
💜 PURPLE UP DAY! 💜
El Paso ISD showed up strong in purple to honor and support our military-connected students and families! 🌟
We’re grateful for our military community and proudly stand with those who serve. 🇺🇸
Learn more about our military support ➡️ www.episd.org/militaryengagement
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #PurpleUp #MonthoftheMilitaryChild
El Paso ISD showed up strong in purple to honor and support our military-connected students and families! 🌟
We’re grateful for our military community and proudly stand with those who serve. 🇺🇸
Learn more about our military support ➡️ www.episd.org/militaryengagement
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #PurpleUp #MonthoftheMilitaryChild




Hello Herrera Community,
My name is Kristen Villasenor, and I am honored to introduce myself as your new principal. I am looking forward to getting to know our Herrera students and connecting with all of you!
My name is Kristen Villasenor, and I am honored to introduce myself as your new principal. I am looking forward to getting to know our Herrera students and connecting with all of you!
Dear Parents,
Please join us for a Coffee with the Principal! We will review School Policy, the Family-School Compact, and introduce our new principal, Ms. Villaseñor.
We hope to see you there!
Date: Tuesday April 14th, 2026
Time: 8:30 am
Location: School Library
Estimados padres,
¡Los invitamos a un Café con la Directora! Revisaremos las políticas escolares, el Acuerdo Escuela-Familia y presentaremos a nuestra nueva directora, la Sra. Villaseñor.
¡Esperamos verlos allí!
Fecha: Martes 14 de abril del 2026
Hora: 8:30 am
Lugar: Libreria de la escuela

🌟HAPPENING TODAY! 🌟
Join us for Pre-K Enrollment Day at the El Paso Zoo! ✅
Enjoy a fun day with the family while exploring El Paso ISD’s early childhood programs and discover how we prepare young learners for success. 📚👏
See you there!
⏰ 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
📆 Saturday, April 11
🎟 Free Admission: 1 Parent + 2 Children (One child must be 3 or 4 years old.)
📍4001 E. Paisano
Learn more about El Paso ISD ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Join us for Pre-K Enrollment Day at the El Paso Zoo! ✅
Enjoy a fun day with the family while exploring El Paso ISD’s early childhood programs and discover how we prepare young learners for success. 📚👏
See you there!
⏰ 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
📆 Saturday, April 11
🎟 Free Admission: 1 Parent + 2 Children (One child must be 3 or 4 years old.)
📍4001 E. Paisano
Learn more about El Paso ISD ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

Good afternoon! 😊
Wishing you all a wonderful and relaxing weekend. Just a friendly reminder to please register your children if you haven’t already done so. Thank you!
¡Buenas tardes! 😊
Les deseamos un excelente y relajante fin de semana. Solo un amable recordatorio para que registren a sus hijos si aún no lo han hecho.
Wishing you all a wonderful and relaxing weekend. Just a friendly reminder to please register your children if you haven’t already done so. Thank you!
¡Buenas tardes! 😊
Les deseamos un excelente y relajante fin de semana. Solo un amable recordatorio para que registren a sus hijos si aún no lo han hecho.
Hello 5th grade parents,
Some 5th grade students will bring home a pre-registration form for 6th grade at Don Haskins. If your child will attend Haskins next year, please assist your child with selecting their core studies, electives and indicate any special programs they participate in. If your child is going to transfer to another middle school, please write that at the top of the form.
Students should return forms to Mrs. Maldonado by Monday, April 13th.
Thank you.
Hola, padres de 5.º grado:
Algunos estudiantes de 5.º grado llevarán a casa un formulario de preinscripción para 6.º grado en Don Haskins. Si su hijo(a) asistirá a Haskins el próximo año, por favor ayúdenle a seleccionar sus materias básicas, electivas e indicar cualquier programa especial en el que participe. Si su hijo(a) se transferirá a otra escuela secundaria, por favor escríbanlo en la parte superior del formulario.
Los estudiantes deben devolver los formularios a la Sra. Maldonado a más tardar el lunes 13 de abril.
Gracias.
Some 5th grade students will bring home a pre-registration form for 6th grade at Don Haskins. If your child will attend Haskins next year, please assist your child with selecting their core studies, electives and indicate any special programs they participate in. If your child is going to transfer to another middle school, please write that at the top of the form.
Students should return forms to Mrs. Maldonado by Monday, April 13th.
Thank you.
Hola, padres de 5.º grado:
Algunos estudiantes de 5.º grado llevarán a casa un formulario de preinscripción para 6.º grado en Don Haskins. Si su hijo(a) asistirá a Haskins el próximo año, por favor ayúdenle a seleccionar sus materias básicas, electivas e indicar cualquier programa especial en el que participe. Si su hijo(a) se transferirá a otra escuela secundaria, por favor escríbanlo en la parte superior del formulario.
Los estudiantes deben devolver los formularios a la Sra. Maldonado a más tardar el lunes 13 de abril.
Gracias.
As National Assistant Principals Week comes to a close, we’re proud to recognize our incredible APs for the dedication, leadership, and passion they bring to our El Paso ISD community every single day. ❤️🌟
Watch here ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17qPgJcytJ/
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #NationalAssistantPrincipalsWeek
Watch here ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17qPgJcytJ/
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #NationalAssistantPrincipalsWeek

