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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4 months ago, Communications
El Paso Independent School District Board Meeting

We’re proud to celebrate Malachi Jones from the Austin High School basketball team as the El Paso Children’s Hospital Male Athlete of the Week! 🐾💛🤎

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4 months ago, Communications
Austin High School basketball team member Malachi Jones
🌟EARLY RELEASE THIS FRIDAY! 🌟

El Paso ISD will have early release Friday, Dec. 19. ✅

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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4 months ago, Communications
Early Release for El Paso ISD graphic
FLY HIGH, GOLDEN EAGLES! 🦅💛

We're so proud of our Andress High School's Sophia Villegas, who earned her Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree in EC-6, 4-8, EC-12 Special Education from El Paso Community College. 🌟

Sophia is the first graduate of the Andress High School P-TECH Program. 🙌

Help us celebrate her amazing achievement in the comments below! 👏

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/grad_1212

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4 months ago, Communications
Andress High School's Sophia Villegas shakes hand with EPCC staff after receiving diploma
Andress High School and Burges High School principal and Assistant principal smile for a photo
Sophia Villegas smiles for a photo
EPCC guest speaker speaking
CONGRATULATIONS MUSTANGS! 🐴💜💛

We're so proud of our Burges Early College High School students who earned their Associate of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies from El Paso Community College! 🎓

These Mustangs will attend UTEP in Spring 2026 on a scholarship that covers up to 9 college credits per semester. 🌟
4 months ago, Communications
Burges Early College High School students take group photo
Burges Early College High School student shakes hands after receiving diploma
Burges Early College High School student walking into the EPCC graduation ceremony
Burges Early College High School student shakes hands after receiving diploma
WAY TO GO, COUGARS! 🐾🎊

We're excited to celebrate our Franklin High School students who received their Associate of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies from El Paso Community College! 🌟

4 months ago, Communications
Franklin High School graduate poses for photo
EPCC graduation confetti streamers
Franklin student shakes hand after receiving diploma
EPCC president gives speech
GO, MAVERICKS! 🎓🌟

Several of our Transmountain Early College High School students earned their Associate of Science Multidisciplinary Studies from El Paso Community College. 👏

We’re incredibly proud of our Mavericks, all of whom will continue their education at UTEP in Spring 2026 with a scholarship that covers up to 9 college credits per semester. 🌟
4 months ago, Communications
Transmountain Early College High School students shaking hands with EPCC staff after receiving diploma
Transmountain Early College High School students take a group photo
Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk, Martha Aguirre, and El Paso ISD Board Trustee Mindy Sutton take photo at EPCC graduation
Transmountain Early College High School students take a selfie
The Hornedo Middle School Tornados 🌪️ are creating a storm of success #RightHereRightNow thanks to their amazing attendance streaks! 🌟

For the month of November, students with perfect attendance earned an opportunity to receive an awesome basket of goodies, sponsored by Dave’s Hot Chicken! 🍗🔥

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4 months ago, Communications
Hornedo students with their perfect attendance goodie basket
Hornedo student with their perfect attendance goodie basket
Hornedo student with their perfect attendance goodie basket
Hornedo student with their perfect attendance goodie basket
Hornedo student with their perfect attendance goodie basket
We're incredibly proud of our athletes who are nominated for the El Paso Children's Hospital Athlete of the Week! 👏🌟

Support our amazing students:
🌟 Abigail Garduno, Burges basketball
🌟 Jubilee Rendon, Franklin wrestling
🌟 Alexander Tapia, Franklin wrestling
🌟 Dirk Dillard, Coronado wrestling
🌟 Jacaden Brown, Chapin wrestling
🌟 Jacob Garcia, Chapin basketball
🌟 Malachi Jones, Austin basketball

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/12/09/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-dec-1-6/87656658007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/12/09/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-female-athlete-for-dec-1-6/87656624007/

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4 months ago, Communications
Abigail Garduno, Burges basketball
Jubilee Rendon, Franklin wrestling
Alexander Tapia, Franklin wrestling
Dirk Dillard, Coronado wrestling
Jacaden Brown, Chapin wrestling
Jacob Garcia, Chapin basketball
Malachi Jones, Austin basketball
The El Paso County Elections Department and Commissioners Court recognized two of our talented students for their outstanding designs in the “Future Voter” Sticker Design Contest. 🌟

Congratulations to:
🎊 1st Place – Sophia Salas, Hartley PK-8
🎊 3rd Place – Francella Belen Marin, Lamar Elementary School

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/Sticker_1114

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4 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD students Sophia Salas and Francella Belen Marin get recognized for their outstanding designs in the "Future Voter" Sticker Design Contest and take a group photo with City reps, Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre, Lamar Elementary principal, and El Paso ISD staff
Sophia Salas receiving her certificate for earning 1st place in the "Future Voter" Sticker Design Contest
Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre and El Paso ISD leadership smile while watching our students be recognized
The El Paso County Elections Department and Commissioners Court recognize students who had outstanding designs in the "Future Voter" Sticker Design Contest
🏃‍♀️ FAST TRACK FUN! 🏃‍♂️

A huge thank you to our incredible community for coming out and supporting the El Paso ISD Education Foundation at the Fast Track to the Future 5K! 🌟

