🌟 HAPPENING NEXT WEEK: EARLY RELEASE 🌟

El Paso ISD students will have early release Wednesday, Feb. 11. ✅

Please plan ahead for student pick-ups. Transportation and meal schedules will be adjusted accordingly.

Find the early release schedule here ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
Early Release for El Paso ISD students graphic
Perfect Attendance early release will be tomorrow! Congratulations Cougars for showing up🐾🏆💪🏼
#BestoftheWestAttendforSuccess
#BeHere
3 months ago, Amy Blacksher
Early Release Lunch
We're excited to celebrate our El Paso ISD nominees for the El Paso Children's Hospital Athlete of the Week! 🔥

Support our incredible athletes:
🌟 Diego Moreno, Chapin soccer
🌟 Gabriel Anderson, Irvin wrestling
🌟 Isabella Lee, Franklin basketball
🌟 Jacaden Brown, Chapin wrestling
🌟 Natalia Roman, Burges wrestling
🌟 Natalie Biggs, Andress wrestling

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/02/03/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-jan-27-31/88461555007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/02/03/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-female-athlete-for-jan-27-31/88461569007/

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
Photo of Diego Moreno, Chapin soccer
Photo of Gabriel Anderson, Irvin wrestling
Photo of Isabella Lee, Franklin basketball
Photo of Jacaden Brown, Chapin wrestling
Photo of Natalia Roman, Burges wrestling
Photo of Natalie Biggs, Andress wrestling

We want to hear from you! Join the El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk today for Community Conversations. 🌟

⏰ 6-7 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Feb. 4
📍 Lundy Elementary School Cafeteria, 6201 High Ridge Dr.
✅ Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.

Can’t attend? Participate by taking our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

3 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Wednesday, February 4 at 6 p.m.-7p.m. Lundy Elementary School Trustee Valerie Ganelon Beals 6201
HAPPENING TODAY: Community Conversations 🌟

See you at the first Community Conversations meeting!

⏰ 6-7 p.m.
📆 Tuesday, Feb. 3
📍 Andress High School PDC Building, 5400 Sun Valley Dr.
✅ Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.

Can’t attend? Participate by taking our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Tuesday, February 3 at 6 p.m.-7p.m. Andress High School Trustee Robert Osterland 5400 Sun Valley Dr.
🌟 National School Counseling Week 🌟

We celebrate our incredible El Paso ISD school counselors for the vital role they play in guiding, supporting, and inspiring our students. 📚🏫

Thank you for showing up for our students every day! ❤️

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
National School Counseling Week Feb. 2-6, 2026
🌟Community Conversations Survey 🌟

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to join the upcoming Community Conversations meetings. ✅

Can’t attend? You can still participate by taking our online Community Survey!

Take the survey here in English or Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
Community Conversations Community Survey graphic
💜 Happy National School Counseling Week! 💜
We are so grateful for our amazing Franklin Counseling Team. Thank you for your compassion, guidance, and unwavering support of our students and families. Your work truly changes lives every day. #CougarPowerhouse
3 months ago, Franklin High School
National Counseling Week Picture of Counseling Team

Cougars! Remember to be on Time!💪🏼 Tardy Sweeps start this week🐾

#BestoftheWestAttendforSuccess#Behere

3 months ago, Amy Blacksher
Tardy Sweep
CLOSING SOON: Unidos Games Logo Contest 🎨

Calling all El Paso ISD students! 📣 We're inviting artists to design the official logo for the Unidos Games. 🌟

