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Austin High School’s very own Coach Eric Pichardo has been nominated for the prestigious 2025 Tom Landry Award!🌟 He is one of only eight coaches across Texas up for this honor, which recognizes outstanding leadership, impact on athletes, and contributions to Texas high school football. 🏈 The award will be presented in May at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in Waco. No El Paso coach has ever won—let’s cheer Coach Pichardo on to make history! 👏 #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #TomLandryAward
about 1 year ago, Communications
Coach Eric Pichardo holding Battle of the Claw Trophy talking to players
Coach Eric Pichardo celebrates victory of Battle of the Claw
🌟 Happy National Volunteer Week! 🌟 We’re celebrating our AMAZING volunteers who go above and beyond to support our students and schools! 💙📚 Want to make a difference? Join our Volunteers in Public Schools program and empower our learners to thrive! 🌟 Learn more and apply today! ➡️ episd.org/volunteer #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #NationalVolunteerWeek
about 1 year ago, Communications
Group photo of VIPS members during Thanksgiving season
Parent VIPS meeting
VIPs serving lunch
VIPS take group photo
We are so excited to congratulate Laurin Gardner of Chapin track and field for becoming the El Paso Children's Hospital Athlete of the Week! 🐾🌟 A special shout out to Samaya Scranton of Franklin track and field for being amongst the top four vote getters! Let's keep the energy going and help us support this week's nominees! 🌟 Miles Westbrook, El Paso High School Track and Field 🌟 Malin Arnoldussen, Burges Track and Field Vote here ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/04/22/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-high-school-athlete-for-april-15-19/83174720007/ Voting closes at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 24. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #AthleteoftheWeek
about 1 year ago, Communications
Laurin Gardner of Chapin track and field
Samaya Scranton of Franklin track and field
Miles Westbrook, El Paso High School Track and Field
Malin Arnoldussen, Burges Track and Field
Today and every day, we celebrate our incredible administrative professionals! 🌟 Thank you for your dedication, organization, and the countless ways you support our students and staff. We appreciate you! 💙 #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay
about 1 year ago, Communications
Happy Administrative Professionals Day
Unlock your child’s potential at El Paso ISD! 🌟 Our early childhood programs make learning fun, spark curiosity, and build a strong foundation for success in kindergarten and beyond. ✅ Join the El Paso ISD Community! ➡️ episd.org/register #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #Registration
about 1 year ago, Communications
It Starts With Us Registration Now Open for the 2025-26 school year
Check out the latest edition of Dialogue with Diana, the monthly catch-up with Superintendent Diana Sayavedra. Learn more ➡️ http://bit.ly/DWD_0425 #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 year ago, Communications
Dialogue With Diana A Message From Superintendent Diana Sayavedra
Just 50 days left until the #EPISDClassof2025 walks the stage and turns tassels into milestones.🎓🌟 Let the final stretch begin!🎉 Graduation Schedule ➡️ bit.ly/2025Graduation #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #Graduation
about 1 year ago, Communications
Irvin High School Students moving their graduation tassel
🌟ONLINE AUCTION🌟 Don't miss your chance to purchase furniture and kitchen equipment at the El Paso ISD Online Auction!✅ 🕘 5 p.m. 🗓 Monday, April 21 🌐www.govdeals.com #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #EPISDAuction
about 1 year ago, Communications
EPISD Online Auction on April 21 at 5 p.m. Furniture and kitchen equipment available
The district will be closed for Spring Holiday, Friday, April 18. We’ll see everyone back on Monday, April 21!🌟 Enjoy the long weekend, El Paso ISD family! 💛 Academic Calendar ➡️ episd.org/calendars #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 year ago, Communications
Spring Holiday District Closed April 18
🌟🎨 CALL FOR ARTISTS! 🎨🌟 The El Paso ISD Fine Arts Department is inviting district employees to submit their artwork for a chance to be featured in the Faculty and Staff Art Exhibit!🖼️ Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/FSArt2025 #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 year ago, Communications
Photograph from last year's Faculty Art Exhibit
Call for Artists It Starts With Us Faculty and Staff Art Exhibit by El Paso ISD Fine Arts Open to all El Paso ISD Employees. Submit your artwork to: EPISD Art Gallery at 1014 N. Stanton. Limit 2 pieces per employee Deadline is May 21, 2025. For more info contact Andrea Smith at 915-230-3516 or absmith2@episd.org