HAPPENING TOMORROW: EL PASO ISD JOB FAIR 🌟
Build your career at El Paso ISD! ✅ We're hiring for positions in Maintenance, Custodial, Transportation and Food and Nutrition Services.
⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, April 11
📍 Delta Operations Center, 1905 Delta Dr
✅ Bring your resume & be ready to interview
Can’t make it? Join us at our upcoming job fairs:
⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, April 25
📍 Murphree PK-8, 499 Cabaret Dr
⏰ 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
Build your career at El Paso ISD! ✅ We're hiring for positions in Maintenance, Custodial, Transportation and Food and Nutrition Services.
⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, April 11
📍 Delta Operations Center, 1905 Delta Dr
✅ Bring your resume & be ready to interview
Can’t make it? Join us at our upcoming job fairs:
⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, April 25
📍 Murphree PK-8, 499 Cabaret Dr
⏰ 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



Have you registered yet? ✅
El Paso ISD registration for the 2026-27 school year is NOW OPEN! 🎊
Secure your spot today! ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us
Need help? Call our Family Help Desk at 915-230-2581 ☎️
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #Registration
El Paso ISD registration for the 2026-27 school year is NOW OPEN! 🎊
Secure your spot today! ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us
Need help? Call our Family Help Desk at 915-230-2581 ☎️
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #Registration

Starting today! Join us for four magical evenings celebrating the joy of reading at the Borderland Biliteracy Family Project events! 📖✅
Families of emergent bilingual students are invited to support their child’s literacy journey in both English and Spanish. 🌟
Enjoy interactive activities, learn practical strategies, and connect with local community resources and programs that help students grow as confident readers and writers. 📚👏
Upcoming Events:
⏰ 5-7 p.m.
📆 Friday, April 10 at Polk Elementary
📆 Tuesday, April 28 at El Paso High School
📆 Thursday, April 30 at Duran Elementary
📆 Wednesday, May 13 at Cooley Elementary
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Families of emergent bilingual students are invited to support their child’s literacy journey in both English and Spanish. 🌟
Enjoy interactive activities, learn practical strategies, and connect with local community resources and programs that help students grow as confident readers and writers. 📚👏
Upcoming Events:
⏰ 5-7 p.m.
📆 Friday, April 10 at Polk Elementary
📆 Tuesday, April 28 at El Paso High School
📆 Thursday, April 30 at Duran Elementary
📆 Wednesday, May 13 at Cooley Elementary
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD


🌟HAPPENING TODAY! 🌟
Join us tonight at the Fort Bliss Pre-K–12 School District Showcase! 📚✅
Find out how El Paso ISD helps students thrive through engaging classrooms, college and career pathways, and a strong support system for military-connected families.
⏰ 5-7 p.m.
📆 Thursday, April 9
📍Centennial Banquet and Conference Center, 11199 SGT. E. Churchill St.
☎️ For more information, call 915-569-5064
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Join us tonight at the Fort Bliss Pre-K–12 School District Showcase! 📚✅
Find out how El Paso ISD helps students thrive through engaging classrooms, college and career pathways, and a strong support system for military-connected families.
⏰ 5-7 p.m.
📆 Thursday, April 9
📍Centennial Banquet and Conference Center, 11199 SGT. E. Churchill St.
☎️ For more information, call 915-569-5064
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

