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The 8th Annual Unidos Games returns to Burges High School April 30 through May 1, bringing two action-packed days celebrating diversity, unity, and student success! 🎊

Shoutout to our talented student designers, Alondra Iniguez from Jefferson Silva High School and Isabela Shiel from Franklin High School, for creating this year’s incredible Unidos Games logo! 👏🎨

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2 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Unidos Games Logo

🌟 Meet Your Educational Support Personnel Finalist! 🌟

Help us celebrate Guadalupe Sanchez, a Custodian from College Career Technology Academy. 📚👏

Watch here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qs99Ofnm6c


Winners will be announced on Thursday, May 14. 🏆

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2 months ago, Communications
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We’re thrilled to welcome five incredible authors to the El Paso ISD It Starts With a Book Lit Fest! 📖🌟

📚 Evelyne Perez
📚 Loren Long
📚 Matt de la Peña
📚 Miguel Briones
📚 Phillip Cortez

Get ready for a day full of stories and fun for the whole family! Enjoy giveaways, student performances, interactive games and activities, local vendors, and more. ✅

See you there!
⏰ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, May 2
📍Hartley PK-8, 6201 Hughey Dr

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2 months ago, Communications
Photo of author Evelyne Perez with a book and text that says It Starts With a Book Lit Fest Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hartley PK-8 Featured Author
Photo of author Loren Long with a book and text that says It Starts With a Book Lit Fest Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hartley PK-8 Featured Author
Photo of author Matt De La Pena with a book and text that says It Starts With a Book Lit Fest Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hartley PK-8 Featured Author
Photo of author Miguel Briones with a book and text that says It Starts With a Book Lit Fest Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hartley PK-8 Featured Author
Photo of author Phillip Cortez with a book and text that says It Starts With a Book Lit Fest Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hartley PK-8 Featured Author
Registration for the 2026–27 school year is now open, and YOU 🫵 are invited to join the El Paso ISD family! 📚❤️

At our campuses, Fine Arts programs shine by inspiring creativity, building confidence, and giving students opportunities to showcase their talent and artistry. 🎶🌟

Register today! ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us

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2 months ago, Communications
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We're excited to celebrate our El Paso Children's Hospital High School Athlete of the Week nominee, Daniel Gaudian from El Paso High School baseball! ⚾🔥

Join us in supporting Daniel as he represents our district with pride and excellence on the field! 🐯🏆

Vote here ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/04/28/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-april-20-25/89795846007/

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2 months ago, Communications
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🌟 Meet Your Teacher of the Year Finalist! 🌟

Join us in celebrating John Matthews, a Band Director from Jefferson Silva High School. 🦊❤️

Watch here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PckCEn2jg90

Winners will be announced on Thursday, May 14. 🏆

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2 months ago, Communications
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Introducing our next Co-Champion for the High School division of the Something Good Attendance Challenge… Transmountain Early College High School! 🎊

We’re proud of our Mavericks for rising to the challenge and showing students the importance of being #RightHereRightNow. 🌟

Watch here ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14ZAgE9ozM7/

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2 months ago, Communications
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El Paso High School shines as the High School Co-Champions of the Something Good Attendance Challenge! 🌟

With an inspiring video, strong attendance, and outstanding community support, the Tigers earned their spot at the top! 🏆🙌

Watch here ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1UY95jScxh/

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2 months ago, Communications
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Richardson Middle School takes the spotlight as the Middle/PK–8 Winner of the Something Good Attendance Challenge! 🌟

From their dedication to being #RightHereRightNow to the energy behind their innovative video and strong community votes, the Jaguars brought the heat and took the WIN! 🏆✅

Watch here ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HPzRjSW4X/

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With incredible community support, creative production, and commitment to being #RightHereRightNow, we're excited to celebrate Western Hills Elementary Environmental Science Academy as the Elementary Winner for the Something Good Attendance Challenge! 🏆🌟

Watch here ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15rhrb9HjsE/

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2 months ago, Communications
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🌟 Meet Your Educational Support Personnel Finalist! 🌟

Help us celebrate Meghan Burford, a campus patrol from Murphree PK-8. 📚💛💙

Watchere ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNLlIeNNbVI

Winners will be announced on Thursday, May 14. 🏆

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2 months ago, Communications
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El Paso ISD is proud to host the 2nd Annual Law & Public Service Career Expo! 📚🌟

Today, more than 1,300 students are diving into exciting career pathways, experiencing live demonstrations, hands-on activities, and real-world insights into public service and healthcare professions. 🤝 💼 📝

We were so glad to have students from YISD join our El Paso ISD juniors and seniors to experience this incredible opportunity!

