Celebrating Our Military Students! 🎊

The DODEA Bicycle Donation Dinner united educators, military families, and community partners to celebrate our international students connected to the Sergeant Major’s Academy at Fort Bliss. 🌟

Hosted by El Paso ISD's Community Engagement and Education Foundation departments, students received new bicycles, helmets, and safety gear as a warm welcome to the El Paso community. 🚲❤️

More photos ➡️ bit.ly/DODEA_0224

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Student and parent take photo with new bike and El Paso ISD staff at the DODEA Bicycle Donation Dinner
Large group of students and parents take a photo with new bike and El Paso ISD staff at the DODEA Bicycle Donation Dinner
Student and parent take photo with new bike at the DODEA Bicycle Donation Dinner
El Paso ISD staff and Trustee Mindy Sutton at the DODEA Bicycle Donation Dinner
How does a Montessori education help fortify your child’s future?

Explore the opportunities at El Paso ISD Montessori schools during our upcoming Information Sessions. ✅

In our hands-on, multi-age Montessori classrooms, children develop skills to help them thrive academically, socially, and creatively. 🏫🌟

⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, March 4
📍Dr. Green Montessori, 5430 Buckley Dr.
☎️ 915-236-3000

⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📆 Thursday, March 5
📍Moreno Montessori, 2300 San Diego
☎️ 915-236-0450

Learn more about Montessori ➡️ www.episd.org/montessori

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Montessori Information Sessions at Dr Green Montessori Wednesday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m. at 5430 Buckley Dr. El Paso, TX 79912 phone number is 915-236-3000. Moreno Montessori Information Sessions is Thursday, March 5 at 5:30 p.m. at 2300 San Diego Ave. El Paso, TX 79930 and their phone number is 915-236-0450
Did you know Montessori students have stronger academic outcomes? 🏫🌟

Randomized control design studies have found superior outcomes on academic and pre-academic assessments for children who attended Montessori preschool and elementary schools; that’s why El Paso ISD offers FREE public Montessori options for El Paso’s families. ✅

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/montessori

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Mark your calendars for important March dates! ✅

El Paso ISD will be closed during the week of March 16-20 for Spring Break. ☀️

Accelerated instruction for students who are scheduled to attend will take place March 9–13. 📚

To learn more about the Spring Intersession schedule, visit ➡️ www.episd.org/page/spring-intersession

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🌟NATIONAL MONTESSORI EDUCATION WEEK! 🌟

Discover a world of opportunity in El Paso ISD’s Montessori schools, where curiosity leads the way, and students build independence, creativity, and real-world skills that prepare them for lifelong success. 🏫❤️

Applications are NOW OPEN! ✅ Apply today to give your child the chance to thrive in a Montessori classroom and build a strong foundation for the future. 🌟

Apply now and learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/montessori

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🌟 HAPPENING THIS WEEK! 🌟

Don't miss out on the final Community Conversations meeting with Trustee Mindy Sutton and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk.

⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Feb. 25
📍Irvin High School Cafeteria, 5400 Sanders Ave.
✅ Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.

Can’t attend? Participate by taking our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

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The El Paso ISD board of trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Wednesday, February 25 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Irvin High School's Cafeteria 5400 Sanders Ave with Trustee Mindy Sutton
Ready to try something new? ✅ Join a Healthy Living class today! 🌟

Discover new hobbies, build new skills, and boost your well-being in a fun, supportive environment.

