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 March 24, 2026, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

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3 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize Franklin High School champion wrestler Jubilee Rendon for capturing her second state wrestling title. 🤼‍♀️🏆 We're so proud of Jubilee who was joined by her teammates, Jayada Ramos and Naime Abdallah, who also performed admirably at state.🌟
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize our girls basketball teams who earned the title of Bi-District Champions! 🏀🏆 Their dedication, grit, and never-quit attitude continue to shine both on and off the court, and we couldn’t be prouder. 💪👏 Congratulations to our champions from Burges, Chapin, Franklin, and Irvin High Schools! 🌟 (photo of Burges high school girls basketball team with board members and coaches)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize our girls basketball teams who earned the title of Bi-District Champions! 🏀🏆 Their dedication, grit, and never-quit attitude continue to shine both on and off the court, and we couldn’t be prouder. 💪👏 Congratulations to our champions from Burges, Chapin, Franklin, and Irvin High Schools! 🌟 (photo of Chapin high school girls basketball team with board members and coaches)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize our girls basketball teams who earned the title of Bi-District Champions! 🏀🏆 Their dedication, grit, and never-quit attitude continue to shine both on and off the court, and we couldn’t be prouder. 💪👏 Congratulations to our champions from Burges, Chapin, Franklin, and Irvin High Schools! 🌟 (photo of Franklin high school girls basketball team with board members and coaches)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize our girls basketball teams who earned the title of Bi-District Champions! 🏀🏆 Their dedication, grit, and never-quit attitude continue to shine both on and off the court, and we couldn’t be prouder. 💪👏 Congratulations to our champions from Burges, Chapin, Franklin, and Irvin High Schools! 🌟 (photo of Irvin high school girls basketball team with board members and coaches)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize our Business Services Department for receiving the prestigious Award of Excellence in Financial Management by the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO). 🌟 This distinguished award is given to only 34 school districts across Texas that exemplify professional standards, best practices, and innovation in financial management and reporting. 👏✅
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize our Procurement and School Resources Departments for earning the 2026 Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations from the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO). 🌟 This prestigious award recognizes school districts across Texas that are committed to upholding professional standards in the acquisition of goods and services.
Cougars with perfect attendance for the 3rd 9 weeks earn 15-minute early lunch release on March 27!

Check the student list in QuickLinks on the Franklin website.
Remember to wear your ID.

Be here. Be ready. Be on time.
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3 months ago, Franklin High School
Cougars with perfect attendance for the 3rd 9 weeks earn 15-minute early lunch release on March 27! Check the student list in QuickLinks on the Franklin website. Remember to wear your ID. Be here. Be ready. Be on time.
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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3 months ago, Communications
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Welcome Back, El Paso ISD! 🌟

We hope you had an amazing Spring Break! ☀️ As we head into the final stretch of the school year, let’s finish strong together. Show up, stay engaged, and be #RightHereRightNow! 💪📚
3 months ago, Communications
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See you tomorrow, El Paso ISD! 🙌

We're excited to welcome back our students and staff Monday, March 23. 📆✅

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

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3 months ago, Communications
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El Paso ISD will be closed on Friday, April 3, for a Spring Holiday. 💐

Stay up to date with important dates by viewing the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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3 months ago, Communications
Graphic that says Spring Holiday District Closed April 3 with El Paso ISD logo

We hope our El Paso ISD community is having a wonderful Spring Break! ☀️

As you enjoy the rest of the week, don’t forget that campuses and district offices will resume regular hours on Monday, March 23. 📆✅

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

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3 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD teacher helping two students

🔥🏆 DESTINED FOR VICTORY!🏆🔥

We're proud to celebrate our incredible high school soccer teams who earned the title of District Champions! ⚽🎊

Congratulations:
🌟 Bowie Boys
🌟 Burges Boys
🌟 El Paso High Boys
🌟 El Paso High Girls
🌟 Coronado Boys
🌟 Franklin Girls

3 months ago, Communications
El Paso High School Boys Soccer Team takes group photo with their District Champions Trophy
Coronado High School Boys Soccer Team takes group photo with their District Champions Trophy
Franklin High School Girls Soccer Team takes group photo with their District Champions Trophy
Burges High School Boys Soccer Team takes group photo with their District Champions Trophy
Bowie High School Boys Soccer Team takes group photo with their District Champions Trophy
El Paso High School Girls Soccer Team takes group photo with their District Champions Trophy
REMINDER: El Paso ISD will be closed during the week of March 16-20 for Spring Break.☀️

We wish our community a safe break! 🌟

Stay up to date with important dates by viewing the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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3 months ago, Communications
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We're excited to celebrate our students nominated for the El Paso Children's Hospital High School Athlete of the Week! 🎊

