El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were proud to recognize students, staff, and community members for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on November 18, 2025, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

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El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were proud to recognize our outstanding marching bands for earning superior ratings and advancing to the UIL Area competition. 🌟       Congratulations to our exceptional bands from Andress, Coronado, El Paso High, Franklin, and Irvin High Schools. 👏🎶      (pictured Andress High School)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were proud to recognize our outstanding marching bands for earning superior ratings and advancing to the UIL Area competition. 🌟       Congratulations to our exceptional bands from Andress, Coronado, El Paso High, Franklin, and Irvin High Schools. 👏🎶       (pictured Coronado High School)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were proud to recognize our outstanding marching bands for earning superior ratings and advancing to the UIL Area competition. 🌟       Congratulations to our exceptional bands from Andress, Coronado, El Paso High, Franklin, and Irvin High Schools. 👏🎶       (pictured El Paso High School)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were proud to recognize our outstanding marching bands for earning superior ratings and advancing to the UIL Area competition. 🌟       Congratulations to our exceptional bands from Andress, Coronado, El Paso High, Franklin, and Irvin High Schools. 👏🎶       (pictured Franklin High School)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were proud to recognize our outstanding marching bands for earning superior ratings and advancing to the UIL Area competition. 🌟       Congratulations to our exceptional bands from Andress, Coronado, El Paso High, Franklin, and Irvin High Schools. 👏🎶       (pictured Irvin High School)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were thrilled to recognize one of our own school nurses for earning top statewide honors.🌟 Congratulations to Yvonne Guerrero from Canyon Hills Middle School on being named the 2025 Texas School Nurse of the Year by the Texas School Nurse Organization. 🎊 We are incredibly proud of you!👏❤️
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were proud to recognize Southwest University for their partnership and their generous commitment of $500,000 to the El Paso ISD Education Foundation in support of scholarships for El Paso ISD students who attend Southwest University.🌟 Thank you, Southwest University, for championing student success in our community.❤
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were excited to recognize our students’ success at this year’s KTSM Weather Fest.⛅ We’re incredibly proud of Franklin High School for earning Best Overall High School Project and of Austin High School for taking home the Ultimate Weather Warrior Award. 🏆🌟(pictured Franklin High School)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were excited to recognize our students’ success at this year’s KTSM Weather Fest.⛅ We’re incredibly proud of Franklin High School for earning Best Overall High School Project and of Austin High School for taking home the Ultimate Weather Warrior Award. 🏆🌟 (pictured Austin High School)
🌟 VIVA LA RAZA! 🌟

El Paso ISD joins the City of El Paso in celebrating Eddie Guerrero Day! 🎊

Eddie Guerrero, a Jefferson High School alum, WWE legend, and the first Mexican American to hold the WWE Championship, showed the world what El Paso talent can achieve. ❤️

His legacy continues to motivate our students to dream big, work hard, and believe in themselves. 👏

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6 months ago, Communications
El Paso community celebrate Eddie Guerrero Day
Jefferson High School wrestling team listens as the City of El Paso proclaims November 18, 2025 as Eddie Guerrero Day
Jefferson High School Principal Edgar Rincon shakes community members hands
Mayor of El Paso and Eddie Guerrero family members take a photo together
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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6 months ago, Communications
El Paso Independent School District Board Meeting
El Paso ISD Career Technical Education (CTE) high school students joined Marathon Refinery for the annual 2025 Girls In STEM Conference. 🌟

Throughout the day, students explored exciting STEM career pathways and connected with industry professionals. ✅

A huge congratulations to Burges High School’s Lexi Aguina, recipient of a $1,000 Marathon scholarship! We’re so proud of you! 👏

Learn more about CTE ➡️ www.episd.org/o/episd/page/career-technical-education

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Marathon Refinery presenting to students
 Burges High School’s Lexi Aguina, recipient of a $1,000 Marathon scholarship poses with Marathon employees and giant check
Marathon Refinery presenting to students
Students listening to Marathon Refinery presentations
Hear ye, hear ye! 📣 Introducing Cielo Vista Elementary School's Perfect Attendance King and Queen winners! 👑

