Join us in supporting this week's El Paso ISD nominees for the El Paso Children's Hospital High School Athlete of the Week! 👏🔥

🌟Gianna Gulley, Andress basketball
🌟Toraino Johnson Jr., Andress basketball
🌟Jeshua Aldaba, Bowie soccer
🌟Anthony Rubio, Burges basketball
🌟Annabelle Jensen, Chapin swimming
🌟Jacob Garcia, Chapin basketball
🌟Ashley Tang, Coronado swimming
🌟Allison De La O, Franklin basketball

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/01/27/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-jan-20-24/88338925007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/01/27/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-female-athlete-for-jan-20-24/88339162007/

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3 months ago, Communications
Gianna Gulley, Andress basketball
Toraino Johnson Jr., Andress basketball
Jeshua Aldaba, Bowie soccer
Anthony Rubio, Burges basketball
Annabelle Jensen, Chapin swimming
Jacob Garcia, Chapin basketball
Ashley Tang, Coronado swimming
Allison De La O, Franklin basketball
HAPPENING NEXT WEEK: Parent Teacher Conferences 🌟

Parent Teacher Conferences will take place February 3-5. ✅ Parents, don’t miss this chance to connect with your child's teachers and stay informed. 📚

⏰ Early Release Schedule ⏰
📅 Tuesday, Feb. 3
🏫 Elementary School: 12 p.m.

📅 Wednesday, Feb. 4
🏫 High School: 12:35 p.m.
🏫 TMECHS: 12:25 p.m.

📅 Thursday, Feb. 5
🏫 Middle School & PK–8: 11:35 a.m.

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

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3 months ago, Communications
Parent Teacher Conferences graphic Elementary on Tues. Feb. 3 and early release for elementary students. High School on Wed. Feb. 4 and early release for high school students. Middle and PK8 on Thurs. , Feb. 5 and early release for Middle and PK8 school students
Design! Create! Represent!

We’re inviting El Paso ISD students to design the official logo for the Unidos Games. 🌟

Since 2018, the Unidos Games have empowered students with disabilities to showcase their athletic talents, celebrate inclusion, and raise awareness. Now it’s your turn to help tell that story through art. 🎨 🙌

Think big. Create boldly. Show us what Unidos means to you! ❤️

Learn more about submission details and deadlines ➡️ www.episd.org/page/unidos-games

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3 months ago, Communications
We Need Your Help! Unidos Games Logo Contest graphic with photo from previous Unidos Games students running
Unidos Games Logo Contest. The Logo Should...Feel welcoming, energetic, and inclusive. Celebrate unity, participation, and achievement. Be easy to recognize from far away. Work on shirts, flyers, etc. Avoid: Overly detailed drawings, tiny text, thin lines, or complex effects.
Unidos Games Logo Contest. Communicate...The spirit of the Unidos Games. Belonging, teamwork, fun, celebration, and community pride. Make it memorable and easy to read. Use contrast to make it easy to recognize.
Unidos Games Logo Contest. Must haves...the logo must say Unidos Games and must include the EPISD logo. It must showcase EPISD's blue and yellow color palette. Create a full color version and a black and white version, so it can be used anywhere.
Unidos Games Logo Contest. Please submit all artwork to communications@episd.org by Tuesday, Feb. 3, with the subject "Unidos Logo Submission"
🌟 STARTING NEXT WEEK: COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS 🌟

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to join the upcoming Community Conversations meetings. ✅

These meetings are designed to gather community input on El Paso ISD’s future priorities and your vision, values, and hopes for the district. 💭

View the full schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

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3 months ago, Communications
Community Conversations graphic of all meeting times, dates, and locations which can be found at www.episd.org/community-conversations
Our El Paso ISD swimmers share the meals they’re dreaming about after a swim meet! 🌟🍽️

Watch here ➡️ www.facebook.com/share/v/1DLZ9gHFB1/

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3 months ago, Communications
Austin swimmer swimming and text that says El Paso ISD swimmers share their dream meals after a meet
Bowie girls swimmers answering questions
Jefferson Silva boy and girl swimmers answering questions
Andress boys swimmers answering questions

The El Paso ISD family proudly honors the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his enduring impact on justice, equality, and peace.

This January 19 marks 40 years of celebrating MLK Day as a federal holiday; we continue to be inspired by his efforts to make the American dream a reality for so many more. 

