Join us for Franklin High School's Freshman & New Student Orientation on Thursday, July 30. Meet your fellow Cougars, get important information, and get ready for an amazing school year! Assigned meeting times and additional details will be shared soon.
1 day ago, Franklin High School
SAVE THE DATE! franklin freshman & new student orientation 7-30-26 - details to follow!

REMINDER: El Paso ISD will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. 🇺🇸🎆

Check out our academic calendar for important district dates ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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4 days ago, Communications
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School may be out for the summer, but staying connected is always in session! 📲🌟

Stay in the loop with campus and district news by downloading the El Paso ISD app. 🙌

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

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5 days ago, Communications
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We're excited to support four amazing El Paso ISD athletes for El Paso's Top Boys High School Athlete in 2025–26! 👏🏆

Join us in supporting:
🌟 Cesar Alva, Bowie soccer
🌟 Ernie Powers, Franklin football
🌟 Johan Camacho, Bowie football
🌟 Jordan Owens, Andress track and field

Vote here ➡️ Top Boys High School Athlete

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6 days ago, Communications
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While students enjoy their summer break, our campus leaders are gearing up for the new school year at the Principal Retreat. 📚🌟

Together, principals are collaborating, sharing innovative strategies, and strengthening their shared commitment to supporting the whole child. 🏫✅

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6 days ago, Communications
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Happy Father's Day to our amazing dads in our El Paso ISD community! 🌟

To the dads who inspire, empower, and help us thrive — THANK YOU! ❤️

We’re proud to have you as part of the El Paso ISD family! 👏

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #FathersDay
9 days ago, Communications
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El Paso ISD commemorates Juneteenth, honoring a historic step forward in the pursuit of justice and equality.

We recognize the lasting legacy and contributions of those who have shaped our communities and continue to inspire future generations.

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11 days ago, Communications
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El Paso ISD will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. 🇺🇸🎆

Stay informed on important district dates ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #IndependenceDay #FourthOfJuly

11 days ago, Communications
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At El Paso ISD, students don't just learn; they innovate, create, and lead! 🚀

Through hands-on opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM), our students are equipped with the skills and experiences they need to thrive. 📚🔬🌟

Register today! ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us

Need help with registration? Our Family Help Desk is here for you! Call 915-230-2581. ☎️✅

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #Registration

12 days ago, Communications
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Four incredible El Paso ISD athletes are in the running for El Paso's Top Girls Athlete in 2025–26! 🏆🔥

Join us in supporting:
🌟 Emily Orr, Franklin track and field
🌟 Jubilee Rendon, Franklin wrestling
🌟 Laurin Gardner, Chapin track & Field
🌟 Mackenzie Baptist, Coronado tennis

Vote here ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/06/16/vote-best-el-paso-girls-athlete-2025-26-season/90523866007/

