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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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about 2 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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about 2 months ago, Communications
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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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about 2 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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about 2 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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about 2 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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about 2 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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about 2 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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about 2 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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about 2 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD families get books signed by authors
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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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about 2 months ago, Communications
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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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about 2 months ago, Communications
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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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about 2 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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about 2 months ago, Communications
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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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about 2 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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about 2 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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about 2 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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about 2 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
🌟 Meet Your Teacher of the Year Finalist! 🌟

Join us in celebrating Yvette Ramos, an english language arts and reading teacher from Navarrete Middle School. ⚔️📚

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

Winners will be announced on Thursday, May 14. 🏆

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about 2 months ago, Communications
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At the home of the Douglass Dragons, students and staff honored the history and significance of Cinco de Mayo. 🇲🇽🐉

The celebration included a special visit from Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk, who connected with students and educators and experienced the strong sense of community that makes Douglass shine! 🌟

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about 2 months ago, Communications
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Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and leadership staff from Douglass Elementary and El Paso ISD talking in the hallway
Student reading book
Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk helping students with an assignment

🌟 Meet Your Educational Support Personnel Finalist! 🌟

Help us celebrate Veronica Renteria, a head custodian from Mesita Early Childhood Development Center. 🐴📚

Watch here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1jKW8j_8qY

Winners will be announced on Thursday, May 14. 🏆

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about 2 months ago, Communications
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