Your input matters as we define the leadership qualities we’re looking for in our next superintendent. ✅
We will share the dates and locations soon. Information regarding the process and the community survey can be found here. ➡️ www.episd.org/page/communitysuperprocess
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We wish all our students, staff, and families a safe fall break! 🌟
View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
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✅ Explore academic options
✅ Learn about extracurriculars
✅ Find the right fit for your future
Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/highschoolprograms
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This is a reminder that October 8th - 10th are Intersession days.
Students will arrive at 7:55 AM and be dismissed at 3:00 PM.
Please note that this is only for students who were invited and are already enrolled.

We hope this celebration encourages positive behavior, and we thank you for your support!
🎃 Pioneers, it's an exciting month at Barron Elementary! 🎃
🗓️ The updated calendar now reflects all the fun things added to October 2025!
🗓️Intersession starts this Wednesday, October 8th, and runs until October 10th.
🍁Fall Break starts next week! No school October 13th-17th!
📸 Picture retake day with Hotshots is Wednesday October 22nd!
EVENTS🎃
☕️ Coffee with the Principal is happening Tuesday, October 21st at 8:30 am. This is a great way to get updates and information on your campus straight from the source! Pull up a chair, grab a coffee, and join us as we learn about amplify instructional materials, access to programs, and VIPS in your school.
📚Our VIP AM and Pm meetings are happening October 22nd at 8:00am and 2:25 pm. We suggest this meeting if you are:
1.) Just curious about the opportunities at your elementary school and want to see if becoming a VIP is really for you.
2.) Wanting to volunteer but having a hard time navigating the internet to get to your application.
3.) Already a volunteer but want to get information on ways you can help in the coming months!
We will be helping those interested, like grandparents, who may have a harder time navigating the internet to submit an application. Computers provided
💪Family Fitness Friday is happening October 24th! See flyers for times so you can join your pioneer on this exciting Friday!
🎃Trunk or Treat is happening Wednesday October 29th, 5-7pm! Join us as we ditch the doorbells and get spooky treats from car trunks instead! Those wanting to hand candy out from their spooky trunk must become or be a VIP.
🐾 Sunny's anti-bite class is coming to your elementary! K-2+ CRC Pioneers will be attending this class to learn about safety around dogs. It's important we keep our little ones bite free when around dogs, so we are inviting you to join us! You get to come and hear the same great information with your child as we learn how to be safer as a family with fury friends. Please fill out the RSVP so we know you're coming: https://forms.office.com/r/RbvJiWnvPh 💜🧡
See you this month at Barron Elementary as we strive for that 1• above!






El Paso ISD will be closed during the week of October 13-17 for Fall Break. Accelerated instruction will be held from October 8-10 for students who are scheduled to attend.
View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
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This year at Barron Elementary El Paso Animal Services will be joining us to educate our pioneers on animal safety! But, we want to invite you to join us too!
Join us Friday, October 31st and Friday, November 7th as we learn as a family how to be safer around dogs and avoid bites! 🐾
‼️This event is split by grade levels and RSVP is required. ‼️
RSVP below or scan the QR code in front lobby. We'll see you there! 🐾🐕
💜 K-2nd + CRC RSVP : https://forms.office.com/r/RbvJiWnvPh
🧡 3rd- 5th RSVP : https://forms.office.com/r/Thar5Tzf6a




Happy National Custodial Workers Appreciation Day! 🌟
Thank you to our incredible custodial staff for your hard work, commitment, and the care you show every day across El Paso ISD. ❤️
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Hey Barron Families! Happy October! 🎃🧡
🧡 Here is an overview of what's happening this October!
💜The Andress Homecoming parade is happening tonight at 6pm!
💜 Fall intercession starts October 8th and continues on through October 10th.
💜 Fall break, our first break of the year, is October 13th-17th!
💜 Picture Retake day is October 22nd
💜 We will be having a VIPS info meeting on October 22nd
💜 October 31st is one of two Sunny Anti -Bite classes being hosted at Barron
💜 Ms. Castillo will be hosting a sock drive at the end of month to help pioneers!
🧡 More information to come this week on the exciting events taking place at Barron Elementary!

Cheers to our incredible campus principals, the heart of our schools! ❤️
Every day, we are grateful for your dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and community. 👏
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Wear your western gear to school to celebrate the Andress Homecoming parade! 🐮🤠🌵
If you'd like to see the big parade it will start at 6pm and be traveling up Sun Valley Dr.
💜Ft. Bliss and EPISD Collaborative💜
Military Connected Families and Community Members are invited to learn about:
💜 Bliss Elementary Rebuild
💜Cell Phone policy
💜 Special Education
💜 Transportation
This event is 9:00 am - 10:30 am at the Franklin Highschool Library


💜 Fort Bliss will be hosting a collaborative Wednesday morning at Franklin high school for military Families to learn about:
-Bliss Elementary Rebuild
-Cell Phone Policy
-Special Education
-Transportation
⭐️Andress Homecoming parade is happening Wednesday evening to celebrate homecoming week! Our very own ambassadors will be walking in this parade! Show up to not only support Andress, but your very own classmates who are walking this parade.
🌵🤠 We have two dress up days celebrating homecoming week at Andress. Wednesday will be western theme day and Friday will be maroon and gold day.


Happy Sunday,
We’re excited to invite you to join us in celebrating Andress HS’ homecoming! Let’s show our school spirit on Western Day! The parade is scheduled on Wednesday, Oct. 1st at 6 PM along Sun Valley Dr. Let's cheer on Andress!
On Friday, Oct. 3rd, let’s wear our maroon and gold and make this a memorable celebration for everyone. Go Andress Eagles 🦅
#B.E.S. where Pioneers learn and belong!


The permission slip deadline for the Andress homecoming parade has been extended to Monday. Please have the permission slip dropped off to room 804 or the office by the end of Monday, September 29th.
If parents need to, you may hand drop off the permission slip yourself at the front desk.
This document allows your ambassador to walk in the homecoming parade October 1st, so proper time to file these documents is crucial.
Happy Saturday!
Lunch menu for week 9.

