REMINDER: School Returns Tomorrow! 🌟

We're excited to welcome back our students and staff from Thanksgiving Break on Monday, Dec. 1. ✅

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

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4 months ago, Communications
Navarrete Middle School teacher teaching during class
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 🦃🧡

We are so thankful for our amazing El Paso ISD community! 🌟 May your Thanksgiving be filled with joy and gratitude. ❤️

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4 months ago, Communications
Parents take photo at thanksgiving luncheon with their daughter
🌟🏃‍♀️ COME RUN WITH US! 🏃‍♂️🌟

Lace up for the El Paso ISD Education Foundation 5K & 1-Mile Walk and enjoy a morning of fitness, family fun, and community spirit! 🌟

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

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!
We’re incredibly proud of Emma Guevara from the El Paso High School basketball team for being named the El Paso Children’s Hospital High School Female Athlete of the Week! 🌟🏀

Send her a "congratulations" in the comments below! 🐯🧡🖤

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4 months ago, Communications
Emma Guevara, El Paso High basketball
At their November meeting, the Superintendent Teacher Advisory Council gathered to share ideas and explore innovative ways to support our teachers and students.

By collaborating with our educators, we’re building even greater opportunities for student success! 🌟

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4 months ago, Communications
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Liza rodriguez gives speech
EPISD staff giving a presentation
With amazing community support and everyone showing up #RightHereRightNow, we’re thrilled to announce Franklin High School as our High School Champions in the Principal Attendance Challenge! 🏆🌟

GO, COUGS!!! 🐾💜🖤

Show your support for Franklin by dropping "COUGAR POWERHOUSE" in the comments! 👏🎊

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4 months ago, Communications
Principal Attendance Challenge high school winner Franklin
You voted.🗳️ You showed up. ✅ And now we proudly crown Guillen Middle School as our Middle School/PK-8 Champion in the Principal Attendance Challenge! 🏆🌟

WAY TO GO, GRIZZLIES! 🐻🤍

Send your congratulations in the comments below! 👏🎊

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4 months ago, Communications
Principal attendance challenge middle school/pk8 winner guillen
After thousands of votes, creative productions, and school attendance average, we’re proud to crown our Elementary Champion in the Principal Attendance Challenge! 👑🌟

Congratulations to...Polk Elementary School! 🏆🎊

LET'S HEAR IT FOR OUR POLK PANTHERS!! 🐾❤️ Drop a "👏" in the comments below!

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4 months ago, Communications
Principal attendance challenge elementary school polk
Our El Paso ISD community showed up #RightHereRightNow! 🎉

More than 10,000 votes poured in for the Principal Attendance Challenge. 🗳️

👀👑 Stay tuned...the winning campuses will be revealed soon! 🌟

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4 months ago, Communications
Principal Attendance Challenge 10,145 votes cast!!!
We hope our El Paso ISD community is enjoying Thanksgiving Break! ❤️

We look forward to seeing everyone back at our district offices and campuses on Monday, Dec. 1. 🌟

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

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4 months ago, Communications
Five YWA students smile for group photo
El Paso ISD will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from November 24-28. 🦃🌟

We wish our students, staff, and community a safe and joyful break! 🧡

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

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4 months ago, Communications
Happy Thanksgiving District Closed November 24-28
In a week where the city of El Paso celebrated El Paso ISD alumnus Eddie Guerrero, Franklin High School Wrestling had the incredible opportunity to learn from some champions of the world of professional wrestling! 🤼🤼‍♀️🌟

Thank you to TNA stars Ashley Diaz de Villegas and Frankie Kazarian for inspiring our Cougars and sharing your insight on handling pressure, managing nerves, and trusting the process. 🐾👏

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4 months ago, Communications
Franklin High School Wrestling takes group photo with TNA stars Ashley Diaz de Villegas and Frankie Kazarian
Franklin High School Wrestling listening to TNA stars Ashley Diaz de Villegas and Frankie Kazarian advice
Franklin High School Wrestling listening to TNA stars Ashley Diaz de Villegas and Frankie Kazarian advice
Franklin High School Wrestling listening to TNA stars Ashley Diaz de Villegas and Frankie Kazarian advice
A big thank you to our incredible El Paso ISD Food & Nutrition Services team, students, staff, and community partners for serving up delicious Thanksgiving meals across the district! 🦃🌟

Thank you for creating a memorable and meaningful experience for our families. ❤️

More photos ➡️ bit.ly/Thanksgiving_25

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4 months ago, Communications
Barron Elementary food and nutrition staff
El Paso Police Department helps serve Thanksgiving meals at Charles Middle School
Navarette Middle School army community members help serve Thanskgiving luncheons
Burges JROTC students help serve Thanksgiving luncheons
Transportation Department helping serve the Thanksgiving luncheon at Milam Elementary School
🌟 LAST CHANCE! 🌟

