Bobcats, please remember that students will be testing on the following days. Kindly ensure that all students are present on those dates.
about 11 hours ago, Priscilla Lopez
Telpas Testing  Reminder
Bobcats, get ready for Literacy Week! March 2–6, 2026. Join the fun and dress up as we celebrate the joy of reading.
1 day ago, Priscilla Lopez
Literacy Week
Literacy Week Spanish
Mark your calendars for important March dates! ✅

El Paso ISD will be closed during the week of March 16-20 for Spring Break. ☀️

Accelerated instruction for students who are scheduled to attend will take place March 9–13. 📚

To learn more about the Spring Intersession schedule, visit ➡️ www.episd.org/page/spring-intersession

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
1 day ago, Communications
Spring intercession graphic with a photo of a young student. Text says March 9-13 Accelerated Instruction March 16-20 Spring Break District Closed
🌟 HAPPENING THIS WEEK! 🌟

Don't miss out on the final Community Conversations meeting with Trustee Mindy Sutton and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk.

⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Feb. 25
📍Irvin High School Cafeteria, 5400 Sanders Ave.
✅ Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.

Can’t attend? Participate by taking our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
1 day ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD board of trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Wednesday, February 25 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Irvin High School's Cafeteria 5400 Sanders Ave with Trustee Mindy Sutton
Ready to try something new? ✅ Join a Healthy Living class today! 🌟

Discover new hobbies, build new skills, and boost your well-being in a fun, supportive environment.

Free for all employees, with supplies provided and many sessions offered across the district! 🏫

View the Spring 2026 Schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/healthyliving

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
2 days ago, Communications
Photo of Healthy Living hiking class smiling for a photo while on a hike
Photo of Healthy Living cooking class. Participate smiles while transferring food in pan to a bowl
Photo of Healthy Living participants laughing while in pottery class
Photo of Healthy Living ceramics class participants showing off their ceramics
Celebrating the strong partnership between the two foundational pillars of the region, Fort Bliss and El Paso ISD, Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka welcomed Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk for a visit and tour. 🇺🇸

Together, they discussed a shared commitment to supporting our military-connected students, families, and how to continue to empower the future of our community, in the classroom and beyond. 🌟

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 days ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka smile for a photo in front of Bliss Elementary School
El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka walking in Fort Bliss
El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka talking in front of Milam Elementary School
El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka talking in an office

Bobcats! Due to todays weather forecast Fitness Friday , has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience and encourage everyone to stay safe. We look forward to seeing you at our next fitness Friday.
5 days ago, Priscilla Lopez
Fitness Friday Cancelled
Fitness Friday Cancelled

Hello Bobcats! Due to the weather forecast for tomorrow, Fitness Friday on February 20, 2026, has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience and encourage everyone to stay safe. We look forward to seeing you at our next fitness Friday.

5 days ago, Priscilla Lopez
Fitness Friday Cancelled
Fitness Friday Cancel
PTA power in action! ✅

The El Paso ISD Council of PTAs meeting was extra special this month, with guests Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Trustee Alex Cuellar joining the conversation. 📚💭

Together, they shared innovative ideas to support students and staff, while celebrating the countless ways PTAs help our schools thrive and shine! 🌟

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
5 days ago, Communications
Three El Paso ISD Council of PTAs volunteers smile for a group photo
El Paso ISD Council of PTAs taking notes during meeting
Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk sitting with El Paso ISD Council of PTAs volunteers listening to presentations
Two El Paso ISD Council of PTAs volunteers and Trustee Alex Cuellar smile for a group photo
We'll see you at tonight's Community Conversations meeting with Trustee Daniel Call and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk.🌟

⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Thursday, Feb. 19
📍Coronado High School Cafeteria, 100 Champions Place
✅ Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.