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12 days ago, Communications
Photo of Emily Orr, Franklin track and field
Photo of Jubilee Rendon, Franklin wrestling
Photo of Laurin Gardner, Chapin track & Field
Photo of Mackenzie Baptist, Coronado tennis
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 June 16, 2026, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
13 days ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize our top graduates from the #EPISDClassof2026. 🎓🌟 Through their hard work, academic excellence, and unwavering dedication, these students have set a brilliant example of success that will inspire future generations. 👏 Congratulations to our valedictorians and salutatorians on this remarkable accomplishment! 🎊
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize the extraordinary achievement of Shaheli De Silva, a talented wordsmith from the Young Women’s STEM Research and Preparatory Academy. 🐝🌟 Shaheli recently earned the title of Regional English Spelling Bee Champion and qualified for the National Spanish Spelling Bee Competition. 🏆 We are incredibly proud of Shaheli’s success and her ability to excel at the highest levels of competitive spelling. 👏
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize the outstanding campuses that rose to the challenge during our year-long Right Here Right Now attendance campaign. 📚✅ Showing up every day is the foundation for student success, and these schools demonstrated exceptional commitment, school spirit, and dedication to making attendance a priority throughout the year. 👏 Congratulations to our winners: 🌟 Elementary School Category – Polk Elementary School 🌟 Middle School Category – Hornedo Middle School 🌟 Pre-k 8 Category – Macarthur Pk-8 School 🌟 High School Category – Coronado High School 🌟 Specialty Campus Category – TMECHS 🌟 Most Creative Category – Guillen Middle School 🌟 Most Improved Category – Bowie High School
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize the outstanding campuses that rose to the challenge during our year-long Right Here Right Now attendance campaign. 📚✅ Showing up every day is the foundation for student success, and these schools demonstrated exceptional commitment, school spirit, and dedication to making attendance a priority throughout the year. 👏 Congratulations to our winners: 🌟 Elementary School Category – Polk Elementary School 🌟 Middle School Category – Hornedo Middle School 🌟 Pre-k 8 Category – Macarthur Pk-8 School 🌟 High School Category – Coronado High School 🌟 Specialty Campus Category – TMECHS 🌟 Most Creative Category – Guillen Middle School 🌟 Most Improved Category – Bowie High School
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize the outstanding campuses that rose to the challenge during our year-long Right Here Right Now attendance campaign. 📚✅ Showing up every day is the foundation for student success, and these schools demonstrated exceptional commitment, school spirit, and dedication to making attendance a priority throughout the year. 👏 Congratulations to our winners: 🌟 Elementary School Category – Polk Elementary School 🌟 Middle School Category – Hornedo Middle School 🌟 Pre-k 8 Category – Macarthur Pk-8 School 🌟 High School Category – Coronado High School 🌟 Specialty Campus Category – TMECHS 🌟 Most Creative Category – Guillen Middle School 🌟 Most Improved Category – Bowie High School
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize the outstanding campuses that rose to the challenge during our year-long Right Here Right Now attendance campaign. 📚✅ Showing up every day is the foundation for student success, and these schools demonstrated exceptional commitment, school spirit, and dedication to making attendance a priority throughout the year. 👏 Congratulations to our winners: 🌟 Elementary School Category – Polk Elementary School 🌟 Middle School Category – Hornedo Middle School 🌟 Pre-k 8 Category – Macarthur Pk-8 School 🌟 High School Category – Coronado High School 🌟 Specialty Campus Category – TMECHS 🌟 Most Creative Category – Guillen Middle School 🌟 Most Improved Category – Bowie High School
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize the outstanding campuses that rose to the challenge during our year-long Right Here Right Now attendance campaign. 📚✅ Showing up every day is the foundation for student success, and these schools demonstrated exceptional commitment, school spirit, and dedication to making attendance a priority throughout the year. 👏 Congratulations to our winners: 🌟 Elementary School Category – Polk Elementary School 🌟 Middle School Category – Hornedo Middle School 🌟 Pre-k 8 Category – Macarthur Pk-8 School 🌟 High School Category – Coronado High School 🌟 Specialty Campus Category – TMECHS 🌟 Most Creative Category – Guillen Middle School 🌟 Most Improved Category – Bowie High School
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize the outstanding campuses that rose to the challenge during our year-long Right Here Right Now attendance campaign. 📚✅ Showing up every day is the foundation for student success, and these schools demonstrated exceptional commitment, school spirit, and dedication to making attendance a priority throughout the year. 👏 Congratulations to our winners: 🌟 Elementary School Category – Polk Elementary School 🌟 Middle School Category – Hornedo Middle School 🌟 Pre-k 8 Category – Macarthur Pk-8 School 🌟 High School Category – Coronado High School 🌟 Specialty Campus Category – TMECHS 🌟 Most Creative Category – Guillen Middle School 🌟 Most Improved Category – Bowie High School
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize the outstanding campuses that rose to the challenge during our year-long Right Here Right Now attendance campaign. 📚✅ Showing up every day is the foundation for student success, and these schools demonstrated exceptional commitment, school spirit, and dedication to making attendance a priority throughout the year. 👏 Congratulations to our winners: 🌟 Elementary School Category – Polk Elementary School 🌟 Middle School Category – Hornedo Middle School 🌟 Pre-k 8 Category – Macarthur Pk-8 School 🌟 High School Category – Coronado High School 🌟 Specialty Campus Category – TMECHS 🌟 Most Creative Category – Guillen Middle School 🌟 Most Improved Category – Bowie High School

FREE summer shows return to the Gene Roddenberry Planetarium on Wednesday, June 17! 🚀🌌

Explore the universe, dive into underwater worlds, and embark on an unforgettable adventure this June and July. 🌠🙌

🕙 Showtimes: 9 a.m.│1 p.m.│3 p.m.
🎟️ FREE tickets released 1 week in advance at 8 a.m. at bit.ly/grplanetarium
🌟 Spanish-language shows every Wednesday
🚶 10 walk-up tickets available per show, first come, first served
⏰ No late entry once the show begins