Don't forget to vote for your favorite Principal Attendance Challenge video! 🙌

🗳️ Vote for your favorite finalist here! ➡️ www.episd.org/page/principalattendancechallenge

Voting is open through Friday, Nov. 21. ✅

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4 months ago, Communications
Principal Attendance Challenge
REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE THIS FRIDAY 🌟

El Paso ISD students will have early release Friday, Nov. 21. ✅

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 students
🌟 6️⃣ 7️⃣ DAY! 🌟

El Paso ISD campuses embraced the 6–7 trend yesterday, turning the 67th day of school into a fun celebration! 🎊 From creative outfits to engaging activities, our students and staff are showing just how fun learning can be. 📚❤️

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4 months ago, Communications
Herrera Elementary School celebrates 6 7 Day
Moreno Elementary School celebrates 6 7 Day
Duran Elementary School celebrates 6 7 Day
Lundy Elementary School celebrates 6 7 Day
Polk Elementary School celebrates 6 7 Day
Join us in supporting our amazing El Paso ISD athletes for the El Paso Children's Athlete of the Week! 👏🏆

🌟 Abigail Garduno, Burges basketball
🌟 Daveon Singleton, Chapin football
🌟 Emma Guevara, El Paso High basketball
🌟 Hayden Brack, Franklin basketball
🌟 Jamari Milton, Andress football

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/11/18/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-nov-10-15/87306395007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/11/18/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-female-athlete-for-nov-10-15/87306569007/

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4 months ago, Communications
Abigail Garduno, Burges basketball
Daveon Singleton, Chapin football
Emma Guevara, El Paso High basketball
Hayden Brack, Franklin basketball
Jamari Milton, Andress football
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were proud to recognize students, staff, and community members for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on November 18, 2025, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

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4 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were proud to recognize our outstanding marching bands for earning superior ratings and advancing to the UIL Area competition. 🌟 Congratulations to our exceptional bands from Andress, Coronado, El Paso High, Franklin, and Irvin High Schools. 👏🎶 (pictured Andress High School)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were proud to recognize our outstanding marching bands for earning superior ratings and advancing to the UIL Area competition. 🌟 Congratulations to our exceptional bands from Andress, Coronado, El Paso High, Franklin, and Irvin High Schools. 👏🎶 (pictured Coronado High School)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were proud to recognize our outstanding marching bands for earning superior ratings and advancing to the UIL Area competition. 🌟 Congratulations to our exceptional bands from Andress, Coronado, El Paso High, Franklin, and Irvin High Schools. 👏🎶 (pictured El Paso High School)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were proud to recognize our outstanding marching bands for earning superior ratings and advancing to the UIL Area competition. 🌟 Congratulations to our exceptional bands from Andress, Coronado, El Paso High, Franklin, and Irvin High Schools. 👏🎶 (pictured Franklin High School)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were proud to recognize our outstanding marching bands for earning superior ratings and advancing to the UIL Area competition. 🌟 Congratulations to our exceptional bands from Andress, Coronado, El Paso High, Franklin, and Irvin High Schools. 👏🎶 (pictured Irvin High School)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were thrilled to recognize one of our own school nurses for earning top statewide honors.🌟 Congratulations to Yvonne Guerrero from Canyon Hills Middle School on being named the 2025 Texas School Nurse of the Year by the Texas School Nurse Organization. 🎊 We are incredibly proud of you!👏❤️
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were proud to recognize Southwest University for their partnership and their generous commitment of $500,000 to the El Paso ISD Education Foundation in support of scholarships for El Paso ISD students who attend Southwest University.🌟 Thank you, Southwest University, for championing student success in our community.❤
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were excited to recognize our students’ success at this year’s KTSM Weather Fest.⛅ We’re incredibly proud of Franklin High School for earning Best Overall High School Project and of Austin High School for taking home the Ultimate Weather Warrior Award. 🏆🌟(pictured Franklin High School)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were excited to recognize our students’ success at this year’s KTSM Weather Fest.⛅ We’re incredibly proud of Franklin High School for earning Best Overall High School Project and of Austin High School for taking home the Ultimate Weather Warrior Award. 🏆🌟 (pictured Austin High School)
🌟 VIVA LA RAZA! 🌟

El Paso ISD joins the City of El Paso in celebrating Eddie Guerrero Day! 🎊

Eddie Guerrero, a Jefferson High School alum, WWE legend, and the first Mexican American to hold the WWE Championship, showed the world what El Paso talent can achieve. ❤️

His legacy continues to motivate our students to dream big, work hard, and believe in themselves. 👏

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5 months ago, Communications
El Paso community celebrate Eddie Guerrero Day
Jefferson High School wrestling team listens as the City of El Paso proclaims November 18, 2025 as Eddie Guerrero Day
Jefferson High School Principal Edgar Rincon shakes community members hands
Mayor of El Paso and Eddie Guerrero family members take a photo together
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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5 months ago, Communications
El Paso Independent School District Board Meeting