🌟EL PASO ISD ONLINE AUCTION🌟 Don’t miss your chance to purchase: -Furniture -Kitchen Equipment -Portables -Vehicles -Computers ⏰ 5 p.m. 📆 Tuesday, May 27 🌐www.govdeals.com #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 month ago, Communications
EPISD Online Auction May 27 at 5 p.m. www.govdeals.com Furniture, Kitchen Equipment, Portables, Vehicles, and Computers
Good evening Polar Bear Parents, If your child has medication in the school nurse's office, it needs to be picked up from now until the last day of school, Friday, 06/06/2025. Any medication left at school will be discarded on 06/06/2025 at school dismissal. Thank you. Buenas tardes padres de osos polares, Si su hijo tiene medicamentos en la oficina de la enfermera de la escuela, debe recogerlos a partir de hoy hasta el último día de clases, el viernes 06/06/2025. Cualquier medicamento que se deje en la escuela se desechará el 06/06/2025 a la salida de la escuela. Gracias.
about 1 month ago, Herrera Elementary
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Parents friendly reminder, Early release today at 12:00pm. Pleae make plans to pick up students on time. Thank you in advance and Have a great three day weekend! Salida temprana hoy a las 12:00 p. m. Por favor, hagan planes para recoger a los estudiantes a tiempo. ¡Gracias de antemano y que tengan un excelente fin de semana de tres días!
about 1 month ago, Herrera Elementary
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HAPPENING TODAY: EARLY RELEASE! 🌟 El Paso ISD students and staff will have early release Friday, May 23. Please plan ahead for student pick-ups. Transportation and meal schedules will be adjusted accordingly. ✅ Find the early release schedule here ➡️ http://episd.org/calendars #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 month ago, Communications
Early Release For Students and Staff
In observance of Memorial Day, El Paso ISD will be closed on Monday, May 26.🇺🇸 Regular hours will resume Tuesday, May 27. Academic Calendar ➡️ http://episd.org/calendars #ItStartWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 month ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Memorial Day Remember and Honor El Paso ISD will be closed on Monday, May 26
We are so proud of Herrera’s Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Carter, and Personnel of the Year, Mrs. Gonzales! 🎉 They were celebrated tonight at the El Paso ISD awards ceremony, and they truly deserve this honor and so much more. Thank you both for your dedication, heart, and excellence—our Polar Bears are lucky to have you! 🐾💙 #RiseUpToNewHeights #TeamHerrera #EPISDProud
about 1 month ago, Elisa Aranda
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Dear Famimlies, Our district values your feedback! Please help us by taking a brief survey to tell us about your experience with EPISD. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback. The survey will close on Friday May 23. The link to take your anonymous survey is : https://surveys.panoramaed.com/episd/family/surveys We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responces. If you have questions about the survey administration, please don't hesitate to contact us at strategyevaluation@episd.org Thank you , El Paso ISD Estimadas familias: ¡Nuestro distrito valora sus comentarios! Les pediremos que respondan una breve encuesta para que nos cuenten su experiencia con EPISD. Para garantizar que sigamos ofreciendo experiencias de aprendizaje rigurosas y de alta calidad que satisfagan las necesidades de nuestros estudiantes y los preparen para la universidad y la vida profesional, necesitamos sus comentarios. La encuesta finalizará el viernes 23 de mayo. El enlace para completar la encuesta anónima es: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/episd/family/surveys Agradecemos de antemano sus atentas respuestas. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la administración de la encuesta, no dude en contactarnos a strategyevaluation@episd.org. Gracias, El Paso ISD
about 1 month ago, Herrera Elementary
CLOSING SOON: Parent and Staff Survey🌟 Our district values our community's feedback! 📝 Please take a brief survey to tell us about your experience with El Paso ISD. We need your feedback to ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and careers. 🌟 The survey will close on Friday, May 23. ✅ Take your anonymous survey ➡️ https://surveys.panoramaed.com/episd/family For questions about the survey administration, please contact strategyevaluation@episd.org. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 month ago, Communications
We need your feedback for the Parent and Staff Survery running through May 12-23
We are excited to invite you to our End-of-Year Awards Ceremonies taking place the first week of June. Please refer to the attached flyer for specific dates and times by grade level. To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, we kindly ask that attendance be limited to 2 visitors per student, and that all visitors present a valid ID upon arrival. We look forward to celebrating the incredible accomplishments of our Polar Bears together! ¡Estamos muy emocionados de invitarlos a nuestras Ceremonias de Premiación de Fin de Año, que se llevarán a cabo durante la primera semana de junio! Por favor, consulte el volante adjunto para ver las fechas y horarios correspondientes a cada grado. Para garantizar una experiencia segura y agradable para todos, les pedimos amablemente que solo asistan 2 visitantes por estudiante y que todos los visitantes presenten una identificación válida al ingresar. ¡Esperamos con entusiasmo celebrar juntos los logros de nuestros increíbles Ositos Polares!
about 1 month ago, Elisa Aranda
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Ready for the 2025–26 school year?🏫📝 Whether you're a new or returning student, registering is simple and can be conveniently completed online. 🌟 Join the El Paso ISD family today! ➡️ episd.org/register #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #Register
about 1 month ago, Communications
It Starts With Us Registration Now Open for the 2025-26 school year
El Paso ISD students and staff will have early release Friday, May 23. Please plan ahead for student pick-ups. Transportation and meal schedules will be adjusted accordingly. ✅ Find the early release schedule here ➡️ http://episd.org/calendars #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 month ago, Communications
Early Release For Students and Staff
Our Herrera PTA joined the El Paso Council of PTAs Awards Luncheon where they received the award for having achieved 115% membership for the 24-25 school year, and our beautiful Polar Bear received an award for the National PTAs Reflection contest. We are incredibly proud of them and the work they have done.
