
Good Afternoon Mustangs.
All after school activities to include athletics have been cancelled for today. We will have a 2 hr delayed start for tomorrow 1/10. First period starts at 10:45. Please continue to monitor messages for updates.

Good Afternoon Mustangs,
We are excited to see you back tomorrow! Please tell your student to review their schedule in student portal for any updates or changes as we start the second semester. Tomorrow will be a B day. Be sure to arrive on time with your laptop and materials to start the second semester off strong.

All EPISD hourly employees will need to create an “Inclement Weather” absence for scheduled hours on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 due to district closure.
If you have any questions, please contact the payroll office at 915-230-2120.
Please stay safe during this weather advisory.
Thank you,

Due to weather and potentially hazardous conditions tomorrow, classes will be canceled Wednesday January 8th. The entire district will be closed.

Dear El Paso ISD and Burges community,
Due to inclement weather, the district will be closed on Wed., Jan. 8, 2025.

Welcome back, El Paso ISD staff! 🎉 We hope you had a wonderful break and are ready to embrace a new year full of opportunities. Let’s continue to inspire, empower, and support our learners every day!🌟
We're excited to welcome our students back to school on Wednesday, Jan. 8!📚
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We're excited to welcome back our staff this Monday, January 6!🌟 See you soon!
Students will return to school on Wednesday, January 8.📚
Academic calendar ➡️ bit.ly/24-25AcademicYearCalendar
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🎊Happy New Year, El Paso ISD!🎊
As we welcome 2025, we are so grateful for our community’s trust and support. We’re excited to continue to work together to build a brighter future for our students and strengthen the promise of opportunity and hope for all El Pasoans.
We can't wait to see you soon!
❄️ Staff & District Return: Monday, Jan. 6
❄️ Students Return: Wednesday, Jan. 8
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🌟School Board Recognition Month🌟
Join us in honoring our incredible board members for their steadfast commitment to creating inclusive and equitable learning environments that empower every child to thrive and ensuring every student in El Paso has access to high-quality public education.
Their dedication to El Paso ISD not only shapes the future of our students but also strengthens and unites our entire community!❤️
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TOMORROW is a half day for students and staff. Release is at 11:50 with an optional lunch served 11:50-12:20. Please make arrangements for your student to promptly leave campus. The district is closed for winter break Dec. 23- Jan. 7. School resumes Jan 8

The countdown is on!🎊 The holiday break kicks off this Friday, Dec. 20, with an early release.🙌
El Paso ISD schools and district offices will be closed for the holidays from Monday, Dec. 23, to Friday, Jan. 3. Our staff will return on Monday, Jan. 6, and students will be back in class on Wednesday, Jan. 8!
Wishing our community a safe holiday season!🌟
Check out the early release schedule here: ➡️ bit.ly/24-25AcademicYearCalendar
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El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra were thrilled to recognize students, community partners, parents, and staff for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on December 17, 2024, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. #ItStartsWithUs










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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IN OUR BLOOD!💜💛🐴
We proudly congratulate 16 Burges Early College High School students for earning their Associate of Arts degree!🎓🌟
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Dear Burges families,
The deadline to participate in the family equity survey is 12/19/24. Your voice matters, and we encourage your participation via the link below: https://maec.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d090EBSt7bdtTMy

This is finals week! Students will be taking tests Tues-Fri. Friday is a half day for students and staff. Release is at 11:50 with an optional lunch served 11:50-12:20. Please make arrangements for your student to head home early. The district is closed for winter break Dec. 23- Jan. 7. School resumes Jan 8

Next week is our last week before Winter Break. Please keep in mind that students will be completing semester finals which is 10% of their grade. Attendance is important all week! The flyer attached shows the days and period for each class final.


Congratulations to Allison DeLaO of Franklin Basketball for securing the title of El Paso Children's Hospital Athlete of the Week!🌟 We are so proud of you, Allison!
Now, let’s rally behind this week’s incredible nominees:
🏀 Cason Golding, Coronado Basketball
🏀 Danae Gonzalez, Burges Basketball
🏀 Emma Balsiger, Franklin Basketball
🏀 Jayden Leverett, Chapin Basketball
Vote here ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/12/10/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-high-school-athlete-for-dec-2-7/76850038007/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2JvS8JBLlZekCWTKAmFW5FkACDzXixSKEDBj_JMZ2ln4ULmhv7RQXxtCw_aem_xYySBH4C758CJIBoML0XeQ
Voting closes at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12.
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Burges community, EPISD police services in conjunction with Burges high school staff conducted a lockdown drill on Monday, December 9, 2024 - this was only a drill.