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 June 16, 2026, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

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El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize our top graduates from the #EPISDClassof2026. 🎓🌟 Through their hard work, academic excellence, and unwavering dedication, these students have set a brilliant example of success that will inspire future generations. 👏 Congratulations to our valedictorians and salutatorians on this remarkable accomplishment! 🎊
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize the extraordinary achievement of Shaheli De Silva, a talented wordsmith from the Young Women’s STEM Research and Preparatory Academy. 🐝🌟 Shaheli recently earned the title of Regional English Spelling Bee Champion and qualified for the National Spanish Spelling Bee Competition. 🏆 We are incredibly proud of Shaheli’s success and her ability to excel at the highest levels of competitive spelling. 👏
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize the outstanding campuses that rose to the challenge during our year-long Right Here Right Now attendance campaign. 📚✅ Showing up every day is the foundation for student success, and these schools demonstrated exceptional commitment, school spirit, and dedication to making attendance a priority throughout the year. 👏 Congratulations to our winners: 🌟 Elementary School Category – Polk Elementary School 🌟 Middle School Category – Hornedo Middle School 🌟 Pre-k 8 Category – Macarthur Pk-8 School 🌟 High School Category – Coronado High School 🌟 Specialty Campus Category – TMECHS 🌟 Most Creative Category – Guillen Middle School 🌟 Most Improved Category – Bowie High School
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize the outstanding campuses that rose to the challenge during our year-long Right Here Right Now attendance campaign. 📚✅ Showing up every day is the foundation for student success, and these schools demonstrated exceptional commitment, school spirit, and dedication to making attendance a priority throughout the year. 👏 Congratulations to our winners: 🌟 Elementary School Category – Polk Elementary School 🌟 Middle School Category – Hornedo Middle School 🌟 Pre-k 8 Category – Macarthur Pk-8 School 🌟 High School Category – Coronado High School 🌟 Specialty Campus Category – TMECHS 🌟 Most Creative Category – Guillen Middle School 🌟 Most Improved Category – Bowie High School
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize the outstanding campuses that rose to the challenge during our year-long Right Here Right Now attendance campaign. 📚✅ Showing up every day is the foundation for student success, and these schools demonstrated exceptional commitment, school spirit, and dedication to making attendance a priority throughout the year. 👏 Congratulations to our winners: 🌟 Elementary School Category – Polk Elementary School 🌟 Middle School Category – Hornedo Middle School 🌟 Pre-k 8 Category – Macarthur Pk-8 School 🌟 High School Category – Coronado High School 🌟 Specialty Campus Category – TMECHS 🌟 Most Creative Category – Guillen Middle School 🌟 Most Improved Category – Bowie High School
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize the outstanding campuses that rose to the challenge during our year-long Right Here Right Now attendance campaign. 📚✅ Showing up every day is the foundation for student success, and these schools demonstrated exceptional commitment, school spirit, and dedication to making attendance a priority throughout the year. 👏 Congratulations to our winners: 🌟 Elementary School Category – Polk Elementary School 🌟 Middle School Category – Hornedo Middle School 🌟 Pre-k 8 Category – Macarthur Pk-8 School 🌟 High School Category – Coronado High School 🌟 Specialty Campus Category – TMECHS 🌟 Most Creative Category – Guillen Middle School 🌟 Most Improved Category – Bowie High School
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize the outstanding campuses that rose to the challenge during our year-long Right Here Right Now attendance campaign. 📚✅ Showing up every day is the foundation for student success, and these schools demonstrated exceptional commitment, school spirit, and dedication to making attendance a priority throughout the year. 👏 Congratulations to our winners: 🌟 Elementary School Category – Polk Elementary School 🌟 Middle School Category – Hornedo Middle School 🌟 Pre-k 8 Category – Macarthur Pk-8 School 🌟 High School Category – Coronado High School 🌟 Specialty Campus Category – TMECHS 🌟 Most Creative Category – Guillen Middle School 🌟 Most Improved Category – Bowie High School
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize the outstanding campuses that rose to the challenge during our year-long Right Here Right Now attendance campaign. 📚✅ Showing up every day is the foundation for student success, and these schools demonstrated exceptional commitment, school spirit, and dedication to making attendance a priority throughout the year. 👏 Congratulations to our winners: 🌟 Elementary School Category – Polk Elementary School 🌟 Middle School Category – Hornedo Middle School 🌟 Pre-k 8 Category – Macarthur Pk-8 School 🌟 High School Category – Coronado High School 🌟 Specialty Campus Category – TMECHS 🌟 Most Creative Category – Guillen Middle School 🌟 Most Improved Category – Bowie High School
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize the outstanding campuses that rose to the challenge during our year-long Right Here Right Now attendance campaign. 📚✅ Showing up every day is the foundation for student success, and these schools demonstrated exceptional commitment, school spirit, and dedication to making attendance a priority throughout the year. 👏 Congratulations to our winners: 🌟 Elementary School Category – Polk Elementary School 🌟 Middle School Category – Hornedo Middle School 🌟 Pre-k 8 Category – Macarthur Pk-8 School 🌟 High School Category – Coronado High School 🌟 Specialty Campus Category – TMECHS 🌟 Most Creative Category – Guillen Middle School 🌟 Most Improved Category – Bowie High School