Students who had zero absences, tardies, or early dismissals in October earned an opportunity to be crowned Kings and Queens! 🌟

The lucky winners received Burger King meals for their families, and their photo will be proudly displayed at the restaurant for all to see! 🍔📸

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Cielo Vista Perfect Attendance King and Queen
Cielo Vista Perfect Attendance King and Queen
🌟 ONE WEEK LEFT TO VOTE! 🌟

Help us crown the Principal Attendance Challenge Champion! 🏆

El Paso ISD principals, students, and staff have created incredible videos to promote attendance. 🙌 Now it's your turn to vote for your favorite finalist! 🗳️

Cast your vote here ➡️ www.episd.org/page/principalattendancechallenge

Voting is open through Friday, Nov. 21. ✅

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Principal Attendance Challenge graphic
EARLY RELEASE NEXT FRIDAY 🌟

El Paso ISD students will have early release Friday, Nov. 21. ✅

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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Early Release for students
Join Our Healthy Living Classes! ✅

Discover new hobbies, learn new skills, or start a fun workout routine at no cost for all El Paso ISD employees! 🌟🎨📖💪

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/healthyliving

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6 months ago, Communications
Healthy Living painting
Healthy Living  pottery
Healthy Living Hike Club
Healthy Living  ceramics
We're so excited to celebrate our athletes who are nominated for the El Paso Children's Hospital Athlete of the Week! 🏆🔥

🌟 Alyssa Morales, Burges basketball
🌟 Andruw Andujo, Austin football
🌟 Gianna Gulley, Andress basketball
🌟 Giselle Villarreal, Chapin basketball
🌟 Leaf DeWitt, Chapin football

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/11/11/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-nov-3-8/87183428007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/11/11/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-female-athlete-for-nov-3-8/87183507007/

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Alyssa Morales, Burges basketball
Andruw Andujo, Austin football
Gianna Gulley, Andress basketball
Giselle Villarreal, Chapin basketball
Leaf DeWitt, Chapin football
⚡🏃‍♀️ FAST TRACK TO THE FUTURE 5K 🏃‍♂️⚡

The El Paso ISD Education Foundation invites you to a fun, family-friendly morning of fitness and community — all to support our students’ success! 🌟

⏰ 8 a.m. start
📅 Saturday, Dec. 6
📍 Burges High School | 7800 Edgemere Blvd.

Registration Fees:
5K Run – $25 | 1-Mile Walk – $20

Sign up here ➡️ bit.ly/EF5K_25

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6 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Education Foundation Fast Track to the Future 5K Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Burges High School 7800 Edgemere Blvd El Paso, Texas 79925. Only $25 for runners and $20 for walkers! Lace up for the EPISD Education Foundation 5K & 1-Mile Walk - fun for the whole family and all for a great cause: our students!
Canyon Hills Middle School and El Paso Elks Lodge honored our veterans with a ceremony featuring inspiring speeches and outstanding performances by the school choir. 🎶🇺🇸

During the event, military-connected students were also recognized for the service and dedication of their families.❤️

More photos from Veterans Day celebrations across El Paso ISD ➡️ bit.ly/VeteransDay_2025

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Canyon Hills Middle School military-connected students who were recognized for their families dedication and service.
Canyon Hills Middle School student choir singing
Canyon Hills Middle School student and parent smiling
Canyon Hills Middle School military-connect student recognized for their families dedication and service.
Happy Veterans Day, El Paso ISD community! 🇺🇸

We honor and thank all veterans for their service, sacrifice, and dedication to our country.

