El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra were thrilled to recognize students, community partners, and campuses for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on November 19, 2024, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building.
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Thank you to the incredible #FriendsofSunsetHeights for their generous donation of turkeys, dairy products, canned goods, and more to the Wiggs Resource Center!🦃🍽️ Your kindness is helping provide Thanksgiving meals to local families in need.🧡 #ItStartsWithUs
Our High School Program Nights continue this week!🌟 Don’t miss the chance to explore the amazing opportunities our high schools have to offer!✅
This week's meetings:
🕠 5:30-6:30 p.m.
🗓️ Tuesday, Nov. 19
📍Burges High School
🕠 5:30-6:30 p.m.
🗓️ Tuesday, Nov. 19
📍Jefferson High School
🕠 5:30-6:30 p.m.
🗓️ Wednesday, Nov. 20
📍El Paso High School
🕠 5-7 p.m.
🗓️ Thursday, Nov. 21
📍Silva Magnet High School
🕠 5:30-7 p.m.
🗓️ Thursday, Nov. 21
📍Andress High School
Learn more ➡️ episd.org/o/episd/page/high-school-program-nights
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Ready to protect your health this season?💉Get vaccinated today at Central Office for our community vaccine campaign.
⏰ 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
🗓️ Tuesday, Nov. 19
📍 1014 N Stanton St
🌟Important Reminders🌟
✅ Have your State ID or Driver's License and Insurance Card ready
✅ Print, fill out, and sign the vaccine form before you arrive
Fill out the form here ➡️ episd.org/healthyliving
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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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The Texas Urban Council of Superintendents (TUC) recently gathered in El Paso for their annual retreat, continuing their vital work to transform urban school districts across Texas.🌟 By uniting the power of the state’s largest districts, TUC drives innovative educational practices and advocates for change to improve student outcomes.
The three-day retreat was filled with collaboration, inspiration, and strategic planning, all aimed at shaping the future of education in Texas.💡📚
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Join us for the "Honoring Our Veterans, Our Heroes" Reception on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Fine Arts Gallery for an evening of reflection, gratitude, and celebration.🇺🇸
The gallery will showcase inspiring artwork created by our students, with each piece dedicated to honoring the bravery and sacrifice of those who have served our country.
📍1014 N Stanton - See you there!🌟
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Leadership Texas Association of School Boards recently visited Dr. Green Elementary, Young Women's STEAM Prep Academy, and El Paso High School to explore the innovative programs driving transformation and fostering academic excellence in El Paso ISD.📚
The group heard directly from students, teachers, and staff about how we are empowering our students to reach success and achieve their goals.🌟
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For #WorldKindnessDay, epkicks went above and beyond by generously donating 75 pairs of brand new tennis shoes to the amazing students at Stanton Elementary! 👟🌟
Thank you, EP Kicks, for choosing our Stallions to receive this thoughtful gift! 🐴💙
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El Paso ISD Food & Nutrition Services was featured on Tray Talk for their amazing Kitchen Tours!🎊 These hands-on tours give students an inside look at where their meals come from and how our kitchens work behind the scenes. 🔍👩🍳👨🍳
Thank you, Tray Talk, for shining a spotlight on our dedicated Food & Nutrition Services team!🌟
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/TT_114
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This week, we're cheering on some incredible El Paso ISD athletes as they compete for the title of El Paso Children's Hospital Athlete of the Week! 🌟
Cast your vote for:
🏀 Danae Gonzalez – Burges Basketball
🏀 Emma Balsiger – Franklin Basketball
🏈 Ernie Powers – Franklin Football
🏈 Evan Rivera – Chapin Football
Vote now ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/.../vote-el-paso.../76178741007/
Voting closes at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14!
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El Paso ISD parents,
The annual Federal Impact Aid Survey has begun. This survey allows El Paso ISD to apply for financial compensation for tax revenue lost due to Federal activities within district boundaries.
Look out for the survey link in your inbox! 📧 Your participation is essential to supporting the operational budget of El Paso ISD.🌟
Please complete the survey by Saturday, Nov. 30.✅
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🌟REMINDER!🌟
Please join us for the final week of proposed right-sizing (closure) campus and proposed receiving campus community meetings.
Proposed Right-sizing (Closure) Campuses Meetings:
🕠 10 a.m.
🗓️ Saturday, Nov. 16
📍Stanton Elementary School
🕠 1 p.m.
🗓️ Saturday, Nov. 16
📍Park Elementary School
Proposed Receiving Campuses Meetings:
🕠 5:30 p.m.
🗓️ Wednesday, Nov. 13
📍 Cooley Elementary School
🕠 5:30 p.m.