Watch here ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1J5ErfkQKG/

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2 months ago, Communications
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Our incredible students and staff share a heartfelt message to thank our school bus drivers and monitors for keeping us safe every day. 🚌❤️

Watch here ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18PSHJt4Ba/

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More than 17,600 votes were cast in the Something Good Attendance Challenge! 👏 🌟

Thank you to our amazing community for showing up and bringing the #RightHereRightNow energy to help crown our champions! 🏆🔥

The wait is almost over… winners coming soon 👀

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2 months ago, Communications
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🌟 Meet Your Teacher of the Year Finalist! 🌟

Join us in celebrating Sergio Blanco, an Elementary Dual Language educator from Crockett Elementary Fine Arts Academy. 📚💛🖤

Watch here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePG-03vZFwM

Winners will be announced on Thursday, May 14. 🏆

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2 months ago, Communications
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🌟 Meet Your Educational Support Personnel Finalist! 🌟

Help us celebrate Luis Morales, a Warehouse Section Leader from the School Resources Department. 👏

Watch here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wJQIN6qbMA

Winners will be announced on Thursday, May 14. 🏆

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2 months ago, Communications
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🌟 Meet Your Teacher of the Year Finalist! 🌟

Join us in celebrating Cynthia Guerra, a Prekindergarten educator from Bliss Elementary School.

Stay tuned as we honor all finalists! 📚👏

Watch here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpPHFPH-2xk

Winners will be announced on Thursday, May 14. 🏆

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2 months ago, Communications
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🌟 HAPPENING TOMORROW! 🌟

El Paso ISD will hold an online auction featuring furniture, portables, kitchen equipment, and vehicles. ✅

🌟ONLINE AUCTION 🌟
⏰ Start Time: 5 p.m. (April 27)
📅 April 27-May 4, 2026
🌐 www.auctionsinternational.com

🌟 IN-PERSON VIEWING 🌟
⏰ 9-11 a.m.
📅 Monday, April 27
📍Gamble Warehouse, 4900 Woodrow Bean Trans Mtn.
📦 Pick-ups will be by appointment only

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2 months ago, Communications
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🌟 HAPPENING TODAY! 🌟

Don’t miss the El Paso ISD Job Fair! ✅ We're hiring for positions in Maintenance, Custodial, Transportation, and Food and Nutrition Services.

See you there!
⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, April 25
📍 Murphree PK-8, 499 Cabaret Dr
✅ Bring your resume & be ready to interview

Can’t make it? Join us at our next job fair or apply online:
⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, May 2
📍 Chapin High School, 7000 Dyer St
🌐 Join Our Team ➡️ www.episd.org/jobs

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Graphic with staff smiling for a group photo in front of buses with text that says in english Maintenance, custodial, transportation, & food service positions available! Saturday, April 11, Delta Ops Center 1905 Delta DR, 79905 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25 Murphree PK 8 499 Cabaret DR 79912 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2 Chapin High School 7000 Dyer ST, 79904 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. large font that says El Paso ISD Job Fair Join the team today! episd.org/jobs
Graphic with staff smiling for a group photo in front of buses with text that says in spanish  Puestos disponibles en mantenimiento, limpieza, transporte y servicious de alimentacion! Sabado, April 11, Delta Ops Center 1905 Delta DR, 79905 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sabado, April 25 Murphree PK 8 499 Cabaret DR 79912 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sabado, May 2 Chapin High School 7000 Dyer ST, 79904 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. large font that says El Paso ISD Feria De Empleo Unete al equipo hoy mismo! episd.org/jobs
Join El Paso ISD for the It Starts With a Book Lit Fest! 📖🌟

Bring the whole family and enjoy inspiring author panels, exciting student performances, games and activities, local vendors, and so much more. ✅

See you there!
⏰ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, May 2
📍Hartley PK-8, 6201 Hughey Dr

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2 months ago, Communications
Graphic with stack of books with text that says It Starts With a Book Lit Fest When: Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Hartley PK-8 Free Books will be given to the 1st 150+ students!! All Are Welcome. Author Panels, student moderated author Q&A, author book signing, author presentations. Feeder Pattern Activities and Games. Literacy activities, arts & crafts, and festival style games. Fun. Students performances, community vendors, giveaways
It Starts With Us a Book Festival Cuando: Sabado 2 de Mayo de 10 a.m. a 1 p.m. Donde: Hartley PK-8 Libros gratis para los primeros 150+ estudiantes! Todos Son Bienvenidos Paneles de Autores sesion de preguntas y respuestas con el autor, moderada por un estudiante autografos con autores presentaciones de autores Actividades y juegos actividades de alfabetizacion manualidades juegos al estilo de un festival Diversion presentatciones estudiantiles competencias de boceto de artistas premios!