Our El Paso ISD community showed up #RightHereRightNow! 🎉

More than 10,000 votes poured in for the Principal Attendance Challenge. 🗳️

👀👑 Stay tuned...the winning campuses will be revealed soon! 🌟

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We hope our El Paso ISD community is enjoying Thanksgiving Break! ❤️

We look forward to seeing everyone back at our district offices and campuses on Monday, Dec. 1. 🌟

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

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El Paso ISD will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from November 24-28. 🦃🌟

We wish our students, staff, and community a safe and joyful break! 🧡

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

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Hello Polar Bear Families,
We want to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving Break from November 24–28. We hope you enjoy a restful and joyful time with family and friends. We look forward to seeing our Polar Bears back after the break on December 1st.

Hola familias de Osos Polares,
Queremos desearles unas felices vacaciones de Acción de Gracias del 24 al 28 de noviembre. Esperamos que disfruten de un tiempo de descanso y alegría junto a sus familiares y amigos. Esperamos ver a nuestros Ositos Polares de regreso después del descanso el 1 de diciembre.

A big thank you to our incredible El Paso ISD Food & Nutrition Services team, students, staff, and community partners for serving up delicious Thanksgiving meals across the district! 🦃🌟

Thank you for creating a memorable and meaningful experience for our families. ❤️

More photos ➡️ bit.ly/Thanksgiving_25

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🌟 LAST CHANCE! 🌟

Don't forget to vote for your favorite Principal Attendance Challenge video! 🙌

🗳️ Vote for your favorite finalist here! ➡️ www.episd.org/page/principalattendancechallenge

Voting is open through Friday, Nov. 21. ✅

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Hello Polar Bear Families,
This is a friendly reminder that we will have early release tomorrow Friday, November 21st at 12:00 PM. Please make arrangements for your child to be picked up on time. Thank you for your support and cooperation!

Hola familias de Osos Polares,
Este es un recordatorio amistoso de que tendremos salida temprana mañana viernes 21 de noviembre a las 12:00 p.m. Por favor haga los arreglos necesarios para que su hijo(a) sea recogido(a) a tiempo. ¡Gracias por su apoyo y cooperación!

Hello Polar Bear Families,
This is a friendly reminder that we will have early release on Friday, November 21st at 12:00 PM. Please make arrangements for your child to be picked up on time. Thank you for your support and cooperation!

Hola familias de Osos Polares,
Este es un recordatorio amistoso de que tendremos salida temprana el viernes 21 de noviembre a las 12:00 p.m. Por favor haga los arreglos necesarios para que su hijo(a) sea recogido(a) a tiempo. ¡Gracias por su apoyo y cooperación!

REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE THIS FRIDAY 🌟

El Paso ISD students will have early release Friday, Nov. 21. ✅

Please plan ahead for student pick-ups. Transportation and meal schedules will be adjusted accordingly.

Find the early release schedule here ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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🌟 6️⃣ 7️⃣ DAY! 🌟

El Paso ISD campuses embraced the 6–7 trend yesterday, turning the 67th day of school into a fun celebration! 🎊 From creative outfits to engaging activities, our students and staff are showing just how fun learning can be. 📚❤️

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Hello Polar Bear Families,

We would like to invite you to our Food Pantry! Families are welcome to stop by and pick up food items at no cost.

Hola Familias de Osos Polares,

¡Nos gustaría invitarlos a nuestro Banco de Alimentos! Las familias son bienvenidas a pasar y recoger alimentos sin ningún costo.

El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were proud to recognize students, staff, and community members for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on November 18, 2025, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

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Hello Polar Bear Families,

We wanted to let you know that Wellness Wednesday has been canceled. The weather does not seem to be good enough for students to be outside, and their safety and well-being are our top priority. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Thank you for your continued support!



Hola familias de los Osos Polares,

Queríamos informarles que Wellness Wednesday ha sido cancelado. El clima no parece ser lo suficientemente adecuado para que los estudiantes estén afuera, y su seguridad y bienestar son nuestra prioridad. Pedimos disculpas por cualquier inconveniente y agradecemos su comprensión. ¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo!

