El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were thrilled to recognize students, staff, and community members for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on August 19, 2025, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building.

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1 day ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were thrilled to recognize the first cohort to complete the Holdsworth Empower Fellowship leadership program for aspiring principals. The goal of the program is to strengthen El Paso ISD’s leadership pipeline, developing assistant principals into leaders who are ready and equipped to successfully lead our schools.   This year’s second cohort was also recognized as they begin their journey in the program.  #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were excited to recognize Sebastian Garcia from Franklin High School, who was selected as one of the recipients of the Student Heroes Award by the state board of education. Sebastian earned this award after completing outstanding volunteer service that benefits his fellow students, school, and his community.  #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre proudly recognized Colonel Brendan Gallagher for his dedicated service as the outgoing ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees.  They also welcomed the new ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees, Colonel Michael Soyka.  #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were thrilled to recognize the first cohort to complete the Holdsworth Empower Fellowship leadership program for aspiring principals. The goal of the program is to strengthen El Paso ISD’s leadership pipeline, developing assistant principals into leaders who are ready and equipped to successfully lead our schools.   This year’s second cohort was also recognized as they begin their journey in the program.  #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

🌟 Mark your calendars! 🌟 The El Paso ISD Benefits Team is excited to invite you to the 2025 Employee Health Fair! 🩺❤️‍🩹

Stop by for health screenings, vaccines, massage therapy, giveaways, and over 80 vendors!

⏰ 4-7 p.m.
🗓️ Tuesday, Sept. 9
🏢 Starlight Event Center, Rio Grande Summit Room
📍 6650 Continental Dr

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/benefits

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

2 days ago, Communications
2025 El Paso ISD Employee Health Fair Tuesday, Septemeber 9 4-7 p.m. at the Starlight Event Center. Health Screenings, vaccines, relax and recharge with free massage therapy, and win big with 80 vendors + giveaways + door prizes!
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Employee receiving a free back massage
A friendly reminder to join us for an informational meeting, where you can learn about Parent Portal, Attendance and the EPISD App. It is important that you are informed about the activities and events that are happening in the school and to have a close communication with your child's teacher. We hope to see you on, Wednesday August 20th at 8:30 am.

Recordatorio amistoso para que nos acompáñe a una reunión informativa donde podrá aprender sobre el Portal para Padres, la Asistencia y la aplicación de EPISD. Es importante que esté informado sobre las actividades y eventos que se llevan a cabo en la escuela y que mantenga una comunicación cercana con el maestro de su hijo. Los esperamos el miercoles 20 de agosto a las 8:30 am.
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Join us for an informational meeting, where you can learn about Parent Portal, Attendance and the EPISD App. It is important that you are informed about the activities and events that are happening in the school and to have a close communication with your child's teacher. We hope to see you on, Wednesday August 20th at 8:30 am.


Acompáñenos a una reunión informativa donde podrá aprender sobre el Portal para Padres, la Asistencia y la aplicación de EPISD. Es importante que esté informado sobre las actividades y eventos que se llevan a cabo en la escuela y que mantenga una comunicación cercana con el maestro de su hijo. Los esperamos el miercoles 20 de agosto a las 8:30 am.
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Polar Bear families, find below the link for our newsletter .

Familias de osos polares , encuentre a continuación el enlace para nuestro boletín de noticias.

https://secure.smore.com/n/wmnfg8-polar-bear-news

7 days ago, Herrera Elementary
The Healthy Living 2025 Fall schedule has arrived! 🌟 Kick off the school year strong 💪 with FREE wellness activities for all employees, available at locations across the district! ✅

Check out some of the exciting options:
🎨 Art
📚 Book Club
❤️ CPR
🧶 Crochet
💃 Dance, Stretch & Relax
🍳 Healthy Cooking
📷 Photography
🎾 Pickleball
🧘 Pilates
🏺 Pottery
🏋️‍♀️ Strength & Conditioning
🎾 Tennis Cardio
🧘 Yoga

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/healthyliving

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7 days ago, Communications
Healthy Living Book Club
Healthy Living Nature Walks
Healthy Living Pottery Classes
Healthy Living Photography Classes
Good morning Polar Bear Families!
Just a friendly reminder that the deadline to purchase our Spirit T-Shirts is this Sunday at midnight! We thank you for support to our students and school. Please scan the QR code on the flyer below to order.