about 1 month ago, Elisa Aranda
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El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra were thrilled to recognize students and staff for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on May 20, 2025, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 month ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra were excited to recognize the Franklin High School boys track and field team for making district history as they are the first-ever 6A Regional Champions.  Not only did the Cougars claim the region title, but they also shattered city records in both the 4x100M and 4X200M relays this season.  #ItStartsWithUS #ElPasoISD #EPISD
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra were excited to recognize the Golden Bunnies Revenge Team from Tippin Elementary School after they earned first place in the El Paso ISD Elementary Robotics Intradistrict competition.  The Digital and Learning Resources Department welcomed 121 teams from 36 campuses to Chapin High School for the 6th annual El Paso ISD Robotic competition.  #ItStartsWithUS #ElPasoISD #EPISD
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra were proud to recognize the Hornedo Middle School band for being selected as the Exemplary Performing Band Program by the Texas Bandmasters Association.  This prestigious award is given to a band program that demonstrates consistent excellence in performance over an extended period, and Hornedo has certainly earned this remarkable distinction.  #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra were proud to recognize nine outstanding student-athletes who earned top honors at the state wrestling championships.  Congratulations to our grapplers from Burges, Chapin, and Franklin for demonstrating strength, skill, and determination on the mat!
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra were thrilled to recognize the Burges Mustangs, Chapin, and El Paso High School student athletes who excelled at the UIL State Track and Field Championships.  Their outstanding achievements are a testament to the relentless training, grit, and resilience they poured into preparing for success at the state competition.
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra were proud to recognize the Burges Mustangs and Coronado High School student councils for hosting the Texas Association of Student Councils conference. The students’ countless hours of hard work, collaboration, and creativity left a lasting impression across Texas and exemplified the spirit and excellence of El Paso ISD.
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra were thrilled to recognize Austin High School football coach Eric Pichardo for his prestigious nomination for the 2025 Tom Landry Award, presented by the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA).  The THSCA Board of Directors selects nominees who have demonstrated exceptional contributions to the athletes and the sport of football in Texas.
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra were thrilled to recognize several groups of students who earned first place in the 17th Annual El Paso ISD Student Digital Film Festival.  These talented students used the power of film to creatively share their knowledge, ideas, and voices with a broader audience.
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 #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 month ago, Communications
El Paso Independent School District Board Meeting
Herrera Families, find below the link to our newsletter. Familias de Herrera, encuentre a continuación el enlace para nuestro boletín de noticias. https://secure.smore.com/n/ag2wd-polar-bear-news
about 1 month ago, Herrera Elementary
We are so proud of Superintendent Diana Sayavedra; this weekend she was the keynote speaker at the Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (TALAS) Leadership Summit! 🌟 TALAS brought together education leaders from across the state for two days of learning, collaboration, and progress in advancing Latino learners and leaders. ✅ #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 month ago, Communications
Superintendent Diana Sayavedra and Assistant Superintendent, Secondary Mark Paz smile for a photo
Superintendent Diana Sayavedra speaks in front of  Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents
Superintendent Diana Sayavedra, Chief Communications Officer Liza Rodriguez, and Irvin High School Principals Robert Stives smile for a photo
Crowd shot of attendees listening to Superintendent Diana Sayavedra at the Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents Leadership Summit
Our district values our community's feedback! 📝 Please take a brief survey to tell us about your experience with El Paso ISD. We need your feedback to ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and careers. 🌟 The survey will close on May 23. ✅ Take your anonymous survey ➡️ https://surveys.panoramaed.com/episd/family For questions about the survey administration, please contact strategyevaluation@episd.org. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 month ago, Communications
We need your feedback for the Parent and Staff Survery running through May 12-23
The Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) established the TEPSA Student Leadership Award to honor outstanding student leadership teams and their impact on our school communities in the state of Texas. It is with great pride that we announce that Herrera Elementary in El Paso ISD met all the standards to receive this prestigious award! We are #PolarBearProud #PolarBearsRiseUp #ItStartsWithUs
about 1 month ago, Elisa Aranda
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🌟 CALL FOR ARTISTS: CLOSING SOON! 🌟 El Paso ISD Employees: Submit your artwork by Wednesday, May 21, for a chance to be featured in the Faculty & Staff Art Exhibit! 🖼️ Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/FSArt2025 #ItStARTSWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 month ago, Communications
Call For Artists it StARTS with us Faculty & Staff Art Exhibit by El Paso ISD Fine Arts Open to all El Paso ISD Employees Submit your artwork to: EPISD Art Gallery 1014 N. Stanton Limit 2 pieces per employee Deadline: May 21, 2025 For more info contact Andrea Smith 915-230-3516 or absmith2@episd.org
Our district values our community's feedback! 📝 Please take a brief survey to tell us about your experience with El Paso ISD. We need your feedback to ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and careers. 🌟 The survey will close on May 23. ✅ Take your anonymous survey ➡️ https://surveys.panoramaed.com/episd/family For questions about the survey administration, please contact strategyevaluation@episd.org. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 month ago, Communications
We need your feedback for the Parent and Staff Survery running through May 12-23