Spelling Bee Star Wins Another Trophy! 🏆🐝

We're buzzing with pride as Shaheli De Silva of Young Women's STEAM Research and Preparatory Academy has claimed the title of El Paso Regional Spelling Bee Champion! 🌟

A round of applause to all of our students who competed today, and a shoutout to runner-up Anaya Tonde of Tippin Elementary! 👏

Next stop for Shaheli is the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee! 🇺🇸📚 A co-champion in the Regional Spanish Spelling Bee as well, Shaheli exemplifies excellence and dedication at El Paso ISD. 🏫🌟

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Photo of spelling bee champion Shaheli De Silva of Young Women's STEAM Research and Preparatory Academy and Anaya Tonde of Tippin Elementary with 3rd place winner
Spelling Bee Champion Shaheli De Silva of Young Women's STEAM Research and Preparatory Academy spelling final words
Anaya Tonde of Tippin Elementary spelling
Wiggs Middle School student spelling
ONE GOAL CLOSER! ⚽🏆

The Burges High School boys soccer team has conquered REGIONAL SEMIFINALS! 🐴🎊 With heart, grit, and determination, our Mustangs are charging into the ELITE 8! 👏🎊

We couldn’t be prouder of this team and everything they’ve accomplished. 💜💛 Join us in celebrating our Mustangs in the comments! 🌟

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🌟🎓 70 DAYS TILL GRADUATION! 🎓🌟

The clock is ticking! ⏰ Big dreams, bright futures, and unforgettable moments are right around the corner for the #EPISDClassof2026! 👏🎊

View the graduation schedule ➡️ bit.ly/Grad_2026

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Register From Anywhere! 📲🌟

El Paso ISD registration for the 2026-27 school year opens Wednesday, April 1. 🎊

Join El Paso ISD, where students benefit from large district opportunities, championship-level athletics, and a supportive learning environment that fosters academic excellence and college readiness. 📚✅

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us

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Where worlds connect, bright futures ignite! 🌎🌟

The Gifted & Talented Student Showcase at Mesita Elementary Connecting Worlds/Mundos Unidos Academy was a shining success. 📚👏

Thank you to our incredible community for joining us to experience El Paso ISD's Premier Gifted & Talented Dual Language Program. 🌟

Learn more about Mesita ➡️ bit.ly/Mesita_0326

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Mesita students talking to community member
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Have you downloaded the El Paso ISD app? 📲 🌟

Stay connected with a seamless and secure, all-in-one experience:
✅ School & District Updates
✅ Two-Way Communication for Teachers and Parents Through Rooms Feature
✅ Access Classwork, Materials, and More!

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/page/app-central

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Stirring Up Success! 🌟

Tom Lea Elementary School students with perfect attendance in February earned a souper special reward, a delicious ramen bar! 🍜

We’re incredibly proud of the Brave Bulls for showing up and staying committed, #RightHereRightNow! 👏

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about 1 month ago, Communications
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Student smiles while reaching for lime juice
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🌟 REGISTRATION OPENS IN ONE WEEK! 🌟

Why choose El Paso ISD? Because at El Paso ISD academic excellence, unmatched athletics, and invested teachers and staff come together to build safe and welcoming learning environments where students can thrive and build their future. 📚🏫

📆 Registration begins Wednesday, April 1, 2026 ✅

🌟 Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us

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We're excited to celebrate all of our amazing athletes nominated for the El Paso Children's Hospital Athlete of the Week! 👏

Vote for our students:
🌟 Amber Barron, Burges soccer
🌟 Cesar Alva, Bowie soccer
🌟 Nadia Marquez, Chapin soccer
🌟 Omar Herrera, Burges soccer
🌟 Sed Camargo, Coronado soccer

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/03/24/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-march-17-21/89274704007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/03/24/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-female-athlete-for-march-17-21/89274717007/

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about 1 month ago, Communications
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Photo of Cesar Alva, Bowie soccer
Photo of Nadia Marquez, Chapin soccer
Photo of Omar Herrera, Burges soccer
Photo of Sed Camargo, Coronado soccer
🌟 HAPPENING TODAY 🌟

Join us tonight for the Gifted & Talented Student Showcase and experience the innovation behind Mesita Elementary Connecting Worlds/Mundos Unidos Academy! 🌎📚✅

⏰ 4-5:30 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, March 25
📍 3307 N. Stanton

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/Mesita_0324

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about 1 month ago, Communications
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El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize students and staff for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on March 24, 2026, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

