El Paso ISD will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. We wish our community a safe weekend! 🌟

View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #LaborDay
about 2 months ago, Communications
Have a safe Labor Day weekend! District closed Monday, Sept. 1 no school for students.
Dear El Paso ISD families,

As a precaution all High School football games are delayed and Middle School Baseball and Softball are cancelled for this evening, Thursday, Aug 28.
about 2 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD logo
📣 El Paso ISD is inviting our community to join the Action Planning Oversight Committee (APOC)!

We’re looking for:
🌟 Students
🌟Families
🌟 Staff
🌟 Alumni
🌟 Military reps
🌟 Community orgs

With the Equity Assessment now complete, EPISD and MAEC are beginning the next phase—developing an Action Plan. This Action Plan that will turn recommendations from the assessment into concrete policies and practices to guide the district moving forward. We want your ideas, experiences, and perspectives to guide this important work.

📅 Apply by Sept 5 ➡️ bit.ly/APOCForm25 or call 915-257-9769 and leave a voicemail with your name and contact info.

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 2 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD logo
🌟REMINDER: FEDERAL IMPACT AID FORM🌟

Thank you to the El Paso ISD families who have completed the Federal Impact Aid Form, if you haven’t please take a moment to complete it in the Parent Portal. ✅

Complete by Thursday, Sept. 18. ➡️ bit.ly/ParentPortal_25

This form allows El Paso ISD to apply for financial compensation for tax revenue lost due to Federal activities within district boundaries.

Thank you for your support! 🌟

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 2 months ago, Communications
federal impact aid form eligibility categories include military families, military housing, federal employees low-rent housing indian lands
Good Morning Parents and Legal Guardians:
Friendly reminder that tomorrow Wednesday August 27th, 2025 at 8:30 AM, we will be having a PTA general meeting and a VIPS Training. Please join us and learn about upcoming events and the volunteering opportunities that Don Haskins PK-8 has for you.

Best Regards!
about 2 months ago, Don Haskins Sun Bears
PTA Meeting and VIPS Training
El Paso ISD parents,

The annual Federal Impact Aid Form is now open! ✅ This form allows El Paso ISD to apply for financial compensation for tax revenue lost due to Federal activities within district boundaries.

Your participation is essential to supporting the operational budget of El Paso ISD.🌟

Please complete the form in the parent portal by Thursday, Sept. 18. ➡️ bit.ly/ParentPortal_25

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
2 months ago, Communications
federal impact aid form eligibility categories include military families, military housing, federal employees low-rent housing indian lands

Want to know more about the VIPS program. Join us on Wednesday August 27th , 2025 at 8:30 AM and learned about the volunteering opportunities Don Haskins PK-8 has for you!

2 months ago, Don Haskins Sun Bears
VIPS Presentation Eng. Flyer
VIPS Presentation Span. Flyer
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were thrilled to recognize students, staff, and community members for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on August 19, 2025, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building.

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
2 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were thrilled to recognize the first cohort to complete the Holdsworth Empower Fellowship leadership program for aspiring principals. The goal of the program is to strengthen El Paso ISD’s leadership pipeline, developing assistant principals into leaders who are ready and equipped to successfully lead our schools. This year’s second cohort was also recognized as they begin their journey in the program. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were excited to recognize Sebastian Garcia from Franklin High School, who was selected as one of the recipients of the Student Heroes Award by the state board of education. Sebastian earned this award after completing outstanding volunteer service that benefits his fellow students, school, and his community. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre proudly recognized Colonel Brendan Gallagher for his dedicated service as the outgoing ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees. They also welcomed the new ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees, Colonel Michael Soyka. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were thrilled to recognize the first cohort to complete the Holdsworth Empower Fellowship leadership program for aspiring principals. The goal of the program is to strengthen El Paso ISD’s leadership pipeline, developing assistant principals into leaders who are ready and equipped to successfully lead our schools. This year’s second cohort was also recognized as they begin their journey in the program. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

🌟 Mark your calendars! 🌟 The El Paso ISD Benefits Team is excited to invite you to the 2025 Employee Health Fair! 🩺❤️‍🩹

Stop by for health screenings, vaccines, massage therapy, giveaways, and over 80 vendors! ✅

⏰ 4-7 p.m.
🗓️ Tuesday, Sept. 9
🏢 Starlight Event Center, Rio Grande Summit Room
📍 6650 Continental Dr

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/benefits

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

2 months ago, Communications
2025 El Paso ISD Employee Health Fair Tuesday, Septemeber 9 4-7 p.m. at the Starlight Event Center. Health Screenings, vaccines, relax and recharge with free massage therapy, and win big with 80 vendors + giveaways + door prizes!
Employee receiving a vaccine
Employee receiving information from a vendor
Employee receiving a free back massage

Please Join us Tuesday August 19th, 2025 at 5:30 PM for a PTA General Meeting. Important information will be shared.

