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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3 months ago, Communications
Spring intercession graphic with a photo of a young student. Text says March 9-13 Accelerated Instruction March 16-20 Spring Break District Closed
📞 Calling all 5th grade Families

Our future middle schooler night is this week, Feb 26th, 3:30-4:30pm🥳

👉We are so excited to support our future middle schoolers and their families in the last semester that we have them. We want to make sure we help equip you and your soon to be middle schooler for this new adventure!

🤔We will be playing Jeopardy as a fun way to get all sorts of information to your students in an engaging way.

‼️We invite you to join us and support your Pioneer and learn something new as well!

Scan the QR code attached and let us know your pioneer will attend!

‼️Look in back packs today for our flyer and parent letter with full information on the structure of the event. And email: arberry@episd.org with any questions and concerns.
3 months ago, Alyssa Berry
Future Middle Schooler Night
Future Middle Schooler Night
🌟 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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
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
Barron Families,

Happy Sunday,

Menus for week of 2.23.26.

Enjoy the rest of your day!
3 months ago, Elaine R. Vasquez
menu 2.23.26
menu 2.23.26
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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3 months ago, Communications
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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3 months ago, Communications
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

Barron Families,

What a paws-itively incredible week! Thanks to your generosity and the leadership of our Pioneer Student Ambassadors, we collected 132 donation items for El Paso Animal Services. 🐾❤️🐶

Our Student Ambassadors greeted families each morning, spread the word through student-created flyers, and led this service project with confidence and heart. Because of your support, they were able to see what it means to turn kindness into action. ☀️

Next week, a representative from El Paso Animal Services will be collecting items and visiting our ambassadors to share how the donations will help animals in our community and to personally thank them for their efforts. We are excited for our students to see the real impact of their leadership.




The Student Ambassador Program is designed for 3rd–5th grade students who are ready to grow as campus leaders through service, responsibility, and community involvement. If you have a future 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader who may be interested in joining next year, please keep an eye out for an informational meeting toward the end of the school year. 📲



Thank you, Barron families, for rallying together and showing that Pioneer Pride truly has heart. Every item collected represents kindness in action.🐶💛

3 months ago, Angie Chavez
Thank You Pioneers!
😄 Pajamas and Family time , tomorrow is going to be great!

👉Tomorrow is our last day of kindness week! Wear pajamas to school as we celebrate pioneers being kind to themselves. 🥰

😁 Don't forget about family Fitness Friday tomorrow! Show up during your pioneers P.E time as we close out kindness week as a family.
‼️2nd and 5th grade have had a P.E schedule change so please refer to the attached flyer!
3 months ago, Alyssa Berry
Kindness Week
Kindness Week
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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3 months ago, Communications
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

Dear Barron Families,

As we wrap up our Animal Community Drive in partnership with El Paso Animal Services, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who has supported this effort. 🌟🙏🐾

Our Pioneer Student Ambassadors have shown incredible leadership, responsibility, and confidence each morning as they greeted families and collected donations. Your generosity has made their service project meaningful and impactful.

Tomorrow is the final day to send in donations. Items may be dropped off at the front office before the first bell.

Thank you for encouraging your children to give, serve, and lead with heart. We are so grateful for a community that rallies together to make a pawsitive difference.

With sincere appreciation,
Barron Elementary 🐶💛

3 months ago, Angie Chavez
Thank You
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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
Graphic that says Academic Calendar voting open from Feb. 16-March 2
💖 Pioneers workout their problems with one another to be kind 💖

Wear your favorite gym gear tomorrow as we continue celebrating kindness week! 😄

3 months ago, Alyssa Berry
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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3 months ago, Communications
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. 🏆
🗓️ P.E Schedule Change 🗓️

👉2nd and 5th parents,
As of today there has been a change in your child's P.E schedule. This is due to the schedules during testing season.

💪Please refer to the updated schedule for Family Fitness Friday!

See you Friday! 😄
3 months ago, Alyssa Berry
Family Fitness Friday
Family Fitness Friday

🟧🟩🟥 Wear Bright Colors Tomorrow 🟪🟦🟨

👉Celebrate the color of kindness with us by wearing bright colors tomorrow!

3 months ago, Alyssa Berry
🌟 HAPPENING THIS WEEK! 🌟

Join us for our next 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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Thursday, February 19 at 5:30-6:30 p.m. Coronado High School Trustee Daniel Call 100 Champions Place

Barron Families,

Our Pioneer Student Ambassadors are unleashing kindness this week in partnership with El Paso Animal Services!

Thank you so much to families who already brought goodies in; we’d love your help to keep the momentum howling! 🐶 Donations can be brought in through Friday, 02/20.


Each morning before the first bell, our ambassadors have been in the front office greeting families with confidence and kindness as they collect donations. They’ve been practicing their public speaking and leadership skills, and they are paws-itively excited to serve.

Be on the lookout for student-created flyers coming home soon. Our ambassadors designed them to help spread the word and inspire everyone to support this meaningful service project.

Thank you for helping us show that Pioneer Pride has heart and bark! 🐾💛

3 months ago, Angie Chavez
Flyer promoting Student Ambassador Animal Drive
Grafica promocionando una colecta comunitaria para animales necesitados
Flyer for Dress up days
Dias de disfraz
Guess what 5th grade parents? 😮

‼️ We want to prepare your 5th grader for middle school!
🗓️Next Thursday, February 26th, we're having a future middle schooler night!

👉This short event after school is meant to solidify relationships and educated future middle school families on this new chapter of school!

🎲 Send your 5th grader to the cafeteria after school where will have snacks and a fun game to start the event!

👀 Want to join us? We will have a parent lounge with snacks and seating just for you!
At 4:00pm your child will start playing Jeopardy and learn some great information in a fun way! And you might learn something new too!

Come join your pioneer and let's prepare as a family for this next chapter of life coming up!
🗓️Feb 26th
⏰3:30-4:30pm

3 months ago, Alyssa Berry
Future Middle Schooler Night
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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
El Paso Independent School District Logo graphic with words Board Meeting