amazing #EPISDClassof2026 graduates! 👏

There are only 25 days left until graduation season begins! 🎊

Watch here ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18pn4vNrWn/

View the graduation schedule here ➡️ www.episd.org/grad2026

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6 months ago, Communications
Two seniors from Coronado High School smile while holding mic
Happy Mother's Day to the incredible mothers of El Paso ISD! 💌❤️

Your unwavering love and support inspire our students to grow with confidence, achieve their goals, and thrive in and beyond the classroom. 📚🌟

Thank you for being part of the El Paso ISD family! 💐💗

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6 months ago, Communications
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🌟HAPPENING TODAY! 🌟

Join us as we celebrate the creativity and talent of our student filmmakers at the 18th Annual El Paso ISD Student Digital Film Festival! 🎬✨

Don’t miss a day filled with red carpet moments, storytelling, and student-made films. 👏📽️

⏰ Secondary Red Carpet: 12–1 p.m. | Ceremony: 1–3 p.m.
⏰ Elementary Red Carpet: 4–5 p.m. | Ceremony: 5–7 p.m.
📆 Saturday, May 9
📍 Coronado High School’s Lee Capshaw Fine Arts Center

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6 months ago, Communications
Gold graphic with text that says 18th Annual EPISD Student Digital Film Festival don't miss it Saturday, May 9, 2026 Secondary Red Carpet Event 12-1 p.m. Award ceremony 1-3 p.m. Elementary red carpet event 4-5 p.m. awards ceremony 5-7 p.m. Lee Capshaw FIne Arts Center Coronado High School 100 champions place El Paso, Texas 79912
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar honored our El Paso ISD Focus on Children and Families Program during a Congressional Commendation Recognition Ceremony. 🌟

We're incredibly grateful for our staff members' unwavering commitment to serving the students, staff, and families of El Paso ISD. 👏📚

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6 months ago, Communications
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, El Paso ISD Focus on Children and Families Program staff, and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk take group photo
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar honors  El Paso ISD Focus on Children and Families Program
Chapin mariachi plays during Congressional Commendation Recognition Ceremony
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El Paso ISD schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

In addition, students and teachers will have early release on Friday, May 22. 🌟 Please plan ahead for student pick-ups. Transportation and meal schedules will be adjusted accordingly.

Stay informed on important district dates and view the early release schedule here ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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6 months ago, Communications
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🌟 Meet Your Teacher of the Year Finalist! 🌟

Join us in celebrating Alonzo Vega, a science teacher from El Paso High School. 🐯🧡

Watch here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1CEZ2aMv-8

Winners will be announced on Thursday, May 14. 🏆

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6 months ago, Communications
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🌟 Meet Your Educational Support Personnel Finalist! 🌟

Help us celebrate Charity Smith, a PEIMS clerk from Andress High School. 🦅❤️

Watch here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jhz0vZKwpfo

Winners will be announced on Thursday, May 14. 🏆

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6 months ago, Communications
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Perfect Attendance, Perfect Treats! 🌟

Bowie High School students who achieved two weeks of perfect attendance were treated to delicious fruit and Tajín cups! 🍉🌶️✨

Join us in celebrating the Bowie Bears for being #RightHereRightNow! 🐻💙🤍

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6 months ago, Communications
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Student smiling with fruit cup for a photo
Student grabs fruit cup
Student grabs fruit cup
Guillen Middle School hosted an exciting Isibindi Community Night, bringing together families, students, and staff for the final House celebration of the year! 🌟

Through the Ron Clark House System, students are part of a “house” that builds leadership, good character, and school spirit. 🏫📚

We’re incredibly proud of our students for demonstrating academic excellence, teamwork, and House pride all year long! 👏🏆

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6 months ago, Communications
Guillen Middle School students playing chess
Guillen Middle School students playing soccer
Guillen Middle School students and families playing loteria
Guillen Middle School students making red and blue slime
The It Starts With a Book Lit Fest brought a chapter full of joy to our El Paso ISD families! 📖🌟

Smiles were everywhere as students and families listened to guest authors, discovered new books, and enjoyed interactive activities. 🙌

The event showcased El Paso ISD’s commitment to expanding literacy opportunities and fostering a lifelong love of reading in every student. 📚❤️