Registration now open! IF you need help, please call thr office.
¡La inscripción ya está abierta! Si necesita ayuda, por favor llame a la oficina.
https://www.episd.org/o/episd/page/online-registration
¡La inscripción ya está abierta! Si necesita ayuda, por favor llame a la oficina.
https://www.episd.org/o/episd/page/online-registration
💜 HAPPENING FRIDAY: PURPLE UP DAY 💜
Join us in celebrating our El Paso ISD military-connected students by wearing purple on Friday, April 10! 🌟
Let’s show our appreciation and support for the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of our military community. 💜
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Join us in celebrating our El Paso ISD military-connected students by wearing purple on Friday, April 10! 🌟
Let’s show our appreciation and support for the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of our military community. 💜
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

At Herrera Elementary, we proudly honor the Month of the Military Child!
We invite all students and families to wear purple in honor of our military children.
Join us as we stand together and celebrate our amazing military-connected students!
Thank you for your support! 💜
En Herrera Elementary, nos enorgullece honrar el Mes del Niño Militar.
Invitamos a todos los estudiantes y familias a vestir de color morado en honor a nuestros niños militares.
¡Acompáñenos mientras nos unimos para celebrar a nuestros increíbles estudiantes conectados con familias militares!
¡Gracias por su apoyo! 💜
We invite all students and families to wear purple in honor of our military children.
Join us as we stand together and celebrate our amazing military-connected students!
Thank you for your support! 💜
En Herrera Elementary, nos enorgullece honrar el Mes del Niño Militar.
Invitamos a todos los estudiantes y familias a vestir de color morado en honor a nuestros niños militares.
¡Acompáñenos mientras nos unimos para celebrar a nuestros increíbles estudiantes conectados con familias militares!
¡Gracias por su apoyo! 💜

Dear Parents,
You are invited to join us for our Family Craft Day with your students! This will be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy time together.
Materials will be provided while supplies last, so please be sure to register in advance.
Please register by scanning the QR code on the flyer attached or by clicking on the link below. Don’t forget to complete your registration, as this will help us know which students we need to call the morning of the event.
Estimados padres de familia,
¡Los invitamos a participar en nuestro Día de Manualidades en Familia junto a sus estudiantes! Será una oportunidad especial para disfrutar tiempo juntos.
Los materiales serán proporcionados hasta agotar existencias, por lo que es importante registrarse con anticipación.
Por favor regístrese escaneando el código QR en el folleto adjunto o haciendo clic en el enlace a continuación. No olvide completar su registro, ya que esto nos permitirá saber qué estudiantes debemos llamar la mañana del evento.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/NTmN8XwrFx
You are invited to join us for our Family Craft Day with your students! This will be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy time together.
Materials will be provided while supplies last, so please be sure to register in advance.
Please register by scanning the QR code on the flyer attached or by clicking on the link below. Don’t forget to complete your registration, as this will help us know which students we need to call the morning of the event.
Estimados padres de familia,
¡Los invitamos a participar en nuestro Día de Manualidades en Familia junto a sus estudiantes! Será una oportunidad especial para disfrutar tiempo juntos.
Los materiales serán proporcionados hasta agotar existencias, por lo que es importante registrarse con anticipación.
Por favor regístrese escaneando el código QR en el folleto adjunto o haciendo clic en el enlace a continuación. No olvide completar su registro, ya que esto nos permitirá saber qué estudiantes debemos llamar la mañana del evento.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/NTmN8XwrFx
🌟 STAAR Testing Reminder 🌟
Dear Parents,
The first STAAR Test will be tomorrow, and we want to help our students do their very best! Here are a few simple ways you can support your child:
Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep the day before the test
Provide a healthy breakfast on testing days
Limit screen time the night before to help them rest and stay focused
Ensure they arrive at school on time and ready to do their best
Encourage them with positive words and remind them to stay calm and confident
Additional reminders:
Please do not send backpacks on testing days
Students may bring a small snack, which will be eaten after the test
Together, we can help our students feel prepared, focused, and successful. Thank you for your support!
🌟 Recordatorio de Exámenes STAAR 🌟
Estimados padres:
El Primer examen de STARR sera mañana y queremos ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a dar lo mejor de sí. Aquí hay algunas maneras sencillas en las que puede apoyar a su hijo(a):
Asegúrese de que su hijo(a) duerma bien la noche anterior al examen
Proporcione un desayuno saludable los días de examen
Limite el tiempo frente a pantallas la noche anterior para que pueda descansar y mantenerse enfocado(a)
Asegúrese de que llegue a la escuela a tiempo y listo(a) para dar lo mejor de sí
Anímelo(a) con palabras positivas y recuérdele que mantenga la calma y la confianza
Recordatorios adicionales:
Por favor, no envíe mochilas los días de examen
Los estudiantes pueden traer un pequeño refrigerio, el cual se comerá después del examen
Juntos podemos ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a sentirse preparados, enfocados y exitosos. ¡Gracias por su apoyo!
Dear Parents,
The first STAAR Test will be tomorrow, and we want to help our students do their very best! Here are a few simple ways you can support your child:
Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep the day before the test
Provide a healthy breakfast on testing days
Limit screen time the night before to help them rest and stay focused
Ensure they arrive at school on time and ready to do their best
Encourage them with positive words and remind them to stay calm and confident
Additional reminders:
Please do not send backpacks on testing days
Students may bring a small snack, which will be eaten after the test
Together, we can help our students feel prepared, focused, and successful. Thank you for your support!
🌟 Recordatorio de Exámenes STAAR 🌟
Estimados padres:
El Primer examen de STARR sera mañana y queremos ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a dar lo mejor de sí. Aquí hay algunas maneras sencillas en las que puede apoyar a su hijo(a):
Asegúrese de que su hijo(a) duerma bien la noche anterior al examen
Proporcione un desayuno saludable los días de examen
Limite el tiempo frente a pantallas la noche anterior para que pueda descansar y mantenerse enfocado(a)
Asegúrese de que llegue a la escuela a tiempo y listo(a) para dar lo mejor de sí
Anímelo(a) con palabras positivas y recuérdele que mantenga la calma y la confianza
Recordatorios adicionales:
Por favor, no envíe mochilas los días de examen
Los estudiantes pueden traer un pequeño refrigerio, el cual se comerá después del examen
Juntos podemos ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a sentirse preparados, enfocados y exitosos. ¡Gracias por su apoyo!

