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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2 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
2 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

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2 months ago, Communications
Graphic that says Academic Calendar voting open from Feb. 16-March 2
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
2 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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2 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
2 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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2 months ago, Communications
El Paso Independent School District Logo graphic with words Board Meeting

✨💕 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!

2 months ago, Herrera Elementary
Dance Flyer
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! 🎉

2 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!
3 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.
3 months ago, Herrera Elementary
Early Release
Join us this evening for our Community Conversations meeting with Trustee Alex Cuellar and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk. 🌟

⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Feb. 11
📍 Tinajero PK-8 Cafeteria, 301 Libson
✅ 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
3 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Wednesday, February 11 at 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Tinajero PK-8 School at 301 Libson Trustee Alex Cuellar
Dear Parents,
We are excited to invite you and your child to our upcoming Sweetheart Dance!

This special event is a wonderful opportunity for students to enjoy an evening of music, dancing, and fun with a special adult in their life. We hope you can join us for a memorable night filled with smiles and sweet moments.

Estimados padres,
Nos complace invitarlos a usted y a su hijo(a) a nuestro próximo Baile de Sweetheart.

Este evento especial es una hermosa oportunidad para que los estudiantes disfruten de una tarde/noche de música, baile y diversión junto a un adulto especial en su vida. Esperamos que puedan acompañarnos para compartir un momento inolvidable lleno de sonrisas y lindos recuerdos.
3 months ago, Herrera Elementary
Dance Flyer
Dance Flyer Spanish
Parents,
Coffee with the Principal meeting be tomorrow at 8:30 AM. This will be a great opportunity to meet our interim principal, share ideas, and ask questions you may have. We hope to see you there!

Padres de familia,
La reunión Café con el Director se llevará a cabo mañana a las 8:30 a. m. Esta será una excelente oportunidad para conocer a nuestro director interino, compartir ideas y hacer cualquier pregunta que tengan. ¡Esperamos verlos allí!
3 months ago, Herrera Elementary
Coffee with the Principal Flyer
Coffee with the Principal Flyer Spanish
Polar Bear Parents,
A friendly reminder that we will have early release tomorrow Wednesday at 12:00 pm. Please make arrangements to pick up your children on time.

Padres de Osos Polares,
Un recordatorio amistoso de que tendremos salida temprana mañana miercoles a las 12:00 pm. Por favor haga los arreglos necesarios para recoger a sus hijos a tiempo.
3 months ago, Herrera Elementary
Early Release

We'll see you at tonight's Community Conversations meeting with District 3 Trustee Dr. Jack Loveridge and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk. 🌟

⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Tuesday, Feb. 10
📍 Crockett Elementary School Fine Arts Academy Auditorium, 3200 Wheeling 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

3 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Tuesday, February 10 at 5:30-6:30 p.m. Crockett Elementary Fine Arts Academy Auditorium Trustee Dr. Jack Loveridge 3200 Wheeling Ave.
Good morning families,
This is a friendly reminder that the GT meeting will take place today at 3:30 PM. We look forward to seeing you there. Thank you!

Buenos dias familias,
Les recordamos que la reunión de GT se llevará a cabo hoy a las 3:30 p. m. Esperamos contar con su presencia. ¡Gracias!
3 months ago, Herrera Elementary
GT Informational Night Flyer
GT Informational Night Flyer Spanish
Hello Families,

We would like to share a few important activities and meetings happening this week at our school. We look forward to your participation and continued support. Please see the flyer attached for more information.

Hola Familias,

Nos gustaría compartir con ustedes algunas actividades y reuniones importantes que se llevarán a cabo esta semana en nuestra escuela. Esperamos contar con su participación y continuo apoyo. Favor the consultar el folleto adjunto para mas informacion.
3 months ago, Herrera Elementary
Activities Flyer
🌟 REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE ON WEDNESDAY 🌟

El Paso ISD students will have early release Wednesday, Feb. 11. ✅

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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
Early Release for El Paso ISD students graphic
Join us tonight with District 1 Trustee Leah Hanany and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk at the Community Conversations meeting. 🌟

⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Monday, Feb. 9
📍 Aoy Elementary School Cafeteria, 901 S. Campbell St.
✅ 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
3 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Monday, Feb. 9 at 5:30-6:30p.m. at Aoy Elementary School with Trustee Leah Hanany 901 S. Campbell St.