¡Buenos días, familias de osos polares!
Les recordamos que la fecha límite para comprar nuestras camiseta escolar es este domingo a la medianoche. Les agradecemos su apoyo a nuestros estudiantes y a la escuela. Escaneen el código QR del folleto a continuación para hacer su pedido.
9 days ago, Herrera Elementary
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Why did the chickens cross the road? 🐔 To keep Western Hills Elementary School students safe, of course! 💛💙 Shoutout to Mando and Mike for making safety egg-stra fun! 🛑🚸

Help us keep students safe and thriving by joining El Paso ISD’s Volunteers in Public Schools program! 🌟

Learn more and apply today! ➡️ www.episd.org/volunteer

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11 days ago, Communications
Western Hills Volunteers in Public Schools community members monitor traffic for student safety in inflatable chicken suits
Western Hills Volunteers in Public Schools community members monitor traffic for student safety in inflatable chicken suits
Western Hills Volunteers in Public Schools community members monitor traffic for student safety in inflatable chicken suits
Western Hills Volunteers in Public Schools community members monitor traffic for student safety in inflatable chicken suits
Our Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre reflects as we wrap up the first week of school, 🏫 📝📚 and expresses her gratitude for our incredible teachers, staff, students, and families for a great return. 🌟 You are what makes El Paso ISD so special. 💙 Let’s keep rising together! 🚀

Watch here ➡️ https://bit.ly/episd_0808

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14 days ago, Communications
A MESSAGE FROM MARTHA AGUIRRE INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT
Hello Polar Bear Parents!

We invite you to become a volunteer in or school. Please click on the link below to register or stop by he office, we are happy to guide you through the process fo becoming a volunteer at Herrera Elementary. There are great opportunities to get involved in your child's school activities.

¡Hola, padres de Osos Polares!

Los invitamos a ser voluntarios en nuestra escuela. Hagan clic en el enlace de abajo para registrarse o pasen por la oficina. Con gusto los guiaremos en el proceso para convertirse en voluntarios en la Escuela Primaria Herrera. Hay excelentes oportunidades para participar en las actividades escolares de sus hijos.

https://www.episd.org/page/volunteer

14 days ago, Herrera Elementary
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Stay connected with El Paso ISD! 📲

Download the EPISD app to get school and district updates, message with educators through the Rooms feature, and access classwork materials. 📝📚🌟

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

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17 days ago, Communications
Connect with your teacher, school and district! El Paso ISD App. It Starts With Us!
Hello Polar Bear Parents!
Thursday we will have our first Chat with the Principal. Join us at 8:30 am in the school library and via zoom at 4:30 pm.

¡Buenas noches, padres de osos polares!
El Jueves tendremos nuestra primera Platica con la Directora. , Acompañenos a las 8:30 am en la biblioteca de la escuela y vía zoom a las 4:30 pm.

Zoom ID: 617 488 5997 Passcode: PolarBears
17 days ago, Herrera Elementary
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Herrera families, find below the link for our newsletter .

Familias de Herrera, encuentre a continuación el enlace para nuestro boletín de noticias.

https://secure.smore.com/n/wmnfg8-polar-bear-news

17 days ago, Herrera Elementary
Herrera Spirit Shirts available to order! Please scan the QR code on the flyer below to purcahse.