📅 Deadline to submit: Tuesday, Feb. 3

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/page/unidos-games

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
We Need Your Help! Unidos Games Logo Contest graphic with photo from previous Unidos Games students running
Unidos Games Logo Contest. The Logo Should...Feel welcoming, energetic, and inclusive. Celebrate unity, participation, and achievement. Be easy to recognize from far away. Work on shirts, flyers, etc. Avoid: Overly detailed drawings, tiny text, thin lines, or complex effects.
Unidos Games Logo Contest. Communicate...The spirit of the Unidos Games. Belonging, teamwork, fun, celebration, and community pride. Make it memorable and easy to read. Use contrast to make it easy to recognize.
Unidos Games Logo Contest. Must haves...the logo must say Unidos Games and must include the EPISD logo. It must showcase EPISD's blue and yellow color palette. Create a full color version and a black and white version, so it can be used anywhere.
Unidos Games Logo Contest. Please submit all artwork to communications@episd.org by Tuesday, Feb. 3, with the subject "Unidos Logo Submission"
February is Black History Month. 💛❤️🖤

El Paso ISD honors the legacy and groundbreaking contributions of Black Americans.

Through perseverance, leadership, and service, their impact has helped shape our Nation and continues to inspire progress, understanding, and opportunity for all.

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #BlackHistoryMonth
3 months ago, Communications
Black History Month
REMINDER: PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES NEXT WEEK! 🌟

Parent-Teacher Conferences are happening February 3–5! ✅

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, celebrate their progress, and stay informed. 📚

⏰ Early Release Schedule ⏰
📅 Tuesday, Feb. 3
🏫 Elementary School: 12 p.m.

📅 Wednesday, Feb. 4
🏫 High School: 12:35 p.m.
🏫 TMECHS: 12:25 p.m.

📅 Thursday, Feb. 5
🏫 Middle School & PK–8: 11:35 a.m.

View the academic calendar ➡️ http://episd.org/calendars

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
Parent Teacher Conferences graphic Elementary on Tues. Feb. 3 and early release for elementary students. High School on Wed. Feb. 4 and early release for high school students. Middle and PK8 on Thurs. , Feb. 5 and early release for Middle and PK8 school students
🌟 STARTING NEXT WEEK: COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS 🌟

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to join the upcoming Community Conversations meetings. ✅

Next week’s meetings:
⏰ 6-7 p.m.
📆 Tuesday, Feb. 3
📍 Andress High School

⏰ 6-7 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Feb. 4
📍 Lundy Elementary School

View the full schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 6-7p.m. at Andress High School with Trustee Robert Osterland 5400 Sun Valley Dr.
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 6-7p.m. at Lundy Elementary School with Trustee Valerie Ganelon Beals 6201 High Ridge Dr.
Join us in supporting this week's El Paso ISD nominees for the El Paso Children's Hospital High School Athlete of the Week! 👏🔥

🌟Gianna Gulley, Andress basketball
🌟Toraino Johnson Jr., Andress basketball
🌟Jeshua Aldaba, Bowie soccer
🌟Anthony Rubio, Burges basketball
🌟Annabelle Jensen, Chapin swimming
🌟Jacob Garcia, Chapin basketball
🌟Ashley Tang, Coronado swimming
🌟Allison De La O, Franklin basketball

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/01/27/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-jan-20-24/88338925007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/01/27/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-female-athlete-for-jan-20-24/88339162007/

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
Gianna Gulley, Andress basketball
Toraino Johnson Jr., Andress basketball
Jeshua Aldaba, Bowie soccer
Anthony Rubio, Burges basketball
Annabelle Jensen, Chapin swimming
Jacob Garcia, Chapin basketball
Ashley Tang, Coronado swimming
Allison De La O, Franklin basketball
HAPPENING NEXT WEEK: Parent Teacher Conferences 🌟

Parent Teacher Conferences will take place February 3-5. ✅ Parents, don’t miss this chance to connect with your child's teachers and stay informed. 📚

⏰ Early Release Schedule ⏰
📅 Tuesday, Feb. 3
🏫 Elementary School: 12 p.m.

📅 Wednesday, Feb. 4
🏫 High School: 12:35 p.m.
🏫 TMECHS: 12:25 p.m.

📅 Thursday, Feb. 5
🏫 Middle School & PK–8: 11:35 a.m.

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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
Parent Teacher Conferences graphic Elementary on Tues. Feb. 3 and early release for elementary students. High School on Wed. Feb. 4 and early release for high school students. Middle and PK8 on Thurs. , Feb. 5 and early release for Middle and PK8 school students
Design! Create! Represent!