Free for all employees, with supplies provided and many sessions offered across the district! 🏫

View the Spring 2026 Schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/healthyliving

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Photo of Healthy Living hiking class smiling for a photo while on a hike
Photo of Healthy Living cooking class. Participate smiles while transferring food in pan to a bowl
Photo of Healthy Living participants laughing while in pottery class
Photo of Healthy Living ceramics class participants showing off their ceramics
Celebrating the strong partnership between the two foundational pillars of the region, Fort Bliss and El Paso ISD, Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka welcomed Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk for a visit and tour. 🇺🇸

Together, they discussed a shared commitment to supporting our military-connected students, families, and how to continue to empower the future of our community, in the classroom and beyond. 🌟

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El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka smile for a photo in front of Bliss Elementary School
El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka walking in Fort Bliss
El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka talking in front of Milam Elementary School
El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka talking in an office
Hit the track with Coaches Huddle! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Head varsity track coaches Mario Gomez of Chapin High School and John Harris of El Paso High School share the highlights and heart behind their coaching careers. 🏆🌟

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

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Photo of El Paso High Coach John Harris smiling with Coaches Huddle text on screen
Photo of Chapin High Coach Mario Gomez posing with Coaches Huddle text on screen
🌟EL PASO ISD ONLINE AUCTION🌟

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

🌟ONLINE AUCTION 🌟
⏰ 5 p.m.
📅 February 23-March 9
🌐 www.auctionsinternational.com

🌟 LOCATION VIEWING 🌟
⏰ 9-11 a.m.
📅 Monday, Feb. 23
📍Gamble Warehouse, 4900 Woodrow Bean Trans Mtn.
📦 Pick-ups will be by appointment only

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El Paso ISD Online Auction Feb. 13-March 9
Congratulations to Genesis Reyes of Bowie girls soccer on being named the El Paso Children's Hospital High School Athlete of the Week! ⚽💙 🤍

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Game on, Chargers! 🎮

Charles Middle School students with perfect attendance in January just leveled up! ⬆️

They earned an opportunity to receive Dave & Buster’s gift cards and free play certificates for showing up #RightHereRightNow. 🌟

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Charles Middle School students take a group photo with their Dave and Busters certificates
Charles Middle School students take a group photo with their Dave and Busters certificates
Charles Middle School students take a group photo with their Dave and Busters certificates
PTA power in action! ✅

The El Paso ISD Council of PTAs meeting was extra special this month, with guests Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Trustee Alex Cuellar joining the conversation. 📚💭

Together, they shared innovative ideas to support students and staff, while celebrating the countless ways PTAs help our schools thrive and shine! 🌟

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Three El Paso ISD Council of PTAs volunteers smile for a group photo
El Paso ISD Council of PTAs taking notes during meeting
Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk sitting with El Paso ISD Council of PTAs volunteers listening to presentations
Two El Paso ISD Council of PTAs volunteers and Trustee Alex Cuellar smile for a group photo
We'll see you at tonight's Community Conversations meeting with Trustee Daniel Call and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk.🌟

⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Thursday, Feb. 19
📍Coronado High School Cafeteria, 100 Champions Place
✅ Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.

Can’t attend? Participate by taking our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

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The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Thursday, February 19 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Coronado High School, 100 Champions Place with Trustee Daniel Call
Dear El Paso ISD Community,

We invite you to participate in the voting process for the proposed revisions to the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic calendars. 📆🌟

The voting period ends Monday, March 2. ✅

Cast your vote here ➡️ https://episdpublicresources.episd.org/publicCalendarVoting/index.php

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El Paso ISD Montessori schools provide students with the tools to foster independence, build confidence, and develop real-world skills. 🏫🌟

Discover how our Montessori program can inspire your child at the upcoming information sessions:

⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, March 4
📍Dr. Green Montessori, 5430 Buckley Dr.
☎️ 915-236-3000

⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📆 Thursday, March 5
📍Moreno Montessori, 2300 San Diego
☎️ 915-236-0450

Learn more about Montessori ➡️ www.episd.org/montessori

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Montessori Information Sessions at Dr Green Montessori Wednesday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m. at 5430 Buckley Dr. El Paso, TX 79912 phone number is 915-236-3000. Moreno Montessori Information Sessions is Thursday, March 5 at 5:30 p.m. at 2300 San Diego Ave. El Paso, TX 79930 and their phone number is 915-236-0450
BURGES AND IRVIN EARN BI-DISTRICT TITLES! 🏀🏆🔥

