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Let's fill our schools with gold next Friday, Sept. 25, and send a powerful message of hope, strength, and support for children and families affected by cancer.

Show us how you're wearing gold by tagging us in your photos! 📸

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about 2 hours ago, Communications
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Support students across El Paso ISD! 🌟

El Paso ISD families, please complete the Federal Impact Aid Form sent to your email. 📧✅

For more information on how the Federal Impact Aid Form supports the district, visit ➡️ www.episd.org/page/federal-impact-aid-survey

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about 8 hours ago, Communications
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The El Paso ISD Family Help Desk serves as a one-stop resource for families, providing information, guidance, and personalized support to help navigate their child's educational journey. 📚🤝

🌟 Contact the Family Help Desk Today! 🌟
☎️ 915-230-2581
✉️ Email: familyhelpdesk@episd.org
📆 Monday – Friday
⏰ 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
✅ Calls received after hours will be returned the following business day

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/o/episd/page/family-helpdesk

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1 day ago, Communications
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Happy Mexican Independence Day! 🇲🇽

El Paso ISD was filled with green, white, and red as our students and staff celebrated 16 de Septiembre! 💚🤍❤️

The celebration highlighted the culture, traditions, and pride that continue to enrich our schools and community. 🌟

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2 days ago, Communications
El Paso ISD students and staff member take a photo dress in Mexican Independence Day attire
Whitaker Elementary School students take a photo dress in Mexican Independence Day attire while holding a rainbow (mascot)
El Paso ISD staff members take a photo dress in Mexican Independence Day attire
Sunrise Elementary School student and staff member take a photo dress in Mexican Independence Day attire

Join us in congratulating Jazmyne Grimes of Andress High School volleyball on being named the El Paso Times Athlete of the Week! 🦅❤️

Help us support this week's nominees:
🌟 Christian Frias, Coronado football
🌟 Difanny Soltero, Coronado volleyball
🌟 Mason Ruybe, Austin football
🌟 Zoeh Cereceres, Chapin volleyball

Vote for our boys

Vote for our girls

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2 days ago, Communications
Photo of Jazmyne Grimes of Andress High School volleyball
Photo of Christian Frias, Coronado football
Photo of Difanny Soltero, Coronado volleyball
Photo of Mason Ruybe, Austin football
Photo of Zoeh Cereceres, Chapin volleyball

It's National Voter Registration Day! 🗳️

Whether you're registering for the first time or updating your information, now is a great time to get election-ready. ✅

For more information, visit ➡️ https://www.texas.gov/living-in-texas/texas-voter-registration/

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3 days ago, Communications
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Lower tax rate! ✅

Swipe through to learn how each portion of the tax rate helps support classrooms, students, and educational opportunities across our district.

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/tax_0915

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3 days ago, Communications
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Graphic with text that says Understanding School Taxes: El Paso ISD Adopts Lower Tax Rate with photo of two buckets with text that says M&O Maintenance and Operations 2025 Rate: $0.7699/$100 2026 Rate: $0.7637/$100 Lower I&S Interest and Sinking 2025 Rate: $0.3108/$100 2026 Rate: $0.3108/$100 No Change
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El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize El Paso ISD students and campuses for their incredible achievements during the board meeting on September 15, 2026, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

View all photos ➡️ September 2026 Board Meeting

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3 days ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize three exceptional students who earned Outstanding Performer Awards, one of the highest honors awarded to student musicians in Texas. 🎶🏆 This prestigious recognition is awarded to only a select few, with only 3% of solo performers earning Outstanding Performer status. Congratulations: 🌟 Hannah Carrillo, Coronado High School 🌟 Jillina Pomales, El Paso High School 🌟 Anne-Sophie Gagnon, Franklin High School #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize Murphree PK-8 and Guillen Middle School for their remarkable growth, improving to a B rating this year and delivering excellence in the classroom for every child! 🌟 
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize Murphree PK-8 and Guillen Middle School for their remarkable growth, improving to a B rating this year and delivering excellence in the classroom for every child! 🌟 
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize our campuses that earned an impressive “A” state rating. This achievement is a testament to the exceptional instruction, strong student support, and academic excellence taking place across El Paso ISD. 👏 Congratulations to our “A” rated campuses: 🌟 Bliss Elementary School 🌟 Cielo Vista Elementary School 🌟 Coldwell Elementary School 🌟 Hawkins Elementary School 🌟 Lundy Elementary School 🌟 Hornedo Middle School 🌟 Wiggs Middle School 🌟 Burges High School 🌟 Franklin High School 🌟 Silva Magnet 🌟 Transmountain Early College High School 🌟 Young Women’s STEAM Academy

It's 915 Day, El Paso! 🎊

Let's celebrate our city by giving back to the students who will shape its future. 🌟

Donate $9.15 today to help provide scholarships for El Paso ISD graduating seniors. 🎓

