Let’s celebrate Read Across America with Dr. Seuss and his friends! Join us at Douglass Elementary every day to dress up and celebrate literacy.
Celebremos Read Across America con el Dr. ¡Seuss y sus amigos! Únase a nosotros en Douglass Elementary todos los días para vestirse y celebrar la alfabetización.

Kickstart your wellness journey with El Paso ISD’s FREE Healthy Living classes! From fun hobbies to valuable skills, it’s your time to shine and feel your best. 💪🌟
Learn more ➡️ episd.org/healthyliving
#ItStartsWithUs #HealthyLiving




Dancers from across the region lit up the stage at the annual El Paso ISD Fine Arts Border Dance Competition! 🔥💃🕺
Congratulations to our champions!🌟
🏆 Middle School: Hornedo Middle School Vortex Dance Team
🏆 High School: Coronado High School Dance Company
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El Paso ISD will be closed for Presidents' Day 🇺🇸 on Monday, Feb. 17. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, Feb. 18.
El Paso ISD estará cerrado por el Día del Presidente 🇺🇸 el lunes 17 de febrero. El horario regular se reanudará el martes 18 de febrero.


Dear El Paso ISD Community,
We wish you a heartfelt Valentine's Day!💖❤️💘
XOXO,
El Paso Independent School District
More photos ➡️ bit.ly/VDAYEPISD_0214
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El Paso ISD will be closed for Presidents' Day 🇺🇸 on Monday, Feb. 17. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, Feb. 18.
We wish our community a safe three-day weekend!🌟
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Don’t forget our Knight & Princess Dance tomorrow, Thursday, February 13th, from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. Tickets are available for $8 at the front office.
¡No olvides nuestro Baile de Caballeros y Princesas mañana, jueves 13 de febrero, de 4:30 a 6:00 p. m.! Las entradas están disponibles por $8 en la oficina principal.


🌟EL PASO ISD SURPLUS AUCTION🌟
Don’t miss your chance to purchase:
- Classroom Furniture
- Electronics
- Kitchen Equipment
- Portable Classrooms
- Vehicles
🕘 Saturday, Feb. 15 | 9 a.m.
🕘 Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 5 p.m.
📍 4900 Woodrow Bean Transmountain
✅ Cash and Credit Cards Accepted
For more information, contact:
Neil Waxman, Auctions Unlimited
Tx Lic #12930
📞 (915) 373-3887
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🌟EARLY RELEASE🌟
El Paso ISD students will have early release Wednesday, Feb. 12. Please plan ahead for student pick-ups. Transportation and meal schedules will be adjusted accordingly.
Find the early release schedule here ➡️ episd.org/o/episd/page/calendars
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Estimadas Familias de Douglass,
¡Estamos emocionados de anunciar que celebraremos la Semana de la Amabilidad del 10 al 14 de febrero! Esta semana está dedicada a promover la amabilidad y la compasión dentro de nuestra comunidad escolar a través de una variedad de actividades divertidas y atractivas. Aquí está lo que hemos planeado:
Lunes, 10 de Febrero: ¡Sirve a los Demás - Sé un Héroe de la Comunidad! Vístete como un médico, policía, enfermero, maestro o usa una camiseta o capa de superhéroe. ¡Recordemos a los estudiantes cómo sus futuras carreras pueden ayudar a los demás!
Martes, 11 de Febrero: ¡Soñando con un Mundo Amable! Usa tu pijama favorito. Mientras soñamos con la amabilidad, ¡recordemos tomar acción y actuar con bondad!
Miércoles, 12 de Febrero: ¡Difunde la Alegría y el Sol! Usa algo amarillo. ¡Sé amable, sonríe y esparce felicidad!
Jueves, 13 de Febrero: ¡Sin Excusas para Ser Amable! Usa gafas divertidas, gorras o ropa mezclada. ¡Aceptemos nuestras diferencias y aceptemos a los demás tal como son!
Viernes, 14 de Febrero: ¡Difunde el Amor! Usa rojo, rosa o morado y trae un artículo enlatado. ¡Juntos, podemos ayudar a quienes lo necesitan!
Además de nuestras actividades diarias, también estaremos organizando una Colecta de Comida enlatada y Artículos de Aseo para beneficiar al Centro de Oportunidades y a las familias de Douglass. Las donaciones son voluntarias e incluyen alimentos enlatados, alimentos no perecederos, pasta de dientes, cepillos de dientes y jabón. Estaré visitando las aulas por la mañana para recoger donaciones y llevaré un conteo por nivel de grado y aula. ¡La clase que traiga más artículos ganará una fiesta de pizza!
Esta es una maravillosa oportunidad para que nuestros estudiantes aprendan sobre la empatía, la cooperación, la responsabilidad y la gratitud al ayudar a los demás. ¡Gracias por su apoyo y esperamos una semana llena de amabilidad!

