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February is Black History Month. 💛❤️🖤

El Paso ISD honors the legacy and groundbreaking contributions of Black Americans.

Through perseverance, leadership, and service, their impact has helped shape our Nation and continues to inspire progress, understanding, and opportunity for all.

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6 months ago, Communications
Black History Month
REMINDER: PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES NEXT WEEK! 🌟

Parent-Teacher Conferences are happening February 3–5! ✅

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, celebrate their progress, 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 ➡️ http://episd.org/calendars

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6 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
🌟 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. ✅

Next week’s meetings:
⏰ 6-7 p.m.
📆 Tuesday, Feb. 3
📍 Andress High School

⏰ 6-7 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Feb. 4
📍 Lundy Elementary School

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

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6 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 6-7p.m. at Andress High School with Trustee Robert Osterland 5400 Sun Valley Dr.
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 6-7p.m. at Lundy Elementary School with Trustee Valerie Ganelon Beals 6201 High Ridge Dr.
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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6 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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6 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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6 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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6 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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6 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
Several of our athletes have earned nominations for the El Paso Children’s Hospital Athlete of the Week! 👏🌟

Join us in supporting our amazing students:
🌟 Alexander Tapia, Franklin wrestling
🌟 Alyssa Morales, Burges basketball
🌟 Cesar Chavez, Austin swimming
🌟 Dimas Sosa, Franklin wrestling
🌟 Genesis Acosta, Jefferson soccer
🌟 Hilda Urena, Irvin wrestling
🌟 Jayden Escobar, Bowie basketball
🌟 Jubilee Rendon, Franklin wrestling
🌟 Samuel Rodriguez, Irvin swimming
🌟 Solana Castillo, Jefferson wrestling

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/01/20/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-jan-13-17/88237496007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/01/20/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-female-athlete-for-jan-13-17/88237441007/

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6 months ago, Communications
Photo of Alexander Tapia, Franklin wrestling
Photo of Alyssa Morales, Burges basketball
Photo of Cesar Chavez, Austin swimming
Photo of Dimas Sosa, Franklin wrestling
Photo of Genesis Acosta, Jefferson soccer
Photo of Hilda Urena, Irvin wrestling
Photo of Jayden Escobar, Bowie basketball
Photo of Jubilee Rendon, Franklin wrestling
Photo of Samuel Rodriguez, Irvin swimming
Photo of Solana Castillo, Jefferson wrestling

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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6 months ago, Communications
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Jan. 19 No school for students District will be closed
We're proud to have so many of our student athletes nominated for the El Paso Children's Hospital Athlete of the Week! 🌟👏

Help us support our students:
🌟Johan Camacho, Bowie basketball
🌟Abigail Garduno, Burges basketball
🌟Jeremiah Gandara, Burges wrestling
🌟Giselle Villarreal, Chapin basketball
🌟Prince Reeves, Chapin basketball
🌟RJ Lopez, Coronado basketball
🌟Isabela Prieto, El Paso High soccer
🌟Alec Duran, Franklin wrestling
🌟Allison De La O, Franklin basketball

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/01/13/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-jan-6-10/88125937007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/01/13/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-female-athlete-for-jan-6-10/88126110007/

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6 months ago, Communications
Johan Camacho, Bowie basketball making a shot
Abigail Garduno, Burges basketball dribbling a ball
Jeremiah Gandara, Burges wrestling graphic
Giselle Villarreal, Chapin basketball smiles for a photo
Prince Reeves, Chapin basketball shooting a shot
RJ Lopez, Coronado basketball excitedly cheering
Isabela Prieto, El Paso High soccer graphic
Alec Duran, Franklin wrestling during a match
Allison De La O, Franklin basketball during a match
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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6 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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6 months ago, Communications
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Jan. 19 No school for students District will be closed
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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6 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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6 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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7 months ago, Communications
Teacher and student celebrating in the classroom after they get correct answer
🌟 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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7 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

Multiple JROTC units marched alongside various El Paso veteran organizations in honor of Veterans Day on November 8. 🇺🇸

Burges High School, Franklin High School, and Irvin High School were recently recognized for their outstanding marching skills, color guard, and drill techniques. Awards were presented by Mr. Gaza, leader of the El Paso Veterans Day Parade Association. 🌟

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7 months ago, Communications
Irvin JROTC
Franklin JROTC
Burges JROTC
🌟🎄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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7 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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7 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