Camisetas de Herrera diponibles para ordenar! Escanee el código QR del folleto a continuación para realizar su pedido.
18 days ago, Herrera Elementary
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HAPPENING TOMORROW: The 2025–26 school year begins! 🎉 We’re excited to inspire and empower our learners to thrive! 🌟📚 Check out our academic calendar! ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #EPISDBacktoSchool
19 days ago, Communications
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El Paso ISD stands with our community in remembrance of August 3, 2019. 🕯️

We remember those we lost and stand united in healing, strength, and hope for our community. ❤️

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19 days ago, Communications
El Paso Strong August 3, 2019


Dear Herrera Elementary Community,
Welcome back! We are so excited to kick off another incredible year of learning, growth, and connection at Herrera.

As we prepare for the first day of school on Monday, August 4, we want to share information about the bus routes for the 2025–26 school year. These changes are designed to ensure safe and efficient transportation for all students.

Please take a moment to review your child’s route and bus stop location here: www.episd.org/page/busroutes

Bus routes are subject to change, and we will keep our community updated through that page.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our front office or the El Paso ISD Transportation Department at 915-230-2500.

We can’t wait to see our students back in the halls!

Sincerely,

Dr. Aranda
Principal, Herrera Elementary.

Estimada comunidad de la Escuela Primaria Herrera:
¡Bienvenidos de nuevo! Nos emociona mucho comenzar otro año increíble de aprendizaje, crecimiento y conexión en Herrera.

Mientras nos preparamos para el primer día de clases el lunes 4 de agosto, queremos compartir información sobre las rutas de autobús para el ciclo escolar 2025-26. Estos cambios están diseñados para garantizar un transporte seguro y eficiente para todos los estudiantes.

Por favor, revise la ruta y la ubicación de la parada de autobús de su hijo/a aquí: www.episd.org/page/busroutes

Las rutas de autobús están sujetas a cambios y mantendremos a nuestra comunidad informada a través de esa página.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse con nuestra oficina principal o con el Departamento de Transporte del Distrito Escolar Independiente de El Paso al 915-230-2500.

¡Estamos emocionados por ver a nuestros estudiantes de regreso en los pasillos!

Atentamente,

Dr. Aranda
Directora, Escuela Primaria Herrera.
21 days ago, Herrera Elementary
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🚗✨New School Pick-Up Procedure!We’re making pick-up easier, faster, and safer for everyone!
🙌Here’s the new dismissal plan:
👶 PreK – Kinder: Front of the school (Enter via Coates Dr.)
📘 1st – 3rd Grade: Blue canopies (Enter via Ruby Dr.)
📚 4th – 5th, SLC & AIM: Cul-de-sac (Enter via Coates Dr.)
✅ Display your student’s name on your car’s dashboard
✅ Stay in your vehicleThank you for helping us keep dismissal safe and smooth! 💙🐻‍❄️.
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🚗✨ ¡Nuevo procedimiento de recogida escolar!
¡Estamos haciendo la salida más fácil, rápida y segura para todos! 🙌
Aquí está el nuevo plan de salida:
👶 PreK – Kinder: Frente de la escuela (Entrada por Coates Dr.)
📘 1º – 3º grado: Bajo las lonas azules (Entrada por Ruby Dr.)
📚 4º – 5º, SLC y AIM: Calle cerrada (cul-de-sac) (Entrada por Coates Dr.)
✅ Coloca el nombre de tu estudiante visible en el tablero del auto
✅ Permanece dentro de tu vehículo
¡Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener una salida segura y sin contratiempos! 💙🐻‍❄️
21 days ago, Herrera Elementary
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Just a few days left until our amazing students are back in the classroom on Monday, August 4! 🏫🌟📚

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

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21 days ago, Communications
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🌟 LAST CHANCE TO FIESTA! 🌟

Celebrate the new school year at the final day of the El Paso ISD Back to School Fiesta! 🍎🎉

⏰ 6-7:30 p.m.
📅 Thursday, July 31
📍Andress, Austin, Bowie, Chapin

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/fiesta

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #EPISDFiesta
22 days ago, Communications
Back to School Fiesta 2025 July 29-31, 2025 6-7:30 p.m.