🌄🥾Polar Bears 🐻‍❄️ You’re Invited!
Join us for the Annual Community Hike 2026 and enjoy a morning of fresh air, exploration, and connection with our Franklin HS feeder pattern community!💜


Bring your family, friends, and school spirit as we come together to explore, discover, and adventure right here on the Westside. It’s a great way for our Franklin Feeder Pattern students and families to connect outside the classroom and enjoy the outdoors together.
📅 Saturday, May 2
⏰ 9:30 a.m.
📍 Westside Community Park
7400 High Ridge Dr.

🌄🥾 ¡Osos Polares 🐻‍❄️ Están Invitados!
¡Acompáñanos a la Caminata Comunitaria Anual 2026 y disfruta de una mañana de aire fresco, exploración y convivencia con la comunidad del patrón de escuelas de Franklin HS! 💜

Trae a tu familia, amigos y espíritu escolar mientras nos reunimos para explorar, descubrir y aventurarnos aquí mismo en el Westside. Es una excelente oportunidad para que los estudiantes y familias del patrón de Franklin se conecten fuera del salón de clases y disfruten del aire libre juntos.

📅 Sábado, 2 de mayo
⏰ 9:30 a.m.
📍 Westside Community Park
7400 High Ridge Dr.

about 10 hours ago, Herrera Elementary
Hike Flyer
🌟 HAPPENING TODAY! 🌟

Don’t miss the El Paso ISD Job Fair! ✅ We're hiring for positions in Maintenance, Custodial, Transportation, and Food and Nutrition Services.

See you there!
⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, April 25
📍 Murphree PK-8, 499 Cabaret Dr
✅ Bring your resume & be ready to interview

Can’t make it? Join us at our next job fair or apply online:
⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, May 2
📍 Chapin High School, 7000 Dyer St
🌐 Join Our Team ➡️ www.episd.org/jobs

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 days ago, Communications
Graphic with staff smiling for a group photo in front of buses with text that says in english Maintenance, custodial, transportation, & food service positions available! Saturday, April 11, Delta Ops Center 1905 Delta DR, 79905 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25 Murphree PK 8 499 Cabaret DR 79912 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2 Chapin High School 7000 Dyer ST, 79904 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. large font that says El Paso ISD Job Fair Join the team today! episd.org/jobs
Graphic with staff smiling for a group photo in front of buses with text that says in spanish  Puestos disponibles en mantenimiento, limpieza, transporte y servicious de alimentacion! Sabado, April 11, Delta Ops Center 1905 Delta DR, 79905 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sabado, April 25 Murphree PK 8 499 Cabaret DR 79912 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sabado, May 2 Chapin High School 7000 Dyer ST, 79904 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. large font that says El Paso ISD Feria De Empleo Unete al equipo hoy mismo! episd.org/jobs
Join El Paso ISD for the It Starts With a Book Lit Fest! 📖🌟

Bring the whole family and enjoy inspiring author panels, exciting student performances, games and activities, local vendors, and so much more. ✅

See you there!
⏰ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, May 2
📍Hartley PK-8, 6201 Hughey Dr

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 days ago, Communications
Graphic with stack of books with text that says It Starts With a Book Lit Fest When: Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Hartley PK-8 Free Books will be given to the 1st 150+ students!! All Are Welcome. Author Panels, student moderated author Q&A, author book signing, author presentations. Feeder Pattern Activities and Games. Literacy activities, arts & crafts, and festival style games. Fun. Students performances, community vendors, giveaways
It Starts With Us a Book Festival Cuando: Sabado 2 de Mayo de 10 a.m. a 1 p.m. Donde: Hartley PK-8 Libros gratis para los primeros 150+ estudiantes! Todos Son Bienvenidos Paneles de Autores sesion de preguntas y respuestas con el autor, moderada por un estudiante autografos con autores presentaciones de autores Actividades y juegos actividades de alfabetizacion manualidades juegos al estilo de un festival Diversion presentatciones estudiantiles competencias de boceto de artistas premios!
🌟 LAST CHANCE! 🌟

Voting for the Something Good Attendance Challenge closes TODAY at 11:59 p.m. ⏰

Don’t miss the chance to support your favorite finalist. Votes are UNLIMITED! ✅

🗳️ Cast your vote! ➡️ www.episd.org/righthererightnow

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #RightHereRightNow
3 days ago, Communications
polaroid with two kids in it speaking into microphones with text that says right here! right now! Something Good Attendance Challenge!
Herrera Parents,

We are excited to see you today during your child's lunch! Just a friendly reminder that students should not be signed out after lunch, as there is still important learning scheduled for the remainder of the day.

Thank you for your support!
3 days ago, Kristen Villasenor
Dear Parents,

You are invited to join us for our upcoming Kite Day! This will be a fun opportunity for families to spend time together outdoors and enjoy the day as a community.

