Parents, today is Week 2 of our Autism Academy for parents. Today's topic is Special Education & Autism Supplements. Join us today at 9:00 am.
Padres, hoy es la Semana 2 de nuestra Academia de Autismo para padres. El tema de hoy es Educación Especial y Suplementos de Autismo. Acompáñenos hoy a las 9:00 a.m.

Comets, click the link below for the mid-month update newsletter
Cometas, hagan clic en el enlace a continuación para ver el boletín de mitad de mes.
https://secure.smore.com/n/b7wa8

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

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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

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¡Acompáñenos mañana!
Invitamos a todos los padres y cuidadores a asistir a la primera sesión de la Academia para Padres sobre Autismo el martes 12 de agosto, de 9:00 a 11:00 a. m. en la Escuela Primaria Coach Archie Duran.
Tema de mañana: Definición/Diagnóstico.
Sin costo — en inglés y presencial.

Join us tomorrow!
We invite all parents and caregivers to attend the first session of the Autism Parent Academy on Tuesday, August 12, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Coach Archie Duran Elementary School.
Tomorrow’s topic: Definition/Diagnosis.
No cost to attend — in English and in-person.

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

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La Academia de Autismo para Padres ofrece sesiones educativas para padres, cuidadores y profesionales. La primera clase será el 12 de agosto, de 9 AM a 11 AM, en persona y en inglés. ¡Aprende sobre el Autismo y cómo apoyar mejor a los niños!

The Autism Parent Academy provides educational sessions for parents or caregivers of children with Autism. This program is designed to educate participants with general information about each topic. First class is 8/12 from 9AM to 11 AM

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

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Subject: Important Notice: Transportation Delays

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We want to acknowledge the recent issues many families have experienced with school bus transportation. We understand how frustrating and inconvenient these disruptions can be, and we sincerely apologize for the impact they’ve had on your daily routines.
The transportation department is actively working to resolve these problems and restore reliable service as quickly as possible. In the meantime, we kindly ask for your continued patience and understanding as we navigate these challenges.
Your support means a great deal to us, and we remain committed to keeping you informed with any updates as they become available.
Thank you for your cooperation.


Asunto: Aviso Importante: Retrasos en el Transporte Escolar

Estimadas familias,

Queremos reconocer los problemas recientes que muchas familias han enfrentado con el servicio de transporte escolar. Entendemos lo frustrante e inconveniente que pueden ser estas interrupciones, y les pedimos sinceras disculpas por el impacto que han tenido en sus rutinas diarias.
El departamento de transporte del distrito está trabajando activamente para resolver estos inconvenientes y restablecer un servicio confiable lo antes posible. Mientras tanto, les pedimos amablemente su paciencia y comprensión mientras enfrentamos estos desafíos.
Su apoyo es muy importante para nosotros, y nos comprometemos a mantenerles informados con cualquier información que esté disponible.
Gracias por su cooperación.

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

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. ❤️

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Dear Coach Archie Duran Community,

Welcome back! We are so excited to kick off another incredible year of learning, growth, and connection at Coach Archie Duran Elementary.

As we prepare for the first day of school on Monday, August 4, we want to share information about the bus routes for the 2025–26 school year. These changes are designed to ensure safe and efficient transportation for all students.

Please take a moment to review your child’s route and bus stop location here: www.episd.org/page/busroutes

Bus routes are subject to change, and we will keep our community updated through that page.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our front office or the El Paso ISD Transportation Department at 915-230-2500.

We can’t wait to see our students back in the halls!



Sincerely,
Terry Montes
Principal, Coach Archie Duran Elementary

Just a few days left until our amazing students are back in the classroom on Monday, August 4! 🏫🌟📚

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

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🌟 LAST CHANCE TO FIESTA! 🌟

Celebrate the new school year at the final day of the El Paso ISD Back to School Fiesta! 🍎🎉

⏰ 6-7:30 p.m.
📅 Thursday, July 31
📍Andress, Austin, Bowie, Chapin

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/fiesta

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Day 2 of the El Paso ISD Back to School Fiesta is almost here! 🍎🎉

SEE YOU THERE! ✅
⏰ 6-7:30 p.m.
📅 Wednesday, July 30
📍 Coronado, Franklin

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/fiesta

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🌟 STARTING SOON! 🌟

Don't miss out on the first day of the El Paso ISD Back to School Fiesta! 🍎🎉

⏰ 6-7:30 p.m.
📅 Tuesday, July 29
📍 Burges, El Paso, Irvin, Jefferson

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/fiesta

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