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/

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about 1 month 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

The El Paso ISD family proudly honors the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his enduring impact on justice, equality, and peace.

This January 19 marks 40 years of celebrating MLK Day as a federal holiday; we continue to be inspired by his efforts to make the American dream a reality for so many more. 

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about 1 month ago, Communications
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Jan. 19 No school for students District will be closed
We're proud to have so many of our student athletes nominated for the El Paso Children's Hospital Athlete of the Week! 🌟👏

Help us support our students:
🌟Johan Camacho, Bowie basketball
🌟Abigail Garduno, Burges basketball
🌟Jeremiah Gandara, Burges wrestling
🌟Giselle Villarreal, Chapin basketball
🌟Prince Reeves, Chapin basketball
🌟RJ Lopez, Coronado basketball
🌟Isabela Prieto, El Paso High soccer
🌟Alec Duran, Franklin wrestling
🌟Allison De La O, Franklin basketball

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/01/13/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-jan-6-10/88125937007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/01/13/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-female-athlete-for-jan-6-10/88126110007/

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about 1 month ago, Communications
Johan Camacho, Bowie basketball making a shot
Abigail Garduno, Burges basketball dribbling a ball
Jeremiah Gandara, Burges wrestling graphic
Giselle Villarreal, Chapin basketball smiles for a photo
Prince Reeves, Chapin basketball shooting a shot
RJ Lopez, Coronado basketball excitedly cheering
Isabela Prieto, El Paso High soccer graphic
Alec Duran, Franklin wrestling during a match
Allison De La O, Franklin basketball during a match
El Paso ISD will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 🌟

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

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about 1 month ago, Communications
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Jan. 19 No school for students District will be closed
Congratulations to Sarai Duncan of Andress basketball for earning the title of El Paso Children's Hospital Athlete of the Week! 👏🌟

Join us in supporting this week's nominees! 🏆
🌟Ariel Chacon, El Paso High Soccer
🌟Cesar Alva, Bowie soccer
🌟Ethan Friday, Coronado basketball
🌟Kylie Alvarez, El Paso High soccer
🌟Santi Gaytan, Franklin basketball
🌟Scarlett Orwig, Franklin soccer

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/01/06/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-dec-29-jan-3/88016721007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/01/06/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-female-athlete-for-dec-29-jan-3/88016728007/

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about 2 months ago, Communications
Sarai Duncan of Andress basketball
Ariel Chacon, El Paso High Soccer
Cesar Alva, Bowie soccer
Ethan Friday, Coronado basketball
Kylie Alvarez, El Paso High soccer
Santi Gaytan, Franklin basketball
Scarlett Orwig, Franklin soccer
Welcome back, El Paso ISD students! 🌟

We hope you had a restful and joyful holiday break. ❄️☃️

As we begin the new year, let’s come back focused, ready to succeed, and committed to being #RightHereRightNow! ✅

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about 2 months ago, Communications
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SEE YOU TOMORROW, EL PASO ISD! 🌟

We're excited to welcome back our amazing students from Holiday Break ☃️❄️ on Wednesday, Jan. 7. 🏫📚

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

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about 2 months ago, Communications
Mom and daughter take a photo in front of Whitaker Elementary School before school begins
We hope our students and staff are having an amazing break! 🌟

Just a friendly reminder that El Paso ISD will resume regular hours on Monday, January 5, 2026, and students will return to the classroom on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. 🏫📚

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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about 2 months ago, Communications
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🌟 January is School Board Recognition Month! 🌟

We proudly honor our dedicated El Paso ISD Board of Trustees, whose leadership champions student success and fosters excellence across our district. 🏫📚

Thank you for your continued service and commitment to El Paso ISD! ❤️

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about 2 months ago, Communications
Our future is public School Board Recognition Month January 2026 Leah Hanany President Dr. Jack Loveridge Vice President Alex Cullar Secretary Mindy Sutton Trustee Robert Osterland Trustee Valerie Ganelon Beals Trustee Daniel E. Call Trustee

Multiple JROTC units marched alongside various El Paso veteran organizations in honor of Veterans Day on November 8. 🇺🇸

Burges High School, Franklin High School, and Irvin High School were recently recognized for their outstanding marching skills, color guard, and drill techniques. Awards were presented by Mr. Gaza, leader of the El Paso Veterans Day Parade Association. 🌟

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2 months ago, Communications
Irvin JROTC
Franklin JROTC
Burges JROTC
🌟🎄HAPPY HOLIDAYS, EL PASO ISD! 🎄🌟

El Paso ISD will be closed for Holiday Break from December 22 through January 2. ☃️❄️

District offices will resume regular hours on Monday, January 5, 2026, and students will return to the classroom on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. 🏫📚

We wish our community a safe and joyful break! ❤️

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

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2 months ago, Communications
Happy Holidays! District Closed Dec. 22-Jan. 2 students return Jan. 7
We're excited to have so many of our athletes nominated for the El Paso Children's Hospital High School Athlete of the Week! 👏

