Don Haskins PK-8 School

Dear El Paso ISD Community, We understand that the decision to approve the Destination District Redesign (DDR) plan, including the closure of eight campuses over two phases, sta...

El Paso ISD community, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to each of you for your continued commitment and involvement in our DDR community meetings. Your participa...

Dear El Paso ISD Community, This Monday, we have a meaningful opportunity to pause and honor the extraordinary men and women who have served our country on Veterans Day. Their de...

(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT – November 7, 2024) — This fall, students in the Agriculture Program at Don Haskins PK-8 are learning the real-world science and art of growin...

Dear El Paso ISD, I hope everyone enjoyed a safe and festive Halloween ! We continue our commitment to community engagement within Destination District Redesign (DDR) by hostin...

Dear El Paso ISD, October is National Principals Month and I want to express my deepest appreciation to all our school leaders. Their dedication and leadership are key to student...

Dear El Paso ISD Community, I want to begin by wishing everyone a restful and enjoyable Fall break. This break is the wonderful opportunity to recharge and spend quality time wit...

(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT – October 3, 2024) — El Paso ISD has launched an exciting new initiative to further develop its leadership pipeline through the Empower Fellow...

Dear El Paso ISD, As we close out September, I want to highlight an important cause: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. El Paso ISD stands in solidarity with children and famil...

(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT – September 27, 2024) — El Paso ISD is incredibly proud to announce that two of our students are semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Sch...

(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT – September 23, 2024) — El Paso ISD is leading the way for the region’s military families. In an exciting announcement, the Texas Education Ag...

Dear El Paso ISD, This week has been a difficult one for our district. We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Franklin High School student Emmanuel Lopez, who tragica...

(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT – September 20, 2024) — El Paso ISD Police Chief Manny Chavira addresses the important issue of a rise in circulation online and social medi...

(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT – September 17, 2024) — El Paso ISD is excited to announce the upcoming El Paso ISD Night at the El Paso Locomotive FC, an opportunity for the...

Dear El Paso ISD, I want to start by saying thank you to everyone who has contributed to our Destination District Redesign (DDR) meetings. Your voices and insights have been vita...

(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT – September 6, 2024) — It has been a month since the start of the school year when El Paso ISD introduced the new App which offers parents and...

Dear El Paso ISD Community, I want to begin by extending my deepest condolences to the Apalachee High School community in Georgia following the tragic and senseless shooting tha...

(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT – September 5, 2024) — El Paso ISD proudly announces the appointment of Amanda Sanchez-Munoz as the new Director of Special Education with Spe...

Dear El Paso ISD, As we approach Labor Day on Monday, September 2, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the significance of this holiday. Labor Day is dedicated to honoring the...

(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT – August 30, 2024) — Former El Paso ISD student Ryan Medrano will showcase his talents on the global stage at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Par...