💜 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
23 days ago, Franklin High School
National Counseling Week Picture of Counseling Team
🚨 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
about 1 month ago, Franklin High School
Delayed Start Schedule
Our El Paso ISD Fine Arts Mariachi programs delivered outstanding performances at the UIL State Mariachi Competition in Seguin, TX. 🎻🎶

We’re incredibly proud of our students for representing the talent and excellence of El Paso ISD at the highest level. 🏆👏

Highlights from the State Stage:
🌟 Franklin High School earned its 3rd consecutive Superior Rating
🌟 Austin High School singer Yannel Gutierrez earned the Outstanding Performer Award
🌟 Austin, Chapin, and Coronado High Schools each earned Excellent Ratings
🌟Jefferson Silva High School proudly performed at the state competition for the first time, marking an exciting milestone in their program’s growth

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about 9 hours ago, Communications
Photo of Franklin High School mariachi with trophy
Photo of Austin High School mariachi performing
Photo of Chapin High School mariachi
Photo of Coronado High School mariachi
Photo of Austin High School mariachi
Photo of Jefferson Silva High School mariachi performing
Photo of Jefferson Silva High School mariachi
Mark your calendars for important March dates! ✅

El Paso ISD will be closed during the week of March 16-20 for Spring Break. ☀️

Accelerated instruction for students who are scheduled to attend will take place March 9–13. 📚

To learn more about the Spring Intersession schedule, visit ➡️ www.episd.org/page/spring-intersession

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1 day ago, Communications
Spring intercession graphic with a photo of a young student. Text says March 9-13 Accelerated Instruction March 16-20 Spring Break District Closed
🌟 HAPPENING THIS WEEK! 🌟

Don't miss out on the final Community Conversations meeting with Trustee Mindy Sutton and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk.

⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Feb. 25
📍Irvin High School Cafeteria, 5400 Sanders Ave.
✅ 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

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1 day ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD board of trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Wednesday, February 25 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Irvin High School's Cafeteria 5400 Sanders Ave with Trustee Mindy Sutton
Ready to try something new? ✅ Join a Healthy Living class today! 🌟

Discover new hobbies, build new skills, and boost your well-being in a fun, supportive environment.

Free for all employees, with supplies provided and many sessions offered across the district! 🏫

View the Spring 2026 Schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/healthyliving

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2 days ago, Communications
Photo of Healthy Living hiking class smiling for a photo while on a hike
Photo of Healthy Living cooking class. Participate smiles while transferring food in pan to a bowl
Photo of Healthy Living participants laughing while in pottery class
Photo of Healthy Living ceramics class participants showing off their ceramics
Celebrating the strong partnership between the two foundational pillars of the region, Fort Bliss and El Paso ISD, Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka welcomed Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk for a visit and tour. 🇺🇸

Together, they discussed a shared commitment to supporting our military-connected students, families, and how to continue to empower the future of our community, in the classroom and beyond. 🌟

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4 days ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka smile for a photo in front of Bliss Elementary School
El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka walking in Fort Bliss
El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka talking in front of Milam Elementary School
El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka talking in an office
PTA power in action! ✅

The El Paso ISD Council of PTAs meeting was extra special this month, with guests Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Trustee Alex Cuellar joining the conversation. 📚💭

Together, they shared innovative ideas to support students and staff, while celebrating the countless ways PTAs help our schools thrive and shine! 🌟

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5 days ago, Communications
Three El Paso ISD Council of PTAs volunteers smile for a group photo
El Paso ISD Council of PTAs taking notes during meeting
Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk sitting with El Paso ISD Council of PTAs volunteers listening to presentations
Two El Paso ISD Council of PTAs volunteers and Trustee Alex Cuellar smile for a group photo
We'll see you at tonight's Community Conversations meeting with Trustee Daniel Call and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk.🌟

⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Thursday, Feb. 19
📍Coronado High School Cafeteria, 100 Champions Place
✅ 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