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El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize Franklin High School champion wrestler Jubilee Rendon for capturing her second state wrestling title. 🤼‍♀️🏆 We're so proud of Jubilee who was joined by her teammates, Jayada Ramos and Naime Abdallah, who also performed admirably at state.🌟
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize our girls basketball teams who earned the title of Bi-District Champions! 🏀🏆 Their dedication, grit, and never-quit attitude continue to shine both on and off the court, and we couldn’t be prouder. 💪👏 Congratulations to our champions from Burges, Chapin, Franklin, and Irvin High Schools! 🌟 (photo of Burges high school girls basketball team with board members and coaches)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize our girls basketball teams who earned the title of Bi-District Champions! 🏀🏆 Their dedication, grit, and never-quit attitude continue to shine both on and off the court, and we couldn’t be prouder. 💪👏 Congratulations to our champions from Burges, Chapin, Franklin, and Irvin High Schools! 🌟 (photo of Chapin high school girls basketball team with board members and coaches)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize our girls basketball teams who earned the title of Bi-District Champions! 🏀🏆 Their dedication, grit, and never-quit attitude continue to shine both on and off the court, and we couldn’t be prouder. 💪👏 Congratulations to our champions from Burges, Chapin, Franklin, and Irvin High Schools! 🌟 (photo of Franklin high school girls basketball team with board members and coaches)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize our girls basketball teams who earned the title of Bi-District Champions! 🏀🏆 Their dedication, grit, and never-quit attitude continue to shine both on and off the court, and we couldn’t be prouder. 💪👏 Congratulations to our champions from Burges, Chapin, Franklin, and Irvin High Schools! 🌟 (photo of Irvin high school girls basketball team with board members and coaches)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize our Business Services Department for receiving the prestigious Award of Excellence in Financial Management by the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO). 🌟 This distinguished award is given to only 34 school districts across Texas that exemplify professional standards, best practices, and innovation in financial management and reporting. 👏✅
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize our Procurement and School Resources Departments for earning the 2026 Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations from the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO). 🌟 This prestigious award recognizes school districts across Texas that are committed to upholding professional standards in the acquisition of goods and services.
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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🔥⚽🏆 BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! 🏆⚽🔥

We're proud to congratulate our El Paso ISD soccer programs as they advance to the AREA PLAYOFFS! 🎊

🏆 Congratulations to:
🌟 Bowie Boys
🌟 Burges Boys
🌟 Burges Girls
🌟 Coronado Boys
🌟 El Paso High Girls
about 1 month ago, Communications
Group photo of the Burges High School Girls Soccer team with their Bi-District Champions Trophy
Group photo of the Bowie High School Boys Soccer team with their Bi-District Champions Trophy
Group photo of the El Paso High School Girls Soccer team with their Bi-District Champions Trophy
Group photo of the Coronado High School Boys Soccer team with their Bi-District Champions Trophy
Group photo of the Burges High School Boys Soccer team with their Bi-District Champions Trophy
Welcome Back, El Paso ISD! 🌟

We hope you had an amazing Spring Break! ☀️ As we head into the final stretch of the school year, let’s finish strong together. Show up, stay engaged, and be #RightHereRightNow! 💪📚
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See you tomorrow, El Paso ISD! 🙌

We're excited to welcome back our students and staff Monday, March 23. 📆✅

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

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about 1 month ago, Communications
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El Paso ISD will be closed on Friday, April 3, for a Spring Holiday. 💐

Stay up to date with important dates by viewing the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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about 1 month ago, Communications
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We hope our El Paso ISD community is having a wonderful Spring Break! ☀️

As you enjoy the rest of the week, don’t forget that campuses and district offices will resume regular hours on Monday, March 23. 📆✅

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

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Explore Mesita Elementary Connecting Worlds/Mundos Unidos Academy at the upcoming Gifted & Talented Student Showcase! 🌟

Discover interactive STEM/STEAM projects, creative exhibitions, and real-world problem-solving displays, all guided by students who learn through a 50/50 English–Spanish model with Mandarin enrichment. 📚✅

See you there!
⏰ 4-5:30 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, March 25
📍 3307 N. Stanton

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/Mesita_0326

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about 2 months ago, Communications
Graphic with photos of Mesita students that says Connecting Worlds/Mundos Unidos Academy The Premier Gifted & Talented Dual Language Program. Gifted & Talented Student Showcase Wednesday, March 25, 4-5:30 p.m. Mesita Elementary 3307 N. Stanton
Graphic with photos of Mesita students that says in Spanish Connecting Worlds/Mundos Unidos Academy The Premier Gifted & Talented Dual Language Program. Gifted & Talented Student Showcase Wednesday, March 25, 4-5:30 p.m. Mesita Elementary 3307 N. Stanton
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🔥🏆 DESTINED FOR VICTORY!🏆🔥

We're proud to celebrate our incredible high school soccer teams who earned the title of District Champions! ⚽🎊

Congratulations:
🌟 Bowie Boys
🌟 Burges Boys
🌟 El Paso High Boys
🌟 El Paso High Girls
🌟 Coronado Boys
🌟 Franklin Girls

about 2 months ago, Communications
El Paso High School Boys Soccer Team takes group photo with their District Champions Trophy
Coronado High School Boys Soccer Team takes group photo with their District Champions Trophy
Franklin High School Girls Soccer Team takes group photo with their District Champions Trophy
Burges High School Boys Soccer Team takes group photo with their District Champions Trophy
Bowie High School Boys Soccer Team takes group photo with their District Champions Trophy
El Paso High School Girls Soccer Team takes group photo with their District Champions Trophy
REMINDER: El Paso ISD will be closed during the week of March 16-20 for Spring Break.☀️

We wish our community a safe break! 🌟

Stay up to date with important dates by viewing the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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about 2 months ago, Communications
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