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6 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD families get books signed by authors
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Author gives storytelling presentation while dressed as a luchador with a gold crown while holding up a rose
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🌟 Meet Your Teacher of the Year Finalist! 🌟

Join us in celebrating Ruby Bullington, an english language arts and reading teacher from Charles Middle School. 📚💚

Watch here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk63QQBurZI

Winners will be announced on Thursday, May 14. 🏆

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6 months ago, Communications
Space graphic with text that says 2025-26 Teacher of the Year Top 10 Finalists Ruby Bullington Charles Middle School with photo of Ruby
After promising students he’d kiss a chicken if they won the Something Good Attendance Challenge, Principal Belknap of Western Hills Elementary School fulfilled his promise. 🐔❤️

We're proud of our students for being #RightHereRightNow to celebrate their big win! 🌟

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6 months ago, Communications
Principal Belknap and staff members take photo in front of students
Principal Belknap kisses a chicken
Join us in supporting our amazing students who have been nominated for the El Paso Children's Hospital High School Athlete of the Week! 👏🎊

🌟 Gianna Gulley, Andress track & Field
🌟 Jordan Owens, Andress track & field
🌟 Laurin Gardner, Chapin track & Field
🌟 Sianna Butler, Chapin track & Field
🌟 Emily Orr, Franklin track & field

Vote for Jordan ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/05/05/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-april-27-may-2/89909596007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/05/05/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-female-athlete-for-april-27-may-2/89909728007/

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6 months ago, Communications
Photo of Gianna Gulley, Andress track & Field
Photo of Jordan Owens, Andress track & field
Photo of Laurin Gardner, Chapin track & Field
Photo of Sianna Butler, Chapin track & Field
Photo of  Emily Orr, Franklin track & field
Lifelong Success Starts With Us! 🌟

El Paso ISD is excited to welcome new and returning families to register for the 2026–2027 school year! 📚

From advanced academics to STEM academies, we’re committed to providing opportunities that prepare our students for bright and successful futures. 🙌

Secure your child's spot today! ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us

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6 months ago, Communications
Photo of Brown Middle School student writing with text that says It Starts With Us Registration Now Open for the 2025-26 school year episd.org/why-us
BRING HOME THE GOLD! 🥇🌟

Join us in serving up some school spirit for our district’s top tennis players as they head to San Antonio to compete at the State Tournament! 🏆🔥

We’re cheering you on every step of the way! 👏

El Paso High School
🎾 Nicolas Guevara (Boys Singles)
🎾 Kennedi Tovar and Roberto Aragon (Mixed Doubles)

Coronado High School
🎾 Makenzie Baptist (Girls Singles)

Franklin High School
🎾 Ayden Fraire and Kendall Olivas (Mixed Doubles)

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6 months ago, Communications
photo of Kennedi Tovar and Roberto Aragon (Mixed Doubles)
Photo of Makenzie Baptist (Girls Singles)
Photo of Ayden Fraire and Kendall Olivas (Mixed Doubles)
Photos of Nicolas Guevara (Boys Singles)
🌟 Happy Military Appreciation Month 🌟

At El Paso ISD, we proudly support over 8,000 military-connected students and families who call our district home. 🏡❤️

Whether you are arriving, returning, or transitioning, you will find a welcoming, supportive community that is committed to helping every student succeed. 📚🌟

Learn more about our military support ➡️ www.episd.org/militaryengagement

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6 months ago, Communications
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🌟 Meet Your Educational Support Personnel Finalist! 🌟

Help us celebrate Lisa Guzman, a principal's secretary from Western Hills Elementary Environmental Science Academy. 📚❤️

Watch here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Rn2gvZX1i8

Winners will be announced on Thursday, May 14. 🏆

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6 months ago, Communications
Space graphic with text that says 2025-26 Educational Support Personnel Top 10 Finalists Lisa Guzman Western Hills Elementary with photo of Lisa
Congratulations to the Burges High School baseball team on becoming BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! 🏆🔥

Join us in celebrating our Mustangs 🐴 by dropping a congratulations in the comments! 👏🎊

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6 months ago, Communications
Group photo of the Burges High School baseball team holding trophy with text that says Burges Mustangs Bi-District Champions 2025-2026