💜 PURPLE UP DAY! 💜

El Paso ISD showed up strong in purple to honor and support our military-connected students and families! 🌟

We’re grateful for our military community and proudly stand with those who serve. 🇺🇸

Learn more about our military support ➡️ www.episd.org/militaryengagement

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #PurpleUp #MonthoftheMilitaryChild
about 1 month ago, Communications
Photo of five students smiling for a group photo all wearing purple with a purple sign behind them that says Purple Up for Military Kids
Mother and son smile for a photo while wearing purple with a purple sign behind them that says Purple Up for Military Kids
Staff members take group photo showing off their purple attire for Purple Up Day
Large group of students from Navarrete Middle School smile for a photo showing off their purple attire for Purple Up Day

🌼 Come Picture Ready for School Tomorrow 🌼

👉 Spring pictures happening tomorrow, April 15th!

about 1 month ago, Alyssa Berry
Spring Pictures
Spring Pictures

Barron Military Families—today is the day! 💜🎨

Join us for Purple Stories: Art Through a Military Child’s Eyes
🕓 Today | 4:00–5:30 PM | Barron Cafeteria

Come create, connect, and celebrate the strength of our military children—this is a special night just for YOU (active duty, veteran, reserve, and guard families)

  • ✨ First 30 people receive a FREE canvas for their artwork

  • 🎁 TWO families will win a Purple Up Barron Edition Tumbler

  • 🧸 Students can also take home a plushie once registration is completed

💻 Need to complete your student registration? We’ve got you! Our team will be on-site with iPads to support families with:

  • Returning student registration (required)

  • Exit surveys (if not returning)

  • 📌 Please bring a bill with you to complete the process

  • ✔️ Registration must be 100% complete to receive a plushie

  • 🍪 Snacks & drinks will be provided!

This is more than an art night—it’s a chance to honor your child’s journey, express their story, and connect with your community 💜
🔗 RSVP here: Purple Stories: Art Through A Military Child's Eyes – Fill out form

Let’s Purple Up together—we can’t wait to see you there! 💜

about 1 month ago, Angie Chavez
Purple Stories - Military Connected Giveaway TODAY
Summer break is on the horizon! ☀️
👉 That means 2 things:
1.) We need a sweet and cool treat for the warmer weather!
2.) We need to register for the 26 ' 27 school year!

Every student who is successfully registered by this Thursday, April 16th, will receive a popsicle treat on Friday April 17th! 🥳

Your pioneer is invited to popsicle Friday! Reserve their popsicle by registering at: https://www.episd.org/o/episd/page/online-registration
about 1 month ago, Alyssa Berry
Popsicle Friday
‼️ Don't forget ‼️

All registered students wear pajamas tomorrow, April 13th!
Bring your mini registration plushie to complete the look! 🥳

See you there!
about 1 month ago, Alyssa Berry
🌟HAPPENING TODAY! 🌟

Join us for Pre-K Enrollment Day at the El Paso Zoo! ✅

Enjoy a fun day with the family while exploring El Paso ISD’s early childhood programs and discover how we prepare young learners for success. 📚👏

See you there!
⏰ 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
📆 Saturday, April 11
🎟 Free Admission: 1 Parent + 2 Children (One child must be 3 or 4 years old.)
📍4001 E. Paisano

Learn more about El Paso ISD ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 month ago, Communications
Graphic with little girl smiling with jungle background and monkey swinging with text that says PreK Enrollment at the Zoo Saturday, April 11 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission for: 1 parent+2 children *One child must be 3 or 4 years old.
Barron Families,

Another great day at Barron ES where Pioneers learn and belong! Students were excited to have popcorn for being registered and receiving ice cream from the cafeteria. We are at 48.2% registered #4 in the district! Please continue to register, so that students receive their pet plushie! PJs and plushie on Monday, April 13th! Classrooms reaching 100% registration will receive prizes - congrats KD at 90%

As a reminder for safety, please ensure your children are wearing shoes that meet the campus and district dress code.
about 1 month ago, Elaine R. Vasquez
pet plushie 2026
Barron Families,

Breakfast and Lunch menus for week of 4/13/26.

Have a safe weekend!
about 1 month ago, Elaine R. Vasquez
menu 4/13/26
menu 4/13/26
😴 Did someone say Pajamas?