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3 months ago, Communications
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Jan. 19 No school for students District will be closed
We’re very proud of our student athletes who made a real splash at the Westside Natatorium, and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk was there to cheer on our El Paso ISD swimmers! 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️🌟

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3 months ago, Communications
Austin High School student athlete swimming
Burges, Jefferson Silva, and Irvin High School student athletes swimming
Chapin High School swimmers talking with Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk
Burges High School student athlete swimming
Andress High School Principal shakes hand with Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk
Irvin High School student athlete swimming
Bowie High School student athlete swimming
Jefferson Silva High School student athlete swimming
Andress High School student athlete swimming
El Paso ISD will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 🌟

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

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3 months ago, Communications
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Jan. 19 No school for students District will be closed
Congratulations to Sarai Duncan of Andress basketball for earning the title of El Paso Children's Hospital Athlete of the Week! 👏🌟

Join us in supporting this week's nominees! 🏆
🌟Ariel Chacon, El Paso High Soccer
🌟Cesar Alva, Bowie soccer
🌟Ethan Friday, Coronado basketball
🌟Kylie Alvarez, El Paso High soccer
🌟Santi Gaytan, Franklin basketball
🌟Scarlett Orwig, Franklin soccer

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/01/06/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-dec-29-jan-3/88016721007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/01/06/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-female-athlete-for-dec-29-jan-3/88016728007/

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4 months ago, Communications
Sarai Duncan of Andress basketball
Ariel Chacon, El Paso High Soccer
Cesar Alva, Bowie soccer
Ethan Friday, Coronado basketball
Kylie Alvarez, El Paso High soccer
Santi Gaytan, Franklin basketball
Scarlett Orwig, Franklin soccer
Welcome back, El Paso ISD students! 🌟

We hope you had a restful and joyful holiday break. ❄️☃️

As we begin the new year, let’s come back focused, ready to succeed, and committed to being #RightHereRightNow! ✅

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4 months ago, Communications
Welcome Back graphic with a student in a cowboy hat smiling
SEE YOU TOMORROW, EL PASO ISD! 🌟

We're excited to welcome back our amazing students from Holiday Break ☃️❄️ on Wednesday, Jan. 7. 🏫📚

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

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4 months ago, Communications
Mom and daughter take a photo in front of Whitaker Elementary School before school begins
We hope our students and staff are having an amazing break! 🌟

Just a friendly reminder that El Paso ISD will resume regular hours on Monday, January 5, 2026, and students will return to the classroom on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. 🏫📚

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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4 months ago, Communications
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🌟 January is School Board Recognition Month! 🌟

We proudly honor our dedicated El Paso ISD Board of Trustees, whose leadership champions student success and fosters excellence across our district. 🏫📚

Thank you for your continued service and commitment to El Paso ISD! ❤️

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4 months ago, Communications
Our future is public School Board Recognition Month January 2026 Leah Hanany President Dr. Jack Loveridge Vice President Alex Cullar Secretary Mindy Sutton Trustee Robert Osterland Trustee Valerie Ganelon Beals Trustee Daniel E. Call Trustee
🌟🎄HAPPY HOLIDAYS, EL PASO ISD! 🎄🌟

El Paso ISD will be closed for Holiday Break from December 22 through January 2. ☃️❄️

District offices will resume regular hours on Monday, January 5, 2026, and students will return to the classroom on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. 🏫📚

We wish our community a safe and joyful break! ❤️

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

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4 months ago, Communications
Happy Holidays! District Closed Dec. 22-Jan. 2 students return Jan. 7
We're excited to have so many of our athletes nominated for the El Paso Children's Hospital High School Athlete of the Week! 👏

Support our students:
🌟 Alexander Tapia, Franklin wrestling
🌟 Alyssa Morales, Burges basketball
🌟 Hayden Brack, Franklin basketball
🌟 Naime Abdallah, Franklin wrestling
🌟 Natalie Biggs, Andress wrestling

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/12/16/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-boy-athlete-for-dec-8-13/87761821007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/12/16/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-girl-athlete-for-dec-8-13/87761897007/

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4 months ago, Communications
Photo of Alexander Tapia of Franklin wrestling wrestling
Photo of Alyssa Morales, Burges basketball
Photo of Hayden Brack, Franklin basketball
Photo of Naime Abdallah, Franklin wrestling
Photo of Natalie Biggs, Andress wrestling
🌟REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE THIS FRIDAY! 🌟

El Paso ISD will have early release Friday, Dec. 19, to kick off the Holiday Break. ☃️✅

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
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 December 16, 2025, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

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4 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize our talented students who earned first place in the El Paso ISD Holiday Greeting Card contest. 🎨🎄 Congratulations to: ❄️ Orlando Quinonez III, Tinajero PK-8 ❄️ Dayana Echavarria, Navarrete Middle School ❄️ Rose Macias, El Paso High School
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize two of our outstanding students whose creativity earned them top honors in the El Paso County Elections Department’s Future Voter Sticker Design Contest. 🎨 Join us in congratulating: 🎊 1st Place – Sophia Salas, Hartley PK-8 School 🎊 3rd Place – Francella Belen Marin, Lamar Elementary School
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize Irvin High School’s Coach Jonathan Elliott for being named the 2025 Game-Changing Coach of the Year by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football and Ballogy. 🏆🔥 This honor celebrates coaches who go the extra mile in developing young men on and off the field. 🏈🌟
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
🌟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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5 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