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6 days ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Thursday, February 19 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Coronado High School, 100 Champions Place with Trustee Daniel Call
Dear El Paso ISD Community,

We invite you to participate in the voting process for the proposed revisions to the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic calendars. 📆🌟

The voting period ends Monday, March 2. ✅

Cast your vote here ➡️ https://episdpublicresources.episd.org/publicCalendarVoting/index.php

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6 days ago, Communications
Graphic that says Academic Calendar voting open from Feb. 16-March 2
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 February 17, 2026, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

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7 days ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize some of our district’s most talented dancers, who competed to establish themselves as All-State Dancers for the Texas Dance Educators Association. The All-State Dance Team brings together the best dancers in Texas, and we couldn’t be prouder of our students representing El Paso ISD with excellence. 🌟
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize our District Spanish Spelling Bee winners who have advanced to the Texas State Spanish Spelling Bee in June! 🐝🏆 Congratulations, Shaheli De Silva from Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy and Ferrán Martinez Caloca from Wiggs Middle School. 👏🌟
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize Hartley PK-8 Principal Dr. Elisa Aranda for being named the 2026 Region 19 TEPSAN of the Year. 🎊 This prestigious honor from the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) highlights her exemplary leadership and dedication to advancing education across Texas. 🌟
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize MacArthur PK-8 Assistant Principal Vanessa Carrasco for being named the 2026 Region 19 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). 🎊 This honor recognizes Ms. Carrasco’s outstanding leadership and commitment to fostering a culture of excellence for PK-8 students. 📚🌟
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize our talented student musicians who were selected to perform at the annual Texas Music Educators Association(TMEA) Clinic. 🎶 We’re incredibly proud of our students from Burges, Coronado, El Paso High, and Franklin for earning this prestigious recognition. 🌟
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize our Scholastic Visual Arts Competition winners. 🌟 At this state-level competition, students from Burges High School and Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy earned top honors, showcasing their creativity and artistic excellence. 🎨
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize Rebecca Guerrero, educator at Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy for earning the James F. Veninga Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award. 📚🌟 This award is the highest honor presented by Humanities Texas and Ms. Guerrero was chosen from over 900 nominations statewide. 🏆
We’re incredibly proud to see so many of our student-athletes nominated for the El Paso Children's Hospital High School Athlete of the Week! 👏🎊

Support our incredible athletes:
🌟 Cesar Chavez, Austin swimming
🌟 Genesis Reyes, Bowie soccer
🌟 Jacob Garcia, Chapin basketball
🌟 Jaedyne Armendariz, Chapin softball
🌟 Johan Camacho, Bowie basketball
🌟 Jubilee Rendon, Franklin wrestling
🌟 Tanner Jones, Franklin basketball

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/02/17/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-feb-9-14/88680492007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/02/17/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-female-athlete-for-feb-9-14/88680383007/

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7 days ago, Communications
Photo of Cesar Chavez, Austin swimming
Photo of Genesis Reyes, Bowie soccer
Photo of Jacob Garcia, Chapin basketball
Photo of Jaedyne Armendariz, Chapin softball
Photo of Johan Camacho, Bowie basketball
Photo of Jubilee Rendon, Franklin wrestling
Photo of Tanner Jones, Franklin basketball
🔥🏆 BI-DISTRICT CHAMPS! 🏆🔥

Congratulations to the girls basketball teams from Chapin High School and Franklin High School for claiming the bi-district title! 🏀🌟

📸 prep1usa

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8 days ago, Communications
Photo of Chapin High School girls basketball team with their bi-district champions trophy
Photo of Franklin High School girls basketball team with their bi-district champions trophy
🌟 HAPPENING THIS WEEK! 🌟

Join us for our next Community Conversations meeting with Trustee Daniel Call and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk.

⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Thursday, Feb. 19
📍 Coronado High School Cafeteria, 100 Champions Place
✅ 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
8 days ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Thursday, February 19 at 5:30-6:30 p.m. Coronado High School Trustee Daniel Call 100 Champions Place
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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8 days ago, Communications
El Paso Independent School District Logo graphic with words Board Meeting
El Paso ISD has a WRESTLING STATE CHAMPION… and her name is JUBILEE RENDON! 🤼‍♀️🏆🔥

A senior powerhouse from Franklin High School, Jubilee stormed the mat and captured her SECOND STATE TITLE. 🎊

Her high school career speaks for itself:
🥇 2x State Champion
🌟 4-time State Placer
💥 201–9 overall record

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9 days ago, Communications
Franklin High School Senior Jubilee Rendon smiles for a photo with her Wrestling State Champion UIL medal
Franklin High School Senior Jubilee Rendon smiles for a photo on podium with other Wrestling State Placers. She is sitting on in the 1st place section as she won state champion
Ref raising Jubilee Rendon's arm after her win at the State Wrestling Tournament
Our Franklin High School Cougars are on the prowl for perfect attendance! 🐾🌟

Students who showed up and stayed on track earned an extra 15 minutes of lunch to celebrate being #RightHereRightNow. 🙌

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13 days ago, Communications
Franklin students smile for a photo with perfect attendance sign
Franklin students smile for a photo
Franklin students smile for a photo
Franklin students smile for a photo with perfect attendance sign
🔥🏆 HEADED TO STATE! 🏆🔥

We’re incredibly proud to see so many of our swimming and wrestling athletes representing El Paso ISD at the state level! 👏

Join us in wishing the best of luck to our outstanding students from Austin, Burges, Chapin, Coronado, El Paso High, Franklin, Irvin, and Jefferson Silva High Schools as they compete for state titles. 🌟

Go make waves. Own the mat. And bring home the GOLD! 🥇

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13 days ago, Communications
Franklin High School State Qualifier Wrestlers smile for a photo
Irvin High School State Qualifier Wrestlers smile for a photo
Burges High School State Qualifier Wrestlers smile for a photo
Coronado High School State Qualifier Swimmers smile for a photo
Chapin High School State Qualifier Wrestlers smile for a photo
Jefferson High School State Qualifier raising hand after winning a match
Austin High School State Qualifier Swimmer Cesar Chavez smiles for a photo
Chapin High School State Qualifier Swimmers smile for a photo
El Paso High School State Qualifier Wrestlers smile for a photo
El Paso High School State Qualifier Swimmers smile for a photo
We're excited to celebrate our nominees for the El Paso Children's Hospital High School Athlete of the Week! 👏🎊

Join us in supporting our amazing athletes:
🌟 Curtis Hargrave, Andress basketball
🌟 Gianna Gulley, Andress basketball
🌟 Melanie Arriaga, Burges basketball
🌟 Emiliano Arrunada, Coronado swimming
🌟 Connor Gutierrez, El Paso High swimming
🌟 Maya Ramos, El Paso High girls soccer
🌟 Naime Abdallah, Franklin wrestling

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/02/10/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-feb-3-7/88578099007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/02/10/who-should-be-the-el-paso-childrens-hospital-high-school-female-athlete-of-the-week-for-feb-3-7/88578115007/

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13 days ago, Communications
Photo of Curtis Hargrave, Andress basketball
Photo of Gianna Gulley, Andress basketball
Photo of Melanie Arriaga, Burges basketball
Photo of Emiliano Arrunada, Coronado swimming
Photo of Connor Gutierrez, El Paso High swimming
Photo of Maya Ramos, El Paso High girls soccer
Photo of Naime Abdallah, Franklin wrestling
Join us this evening for our Community Conversations meeting with Trustee Alex Cuellar and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk. 🌟

⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Feb. 11
📍 Tinajero PK-8 Cafeteria, 301 Libson
✅ 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

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14 days ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Wednesday, February 11 at 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Tinajero PK-8 School at 301 Libson Trustee Alex Cuellar