FREE summer shows return to the Gene Roddenberry Planetarium on Wednesday, June 17! 🚀🌌

Explore the universe, dive into underwater worlds, and embark on an unforgettable adventure this June and July. 🌠🙌

🕙 Showtimes: 9 a.m.│1 p.m.│3 p.m.
🎟️ FREE tickets released 1 week in advance at 8 a.m. at bit.ly/grplanetarium
🌟 Spanish-language shows every Wednesday
🚶 10 walk-up tickets available per show, first come, first served
⏰ No late entry once the show begins

Follow the Gene Roddenberry Planetarium for updates! ✅

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2 months ago, Communications
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Family smilies looking up in the Gene Roddenberry Planetarium
Graphic with text that says The Roddenberry Planetarium free summer shows June 2026. June 15-16 sorry we're closed June 17 Cuentos de un viajero en el tiempo June 18 experience the aurora June 22 Great Barrier Reef June 23 Lamps of Atlantis June 24 Somos Estrellas June 25 Seven Wonders. Planetarium Showtimes 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Wednesdays: Shows in spanish/los miercoles en espanol FREE tickets Released 1 week in advance at 8 a.m. at bit.ly/grplanetarium *Refresh at 8 a.m. - "sold out" before then just means tickets aren't live yet tickets go fast! 10 walk-up tickets per show available 15 minutes before showtime (first come, first served) no late entry once the show begins
Graphic with text that says The Roddenberry Planetarium free summer shows July 2026. July 13 Perfect little planet July 14 We Are Stars July 15 Somos Estrellas July 16 Explore July 20 Zula Patrol July 21 Earth, Moon & Sun, July 22 Dequeno planeta perfecto, July 23 We Are Stars July 27 Two Small Pieces of Glass July 28 Explore July 29 La Patrulla Zula July 30 Earth, Moon & Sun. Planetarium Showtimes 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Wednesdays: Shows in spanish/los miercoles en espanol FREE tickets Released 1 week in advance at 8 a.m. at bit.ly/grplanetarium *Refresh at 8 a.m. - "sold out" before then just means tickets aren't live yet tickets go fast! 10 walk-up tickets per show available 15 minutes before showtime (first come, first served) no late entry once the show begins

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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2 months ago, Communications
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Summer Meals for children are available now! ☀️

Healthy, no-cost summer meals for children are available through El Paso ISD Food and Nutrition Services for children ages 1–18 and enrolled students with disabilities up to age 21. 🍎🌟

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/Meals_2026

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For the better part of a century, the Coronado High School Thunderbirds have excelled in academics, athletics, fine arts, leadership, and service, upholding its proud tradition as the Pride of the Westside. 🌟

The class of 2026 have added their own chapter to that legacy! 💛💙

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/coronado2026

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3 months ago, Communications
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It’s almost time for the Coronado High School Class of 2026 to receive their diplomas! 🎓

Cheer on the T-Birds as they take the stage at 3 p.m.! 💙💛

Watch the livestream ➡️ episd.org/grad2026

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3 months ago, Communications
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EL PASO ISD GRADUATIONS CONTINUE TOMORROW! 🎓🎊

We’re kicking off Day 2 of #EPISDClassof2026 graduations at the Don Haskins Center. 🌟

📆 Monday, June 8 Schedule:

⏰ 8 a.m. – Young Women’s STEAM Research and Preparatory Academy

⏰ 11 a.m. – Andress High School

⏰ 3 p.m. – Coronado High School

⏰ 7 p.m. – Franklin High School

🔔 Reminder: All graduation ceremonies will enforce a clear bag policy. Please plan accordingly.

For details on the Clear Bag Policy and additional graduation guidelines, visit ➡️ episd.org/grad2026

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3 months ago, Communications
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☀️ School’s Out for Summer! ☀️

Congratulations to our El Paso ISD students for completing another successful school year! 🎊

While summer is just beginning, registration for the 2026–27 school year is now open. 📚🌟✅

Be ready for the first day of school on Monday, August 3, 2026, by registering today! ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us
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3 months ago, Communications
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🌟 HAPPENING TOMORROW! 🌟

El Paso community businesses and members in the construction industry are invited to connect with El Paso ISD at our upcoming Procurement Expo! ✅

Join us to learn more about upcoming projects, procurement processes, and how to do business with El Paso ISD. 🤝

⏰ 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
📆 Saturday, June 6
📍 Burges High School, 7800 Edgemere
☎️ For booth reservations and additional information, call 915-230-4851

