With amazing community support and everyone showing up #RightHereRightNow, we’re thrilled to announce Franklin High School as our High School Champions in the Principal Attendance Challenge! 🏆🌟

GO, COUGS!!! 🐾💜🖤

Show your support for Franklin by dropping "COUGAR POWERHOUSE" in the comments! 👏🎊

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You voted.🗳️ You showed up. ✅ And now we proudly crown Guillen Middle School as our Middle School/PK-8 Champion in the Principal Attendance Challenge! 🏆🌟

WAY TO GO, GRIZZLIES! 🐻🤍

Send your congratulations in the comments below! 👏🎊

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After thousands of votes, creative productions, and school attendance average, we’re proud to crown our Elementary Champion in the Principal Attendance Challenge! 👑🌟

Congratulations to...Polk Elementary School! 🏆🎊

LET'S HEAR IT FOR OUR POLK PANTHERS!! 🐾❤️ Drop a "👏" in the comments below!

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Our El Paso ISD community showed up #RightHereRightNow! 🎉

More than 10,000 votes poured in for the Principal Attendance Challenge. 🗳️

👀👑 Stay tuned...the winning campuses will be revealed soon! 🌟

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We hope our El Paso ISD community is enjoying Thanksgiving Break! ❤️

We look forward to seeing everyone back at our district offices and campuses on Monday, Dec. 1. 🌟

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

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El Paso ISD will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from November 24-28. 🦃🌟

We wish our students, staff, and community a safe and joyful break! 🧡

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

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In a week where the city of El Paso celebrated El Paso ISD alumnus Eddie Guerrero, Franklin High School Wrestling had the incredible opportunity to learn from some champions of the world of professional wrestling! 🤼🤼‍♀️🌟

Thank you to TNA stars Ashley Diaz de Villegas and Frankie Kazarian for inspiring our Cougars and sharing your insight on handling pressure, managing nerves, and trusting the process. 🐾👏

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A big thank you to our incredible El Paso ISD Food & Nutrition Services team, students, staff, and community partners for serving up delicious Thanksgiving meals across the district! 🦃🌟

Thank you for creating a memorable and meaningful experience for our families. ❤️

More photos ➡️ bit.ly/Thanksgiving_25

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🌟 LAST CHANCE! 🌟

Don't forget to vote for your favorite Principal Attendance Challenge video! 🙌

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

Voting is open through Friday, Nov. 21. ✅

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REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE THIS 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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🌟 6️⃣ 7️⃣ DAY! 🌟

El Paso ISD campuses embraced the 6–7 trend yesterday, turning the 67th day of school into a fun celebration! 🎊 From creative outfits to engaging activities, our students and staff are showing just how fun learning can be. 📚❤️

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Join us in supporting our amazing El Paso ISD athletes for the El Paso Children's Athlete of the Week! 👏🏆

🌟 Abigail Garduno, Burges basketball
🌟 Daveon Singleton, Chapin football
🌟 Emma Guevara, El Paso High basketball
🌟 Hayden Brack, Franklin basketball
🌟 Jamari Milton, Andress football

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/11/18/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-nov-10-15/87306395007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/11/18/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-female-athlete-for-nov-10-15/87306569007/

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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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🌟 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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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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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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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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🌟 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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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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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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