Dear Douglass Families,
We are excited to announce that we will be celebrating Kindness Week from February 10th to 14th! This week is dedicated to promoting kindness and compassion within our school community through a variety of fun and engaging activities. Here’s what we have planned:
Monday, Feb. 10: Serve Others - Be a Community Hero! Dress as a doctor, police officer, nurse, teacher, or wear a superhero shirt or cape. Let’s remind students how their future careers can help others!
Tuesday, Feb. 11: Dreaming of a Kind World! Wear your favorite pajamas. While we dream of kindness, let’s remember to take action and act kindly!
Wednesday, Feb. 12: Spread Sunshine and Joy! Wear anything yellow. Be kind, wear a smile, and spread happiness!
Thursday, Feb. 13: No Excuses to Be Kind! Wear funky glasses, caps, or mixed-matched clothes. Embrace our differences and accept others as they are!
Friday, Feb. 14: Spread the Love! Wear red, pink, or purple and bring a canned food item. Together, we can help those in need!
In addition to our daily activities, we will also be hosting a Canned Food and Toiletry Items Drive to benefit the Opportunity Center and Douglass families. Donations are voluntary and can include canned goods, non-perishable food items, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and soap. I will be visiting classrooms in the morning to collect donations and will keep a tally by grade level and classroom. The class that brings in the most items will win a pizza party!
This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn about empathy, cooperation, responsibility, and gratitude by helping others in need. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to a week filled with kindness!

Principal Michelle Corral and Executive Principal of Elementary Dana Boyd are at the Texas Capitol in Austin, proudly representing El Paso ISD!🌟 They’re advocating for public education and our schools, having already met with several legislators to drive positive change.
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Join Our Team as a Crossing Guard! 🛑🚸
Make a difference in the lives of El Paso ISD students by creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment. 🌟 Be a part of the community that helps our students thrive!
Apply now ➡️ episd.org/o/episd/page/volunteer
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❤️ February is Heart Month! ❤️
Join us in wearing red on Friday, Feb. 7, for National Wear Red Day to raise awareness for women’s cardiovascular health.❣️
Throughout February, the El Paso ISD Benefits team will be offering free blood pressure screenings for district employees!🌟
Learn more ➡️ episd.org/healthyliving
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The Tocando orchestra and choir celebrated Black History Month with a powerful performance at the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras' Annual Winter Concert! 🎶🌟
The showcase highlighted students from Aoy, Douglass, Hart, Wiggs, and Bowie, while also honoring the legacy of Frederick F. Douglass Elementary and shedding light on local stories of racial and linguistic segregation.
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February is Black History Month, a time to commemorate the legacy and incredible achievements of Black Americans. So many suffered through subjugation and the oppression of inequality; they rose to fight for equality for all and drive our Nation toward a more perfect union. Their achievements are a reflection of American greatness!
#ItStartsWithUs #BlackHistoryMonth

Today, we celebrate the start of National School Counseling Week!🌟 A heartfelt thank you to our school counselors for your continued dedication to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where every student can thrive.
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Estimadas familias,
Les invitamos a nuestras Conferencias de Familias y Maestros. Esta es una excelente oportunidad para hablar sobre el progreso de su hijo/a, sus fortalezas y áreas de crecimiento. ¡Su participación es clave para su éxito!
📅 Fecha: Martes, 4 de febrero
🕒 Hora: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Lugar: Douglass Elementary School
¡Esperamos verlos pronto!
Dear Families,
We invite you to our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences at Douglass Elementary! This is a great opportunity to discuss your child's progress, strengths, and areas for growth. Your partnership is essential to their success!
📅 Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
🕒 Time: 1:00-6:00 PM
📍 Location: Douglass Elementary School
We look forward to seeing you!
🌟EL PASO ISD SURPLUS AUCTION🌟
Don't miss your chance to purchase classroom furniture, electronics, and kitchen equipment!
🕘 9:00 AM
🗓 Saturday, Feb. 1
📍 4900 Woodrow Bean Transmountain
✅ Cash and credit cards accepted
For more details, contact Auctions Unlimited Neil Waxman, Tx Lic #12930
📞 (915) 373-3887
#ItStartsWithUs