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/Expo_0606

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REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE FRIDAY! 📆✅

El Paso ISD will have early release for students on Friday, June 5, for the last day of school! 🏫📚🌟

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

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

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3 months ago, Communications
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✅📆 MARK YOUR CALENDAR 📆 ✅

El Paso ISD invites local community businesses and members in the construction industry to our upcoming Procurement Expo! 🌟

Join us to learn more about upcoming projects, procurement processes, and how to do business with El Paso ISD. 🤝

⏰ 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
📆 Saturday, June 6
📍 Burges High School, 7800 Edgemere
☎️ For booth reservations and additional information, call 915-230-4851

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/Expo_0606

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3 months ago, Communications
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HAPPENING TODAY: COPA DE DISTRICT! ⚽🌟

The excitement continues as we head into the Semifinals and Finals! 🏆🔥

Come out and cheer on our student-athletes as they compete and represent their campuses with pride. 👏

See you there!
⏰ First match starts at 8:30 a.m.
📆 Saturday, May 30
📍 Bowie High School

See the full schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/copa

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3 months ago, Communications
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Stay Connected with the El Paso ISD App! 📲🌟

Through the app, you can:
✅ Receive school updates
✅ Communicate with educators through the Rooms feature
✅ Access classwork, assignments, and materials

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/page/app-central

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3 months ago, Communications
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El Paso community businesses and members in the construction industry are invited to connect with El Paso ISD at our upcoming Procurement Expo! 🌟

Join us for a morning of networking, a light breakfast, and insightful conversations about upcoming projects, procurement processes, and how to do business with El Paso ISD. 🤝

⏰ 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
📆 Saturday, June 6
📍 Burges High School, 7800 Edgemere
☎️ For booth reservations and additional information, call 915-230-4851

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
Graphic with photo of EPISD central office with text that says Procurement Expo. Join us for a morning of networking, a light breakfast, and fireside chat. Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: Burges High School 7800 Edgemere Who Should Attend? El Paso Community Business and Construction industry. One District. Our Community. Our Future. Hosted By: EPISD Operations & Support Services. For more information or to set up a booth call 915-230-4851. Learn about upcoming projects, procurement processes, and how to do business with EPISD.
Celebrate the #EPISDClassof2026 with us and sign our digital guestbook! 🎓🌟

Families, friends, and community members are invited to share words of encouragement, congratulations, and support to our amazing graduates! 👏🎊

Send a message here ➡️ www.episd.org/grad2026

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3 months ago, Communications
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Photos of Franklin High School graduates with text that says Class of 2026 Grad Messages To: Aliyah. From: Your Aunt Congratulations Aliyah! No matter where life takes you or how far away you go, I'm proud of you and all that you accomplished! Go Cougars!
Photos of Chapin High School graduates with text that says Class of 2026 Grad Messages To; Nathaniel. From: Lorenzo & Cindy YOU DID IT GRANDSON! You're off to great places mijo, may the opportunities take you to the most special places. We love you to time indefinite! Go Huskies!
Photos of Austin High School graduates with text that says Class of 2026 Grad Messages To: Lexy. From: Grandma Lexy, I am so proud of your accomplishments, may the next Chapter in your life be everything you dream!!! Love, you, Grandma. Go Panthers!

Check out some action shots from the inaugural El Paso ISD Copa de District matches! ⚽🔥

Don't miss the Semifinals and Finals this Saturday, May 30, at Bowie High School! 🏆🌟

See the full schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/copa

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3 months ago, Communications
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El Paso ISD students playing soccer at the Copa de District matches
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El Paso ISD students wait for coin toss at the Copa de District match
Stronger Schools Through Shared Investment! 🌟

A year full of ideas, collaboration, and strategies comes to a close with our 2025-26 Superintendent Teacher Advisory Council. 📚🌟

We're grateful for the time and partnership our educators have dedicated to strengthening El Paso ISD. 👏

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3 months ago, Communications
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The Superintendent Student Advisory Council presented its end-of-year recommendations to the Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk. 🌟

This group plays a vital role in elevating student voices across the district by offering valuable perspectives that help shape the future of our schools and strengthen student outcomes. 📚🏫

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Superintendent Student Advisory Council Andress and Bowie students presenting
Superintendent Student Advisory Council students from Chapin High School, Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk, and Trustee Mindy Sutton take group photo
Superintendent Student Advisory Council student from Jefferson Silva High School presenting

And just like that...senior year is almost over. 📚🌟

In the blink of an eye, those kindergarten smiles turned into seniors ready for high school graduation. 🎓

We can’t wait to celebrate the #EPISDClassof2026 in just 10 DAYS! 🎉

Learn more about graduation and send our grads a message here ➡️ www.episd.org/grad2026

Watch video here ➡️ video

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3 months ago, Communications
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El Paso ISD will have early release for students on Friday, June 5, for the last day of school! 🏫📚🌟

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

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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
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