Follow the Gene Roddenberry Planetarium for updates! ✅

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

13 days ago, Communications
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Family smilies looking up in the Gene Roddenberry Planetarium
Graphic with text that says The Roddenberry Planetarium free summer shows June 2026. June 15-16 sorry we're closed June 17 Cuentos de un viajero en el tiempo June 18 experience the aurora June 22 Great Barrier Reef June 23 Lamps of Atlantis June 24 Somos Estrellas June 25 Seven Wonders. Planetarium Showtimes 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Wednesdays: Shows in spanish/los miercoles en espanol FREE tickets Released 1 week in advance at 8 a.m. at bit.ly/grplanetarium *Refresh at 8 a.m. - "sold out" before then just means tickets aren't live yet tickets go fast! 10 walk-up tickets per show available 15 minutes before showtime (first come, first served) no late entry once the show begins
Graphic with text that says The Roddenberry Planetarium free summer shows July 2026. July 13 Perfect little planet July 14 We Are Stars July 15 Somos Estrellas July 16 Explore July 20 Zula Patrol July 21 Earth, Moon & Sun, July 22 Dequeno planeta perfecto, July 23 We Are Stars July 27 Two Small Pieces of Glass July 28 Explore July 29 La Patrulla Zula July 30 Earth, Moon & Sun. Planetarium Showtimes 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Wednesdays: Shows in spanish/los miercoles en espanol FREE tickets Released 1 week in advance at 8 a.m. at bit.ly/grplanetarium *Refresh at 8 a.m. - "sold out" before then just means tickets aren't live yet tickets go fast! 10 walk-up tickets per show available 15 minutes before showtime (first come, first served) no late entry once the show begins

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

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14 days ago, Communications
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Summer Meals for children are available now! ☀️

Healthy, no-cost summer meals for children are available through El Paso ISD Food and Nutrition Services for children ages 1–18 and enrolled students with disabilities up to age 21. 🍎🌟

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/Meals_2026

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

14 days ago, Communications
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As a true Cougar Powerhouse, Franklin High School has challenged students to excel as scholars, leaders, artists, athletes, and engaged members of the community. 🐾🌟

The class of 2026 leaves Franklin with the resilience, character, and Cougar pride to take on whatever comes next. 🎓💜🖤

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/franklin2026

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21 days ago, Communications
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The stage is set! 🐾🎓

Get ready to celebrate the Franklin High School 💜🖤 Class of 2026 at 7 p.m. 👏🎊

View the livestream ➡️ episd.org/grad2026

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #EPISDClassof2026 #CougarPowerhouse #CougarsLEAD #Graduation

21 days ago, Communications
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EL PASO ISD GRADUATIONS CONTINUE TOMORROW! 🎓🎊

We’re kicking off Day 2 of #EPISDClassof2026 graduations at the Don Haskins Center. 🌟

📆 Monday, June 8 Schedule:

⏰ 8 a.m. – Young Women’s STEAM Research and Preparatory Academy

⏰ 11 a.m. – Andress High School

⏰ 3 p.m. – Coronado High School

⏰ 7 p.m. – Franklin High School

🔔 Reminder: All graduation ceremonies will enforce a clear bag policy. Please plan accordingly.

For details on the Clear Bag Policy and additional graduation guidelines, visit ➡️ episd.org/grad2026

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23 days ago, Communications
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☀️ School’s Out for Summer! ☀️

Congratulations to our El Paso ISD students for completing another successful school year! 🎊

While summer is just beginning, registration for the 2026–27 school year is now open. 📚🌟✅

Be ready for the first day of school on Monday, August 3, 2026, by registering today! ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us
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24 days ago, Communications
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🌟 END OF YEAR ATTENDANCE CAMPAIGN CHALLENGE 🌟

El Paso ISD students and staff showed up #RightHereRightNow and finished the school year strong with perfect attendance from May 11–June 5! 👏🎊

Congratulations to these individuals for their commitment to attendance, which earned them exciting prizes! 🏆

🌟 Andress High School
🌟 Austin High School
🌟 Bowie High School
🌟 Charles Middle School
🌟 Franklin High School
🌟 Murphree PK-8

More winners will be announced soon! 👀

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
24 days ago, Communications
Attendance Challenge Murphree PK-8 Student winner takes photo with prize and education foundation manager Russel Booth
Attendance Challenge Student and staff winnesr take photo with prize and education foundation manager Russel Booth
Attendance Challenge Bowie High School Student and staff winners takes photo with prizes and education foundation manager Russel Booth
Attendance Challenge Franklin High School Staff winner takes photo with prize and education foundation manager Russel Booth
Attendance Challenge Austin High School Student winner takes photo with prize and education foundation manager Russel Booth and electric scooter
Attendance Challenge Charles Middle School Staff winner takes photo with prize and education foundation manager Russel Booth

🌟 HAPPENING TOMORROW! 🌟

El Paso community businesses and members in the construction industry are invited to connect with El Paso ISD at our upcoming Procurement Expo! ✅

Join us to learn more about upcoming projects, procurement processes, and how to do business with El Paso ISD. 🤝

⏰ 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
📆 Saturday, June 6
📍 Burges High School, 7800 Edgemere
☎️ For booth reservations and additional information, call 915-230-4851

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/Expo_0606

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

25 days ago, Communications
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