Parents,
Please note that if you do not upload the utility bill, your registration will not be completed.
Padres de familia,
Por favor, tengan en cuenta que si no suben el recibo de servicios públicos, su inscripción no será completada.
Please note that if you do not upload the utility bill, your registration will not be completed.
Padres de familia,
Por favor, tengan en cuenta que si no suben el recibo de servicios públicos, su inscripción no será completada.

El Paso ISD proudly celebrates Assistant Principals Week! 🌟
Our assistant principals play a vital role in shaping the foundation of our students’ futures. 📚🏫
We’re grateful for their leadership, dedication, and the care they show every day to support our students, staff, families, and community. 👏❤️
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #AssistantPrincipalsWeek
Our assistant principals play a vital role in shaping the foundation of our students’ futures. 📚🏫
We’re grateful for their leadership, dedication, and the care they show every day to support our students, staff, families, and community. 👏❤️
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #AssistantPrincipalsWeek

Looking for your next opportunity? El Paso ISD is hosting three job fairs for Maintenance, Custodial, Transportation & Food and Nutrition Services positions! 🌟
⏰ 9am–1pm
📆 April 11, April 25, and May 2
✅ Bring your resume & be ready to interview.
Join the team today ➡️ episd.org/jobs
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
⏰ 9am–1pm
📆 April 11, April 25, and May 2
✅ Bring your resume & be ready to interview.
Join the team today ➡️ episd.org/jobs
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD


Happy School Librarian Appreciation Day! 📚❤️
We celebrate our incredible school librarians who inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of reading in every student! 📖💫
Thank you for going above and beyond each day for our students! 🌟
Learn more about School Library Month ➡️ bit.ly/Library_0401
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #SchoolLibrarianAppreciationDay #SchoolLibraryMonth
We celebrate our incredible school librarians who inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of reading in every student! 📖💫
Thank you for going above and beyond each day for our students! 🌟
Learn more about School Library Month ➡️ bit.ly/Library_0401
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #SchoolLibrarianAppreciationDay #SchoolLibraryMonth