🗓️ Wednesday, Nov. 13
📍 @charlesmurphreeepisd
🕠 5:30 p.m.
🗓️ Thursday, Nov. 14
📍 Coldwell Elementary School
🕠 5:30 p.m.
🗓️ Thursday, Nov. 14
📍 Mesita ECDC & Mesita Elementary at Mesita Elementary School
🕠 10 a.m.
🗓️ Saturday, Nov. 16
📍 Moye Elementary School
🕠 1 p.m.
🗓️ Saturday, Nov. 16
📍 Canyon Hills Middle School
View the full DDR Phase III schedule here ➡️ episd.org/redesign
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We are proud to announce that Stanton Elementary School has been selected as the 2024 Fort Bliss Red Ribbon Champion! 🏆👏
To celebrate this achievement, the Fort Bliss Garrison Commander and the public affairs team visited the campus for a special ceremony, where they presented the Stallions with a 6-foot teddy bear. 🧸
It was a proud moment for the Stanton community, and a reminder of the Stallions' continued commitment to living healthy, drug-free lives.🌟
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🌟HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM NIGHTS🌟
Join us for a series of informational meetings where you can explore the exciting opportunities our high schools have to offer!✅
This week’s meetings:
🕠 5-6:30 p.m.
🗓️ Tuesday, Nov. 12
📍Coronado High School
🕠 5-6:30 p.m.
🗓️ Wednesday, Nov. 13
📍Transmounation Early College High School
🕠 5:30-7:30 p.m.
🗓️ Thursday, Nov. 14
📍Franklin High School
🕠 5:30-7:30 p.m.
🗓️ Thursday, Nov. 14
📍Andress High School
Learn more ➡️ episd.org/o/episd/page/high-school-program-nights
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🌟 READ ACROSS THE DISTRICT🌟
Today, El Paso ISD campuses took part in Read Across the District, dedicating 30 minutes to celebrating the joy of reading! At Bobby Joe Hill PK-8 School, the day kicked off with an exciting performance by the Andress High School and Hill PK-8 bands and cheerleaders! 🎶✨
Special guests included Superintendent Diana Sayavedra, who read an inspiring story, author Phillip Cortez, who shared the power of reading, and Chico, the El Paso Chihuahuas mascot, who brought his own book to life with a fun, interactive reading! 📚
Together, we’re fostering a love for reading in our community!🌟
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🌟🇺🇸 DISTRICT CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY! 🇺🇸🌟
In observance of Veterans Day, El Paso ISD will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, to honor the bravery and sacrifice of those who have served our country.
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HAPPENING NEXT WEEK!
Please join us for the final week of proposed right-sizing (closure) campus and proposed receiving campus community meetings.
Proposed Right-sizing (Closure) Campuses Meetings:
🕠 5:30 p.m.
🗓️ Tuesday, Nov. 12
📍Lamar Elementary School
🕠 10 a.m.
🗓️ Saturday, Nov. 16
📍Stanton Elementary School
🕠 1 p.m.
🗓️ Saturday, Nov. 16
📍Park Elementary School
Proposed Receiving Campuses Meetings:
🕠 5:30 p.m.
🗓️ Wednesday, Nov. 13
📍 Cooley Elementary School
🕠 5:30 p.m.
🗓️ Wednesday, Nov. 13
📍 @charlesmurphreeepisd
🕠 5:30 p.m.
🗓️ Thursday, Nov. 14
📍 Coldwell Elementary School
🕠 5:30 p.m.
🗓️ Thursday, Nov. 14
📍 Mesita ECDC & Mesita Elementary at Mesita Elementary School
🕠 10 a.m.
🗓️ Saturday, Nov. 16
📍 Moye Elementary School
🕠 1 p.m.
🗓️ Saturday, Nov. 16
📍 Canyon Hills Middle School
View the full DDR Phase III schedule here ➡️ episd.org/redesign
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Marshalls, Operation Warm, and TJ Maxx brought some extra warmth to Clendenin Elementary School by generously donating jackets for every student!🧥❤️
The students excitedly picked out their favorite jackets and were also given gift bags to fill with snacks and their new jackets!🎁
What makes this occasion even more special is that Clendenin Elementary is the only school in all of El Paso selected for this incredible gift, making this heartwarming moment one that the Unicorns will always remember. 🌟🦄
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Help us vote for Jamari Milton of Andress football, Miles Westbrook of El Paso cross country, and Emily Orr of Franklin cross country for a chance to be named the next El Paso Children's Hospital Athlete of the Week!🌟
A special shoutout to Martin Gonzalez for making the top four vote-getters for the week of Oct. 22-26! 🙌
Vote here ➡️ bit.ly/Athlete_1107
Voting closes at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7.
📸 El Paso Times
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