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Introducing our next Co-Champion for the High School division of the Something Good Attendance Challenge… Transmountain Early College High School! 🎊

We’re proud of our Mavericks for rising to the challenge and showing students the importance of being #RightHereRightNow. 🌟

Watch here ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14ZAgE9ozM7/

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #RightHereRightNow
4 months ago, Communications
Two TMECHS students smile while walking towards mic
El Paso High School shines as the High School Co-Champions of the Something Good Attendance Challenge! 🌟

With an inspiring video, strong attendance, and outstanding community support, the Tigers earned their spot at the top! 🏆🙌

Watch here ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1UY95jScxh/

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #RightHereRightNow
4 months ago, Communications
Photo of El Paso High School student speaking into tiny mic
Richardson Middle School takes the spotlight as the Middle/PK–8 Winner of the Something Good Attendance Challenge! 🌟

From their dedication to being #RightHereRightNow to the energy behind their innovative video and strong community votes, the Jaguars brought the heat and took the WIN! 🏆✅

Watch here ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HPzRjSW4X/

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
4 months ago, Communications
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With incredible community support, creative production, and commitment to being #RightHereRightNow, we're excited to celebrate Western Hills Elementary Environmental Science Academy as the Elementary Winner for the Something Good Attendance Challenge! 🏆🌟

Watch here ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15rhrb9HjsE/

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

4 months ago, Communications
Group photo of Western Hills Elementary Environmental Science Academy staff
Our incredible students and staff share a heartfelt message to thank our school bus drivers and monitors for keeping us safe every day. 🚌❤️

Watch here ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18PSHJt4Ba/

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #SchoolBusDriverAndMonitorAppreciationDay
4 months ago, Communications
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Two young students pointing at the camera
El Paso ISD staff member smiles in front of school bus
Two Chapin mariachi students smiling
More than 17,600 votes were cast in the Something Good Attendance Challenge! 👏 🌟

Thank you to our amazing community for showing up and bringing the #RightHereRightNow energy to help crown our champions! 🏆🔥

The wait is almost over… winners coming soon 👀

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
4 months ago, Communications
Graphic with a yellow background polaroid with text that says Something Good Attendance Challenge 17,644 Votes Cast!!!
Good news! A safety film has been installed on several exterior windows and doors. Please only touch the door using the handle. The film needs time to dry.

Thank you for your support!
4 months ago, Kristen Villasenor
Correction: Kite Day is APRIL 30th, this Thursday!
4 months ago, Kristen Villasenor
Kite Day, April 30th
Please join us for Kite Day, Thursday, May 30th!
4 months ago, Kristen Villasenor
Kite Day

🌄🥾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.

4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months ago, Communications
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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!
4 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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
4 months ago, Communications
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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
4 months 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