Franklin High School

🎓 Join us for Franklin High School’s College Fair 2025 on Thursday, October 23rd, from 6–8 PM in the Main Gym! Meet college and military representatives, explore programs, and plan your future—open to all grade levels!
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4 months ago, Franklin High School

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees invites you to attend our upcoming Superintendent Search Community Meetings to help shape the future of the district. 🌟

Your input matters as we define the leadership qualities we’re looking for in our next superintendent. ✅

We will share the dates and locations soon. Information regarding the process and the community survey can be found here. ➡️ www.episd.org/page/communitysuperprocess

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5 months ago, Communications

Graphic that says Superintendent Search El Paso ISD It Starts With Us

REMINDER: El Paso ISD will be closed during the week of October 13-17 for Fall Break. 🍂

We wish all our students, staff, and families a safe fall break! 🌟

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

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5 months ago, Communications

EPISD Fall Intercession Oct 8-10: Accelerated instruction Oct 13-17: Intersession District Closed no classes at El Paso ISD

We’re excited to invite students and families to our High School Program Nights, where you can explore the exciting programs, pathways, and activities available at El Paso ISD high schools. 🌟

✅ Explore academic options
✅ Learn about extracurriculars
✅ Find the right fit for your future

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/highschoolprograms

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5 months ago, Communications

El Paso ISD High School Program Nights dates and locations can be found at www.episd.org/highschoolprograms

We are proud to support several athletes for the El Paso Children's Hospital Athlete of the Week! 🔥🏆

Vote for our amazing athletes:
🌟 Michael Salazar, Irvin football
🌟 Mikiel Taylor, Andress football
🌟 Santiago Perez, Franklin football
🌟 Camila Carbajal, Austin volleyball
🌟 Difanny Soltero, Coronado volleyball
🌟 Samaire Munoz, El Paso High volleyball
🌟 Zoeh Cereceres, Chapin volleyball

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/10/07/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-boys-athlete-for-sept-30-oct-4/86536606007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/10/07/vote-for-el-paso-childrens-hospital-girls-athlete-for-sept-30-oct-4/86536652007/

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5 months ago, Communications

For more than 60 years, the El Paso ISD Fine Arts Marching Band Invitational has celebrated the talent and dedication of student musicians across the region, offering them a chance to perform, receive valuable feedback from judges, and prepare for the upcoming UIL contest. 🎶🌟

A special shout-out to Andress, Coronado, and Franklin High Schools on receiving Division I ratings, the highest honor of the competition! 👏🔥

More photos ➡️ bit.ly/Band_1004

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5 months ago, Communications

El Paso ISD Fine Arts Marching Band Invitational Trophies

El Paso ISD JROTC Cadets proudly participated in two events honoring military service. 🇺🇸

At the Massing of the Colors, JROTC Cadets from Bowie, Burges, and Franklin joined veteran organizations, the U.S. Army, and the Boy Scouts of America to present their unit flags and pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of military members.

During the Rio Grande Honor Flight, JROTC Cadets from Burges and Jefferson gave Vietnam Veterans the heartfelt welcome home that they may not have received upon their original return from Vietnam.

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5 months ago, Communications

JROTC Cadets from Burges and Jefferson participating in the Rio Grande Honor Flight where they gave Vietnam Veterans the heartfelt welcome home that they may not have received upon their original return from Vietnam.

At the Massing of the Colors event, JROTC Cadets from Bowie, Burges, and Franklin joined veteran organizations, the U.S. Army, and the Boy Scouts of America to present their unit flags and pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of military members.

🍂 Fall Intercession is Almost Here! 🍂

El Paso ISD will be closed during the week of October 13-17 for Fall Break. Accelerated instruction will be held from October 8-10 for students who are scheduled to attend.

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

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5 months ago, Communications

Happy National Custodial Workers Appreciation Day! 🌟

Thank you to our incredible custodial staff for your hard work, commitment, and the care you show every day across El Paso ISD. ❤️

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5 months ago, Communications

District custodians pose in front of EPISD administration building

We are so excited to support several athletes for the El Paso Children's Hospital Athlete of the Week! 🔥🏆

Vote for our incredible athletes:
🌟 Andrea Trujillo, Young Women's STEAM Prep Academy volleyball
🌟 Andres Vega, Burges cross country
🌟 Angel Valenzuela, Irvin football
🌟 Daveon Singleton, Chapin football
🌟 Ernie Powers, Franklin football
🌟 Jamari Milton, Andress football
🌟 Patricia Myres, Chapin volleyball

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/09/30/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-boys-athlete-for-sept-23-27/86404952007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/09/30/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-girls-athlete-for-sept-23-27/86404941007/

