Herrera Elementary

Thank you to our El Paso ISD community for taking time out of your busy schedules to join us at the Community Conversations meetings. 🌟

If you weren’t able to join us, we still want to hear from you! Please share your feedback through our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

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6 months ago, Communications
El Paso High student and Principal raise hands while smiling
Jefferson Silva High School principal and students and staff smile for a group photo with Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk
Trustee Dr. Jack Loveridge and Truste Alex Cuellar smile while fist bumping
Tinajero community writing on poster during community conversations meeting
Trustee Daniel Call speaking at Coronado High School's community conversations meeting
Trustee Mindy Sutton speaks during community conversations
Trustee Valerie Ganelon Beals talks to a community member
Trustee Robert Osterland speaks at Andress High School Community Conversations meeting
Trustee Leah Hanany speaks at Aoy Elementary School Community Meeting
Bus Running Late

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Please be advised that the bus is running late today due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience and understanding.

We will provide updates if needed. Thank you for your cooperation.

6 months ago, Herrera Elementary
🌟 Deadline Approaching! 🌟

We invite all students, staff, families, and members of the El Paso ISD community to participate in the voting process for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic calendars. 📆

The voting period ends Monday, March 2. ✅

Cast your vote here ➡️ https://episdpublicresources.episd.org/publicCalendarVoting/index.php

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6 months ago, Communications
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We'll see you at tonight's Community Conversations meeting with Trustee Mindy Sutton and El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk. 🌟

⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Feb. 25
📍Irvin High School Cafeteria, 5400 Sanders Ave.
✅ Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.

Can’t attend? Participate by taking our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
6 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6-7p.m. at Irvin High School with Trustee Mindy Sutton 5400 Sanders Ave.
Mark your calendars for important March dates! ✅

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

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

To learn more about the Spring Intersession schedule, visit ➡️ www.episd.org/page/spring-intersession

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6 months ago, Communications
Spring intercession graphic with a photo of a young student. Text says March 9-13 Accelerated Instruction March 16-20 Spring Break District Closed
Hello Parents! ☀️❄️

Just a friendly reminder about Wellness Wednesday! If the weather is good, we will be outside joining our Polar Bears for a fun and active time together.

¡Hola familias! ☀️❄️

Les recordamos que tendremos Wellness Wednesday. Si el clima lo permite, estaremos afuera acompañando a nuestros Polar Bears para disfrutar juntos de un tiempo divertido y activo.

6 months ago, Herrera Elementary
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PE Schedule
🌟 HAPPENING THIS WEEK! 🌟

Don't miss out on the final Community Conversations meeting with Trustee Mindy Sutton and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk.

⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Feb. 25
📍Irvin High School Cafeteria, 5400 Sanders Ave.
✅ Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.

Can’t attend? Participate by taking our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
6 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD board of trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Wednesday, February 25 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Irvin High School's Cafeteria 5400 Sanders Ave with Trustee Mindy Sutton
Ready to try something new? ✅ Join a Healthy Living class today! 🌟

Discover new hobbies, build new skills, and boost your well-being in a fun, supportive environment.

Free for all employees, with supplies provided and many sessions offered across the district! 🏫

View the Spring 2026 Schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/healthyliving

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6 months ago, Communications
Photo of Healthy Living hiking class smiling for a photo while on a hike
Photo of Healthy Living cooking class. Participate smiles while transferring food in pan to a bowl
Photo of Healthy Living participants laughing while in pottery class
Photo of Healthy Living ceramics class participants showing off their ceramics
Celebrating the strong partnership between the two foundational pillars of the region, Fort Bliss and El Paso ISD, Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka welcomed Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk for a visit and tour. 🇺🇸

Together, they discussed a shared commitment to supporting our military-connected students, families, and how to continue to empower the future of our community, in the classroom and beyond. 🌟

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6 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka smile for a photo in front of Bliss Elementary School
El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka walking in Fort Bliss
El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka talking in front of Milam Elementary School
El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka talking in an office
PTA power in action! ✅

The El Paso ISD Council of PTAs meeting was extra special this month, with guests Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Trustee Alex Cuellar joining the conversation. 📚💭

Together, they shared innovative ideas to support students and staff, while celebrating the countless ways PTAs help our schools thrive and shine! 🌟

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6 months ago, Communications
Three El Paso ISD Council of PTAs volunteers smile for a group photo
El Paso ISD Council of PTAs taking notes during meeting
Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk sitting with El Paso ISD Council of PTAs volunteers listening to presentations
Two El Paso ISD Council of PTAs volunteers and Trustee Alex Cuellar smile for a group photo
We'll see you at tonight's Community Conversations meeting with Trustee Daniel Call and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk.🌟

⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Thursday, Feb. 19
📍Coronado High School Cafeteria, 100 Champions Place
✅ Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.

Can’t attend? Participate by taking our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
6 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Thursday, February 19 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Coronado High School, 100 Champions Place with Trustee Daniel Call
Dear El Paso ISD Community,

We invite you to participate in the voting process for the proposed revisions to the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic calendars. 📆🌟

The voting period ends Monday, March 2. ✅

Cast your vote here ➡️ https://episdpublicresources.episd.org/publicCalendarVoting/index.php

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
6 months ago, Communications
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Hello Parents,
Our school newsletter is now available. Please click on the link below to read important updates and upcoming events. Thank you!