We kindly ask that each family bring their own kite to participate in the activities.

We hope to see you there!

Estimados padres de familia,

Están cordialmente invitados a participar en nuestro próximo Día de Volar Cometas. Será una excelente oportunidad para convivir en familia y disfrutar juntos al aire libre como comunidad.

Les pedimos amablemente que cada familia traiga su propia cometa (papalote) para participar en las actividades.

¡Esperamos contar con su presencia!
4 days ago, Herrera Elementary
Kite Day Flyer
Herrera Parents,

Thank you so much for your support with traffic this morning. While this is still a work in progress, things went much more smoothly today. We truly appreciate your flexibility and willingness to make adjustments to help ensure the safety of our students.

We are currently at 45% registration-thank you for taking the time to register your children. Our goal is to reach 50% by tomorrow. If you have not yet registered, please feel free to stop by the school at any time today , and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you again for your continued support!
4 days ago, Kristen Villasenor

Hello families, please take a moment to read our latest newsletter for important updates. Thank you!

Hola familias, por favor tómense un momento para leer nuestro boletín más reciente para información importante. ¡Gracias!

https://app.smore.com/n/02xgd-polar-bear-news

4 days ago, Herrera Elementary
Happening Next Week: Borderland Biliteracy Family Project 📖🌟

We’re welcoming families of emergent bilingual students to explore interactive activities and community resources that help students strengthen their reading and writing skills. 📚✅

Upcoming Events:
⏰ 5-7 p.m.
📆 Tuesday, April 28 at El Paso High School
📆 Thursday, April 30 at Duran Elementary
📆 Wednesday, May 13 at Cooley Elementary

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
4 days ago, Communications
Graphic with family reading a book together with spanish text that says Acompanenos con su familia a disfrutar de una tarde especial llena de lectura proyecto de alfabetizacion bilingue en la frontera. El primero en llegar es el primero en ser atendido. Una mochila llena de libros! Colaboracion con Billingualism Matters. Solamente para estudiantes bilingues emergentes!
Graphic with family reading a book together with text that says Join us for magical evenings celebrating the joy of reading Borderland Biliteracy Family Project. First come, first serve backpack full of books! Partnership with Billingualism Matters. For emergent bilingual students only
Only a few days left to vote in the Something Good Attendance Challenge! ✅

Support your favorite finalist and cast your vote today! ➡️ www.episd.org/righthererightnow

Voting is open through Friday, April 24. 🗳️

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #RightHereRightNow
5 days ago, Communications
Text that says Right Here Right Now Something Good Attendance Challenge with two students in a polaroid surrounded by some emojis
Science Starts With Us! ✅

El Paso ISD students brought science to life at the El Paso Science Festival, proudly showcasing the excellence of the district’s science programs. 📚🔬

Through engaging demonstrations and hands-on learning, our students shared how these programs build curiosity, strengthen skills, and prepare learners to thrive in college and future careers. 🌟

Learn more about El Paso ISD ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
5 days ago, Communications
Student wears goggles and lab coat while holding empty soda bottle with rocks while smiling for a photo in front of their science project that says Making It Clear! A DIY Water Filtration System
High School students gives young child a bowl to prepare for science experiment
Jefferson Silva students puts stethoscope on young child so he can listen to his heartbeat
Don Haskins student presents project to two community members
Herrera Community,

We need your help. I have safety concerns for our students during morning drop off.

There should be no parking in the loop. You are welcome to park in the visitor's parking lot and walk your students.

There should be no driving around cars in the loop, unless directed by a traffic monitor. This is extremely unsafe, and I have already witnessed several close calls.

We love our families and students at Herrera and will do everything possible to keep everyone safe. We kindly ask that you help us with this.

Thank you!

Ms. Villasenor
5 days ago, Kristen Villasenor
El Paso ISD proudly celebrates Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟

Thank you for your dedication and the countless ways you support our students, staff, and community each day. 📚🏫❤️

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay
6 days ago, Communications
Photo of a computer, keyboard, and mouse that says "We Celebrate Administrative Professionals Day on the computer screen
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize students for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on April 21, 2026, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

More photos ➡ https://episdphotos.smugmug.com/April-2026-El-Paso-ISD-Board-of-Trustees-meeting