We’re inviting El Paso ISD students to design the official logo for the Unidos Games. 🌟

Since 2018, the Unidos Games have empowered students with disabilities to showcase their athletic talents, celebrate inclusion, and raise awareness. Now it’s your turn to help tell that story through art. 🎨 🙌

Think big. Create boldly. Show us what Unidos means to you! ❤️

Learn more about submission details and deadlines ➡️ www.episd.org/page/unidos-games

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
We Need Your Help! Unidos Games Logo Contest graphic with photo from previous Unidos Games students running
Unidos Games Logo Contest. The Logo Should...Feel welcoming, energetic, and inclusive. Celebrate unity, participation, and achievement. Be easy to recognize from far away. Work on shirts, flyers, etc. Avoid: Overly detailed drawings, tiny text, thin lines, or complex effects.
Unidos Games Logo Contest. Communicate...The spirit of the Unidos Games. Belonging, teamwork, fun, celebration, and community pride. Make it memorable and easy to read. Use contrast to make it easy to recognize.
Unidos Games Logo Contest. Must haves...the logo must say Unidos Games and must include the EPISD logo. It must showcase EPISD's blue and yellow color palette. Create a full color version and a black and white version, so it can be used anywhere.
Unidos Games Logo Contest. Please submit all artwork to communications@episd.org by Tuesday, Feb. 3, with the subject "Unidos Logo Submission"
🌟 STARTING NEXT WEEK: COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS 🌟

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to join the upcoming Community Conversations meetings. ✅

These meetings are designed to gather community input on El Paso ISD’s future priorities and your vision, values, and hopes for the district. 💭

View the full schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
Community Conversations graphic of all meeting times, dates, and locations which can be found at www.episd.org/community-conversations
🚨 Delayed Start Monday Jan. 26 🚨
Franklin High School will have a 2-hour delayed start due to weather conditions.
⏰ Cafeteria opens at 8:00 AM
📚 Classes begin at 10:45 AM
➡️ Refer to the flyer for full schedule & CCTE details.
Stay safe, Cougars
3 months ago, Franklin High School
Delayed Start Schedule
Let's hear it for the Foxes and Cougars! 🦊🐾

We're so proud of Genesis Acosta from Jefferson Silva soccer and Dimas Sosa from Franklin wrestling for earning the title of El Paso Children's Hospital Athlete of the Week! 🌟

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #bethechange #CougarPowerhouse
3 months ago, Communications
Genesis Acosta from Jefferson Silva soccer
Dimas Sosa from Franklin wrestling
Several of our athletes have earned nominations for the El Paso Children’s Hospital Athlete of the Week! 👏🌟

Join us in supporting our amazing students:
🌟 Alexander Tapia, Franklin wrestling
🌟 Alyssa Morales, Burges basketball
🌟 Cesar Chavez, Austin swimming
🌟 Dimas Sosa, Franklin wrestling
🌟 Genesis Acosta, Jefferson soccer
🌟 Hilda Urena, Irvin wrestling
🌟 Jayden Escobar, Bowie basketball
🌟 Jubilee Rendon, Franklin wrestling
🌟 Samuel Rodriguez, Irvin swimming
🌟 Solana Castillo, Jefferson wrestling

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/01/20/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-jan-13-17/88237496007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/01/20/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-female-athlete-for-jan-13-17/88237441007/

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
Photo of Alexander Tapia, Franklin wrestling
Photo of Alyssa Morales, Burges basketball
Photo of Cesar Chavez, Austin swimming
Photo of Dimas Sosa, Franklin wrestling
Photo of Genesis Acosta, Jefferson soccer
Photo of Hilda Urena, Irvin wrestling
Photo of Jayden Escobar, Bowie basketball
Photo of Jubilee Rendon, Franklin wrestling
Photo of Samuel Rodriguez, Irvin swimming
Photo of Solana Castillo, Jefferson wrestling