Hola padres de familia,
Nuestro boletín escolar ya está disponible. Hagan clic en el enlace de abajo para leer información y eventos importantes. ¡Gracias!

https://app.smore.com/n/f4rs0-polar-bear-news
6 months ago, Herrera Elementary
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 February 17, 2026, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

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6 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize some of our district’s most talented dancers, who competed to establish themselves as All-State Dancers for the Texas Dance Educators Association. The All-State Dance Team brings together the best dancers in Texas, and we couldn’t be prouder of our students representing El Paso ISD with excellence. 🌟
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize our District Spanish Spelling Bee winners who have advanced to the Texas State Spanish Spelling Bee in June! 🐝🏆 Congratulations, Shaheli De Silva from Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy and Ferrán Martinez Caloca from Wiggs Middle School. 👏🌟
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize Hartley PK-8 Principal Dr. Elisa Aranda for being named the 2026 Region 19 TEPSAN of the Year. 🎊 This prestigious honor from the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) highlights her exemplary leadership and dedication to advancing education across Texas. 🌟
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize MacArthur PK-8 Assistant Principal Vanessa Carrasco for being named the 2026 Region 19 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). 🎊 This honor recognizes Ms. Carrasco’s outstanding leadership and commitment to fostering a culture of excellence for PK-8 students. 📚🌟
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize our talented student musicians who were selected to perform at the annual Texas Music Educators Association(TMEA) Clinic. 🎶 We’re incredibly proud of our students from Burges, Coronado, El Paso High, and Franklin for earning this prestigious recognition. 🌟
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize our Scholastic Visual Arts Competition winners. 🌟 At this state-level competition, students from Burges High School and Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy earned top honors, showcasing their creativity and artistic excellence. 🎨
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize Rebecca Guerrero, educator at Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy for earning the James F. Veninga Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award. 📚🌟 This award is the highest honor presented by Humanities Texas and Ms. Guerrero was chosen from over 900 nominations statewide. 🏆
🌟 HAPPENING THIS WEEK! 🌟

Join us for our next Community Conversations meeting with Trustee Daniel Call and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk.

⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Thursday, Feb. 19
📍 Coronado High School Cafeteria, 100 Champions Place
✅ Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.

Can’t attend? Participate by taking our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
6 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Thursday, February 19 at 5:30-6:30 p.m. Coronado High School Trustee Daniel Call 100 Champions Place
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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6 months ago, Communications
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✨💕 Dear Families 💕✨

Get ready for an evening full of music, fun, and special memories with your child!

🔔 Friendly Reminders for our dance today:
• An adult must stay with their child during the entire event.
• Please bring cash for concessions – we’ll have yummy treats available for purchase! 🍿🍬🥤

We can’t wait to celebrate with all of our amazing families tonight! 💖✨ See you there from 5-7!

✨💕Queridas familias💕✨

Prepárense para una tarde llena de música, diversión y momentos especiales con sus hijos.

🔔 Recordatorios importantes para el baile de hoy:
• Un adulto debe permanecer con su hijo(a) durante todo el evento.
• Por favor traiga efectivo para las concesiones – tendremos deliciosos antojitos a la venta. 🍿🍬🥤

¡No podemos esperar para celebrar con todas nuestras maravillosas familias esta tarde! 💖✨ ¡Nos vemos de 5-7!

7 months ago, Herrera Elementary
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Dance Flyer Spanish
Concessions Flyer

School Dance Today! 💃🕺

Hi Parents,
This is a reminder that the Sweetheart Dance will take place today, February 12, from 5:00–7:00 PM. We’re looking forward to a fun and exciting time for all the students!

Concessions will be available for purchase, so please make sure to bring cash if you would like to buy snacks or drinks.

Thank you for your support — we can’t wait for a great event! 🎉

¡Baile Escolar Hoy! 💃🕺

Hola padres,
Este es un recordatorio de que el Baile Sweetheart se llevará a cabo hoy, 12 de febrero, de 5:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. ¡Estamos muy emocionados por disfrutar un momento divertido y especial con todos los estudiantes!

Habrá venta de comida y bebidas, así que por favor asegúrense de traer dinero en efectivo si desean comprar algo.

¡Gracias por su apoyo — estamos ansiosos por tener un gran evento! 🎉

7 months ago, Herrera Elementary
Concessions Flyer
✨🎉 Sweetheart Dance Reminder! 🎉✨

Dear Families,

We are so excited to remind you that our Sweetheart Dance is happening tomorrow! 💕🕺💃

Join us for an evening full of music, dancing, fun, and special memories with your child. We can’t wait to see our students and their families enjoying this wonderful event together!


✨🎉 ¡Recordatorio del Baile Sweetheart! 🎉✨

Queridas familias,

¡Estamos muy emocionados de recordarles que nuestro Baile Sweetheart es mañana! 💕🕺💃

Acompáñenos para una tarde llena de música, baile, diversión y momentos especiales con sus hijos. ¡Estamos ansiosos por ver a nuestras familias disfrutar de este hermoso evento!
7 months ago, Herrera Elementary
Sweetheart Dance Flyer
Sweetheart Dance Flyer Spanish
Polar Bear Parents,
A friendly reminder that today we have early release at 12:00 pm. Please make arrangements to pick up your children on time.

Padres de Osos Polares,
Un recordatorio amistoso de que hoy tenemos salida temprana a las 12:00 pm. Por favor haga los arreglos necesarios para recoger a sus hijos a tiempo.
7 months ago, Herrera Elementary
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