Vote for our incredible athletes:
🌟 Alex Bermudez, Burges basketball
🌟 Alyssa Pena, Chapin softball
🌟 Ben Wilson, Coronado baseball
🌟 David Cadena, Bowie soccer
🌟 Isabela Prieto, El Paso High soccer
🌟 Richard Mendoza, Franklin track & Field

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/03/10/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-march-3-7/89055118007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/03/10/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-female-athlete-for-march-3-7/89055368007/
3 months ago, Communications
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Robots Ready, Game On! 🤖🏆

Our students made moves at the Texas Region I V5RC High School State Championship, where 36 teams put their driving, autonomous, and engineering design skills to the test! 🌟

We’re incredibly proud of our teams from Franklin High School for earning an invitation to the VEX Robotics World Championship 2026 in St. Louis.

Shoutout to Guillen Middle School for also securing an invitation to the VEX Worlds Tournament! 👏
3 months ago, Communications
Franklin High School Robotics team competing
Guillen Middle School Robotics team takes a group photo with trophy
Robotics team competing
Franklin High School Robotics team takes a group photo with winning banners
Chapin High School Robotics team standing up for recognition
Franklin High School Robotics team takes a group photo with winning banners
February was a month of excellence across El Paso ISD campuses! 🌟

Students and staff welcomed Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and feeder pattern principals during visits that highlighted the outstanding instruction and support happening in every school. 📚🏫✅
3 months ago, Communications
Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk talks with Bowie High School principal in classroom with students
Feeder pattern principals help students during class
Teacher pointing to show student something
Teacher helps two students with assignment
🌟📚 READY, SET, READ! 📚 🌟

El Paso ISD campuses celebrated Read Across America Week by honoring the creativity and imagination of Dr. Seuss while inspiring students to discover new worlds through reading. 📖

From fun dress-up days to exciting reading sessions, El Paso ISD is committed to promoting literacy and showing our learners that the next great adventure is just a page away! 💫

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3 months ago, Communications
Students and teacher smile for a photo while wearing Dr. Seuss hats
Students and teacher smile for a group photo while teaching wear the Lorax costume
Two Bowie High School students smile for a photo while holding a sign that says Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
Whitaker Elementary staff takes a group photo wearing matching thing 1 thing 2 branded shirts that say "Teacher of all Things"
🌟 Daylight Saving Time Begins This Weekend! 🌟

It's time to spring forward this Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m. ⏰

Don’t forget to set your clocks one hour ahead and enjoy the extra daylight. ☀️

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3 months ago, Communications
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El Paso ISD proudly celebrates Women's History Month and the incredible women who have shaped our past, lead our present, and inspire our future. 🌟

We honor their achievements and the lasting impact they make in our schools, communities, and world. 🌎❤️

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3 months ago, Communications
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We’re proud to celebrate our student-athletes nominated for the El Paso Children’s Hospital High School Athlete of the Week! 👏🎊

🌟 Amy Acevedo, Bowie soccer
🌟 Anthony Rubio, Burges basketball
🌟 Claire Hurtado, El Paso High soccer
🌟 Joseph Quintanar, Jefferson baseball
🌟 Tanner Jones, Franklin basketball
🌟 Toraino Johnson, Jr, Andress basketball

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/03/03/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-feb-23-28/88934915007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/03/03/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-female-athlete-for-feb-23-28/88935263007/
3 months ago, Communications
Photo of Amy Acevedo, Bowie soccer
Photo of Anthony Rubio, Burges basketball
Photo of Claire Hurtado, El Paso High soccer
Photo of Joseph Quintanar, Jefferson baseball
Photo of Tanner Jones, Franklin basketball
Photo of Toraino Johnson, Jr, Andress basketball
REMINDER: Spring Intersession begins next week! ✅

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

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

To learn more about the Spring Intersession schedule, visit ➡️ www.episd.org/page/spring-intersession
3 months ago, Communications
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It's Texas Educational Diagnosticians' Week! 👏

El Paso ISD celebrates the dedication and hard work of our educational diagnosticians who support our students’ academic, social, and emotional growth, and well-being. 📚🎊

Thank you for inspiring and empowering our students! 🌟

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3 months ago, Communications
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El Paso ISD proudly celebrates Social Work Month. 🌟

Thank you to our amazing school social workers who support our students, families, and staff and provide the essential tools they need to thrive and succeed! ❤️

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3 months ago, Communications
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Connect with your teacher, school, and district all in one place with the El Paso ISD App! ✅

One of the app’s top features is Rooms, a safe, secure space for parents and teachers to communicate and for educators to share announcements, materials, and more. 🌟

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

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3 months ago, Communications
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