Congratulations to Ariana Carrera of Franklin softball for being among the top four vote getters for the El Paso Children's Hospital Athlete of the Week!👏 Help us support this week’s incredible nominees! 🌟Laurin Gardner, Chapin Track and Field 🌟 Rebecca Duran, Chapin Track and Field 🌟 Samaya Scranton, Franklin Track and Field Vote here ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/04/15/vote-e-paso-childrens-hospital-high-school-athlete-for-april-7-12/83063602007/ Voting closes at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 17. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #AthleteoftheWeek
about 1 year ago, Communications
Ariana Carrera of Franklin softball
Laurin Gardner, Chapin Track and Field
Rebecca Duran, Chapin Track and Field
Samaya Scranton, Franklin Track and Field
We are incredibly proud of our talented students whose creativity, passion, and storytelling shined at the El Paso ISD Student Digital Film Festival! 🎬🌟 Check out this year's submissions! ➡️ bit.ly/FilmFest_25 #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #FilmFestival #EPISDFilmFestival
about 1 year ago, Communications
Students take group photo in front of El Paso ISD Film Festival Banner
El Paso ISD student and staff interview film festival contestants
Austin High School wins $250 for their "Baking Bread" film
El Paso ISD students give dance performance
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 #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 year ago, Communications
El Paso Independent School District Board Meeting
HAPPENING TOMORROW: Purple Up, El Paso ISD!💜 Join us on Tuesday, April 15, as we show our support for military kids by wearing purple!🌟 Don’t forget to tag us and use #PurpleUpEPISD for a chance to be featured in our district photo gallery!📸 #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #MonthoftheMilitaryChild
about 1 year ago, Communications
Purple Up for Military Kids! on April 15
Movement became magic at the 2025 El Paso ISD Fine Arts Dance Fest!🌟 From every leap to every beat, our dancers captivated the crowd with their artistry and incredible talent.💃🕺 We couldn’t be prouder!🌟 More photos ➡️ bit.ly/DF_0411 #ItStarsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 year ago, Communications
Dancers performing
Couple dancing
Dancers performing
Dancers performing
Student success starts with us!🌟 Our Extended Day Learning program fosters critical thinking, creativity, and skill development in math, STEM, writing, fine arts, and more!✅ Learn more about Extended Day Learning ➡️ episd.org/extendeddaylearning Register today ➡️ episd.org/register #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #Registration
about 1 year ago, Communications
Your child's day starts with us! Extended Day Child Care
🌟⚾ COACHES HUDDLE! ⚾🌟 Chapin and Coronado’s head varsity baseball coaches are stepping up to the plate to talk about their love for the game and what it means to lead a team with heart. 💙⚾🔥 Watch here ➡️ https://instagram.com/reel/DIRoX_Xqxbz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== #ItStartsWithUs
about 1 year ago, Communications
Baseball Coaches Huddle photo of Chapin Coach Daniel Hernandez
Congratulations to Johan Camacho of Bowie baseball for being among the top four vote getters for the El Paso Childrens Hospital Athlete of the Week!👏🌟 Let’s keep the energy going by supporting this week’s incredible nominee, Ariana Carrera of Franklin softball.🥎 Vote here ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/04/08/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-high-school-athlete-for-march-31-april-5/82963901007/ Voting closes at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 10. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #AthleteoftheWeek
about 1 year ago, Communications
Johan Camacho of Bowie baseball
Ariana Carrera of Franklin softball
🌟🎬 EL PASO ISD STUDENT DIGITAL FILM FESTIVAL! 🎬🌟 The trophies are ready, and we can't wait to celebrate the amazing work of young filmmakers!🏆 📆 Saturday, April 12 📍Lee Capshaw Fine Arts Center at Coronado High School ⏰ 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/FF_0327 #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #FilmFestival #EPISDFilmFestival
about 1 year ago, Communications
17th Annual El Paso ISD Student Digital Film Festival! Don't miss it! Saturday April 12, 2025. Secondary red carpet begins at 12 p.m. and Elementary red carpet begins at 4 p.m. Secondary ceremony runs from 1-3 p.m.  and elementary ceremony runs from 5-7 p.m. at the Lee Capshaw Fine Arts Center at Coronado High School 100 Champions Place El Paso, Texas 79912
El Paso ISD Student Digital Film Festival Trophies
At El Paso ISD, student success starts with us! 🌟 From innovative early childhood education to helping secure scholarships; we support our students throughout their journey. 📚 ✅ Enroll today! ➡️ episd.org/register #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #Registration
about 1 year ago, Communications
It Starts With Us Registration Now Open for the 2025-26 school year