Join us in investing in the next generation of El Paso. ❤️ Donate today! ➡️ https://pdnfoundation.org/give-to-a-fund/episd-education-foundation

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3 days ago, Communications
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photo of El Paso ISD graduate from Young Women's Academy in white gown with text on graphic that says Where the money goes scholarships help students who demonstrate: academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement Awards can range up to $5,000, helping students take the next step towards their future.
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Today marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌟

From September 15 through October 15, we celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, history, and contributions of Hispanic communities that help shape our city and our schools. ❤️

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3 days ago, Communications
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🔥🏈 Quarterback of the Week! 🏈🔥

Congratulations to Andress High School's Jamari Milton for earning the Dave Campbell's Texas Football Quarterback of the Week Award! 🏆🎊

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3 days ago, Communications
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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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3 days ago, Communications
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Wear gold with us on Friday, Sept. 25, as El Paso ISD recognizes Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 💛

Together, we'll honor the incredible strength and resilience of the children and families affected by childhood cancer.

Wear gold, share your support, and tag us in your photos! 📸

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6 days ago, Communications
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El Paso ISD staff members honored the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, with a remembrance ceremony. 🕯️

Thank you to our talented students from Andress, Burges, and Jefferson Silva High Schools, who supported the ceremony with a musical performance, a trumpet tribute, and contributions from JROTC cadets.

Watch the video here ➡️ El Paso ISD Honors 9/11
View the photo gallery ➡️ bit.ly/Ceremony_0911

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7 days ago, Communications
Jefferson Silva High School JROTC cadets raising the flag at El Paso ISD Administration Building
El Paso ISD Police Officers salute
Burges High School student singing national anthem
El Paso ISD students from Andress and Jefferson Silva High Schools take a group photo with El Paso ISD police, Superintendent Dr. Lusk, Trustee Dr. Loveridge, and Deputy Superintendent David Bates

Please support our students by completing the Federal Impact Aid Form in the email shared with families this week.

For more information about the Federal Impact Aid Form and how it supports the district, please visit ➡️ www.episd.org/page/federal-impact-aid-survey

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8 days ago, Communications
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Congratulations to D'Angelo Garcia on being named the El Paso Times Athlete of the Week! 🏆🔥

Let's keep the momentum going by supporting this week's outstanding El Paso ISD nominees! 👏

🌟 Elijah Cooper, Andress football
🌟 Jazmyne Grimes, Andress volleyball
🌟 Joel Castaneda, Austin football
🌟 Joshua Vallejo, El Paso High football
🌟 Paty Myres, Chapin volleyball
🌟 Stephanie Lozano, Franklin, volleyball

Vote for our boys

Vote for our girls

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8 days ago, Communications
D'Angelo Garcia, Irvin football
Elijah Cooper, Andress football
Jazmyne Grimes, Andress volleyball
Joel Castaneda, Austin football
Joshua Vallejo, El Paso High football
Paty Myres, Chapin volleyball
Stephanie Lozano, Franklin, volleyball

Several El Paso ISD student-athletes are in the running for El Paso Times High School Athlete of the Week. 🏆🔥

Support our athletes:
🌟 Camila Pena, Burges cross country
🌟 Corwon Martin, Chapin football
🌟 Davion Arnette, Jefferson football
🌟 D'Angelo Garcia, Irvin football
🌟 Jazmyne Grimes, Andress volleyball
🌟 Kaylee Vasquez, Chapin volleyball
🌟 Maya Bemis, El Paso High volleyball

Vote for our boys | Vote for our girls

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15 days ago, Communications
Photo of Camila Pena, Burges cross country
Photo of Corwon Martin, Chapin football
Photo of Davion Arnette, Jefferson football
Photo of D'Angelo Garcia, Irvin football
Photo of Jazmyne Grimes, Andress volleyball
Photo of Kaylee Vasquez, Chapin volleyball
Photo of Maya Bemis, El Paso High volleyball
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

We honor the courage and strength of those affected by childhood cancer and raise awareness for this important cause.

We invite our El Paso ISD schools, families, staff, and community members to join us in showing support by wearing gold on Friday, Sept. 25. 💛

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17 days ago, Communications
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Parent-Teacher Conferences begin in two weeks! 📆🌟

Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with your child's teachers to discuss their progress. 📝

Conferences will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on the following dates:

✅ Sept. 9: High School
✅ Sept. 15: Elementary School
✅ Sept. 17: Middle School & PK-8

❗Students will also have early release on their respective conference day.

View the early release schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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23 days ago, Communications
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Stay connected to your teacher, your campus, and the district with the El Paso ISD App! 📲

Get instant access to district and campus news, updates, weekly meal menus, and easy communication with your child's teachers through the Rooms feature. 🌟

Download and learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/app

❓Need help getting started? Our Family Help Desk is here for you! ☎️ Call 915-230-2581 for assistance. ✅

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24 days ago, Communications
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