We know registration can be tough work! So all registered students get a free pass to wear their pajamas to school Monday, April 13th!

Even better? Bring your mini registration plushie to complete the look! 🥳

Still need to register? Go to: https://www.episd.org/o/episd/page/online-registration

(Completing your exit survey or registering for your middle school counts too!)
about 1 month ago, Alyssa Berry
Registration for the 26'-27' school year
As National Assistant Principals Week comes to a close, we’re proud to recognize our incredible APs for the dedication, leadership, and passion they bring to our El Paso ISD community every single day. ❤️🌟

Watch here ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17qPgJcytJ/

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #NationalAssistantPrincipalsWeek
about 1 month ago, Communications
Graphic with text that says Thank You to our El Paso ISD Assistant Principals

Barron Pioneers showed up and showed OUT for Operation Purple Power! 💜🤸‍♀️

Students with consent forms rotated through exciting stations including the balance beam, springboard jumps onto a crash mat, and inclined wedge mats for forward rolls, building confidence, coordination, and strength.

Together, we Purple Up to honor the strength, resilience, and spirit of our military children! 💜



We have two more events to celebrate Month of the Military Child!

Military Connected Families- Join us on Monday, April 13th to participate in Purple Stories: Art Through a Military Child's Eyes. Join us for:

🎨 First 30 families receive a FREE canvas (sponsored by Grand Canyon University!)
🎁 Enter a raffle for a Special Purple Up Edition Pioneer Tumbler
💙Student artwork will be featured at our April 23rd Military Child Celebration



Pioneers have Purple Pride! 👏💜🌟

about 1 month ago, Angie Chavez
Operation Purple Up - Collage Recap
Purple Stories-Happening on Monday!
Military Child Celebration - April 23
HAPPENING TOMORROW: EL PASO ISD JOB FAIR 🌟

Build your career at El Paso ISD! ✅ We're hiring for positions in Maintenance, Custodial, Transportation and Food and Nutrition Services.

⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, April 11
📍 Delta Operations Center, 1905 Delta Dr
✅ Bring your resume & be ready to interview

Can’t make it? Join us at our upcoming job fairs:
⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, April 25
📍 Murphree PK-8, 499 Cabaret Dr

⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, May 2
📍 Chapin High School, 7000 Dyer St

Join Our Team ➡️ www.episd.org/jobs

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 month ago, Communications
Photo of four custodians smiling with thumbs up with text that says Build Your Career APPLY TODAY! episd.org/jobs Maintenance, Custodial, Transportation & Food Services Positions Available!
Graphic with a group photo of El Paso ISD employees that says El Paso ISD Job Fair Join the Team Today! episd.org/jobs Maintenance, Custodial, Transportation, & Food Services positions available! Sat, April 11 Delta Ops Center 1905 Delta Dr, 79905 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat, April 25 Murphree PK8 499 Cabaret Dr, 79912 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat, May 2 Chapin HS 7000 Dyer ST, 79904 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Graphic with a group photo of El Paso ISD employees that says in spanish El Paso ISD Feria De Empleo Unete Al equipo hoy mismo!  episd.org/jobs Puestos Disponibles en mantenimiento, limpieza, transporte y servicios de alimentacion! Sabado, April 11 Delta Ops Center 1905 Delta Dr, 79905 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sabado, April 25 Murphree PK8 499 Cabaret Dr, 79912 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sabado, May 2 Chapin HS 7000 Dyer ST, 79904 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Have you registered yet? ✅

El Paso ISD registration for the 2026-27 school year is NOW OPEN! 🎊

Secure your spot today! ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us

Need help? Call our Family Help Desk at 915-230-2581 ☎️

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #Registration
about 1 month ago, Communications
Graphic with four kids smiling together with arms around each others shoulders with text that says Have you registered? Online Registration PreK-12th episd.org/why-us
Starting today! Join us for four magical evenings celebrating the joy of reading at the Borderland Biliteracy Family Project events! 📖✅

Families of emergent bilingual students are invited to support their child’s literacy journey in both English and Spanish. 🌟

Enjoy interactive activities, learn practical strategies, and connect with local community resources and programs that help students grow as confident readers and writers. 📚👏