Your energy helped us go the extra mile and made the event a great success. ❤️

More photos ➡️ bit.ly/5K_1208

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4 months ago, Communications
Community members taking off during the Fast Track to the Future 5K
Community members smile and do peace sign while running at the El Paso ISD Education Foundation Fast Track to the Future 5K
Top three runners for the Fast Track to the Future 5K take photos on podium and fist bump each other
El Paso ISD principals and community members take group photo
❤️🍿 POP-tastic Attendance! 🍿❤️

Our Whitaker Elementary Rainbows showed what it means to be #RightHereRightNow, earning a special popcorn treat thanks to the generous support of AMC Theatres! 👏🌟

We’re so proud of our Rainbows for their dedication to showing up, learning, and shining bright every day. 🌈

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4 months ago, Communications
Whitaker Elementary students pose with their popcorn they earned for perfect attendance
Whitaker Elementary principal and staff member holding large bag of popcorn
Whitaker Elementary students prepping popcorn
Whitaker Elementary students pose with their popcorn they earned for perfect attendance
We're so proud of our amazing athletes who are nominated for the El Paso Children's Hospital Athlete of the Week! 👏🎊

Support our students:
🌟 Allison De La O, Franklin basketball
🌟 Emily Orr, Franklin cross country
🌟 Jaden Carbajal, Jefferson basketball
🌟 Lyanni Ramos, Coronado basketball
🌟 Richard Arriaga, El Paso High basketball

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/12/02/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-nov-25-30/87539376007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/12/02/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-female-athlete-for-nov-25-30/87539249007/

📸 Rudy Davila

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4 months ago, Communications
Photo of Allison De La O, Franklin basketball
Photo of Emily Orr, Franklin cross country
Photo of Jaden Carbajal, Jefferson basketball
Photo of Lyanni Ramos, Coronado basketball
Photo of Richard Arriaga, El Paso High basketball
Take a deep dive 🏊‍♀️ into our Coaches Huddle as we chat with the dedicated swim coaches from Austin and Burges High Schools! 🌟

Watch here ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16r4udwpWw/

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4 months ago, Communications
Austin head swim coach Jesus Reyes
Burges head swim coach Angelica Urbina
HAPPENING SATURDAY: Fast Track to the Future 5K 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️⚡

There's still time left to sign up for the El Paso ISD Education Foundation 5K and 1-Mile Walk! 🌟

⏰ 8 a.m. start
📅 Saturday, Dec. 6
📍 Burges High School | 7800 Edgemere Blvd.

Registration Fees:
5K Run – $25 | 1-Mile Walk – $20

Sign up here ➡️ bit.ly/EF5K_25

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4 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Education Foundation Fast Track to the Future 5K Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Burges High School 7800 Edgemere Blvd El Paso, Texas 79925. Only $25 for runners and $20 for walkers! Lace up for the EPISD Education Foundation 5K & 1-Mile Walk - fun for the whole family and all for a great cause: our students!
🌟 Happy Special Education Day! 🌟

We honor the achievements and strength of our students and families in special education. ❤️

We also celebrate our special education teachers and staff, whose dedication helps create learning environments where every student is inspired and empowered to thrive. 🙌

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4 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD celebrates Special Education Day graphic
Congratulations to Irvin High School's Jazlyn Burciaga on being named the El Paso Children's Hospital Athlete of the Week! 🏀🌟

We’re incredibly proud of Jazlyn and all she’s accomplished! 👏🚀

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4 months ago, Communications
Photo of Irvin High School's Jazlyn Burciaga part of the Lady Rockets Basketball team
Lamar Elementary School has officially opened its El Paso High Feeder Pattern Family Resource Center! 🌟

Located at 1140 E Cliff Drive, this new center will serve as a vital hub for nutritional assistance, supporting students and families in our community.

El Paso ISD continues to operate several food distribution sites through its Community Schools initiative to ensure every family has access to the resources they need. ❤️

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4 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre, El Paso High feeder pattern principals, and three El Paso ISD board members cut ribbon for the Lamar Family Resource Center
Photo inside the Lamar Family Resource Center. Food pictured and sign that says Viva La Market
El Paso ISD Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre, El Paso High feeder pattern principals, and three El Paso ISD board members, and El Paso ISD staff members take group photo in the Lamar Family Resource Center
Wiggs Middle School Cheerleaders cheer on Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre and El Paso High School principal Dr. Sandra Rocha as they enter the Lamar Family Resource Center
🌟 EL PASO ISD ONLINE AUCTION! 🌟

El Paso ISD will hold an online auction featuring furniture, portable items, vehicles, and kitchen items at www.auctionsinternational.com starting at 9 a.m. today through December 8.

⬇️ See details below for furniture location viewings. ⬇️

⏰ 9-11 a.m.
📆 Dec. 1
📍 Rivera Elementary School, 6445 Escondido Dr, El Paso, TX 79912

⏰ 12-2 p.m.
📆 Dec. 1
📍 Putnam Elementary School, 6508 Fiesta Dr, El Paso, TX 79912

⬇️ See details below for Portable, Furniture, Vehicles, and Kitchen Items location viewings. ⬇️

⏰ 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
📆 Dec. 1
📍 EPISD Gamble Warehouse, 4900 Woodrow Bean Trans. Mtn.

*Pick-ups will be by appointment only

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4 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Online Auction
🌟 Welcome back, El Paso ISD! 🌟

We hope you had a joyful Thanksgiving break! 🦃🧡

As we return to school, let’s be #RightHereRightNow by showing up, staying engaged, and making every moment count! ✅

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4 months ago, Communications
Wiggs middle school cheerleaders