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
6 days ago, Communications
During a recent Board Meeting, students Isaac Del Toro and Franco Hernandez from MacArthur PK-8, along with Ivanna Cho from Chapin High School, read a special proclamation recognizing the strength, resilience, and contributions of military children and families in El Paso ISD. 💜
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize our talented student winners of the Unidos Games Logo Design Competition. Since March 2018, the annual Unidos Games provides El Paso ISD students with disabilities an opportunity to showcase their incredible athletic abilities. Congratulations to Alondra Iniguez from Jefferson Silva High School and Isabela Shiel from Franklin High School, whose designs beautifully captured the spirit of the Unidos Games and have inspired the new logo for the games! 🌟
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize our standout basketball teams for their relentless drive and competitive spirit this season. 🏀🏆 Congratulations to Bowie, Chapin, and Franklin on earning Bi-District Champion titles, and to Andress and Burges for claiming the Area Champions title, with Burges making an impressive run to the Elite 8. 🌟
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize our outstanding mariachi programs for showcasing their talent at the 2026 UIL State Mariachi Festival. 🎻🎶 Congratulations to Austin, Chapin, Coronado, Franklin, and Jefferson Silva High Schools on this remarkable achievement. 🌟
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize outstanding Academic Decathlon students from Coronado and Burges High Schools. 🌟 The Texas Academic Decathlon is a rigorous statewide competition that challenges high school students across multiple disciplines, and our students rose to the top with first-place finishes. Congratulations on this exceptional achievement! 👏
Great job Herrera Community!

We have 41.2% of our families registered!! We have almost reached our goal of 50% registered by the end of the week. If you have not registered and need assistance, please come by the office so we can help.

Thank you for your support!

¡Buen trabajo, comunidad Herrera!

¡¡Tenemos registradas el 41,2 % de nuestras familias!! Casi hemos alcanzado nuestro objetivo del 50 % registrado para el final de la semana. Si no se ha registrado y necesita ayuda, pase por la oficina para que podamos ayudarle.

¡Gracias por tu apoyo!
6 days ago, Kristen Villasenor
Don't miss out on this week's El Paso ISD Job Fair! ✅

We're hiring for positions in Maintenance, Custodial, Transportation, and Food and Nutrition Services.🌟

⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, April 25
📍 Murphree PK-8, 499 Cabaret Dr
✅ Bring your resume & be ready to interview

Can’t make it? Join us at our next job fair or apply online:
⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, May 2
📍 Chapin High School, 7000 Dyer St
🌐 Join Our Team ➡️ www.episd.org/jobs

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
6 days ago, Communications
Graphic with staff smiling for a group photo in front of buses with text that says in spanish  Puestos disponibles en mantenimiento, limpieza, transporte y servicious de alimentacion! Sabado, April 11, Delta Ops Center 1905 Delta DR, 79905 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sabado, April 25 Murphree PK 8 499 Cabaret DR 79912 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sabado, May 2 Chapin High School 7000 Dyer ST, 79904 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. large font that says El Paso ISD Feria De Empleo Unete al equipo hoy mismo! episd.org/jobs
Graphic with El Paso ISD staff smiling for a group photo with text that says Maintenance, custodial, transportation, & food services positions available! Sat, April 11, Delta Ops Center 1905 Delta DR, 79905 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat, April 25 Murphree PK 8 499 Cabaret DR 79912 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat, May 2 Chapin High School 7000 Dyer ST, 79904 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. large font that says El Paso ISD Job Fair Join the team today! episd.org/jobs
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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
6 days ago, Communications
Graphic with Navy Blue background and El Paso ISD logo that says Board Meeting
Our El Paso ISD students, principals, and staff need you #RightHereRightNow to vote for your favorite Something Good Attendance Challenge finalist! ✅

Cast your vote here ➡️ www.episd.org/righthererightnow

Voting is unlimited and open through Friday, April 24. 🗳️

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
7 days ago, Communications
Photo of two students in a polaroid with emoji in photo and text that says Right Here! Right Now! Something Good Attendance Challenge!
Dear families,
We kindly ask for your assistance in completing your student’s registration for the next school year. Please remember to upload a proof of address. If you have any questions or need support, our front office staff will be glad to help you.

Estimadas familias,
Les pedimos amablemente su apoyo para completar la inscripción de su estudiante para el próximo año escolar. Por favor, recuerden subir un comprobante de domicilio. Si tienen alguna pregunta o necesitan ayuda, el personal de la oficina estará encantado de apoyarles.
7 days ago, Herrera Elementary
Registratoin
🌟Happy Volunteer Recognition Day! 🌟

El Paso ISD is grateful for the incredible volunteers who uplift our schools and help our community thrive! 📚👏

Thank you for being an essential part of the El Paso ISD family. ❤️

Want to make a lasting impact? Join our Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) program! ✅

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/volunteer

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #Volunteer
7 days ago, Communications
VIPS at Young Women's Academy take group photo during Thanksgiving lunch
Volunteer organizes classroom materials
Volunteers organize classroom materials
volunteers hang banner and balloons for Grandparents Day
Volunteers serve food during Thanksgiving lunch