2 months ago, Don Haskins Sun Bears
PTA General Meeting
The Healthy Living 2025 Fall schedule has arrived! 🌟 Kick off the school year strong 💪 with FREE wellness activities for all employees, available at locations across the district! ✅

Check out some of the exciting options:
🎨 Art
📚 Book Club
❤️ CPR
🧶 Crochet
💃 Dance, Stretch & Relax
🍳 Healthy Cooking
📷 Photography
🎾 Pickleball
🧘 Pilates
🏺 Pottery
🏋️‍♀️ Strength & Conditioning
🎾 Tennis Cardio
🧘 Yoga

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/healthyliving

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
2 months ago, Communications
Healthy Living Book Club
Healthy Living Nature Walks
Healthy Living Pottery Classes
Healthy Living Photography Classes
Parents and Legal Guardians:

Please join us on Thursday August 21st, 2025 at 8:30AM for our Annual Title I Part A and Benefits of Family Engagement Meeting. Important Information will be share.
2 months ago, Don Haskins Sun Bears
Annual Title I Part A Meeting AM Eng. Flyer
Annual Title I Part A Meeting and Benefits of Family Engagement Span. flyer
Haskins Families, Yearbook orders are currently being taken at the discounted price of $35. Order now and you could receive free icons with personalization. Please reserve your copy at: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/3178573/Don-Haskins-PK-8-School/2026-Yearbook/2025073118150729074/CATALOG_SHOP
2 months ago, Don Haskins Sun Bears
2025-2026 Yearbook Information
Why did the chickens cross the road? 🐔 To keep Western Hills Elementary School students safe, of course! 💛💙 Shoutout to Mando and Mike for making safety egg-stra fun! 🛑🚸

Help us keep students safe and thriving by joining El Paso ISD’s Volunteers in Public Schools program! 🌟

Learn more and apply today! ➡️ www.episd.org/volunteer

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #Volunteer
2 months ago, Communications
Western Hills Volunteers in Public Schools community members monitor traffic for student safety in inflatable chicken suits
Western Hills Volunteers in Public Schools community members monitor traffic for student safety in inflatable chicken suits
Western Hills Volunteers in Public Schools community members monitor traffic for student safety in inflatable chicken suits
Western Hills Volunteers in Public Schools community members monitor traffic for student safety in inflatable chicken suits
Our Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre reflects as we wrap up the first week of school, 🏫 📝📚 and expresses her gratitude for our incredible teachers, staff, students, and families for a great return. 🌟 You are what makes El Paso ISD so special. 💙 Let’s keep rising together! 🚀

Watch here ➡️ https://bit.ly/episd_0808

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #RisingTogether
3 months ago, Communications
A MESSAGE FROM MARTHA AGUIRRE INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT

Please join us for our meeting "Coffee with the Principal" Come and meet the new school Principal and learn about the new school policies.

Best Regards!

Sylvia Villarreal

Family and Community Liaison.

3 months ago, Don Haskins Sun Bears
Coffee with the Principal Eng.
Coffee with the Principal Span.
You’re Invited!

Join us for our Open House TODAY from 5:00pm-6:30pm on Wednesday, August 6th, starting in the gym.

Come meet our dedicated staff, explore classrooms, and discover all the exciting things this school year holds! Your involvement makes all the difference—let’s kick off the year strong, together!

We can’t wait to see you there!
3 months ago, Don Haskins Sun Bears
OPEN HOUSE
Stay connected with El Paso ISD! 📲

Download the EPISD app to get school and district updates, message with educators through the Rooms feature, and access classwork materials. 📝📚🌟

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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
Connect with your teacher, school and district! El Paso ISD App. It Starts With Us!
HAPPENING TOMORROW: The 2025–26 school year begins! 🎉 We’re excited to inspire and empower our learners to thrive! 🌟📚 Check out our academic calendar! ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #EPISDBacktoSchool
3 months ago, Communications
Mesita students smile for a photo
El Paso ISD stands with our community in remembrance of August 3, 2019. 🕯️

We remember those we lost and stand united in healing, strength, and hope for our community. ❤️

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #ElPasoStrong
3 months ago, Communications
El Paso Strong August 3, 2019