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5 months ago, Communications

Photo of Andrea Trujillo, Young Women's STEAM Prep Academy volleyball

Photo of Andres Vega, Burges cross country

Photo of Angel Valenzuela, Irvin football

Photo of Daveon Singleton, Chapin football

Photo of Ernie Powers, Franklin football

Photo of Jamari Milton, Andress football

Photo of Patricia Myres, Chapin volleyball

🌟 NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH! 🌟

Cheers to our incredible campus principals, the heart of our schools! ❤️

Every day, we are grateful for your dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and community. 👏

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5 months ago, Communications

Thank You El Paso ISD Principals FOR ALL YOU DO! October is national principals month graphic with photo of kids smiling in the background

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We honor the strength of our survivors and stand united with those courageously fighting breast cancer. 💗

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5 months ago, Communications

Hope. October is breast cancer awareness month

📢 El Paso ISD students, teachers, and parents are invited to take our anonymous Cell Phone Policy Survey. 📲

The Texas Legislature recently passed a law requiring school districts to implement a cell phone policy. As a result, El Paso ISD adopted its new policy this school year.

Your valued input helps us understand how the policy affects teaching, learning, and the overall school environment. 🏫📝

Please check your email on Monday, Sept. 29, for your survey link. Thank you for being part of the conversation! 🌟

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

5 months ago, Communications

Cell Phone Policy Survey open through Oct 10

We are so proud of our student athletes who have been nominated for the El Paso Children's Hospital Athlete of the Week! 👏🏆

🌟 Difanny Soltero, Coronado volleyball
🌟 Emily Orr, Franklin cross country
🌟 Sarah Parrish, Austin volleyball
🌟 West Stansbury, Coronado football

Vote here ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/09/23/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-high-school-athlete-for-sept-16-20/86270124007/

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5 months ago, Communications

HAPPENING TOMORROW: Help us turn our district GOLD this Thursday, September 25, in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! 🎗️

Let’s raise awareness and show support for our courageous kids battling cancer and their loved ones. 💛

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5 months ago, Communications

Gold Out! Thursday, September 25 for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

🔥 RIGHT HERE. RIGHT NOW. ATTENDANCE BATTLE 🔥

THE FRANKLIN COUGARS AND CORONADO T-BIRDS ARE BATTLING IT OUT TO SEE WHO HAS THE HIGHEST ATTENDANCE FROM SEPT. 22-24. 🐾🦅

WHO WILL TAKE HOME THE ATTENDANCE CHAMPIONSHIP BELT? 🏆 FIND OUT AT THE WESTSIDE BOWL ON THURSDAY, SEPT. 25. 🙌🏈🔥

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #EPISDRightHereRightNow

5 months ago, Communications

Photo of the Right Here Right Now Attendance Champion Belt

Where are you? ➡️ www.episd.org/righthererightnow

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5 months ago, Communications

Cat photo with text saying where are you?

#EPISD Students helped design a campaign to inspire kids to be at school so that they don't miss out on the friendships, milestones, moments, and memories that make school unforgettable. 📸🌟

Now they need your support to spread the word: 𝙍𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚. 𝙍𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙉𝙤𝙬. 𝘽𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚…𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨.

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/righthererightnow

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5 months ago, Communications

Right Here Right Now polaroid photo of kids at homecoming

🌟 CLOSING SOON: Federal Impact Aid Form 🌟

Thank you to the offices of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, Senator John Cornyn, and Senator Ted Cruz for meeting with El Paso ISD to discuss the Impact Aid program. We appreciate your support!

Please complete the form in the parent portal by Thursday, Sept. 18. ➡️ bit.ly/ParentPortal_25

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5 months ago, Communications

El Paso ISD staff visits offices of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, Senator John Cornyn, and Senator Ted Cruz to discuss the Impact Aid program.

El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were thrilled to recognize students and staff for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on September 16, 2025, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building.

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5 months ago, Communications

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were excited to recognize our well-deserving fine arts students who have officially become professional artists. Their artwork is proudly showcased at the El Paso Museum of Art. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication, and remarkable achievement!

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were thrilled to recognize Sherita Martin, Instructional Technology Specialist, for receiving the distinction of becoming an ISTE Certified Educator! This recognition from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is awarded to educators who have successfully demonstrated competency in the ISTE standards for educators. Congratulations, Sherita!

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were proud to recognize the incredible talent of our fine arts students who performed in this year’s 40th Annual Summer Musical. Your dedication, creativity, and countless hours of rehearsal came together to deliver an unforgettable performance that made our district proud.