Charles Middle School

🌟🎄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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H.E. Charles Student vs Faculty Volleyball Game - Friday 12-19-25 after 8th period (10:35 a.m.) Tickets $2! Go Chargers!

H.E. Charles will have a Winter Wonderland Dance on Thursday 12-18-25 from 3-4:45 p.m Ticket $2 & include Free Dress!

🌟REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE THIS FRIDAY! 🌟

El Paso ISD will have early release Friday, Dec. 19, to kick off the Holiday Break. ☃️✅

Please plan ahead for student pick-ups. Transportation and meal schedules will be adjusted accordingly.

Find the early release schedule here ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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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 December 16, 2025, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

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H.E. Charles Parents! What a performance from our CHARLES UNITED at the Sleigh the Stage 2025 Winter Dance Recital at the AHS PAC! We are so proud of this team and their hard work!

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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🌟EARLY RELEASE THIS FRIDAY! 🌟

El Paso ISD will have early release Friday, Dec. 19. ✅

Please plan ahead for student pick-ups. Transportation and meal schedules will be adjusted accordingly.

Find the early release schedule here ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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H. E. Charles Parents! On Friday, December 12, 2025 our students participated in a 'CHARGER CHALLENGE' during their Lunch Time. The H.E. Charles PIE Unit - 1st Battalion 36th Infantry Regiment and the Andress JROTC had our students participate in many activities! There were Military Vehicles that the students were excited that they were able to get inside and learn about. In the Gym, the 1-36 and the AHS JROTC had drill games and activities for the students to include a challenging Relay Race, Weights, and Tug of War. H. E. Charles would like to thank Grand Canyon University, under Brenda Bowers, for providing lunch for our Soldiers and JROTC. GCU offers great support to our Military Families! H.E. Charles would like to thank Mr. & Mrs. Sanchez for providing the rope for the Tug of War activity. Today showed our students several things to include that our PIE Unit is awesome and giving of their time, the Andress JROTC Unit is a group that our students can participate in when they get to high school, and a huge thank you to our H.E. Charles Administration for supporting our students every day!

Winter Wonderland Concert & Importance of Fine Arts! Our Charger Parents learned about the importance of Fine Arts & all Charles offers to our students. Parents enjoyed the Concert and we love how they support their children!

8th Grade Chargers had a great time at the 8th Grade Social Studies Symposium on Wednesday 12-10-25. With the help of UTEP Students and Ms. Prevette, Charles S.St. Teacher, students worked in small interactive groups. Thank you to Mr. Cartwright (UTEP) and D Slayman (EPISD) for this wonderful experience.

On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, H. E. Charles held its annual Science Fair. Our science teachers worked hard to prepare our students and our students shone! We would like to thank our PIE Unit - 1st Battalion 36th Infantry Regiment for judging our students in the Science Fair. They were great judges and our students look forward to having them every year. We would like to thank our PIE Unit for their service to our country. Go Chargers!

🏃‍♀️ FAST TRACK FUN! 🏃‍♂️

A huge thank you to our incredible community for coming out and supporting the El Paso ISD Education Foundation at the Fast Track to the Future 5K! 🌟

Your energy helped us go the extra mile and made the event a great success. ❤️

More photos ➡️ bit.ly/5K_1208

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H.E. Charles is so proud of Zoey (1st place), Aniya (2nd place), and Ryan (3rd place) - winners in the Patriot's Pen Essay Contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. On Sunday, December 7, 2025, VFW Post 8919 held an Awards Ceremony for our winning students and their families. Our students each read their winning essay "How Are You Showing Patriotism And Support For Our Country", received a beautiful framed certificate and a cash award! Ms. Livingston is their proud ELAR Teacher who asked her students to participate in this wonderful writing contest. The VFW Post 8919 also provided a wonderful lunch after the Award Ceremony ended. H.E. Charles would also like to thank the VFW 8919 for their support of our school.

Charger Parents! Sleigh the Stage Winter Dance Recital- Friday 12-12-25-featuring Charles United, AHS Orchesis & Dance Classes! Doors open at 5 p.m. at the AHS PAC.

H.E. Charles Peter Piper Pizza Fundraiser! Come out & support-Thursday, 12-11-25 - 11a.m.-9p.m. 10771 Gateway S. Mention the event at the register. A great meal before/after the Winter Wonderland Concert!

N'East Feeder Family Connection Meeting(formally Parent Cafe) Wednesday 12-10-25 @ Nixon El. Topic: Healthy Conversations with your Kids! 9:30 a.m.

CHARGER CHALLENGE! Friday, 12-12-25- Fort Bliss 1st Battalion 36th Infantry Regiment & AHS JROTC will be on campus for fun & engaging games with our Chargers during lunch.

HAPPENING SATURDAY: Fast Track to the Future 5K 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️⚡

There's still time left to sign up for the El Paso ISD Education Foundation 5K and 1-Mile Walk! 🌟

⏰ 8 a.m. start
📅 Saturday, Dec. 6
📍 Burges High School | 7800 Edgemere Blvd.

Registration Fees:
5K Run – $25 | 1-Mile Walk – $20

Sign up here ➡️ bit.ly/EF5K_25

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🌟 Happy Special Education Day! 🌟

We honor the achievements and strength of our students and families in special education. ❤️

We also celebrate our special education teachers and staff, whose dedication helps create learning environments where every student is inspired and empowered to thrive. 🙌

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