Hello Polar Bear Families,
Click on the link below to view our latest school newsletter!
Thank you for staying connected and for your continued support!

Hola familias de los Osos Polares,

¡Hagan clic en el enlace de abajo para ver nuestro boletín escolar más reciente!
¡Gracias por mantenerse conectados y por su continuo apoyo!

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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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Dear Herrera Families,
This year, our annual canned food drive will focus on supporting Herrera families in need. With the ongoing government shutdown, many households in our community are being impacted by delays in SNAP benefits and other assistance programs.
We want to come together as a Herrera family to ensure that no one in our school community goes without food during this time. All donated items will first be made available to Herrera families who may need extra support. After our families have had the opportunity to pick up items, any remaining donations will be delivered to our local food bank to help others in the wider community.
Every can, box, and bag makes a difference. Thank you for helping us show what it means to care for one another. Together, we can make this season a little brighter for all our families.
With gratitude,
Herrera Student Council


Queridas familias y personal de Herrera:
Este año, nuestra colecta anual de alimentos enlatados se enfocará en apoyar a las familias de Herrera que están pasando por momentos de necesidad. Debido al cierre actual del gobierno, muchos hogares de nuestra comunidad se han visto afectados por retrasos en los beneficios de SNAP y otros programas de asistencia.
Queremos unirnos como una familia Herrera para asegurarnos de que nadie en nuestra comunidad escolar se quede sin alimentos durante este tiempo. Todos los artículos donados estarán disponibles primero para las familias de Herrera que necesiten apoyo adicional. Después de que nuestras familias hayan tenido la oportunidad de recoger los artículos, las donaciones restantes se entregarán a nuestro banco de alimentos local para ayudar a otras personas en la comunidad en general.
Cada lata, caja y bolsa hace una diferencia. Gracias por ayudarnos a demostrar lo que significa cuidarnos unos a otros. Juntos podemos hacer que esta temporada sea un poco más brillante para todas nuestras familias.
Con gratitud,
Consejo Estudiantil de Herrera

🌟 ONE WEEK LEFT TO VOTE! 🌟

Help us crown the Principal Attendance Challenge Champion! 🏆

El Paso ISD principals, students, and staff have created incredible videos to promote attendance. 🙌 Now it's your turn to vote for your favorite finalist! 🗳️

Cast your vote here ➡️ www.episd.org/page/principalattendancechallenge

Voting is open through Friday, Nov. 21. ✅

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EARLY RELEASE NEXT FRIDAY 🌟

El Paso ISD students will have early release Friday, Nov. 21. ✅

Please plan ahead for student pick-ups. Transportation and meal schedules will be adjusted accordingly.

Find the early release schedule here ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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Join Our Healthy Living Classes! ✅

Discover new hobbies, learn new skills, or start a fun workout routine at no cost for all El Paso ISD employees! 🌟🎨📖💪

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/healthyliving

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Parents,
Don't forget! Today is our Parent Training Session designed to support you in fostering your child’s growth and success. During this session, we will share practical strategies, helpful resources, and insights to strengthen the home–school connection.
📅 Date: Nov. 13th 2025
🕒 Time: 5:00 pm
📍 Location: Herrera Library
Your participation is highly valued — together, we can make a meaningful difference in our children’s education and well-being.

Padres:
No olividen! Hoy es la Sesión de Capacitación para Padres, diseñada para apoyarlos en el desarrollo y éxito de sus hijos. Durante esta sesión, compartiremos estrategias prácticas, recursos útiles e ideas para fortalecer la conexión entre el hogar y la escuela.
📅 Fecha: 13 de noviembre de 2025
🕒 Hora: 5:00 p. m.
📍 Lugar: Biblioteca Herrera
Su participación es muy valiosa; juntos podemos marcar una diferencia significativa en la educación y el bienestar de nuestros hijos.