Support our students:
🌟 Alexander Tapia, Franklin wrestling
🌟 Alyssa Morales, Burges basketball
🌟 Hayden Brack, Franklin basketball
🌟 Naime Abdallah, Franklin wrestling
🌟 Natalie Biggs, Andress wrestling

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/12/16/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-boy-athlete-for-dec-8-13/87761821007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/12/16/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-girl-athlete-for-dec-8-13/87761897007/

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2 months ago, Communications
Photo of Alexander Tapia of Franklin wrestling wrestling
Photo of Alyssa Morales, Burges basketball
Photo of Hayden Brack, Franklin basketball
Photo of Naime Abdallah, Franklin wrestling
Photo of Natalie Biggs, Andress wrestling
🌟REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE THIS FRIDAY! 🌟

El Paso ISD will have early release Friday, Dec. 19, to kick off the Holiday Break. ☃️✅

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

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2 months ago, Communications
Early Release for El Paso ISD graphic
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 December 16, 2025, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

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El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize our talented students who earned first place in the El Paso ISD Holiday Greeting Card contest. 🎨🎄 Congratulations to: ❄️ Orlando Quinonez III, Tinajero PK-8 ❄️ Dayana Echavarria, Navarrete Middle School ❄️ Rose Macias, El Paso High School
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize two of our outstanding students whose creativity earned them top honors in the El Paso County Elections Department’s Future Voter Sticker Design Contest. 🎨 Join us in congratulating: 🎊 1st Place – Sophia Salas, Hartley PK-8 School 🎊 3rd Place – Francella Belen Marin, Lamar Elementary School
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize Irvin High School’s Coach Jonathan Elliott for being named the 2025 Game-Changing Coach of the Year by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football and Ballogy. 🏆🔥 This honor celebrates coaches who go the extra mile in developing young men on and off the field. 🏈🌟
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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2 months ago, Communications
El Paso Independent School District Board Meeting
🌟EARLY RELEASE THIS FRIDAY! 🌟

El Paso ISD will have early release Friday, Dec. 19. ✅

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

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2 months ago, Communications
Early Release for El Paso ISD graphic
WAY TO GO, COUGARS! 🐾🎊

We're excited to celebrate our Franklin High School students who received their Associate of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies from El Paso Community College! 🌟

2 months ago, Communications
Franklin High School graduate poses for photo
EPCC graduation confetti streamers
Franklin student shakes hand after receiving diploma
EPCC president gives speech
We're incredibly proud of our athletes who are nominated for the El Paso Children's Hospital Athlete of the Week! 👏🌟

Support our amazing students:
🌟 Abigail Garduno, Burges basketball
🌟 Jubilee Rendon, Franklin wrestling
🌟 Alexander Tapia, Franklin wrestling
🌟 Dirk Dillard, Coronado wrestling
🌟 Jacaden Brown, Chapin wrestling
🌟 Jacob Garcia, Chapin basketball
🌟 Malachi Jones, Austin basketball

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/12/09/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-dec-1-6/87656658007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/12/09/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-female-athlete-for-dec-1-6/87656624007/

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3 months ago, Communications
Abigail Garduno, Burges basketball
Jubilee Rendon, Franklin wrestling
Alexander Tapia, Franklin wrestling
Dirk Dillard, Coronado wrestling
Jacaden Brown, Chapin wrestling
Jacob Garcia, Chapin basketball
Malachi Jones, Austin basketball
🏃‍♀️ FAST TRACK FUN! 🏃‍♂️

A huge thank you to our incredible community for coming out and supporting the El Paso ISD Education Foundation at the Fast Track to the Future 5K! 🌟

Your energy helped us go the extra mile and made the event a great success. ❤️

More photos ➡️ bit.ly/5K_1208

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3 months ago, Communications
Community members taking off during the Fast Track to the Future 5K
Community members smile and do peace sign while running at the El Paso ISD Education Foundation Fast Track to the Future 5K
Top three runners for the Fast Track to the Future 5K take photos on podium and fist bump each other
El Paso ISD principals and community members take group photo
We're so proud of our amazing athletes who are nominated for the El Paso Children's Hospital Athlete of the Week! 👏🎊

Support our students:
🌟 Allison De La O, Franklin basketball
🌟 Emily Orr, Franklin cross country
🌟 Jaden Carbajal, Jefferson basketball
🌟 Lyanni Ramos, Coronado basketball
🌟 Richard Arriaga, El Paso High basketball

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/12/02/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-nov-25-30/87539376007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/12/02/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-female-athlete-for-nov-25-30/87539249007/

📸 Rudy Davila

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3 months ago, Communications
Photo of Allison De La O, Franklin basketball
Photo of Emily Orr, Franklin cross country
Photo of Jaden Carbajal, Jefferson basketball
Photo of Lyanni Ramos, Coronado basketball
Photo of Richard Arriaga, El Paso High basketball