We couldn't be prouder of our Mustangs 🐴 and Rockets 🚀 for securing the bi-district championship! 👏

📸 prep1usa

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Group photo of Burges High School girls basketball team with their bi-district champions trophy
Group photo of Irvin High School girls basketball team with their bi-district champions trophy
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month Through the Arts! 💛❤️🖤

El Paso ISD Fine Arts, in collaboration with the Eta Pi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, invites you to a special Reception & Awards Ceremony celebrating our talented student artists.🌟

See you there! 🖼️
⏰ 4:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Thursday, Feb. 19
📍El Paso ISD Art Gallery, 1014 N. Stanton
🎨 Artwork will be on display through March 25

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El Paso ISD staff and Eta Pi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated take group photo in collaboration of the Celebrating Black History Month Through the Arts gallery
Photo of Celebrating Black History Month Through the Arts gallery
Photo of Celebrating Black History Month Through the Arts gallery
Photo of Celebrating Black History Month Through the Arts gallery
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize students and staff for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on February 17, 2026, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

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El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize some of our district’s most talented dancers, who competed to establish themselves as All-State Dancers for the Texas Dance Educators Association. The All-State Dance Team brings together the best dancers in Texas, and we couldn’t be prouder of our students representing El Paso ISD with excellence. 🌟
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize our District Spanish Spelling Bee winners who have advanced to the Texas State Spanish Spelling Bee in June! 🐝🏆 Congratulations, Shaheli De Silva from Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy and Ferrán Martinez Caloca from Wiggs Middle School. 👏🌟
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize Hartley PK-8 Principal Dr. Elisa Aranda for being named the 2026 Region 19 TEPSAN of the Year. 🎊 This prestigious honor from the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) highlights her exemplary leadership and dedication to advancing education across Texas. 🌟
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize MacArthur PK-8 Assistant Principal Vanessa Carrasco for being named the 2026 Region 19 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). 🎊 This honor recognizes Ms. Carrasco’s outstanding leadership and commitment to fostering a culture of excellence for PK-8 students. 📚🌟
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize our talented student musicians who were selected to perform at the annual Texas Music Educators Association(TMEA) Clinic. 🎶 We’re incredibly proud of our students from Burges, Coronado, El Paso High, and Franklin for earning this prestigious recognition. 🌟
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize our Scholastic Visual Arts Competition winners. 🌟 At this state-level competition, students from Burges High School and Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy earned top honors, showcasing their creativity and artistic excellence. 🎨
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize Rebecca Guerrero, educator at Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy for earning the James F. Veninga Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award. 📚🌟 This award is the highest honor presented by Humanities Texas and Ms. Guerrero was chosen from over 900 nominations statewide. 🏆
We’re incredibly proud to see so many of our student-athletes nominated for the El Paso Children's Hospital High School Athlete of the Week! 👏🎊

Support our incredible athletes:
🌟 Cesar Chavez, Austin swimming
🌟 Genesis Reyes, Bowie soccer
🌟 Jacob Garcia, Chapin basketball
🌟 Jaedyne Armendariz, Chapin softball
🌟 Johan Camacho, Bowie basketball
🌟 Jubilee Rendon, Franklin wrestling
🌟 Tanner Jones, Franklin basketball

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/02/17/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-feb-9-14/88680492007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/02/17/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-female-athlete-for-feb-9-14/88680383007/

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Photo of Cesar Chavez, Austin swimming
Photo of Genesis Reyes, Bowie soccer
Photo of Jacob Garcia, Chapin basketball
Photo of Jaedyne Armendariz, Chapin softball
Photo of Johan Camacho, Bowie basketball
Photo of Jubilee Rendon, Franklin wrestling
Photo of Tanner Jones, Franklin basketball