Upcoming Events:
⏰ 5-7 p.m.
📆 Friday, April 10 at Polk Elementary
📆 Tuesday, April 28 at El Paso High School
📆 Thursday, April 30 at Duran Elementary
📆 Wednesday, May 13 at Cooley Elementary

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 month ago, Communications
Graphic with family reading a book together with spanish text that says Acompanenos con su familia a disfrutar de una tarde especial llena de lectura proyecto de alfabetizacion bilingue en la frontera. El primero en llegar es el primero en ser atendido. Una mochila llena de libros! Colaboracion con Billingualism Matters. Solamente para estudiantes bilingues emergentes!
Graphic with family reading a book together with spanish text that says Join us for magical evenings celebrating the joy of reading Borderland Biliteracy Family Project. First come, first serve backpack full of books! Partnership with Billingualism Matters. For emergent bilingual students only

Barron Families,

Happy Thursday,

We have had an amazing week with smooth STAAR testing, students learning in classrooms, students following PBIS expectations across the campus AND REGISTRATION REACHING 36.6%. We are in the top 5! Don"t forget Popcorn Friday tomorrow for all students registered! Students are excited for their plushy pet too and they will need it for next week to come along on PJ day on Monday, April 13th. #purpleUP #RightHere.RightNow #B.E.S. where Pioneers learn and belong #itstartswithus

Thank you! Ms. Vasquez

about 1 month ago, Elaine R. Vasquez
Registration 2026
🌟HAPPENING TODAY! 🌟

Join us tonight at the Fort Bliss Pre-K–12 School District Showcase! 📚✅

Find out how El Paso ISD helps students thrive through engaging classrooms, college and career pathways, and a strong support system for military-connected families.

⏰ 5-7 p.m.
📆 Thursday, April 9
📍Centennial Banquet and Conference Center, 11199 SGT. E. Churchill St.
☎️ For more information, call 915-569-5064

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 month ago, Communications
Photo of military child and parent hugging with text that says Pre-K -12 School District Showcase for Military Families April 9 from 5-7 p.m. Centennial 11199 Sergeant E Churchill St, Fort Bliss,  TX 79916  Free-No Registration Required!
💜 HAPPENING FRIDAY: PURPLE UP DAY 💜

Join us in celebrating our El Paso ISD military-connected students by wearing purple on Friday, April 10! 🌟

Let’s show our appreciation and support for the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of our military community. 💜

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 month ago, Communications
Graphic with two little girls holding hands wearing purple military shirts with text that says Celebrating Purple Up Day
‼️ Happening this Friday ‼️

👉 Don't forget it's popcorn Friday for all students registered for the 26 ' 27 school year!

⏰ Register before the end of day Thursday and we'll have a special popcorn treat for your Pioneer during lunch!
about 1 month ago, Alyssa Berry

Barron Military Families—this one is for YOU! 💜

Join us for Purple Stories: Art Through a Military Child’s Eyes 🗓 Monday, April 13 | 4:00–5:30 PM

Come create, connect, and celebrate the strength of our military children—whether you are active duty, veteran, reserve, or guard, this night is designed with your family in mind.

🎨 First 30 families receive a FREE canvas (sponsored by Grand Canyon University!)
🎁 Enter a raffle for a Special Purple Up Edition Barron Tumbler
🖌 All artwork will be proudly displayed at our April 23rd celebration at Dr. Joseph Torres Elementary

This is more than an art night—it’s a chance for our military children to share their stories, express their experiences, and feel seen and celebrated.

✨ Then join us again on April 23rd (4–6 PM at Dr. Joseph Torres Elementary) where both campuses will come together for:

  • Student Art Exhibition

  • Raptor Cheer performance at 4:15 PM

  • Live reading of Captain Mama by Graciela Tiscareño-Sato

  • Resource tables with interactive activities

  • Book purchases & autographs available

Let’s Purple Up together and honor the resilience, pride, and journey of our military families. 💜

about 1 month ago, Angie Chavez
Purple Stories | April 13th
Through Our Eyes: A Military Child Celebration |April 23rd
👉 Family Fitness....... THURSDAY ‼️

🗓️Family Fitness is happening Thursday, April 16th!

Check out the P.E schedule on the flyer!
See you there! 🥳
about 1 month ago, Alyssa Berry
Family Fitness Thursday