Can’t attend? Participate by taking our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
6 days ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Thursday, February 19 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Coronado High School, 100 Champions Place with Trustee Daniel Call
Join us this morning at 9:00 AM for Coffee with the Principal! Discover important information about STAAR testing and simple strategies to help your child succeed at home. As a special incentive, students whose families attend will receive a Nintendo Switch time pass! 🎮
6 days ago, Priscilla Lopez
Coffee with the Principal
Coffee with the Principal
Dear El Paso ISD Community,

We invite you to participate in the voting process for the proposed revisions to the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic calendars. 📆🌟

The voting period ends Monday, March 2. ✅

Cast your vote here ➡️ https://episdpublicresources.episd.org/publicCalendarVoting/index.php

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
6 days ago, Communications
Graphic that says Academic Calendar voting open from Feb. 16-March 2
Come have Coffee with the Principal on February 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.! Learn about STAAR testing and easy ways to support your child’s success at home. Students whose families attend will earn a Nintendo Switch time ticket!
6 days ago, Priscilla Lopez
Coffee with the Principal
Coffee with the Principal  spanish
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 February 17, 2026, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

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7 days ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize some of our district’s most talented dancers, who competed to establish themselves as All-State Dancers for the Texas Dance Educators Association.       The All-State Dance Team brings together the best dancers in Texas, and we couldn’t be prouder of our students representing El Paso ISD with excellence. 🌟
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize our District Spanish Spelling Bee winners who have advanced to the Texas State Spanish Spelling Bee in June! 🐝🏆      Congratulations, Shaheli De Silva from Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy and Ferrán Martinez Caloca from Wiggs Middle School. 👏🌟
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize Hartley PK-8 Principal Dr. Elisa Aranda for being named the 2026 Region 19 TEPSAN of the Year. 🎊      This prestigious honor from the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) highlights her exemplary leadership and dedication to advancing education across Texas. 🌟
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize MacArthur PK-8 Assistant Principal Vanessa Carrasco for being named the 2026 Region 19 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). 🎊      This honor recognizes Ms. Carrasco’s outstanding leadership and commitment to fostering a culture of excellence for PK-8 students. 📚🌟
   El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize our talented student musicians who were selected to perform at the annual Texas Music Educators Association(TMEA) Clinic. 🎶      We’re incredibly proud of our students from Burges, Coronado, El Paso High, and Franklin for earning this prestigious recognition. 🌟
   El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize our Scholastic Visual Arts Competition winners. 🌟      At this state-level competition, students from Burges High School and Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy earned top honors, showcasing their creativity and artistic excellence. 🎨
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize Rebecca Guerrero, educator at Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy for earning the James F. Veninga Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award. 📚🌟      This award is the highest honor presented by Humanities Texas and Ms. Guerrero was chosen from over 900 nominations statewide. 🏆
🌟 HAPPENING THIS WEEK! 🌟

Join us for our next Community Conversations meeting with Trustee Daniel Call and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk.

⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Thursday, Feb. 19
📍 Coronado High School Cafeteria, 100 Champions Place
✅ Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.

Can’t attend? Participate by taking our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
7 days ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Thursday, February 19 at 5:30-6:30 p.m. Coronado High School Trustee Daniel Call 100 Champions Place
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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
8 days ago, Communications
El Paso Independent School District Logo graphic with words Board Meeting
Bobcats, we’d love to see you at Literacy Night on March 3, 2026, from 5:00–6:00 PM! Join us for an evening full of reading, hands-on building, and creative fun.
8 days ago, Priscilla Lopez
literacy night
literacy night Spanish
Join us for Coffee with the Principal on February 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.! We’ll talk about STAAR testing and share easy ways you can help your child feel confident and prepared at home. As a thank-you for coming, your child will earn a ticket for Nintendo Switch time!
11 days ago, Priscilla Lopez
Coffee with the Principal
Cafe con la Directora

Bobcats! Please review our February Updated Smore Newsletter https://app.smore.com/n/fv9uw
11 days ago, Priscilla Lopez
Bobcats, Spring Fitness Fridays are coming soon! We invite you to join your student and focus on staying healthy together.
12 days ago, Priscilla Lopez
Spring Fitness Friday  2026
Spring Fitness Friday  2026 Spanish