We’re incredibly proud of our El Paso ISD JROTC cadets and their instructors for paying tribute to our veterans as they marched in the 2025 El Paso Veterans Day Parade! 👏

More photos from Veterans Day celebrations across El Paso ISD ➡️ bit.ly/VeteransDay_2025

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6 months ago, Communications
Irvin and Transmountain Early College High School JROTC students and instructors marching at 2025 El Paso Veterans Day Parade
Austin JROTC students and instructors marching at 2025 El Paso Veterans Day Parade
El Paso ISD JROTC students and instructors marching at 2025 El Paso Veterans Day Parade
Burges JROTC students and instructors marching at 2025 El Paso Veterans Day Parade
🌟🏆 PRINCIPAL ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE 🏆🌟

Principals, students, and staff across the district went all out with fun and creative ways to boost attendance, and now YOU 🫵 get to crown the champion! 🙌

🗳️ Vote for your favorite finalist here! ➡️ www.episd.org/page/principalattendancechallenge

Voting is open through Friday, Nov. 21. ✅

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Principal Attendance Challenge graphic
REMINDER: El Paso ISD will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day. 🇺🇸

Regular school and office hours will resume on Wednesday, Nov. 12. ✅

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

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6 months ago, Communications
Veterans Day Nov. 11 No School District Closed
Kohlberg Coyotes Honor Our Heroes! 🇺🇸

Kohlberg Elementary School students, staff, and family proudly celebrated Veterans Day with breakfast, activities, and a ceremony honoring the brave individuals whose courage and sacrifice inspire the Kohlberg community every day. ❤️

The celebration also featured the Franklin High School band and JROTC, along with an inspiring speech from Texas Representative Joe Moody. 🌟

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6 months ago, Communications
Daughter and father smile for a photo
Kohlberg staff and Texas Representative Joe Moody take a photo
Texas Representative Joe Moody speaking to Kohlberg community
We're proud to announce that Jonathan Elliott, Head Football Coach at Irvin High School, has been named the Dave Campbell's Texas Football 2025 Game-Changing Coach of the Year, presented by Ballogy! 🏈🏆

Out of 60 incredible finalists across Texas, Coach Elliott and the Rockets came out on top! 💯🔥

Join us in congratulating Coach Elliott in the comments! 🚀👏

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/Irvin_1106

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6 months ago, Communications
Photo of Jonathan Elliott, Head Football Coach at Irvin High School
Group photo of Irvin football team with Jonathan Elliott, Head Football Coach at Irvin High School
🌟 HAPPENING TOMORROW! 🌟

Join us at the El Paso ISD Special Education Job Fair! 📚 Don't forget to bring your resume and be ready to interview. ✅

⏰ 3–6 p.m.
📅 Thursday, Nov. 6
📍 Professional Development Center | 6500 Boeing Dr

Explore our vacancies and apply today! ➡️ episd.org/jobs

Learn more about the job fair ➡️ bit.ly/Jobs_1030

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El Paso ISD It Starts With Us Job Fair for Special Education Positions for teachers, paraprofessionals, and substitutes on Thursday, November 6 from 3-6 p.m. at the Professional Development Center (PDC) at 6500 Boeing Dr
Join us in cheering on our amazing athletes nominated for the El Paso Children's Hospital Athlete of the Week! 👏🔥

🌟 Ashley Ruiz, Austin volleyball
🌟 Emily Rodriguez, Burges volleyball
🌟 Natasha Hernandez, Coronado volleyball
🌟 Robert Serrano, Coronado football
🌟 Samantha Munoz, El Paso High volleyball

Vote for our boy ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/11/04/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-oct-28-nov-1/87052311007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/11/04/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-female-athlete-for-oct-28-nov-1/87052190007/

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6 months ago, Communications
Ashley Ruiz, Austin volleyball
Emily Rodriguez, Burges volleyball
Natasha Hernandez, Coronado volleyball
Robert Serrano, Coronado football
Samantha Munoz, El Paso High volleyball
El Paso ISD will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. 🌟 We salute our veterans for their service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸

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

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6 months ago, Communications
Veterans Day Nov. 11 No School District Closed
🌟 SWEET SUCCESS! 🌟

Congratulations to our Sunrise Mountain Elementary students who had perfect attendance for the first nine weeks. 👏

These scoop-er stars were invited to the Perfect Attendance Ice Cream Party🍦for being #RightHereRightNow. ✅

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6 months ago, Communications
Sunrise Mountain Elementary School staff take photos with ice cream setup
Sunrise Mountain Elementary School student smiles while being served ice cream
Sunrise Mountain Elementary School students finish eating their ice cream
Sunrise Mountain Elementary School  smile for a group photo with their ice cream