Hillside Elementary

Happy Star Trek Day! 🖖🌟

Did you know that the visionary behind Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry, is also the namesake of our very own Planetarium? 🪐🌌

Join us for free monthly shows where you can explore the wonders of our solar system! ✅

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/planetarium

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about 11 hours ago, Communications

Photo of community members enjoying Planetarium

Planetarium staff members smile for a group photo

Happy National Grandparents Day to all the amazing grandparents in our El Paso ISD family! ❤️

We're proud to celebrate the support you bring to our students, staff, and community every day. 🌟

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2 days ago, Communications

Thank you to our incredible El Paso ISD staff for participating in the Operation Search Telethon! 📞

Our dedicated staff are committed to bringing students back to the classroom to keep learning and thriving at El Paso ISD! 🌟💪🎉

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3 days ago, Communications

EPISD staff participating in the Operation Search Telethon

El Paso ISD staff are dialing in to put students first! 🌟 During our telethon, team members are reaching out to parents to check on student absences, make sure they’re okay, and help get kids back to class. 🏫📚👏

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

3 days ago, Communications

Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre kicks off the Right Here Right Now attendance campaign with the Operation Search Telethon. 📞🌟👏

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

3 days ago, Communications

Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre speaks to El Paso ISD staff before Operation Search Telethon

El Paso ISD staff during Operation Search Telethon

Staff member answering calls at Operation Search Telethon

Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre smiles for a photo with CCTE staff

Hello Parents,

Just a reminder about attendance. It matters!!!!

Also, Fall individual student pictures will be taken tomorrow morning, Wednesday, September 3. Please make plans for your child to look great.

Thank you.

Hola padres,

Solo un recordatorio sobre la asistencia. ¡Es importante que vengan todos los estudiantes a la escuela todos los dias!

Además, las fotografías individuales de los estudiantes de otoño se tomarán mañana, miércoles 3 de septiembre. Haga planes para que su hijo/a se vean presentables.

Gracias.

7 days ago, Dominic Melendez

Join us TODAY to learn about Title I, Part A, how it supports our students, and the important role families play in student success.

{-Afternoon Session: Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.}

Únase con nosotros HOY para aprender sobre el Título I, Parte A, cómo apoya a nuestros estudiantes y el importante papel que las familias desempeñan en el éxito estudiantil.

{-Sesión de la tarde: Martes, 2 de septiembre de 2025, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.}

7 days ago, Dominic Melendez

ELEMENTARY HILLSIDE Annual Title I, Part A Meeting 4500 Clifton ave, el paso tx, 79903 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (915) 236-0100 Reminder: LABOR DAY WEEKEND, There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 1ST, 2025. Join us to learn about Title I, Part A, how it supports our students, and the important role families play in student success. Wednesday, September 3, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Morning Session Tuesday, September 2, 2025 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Afternoon Session

ELEMENTARY HILLSIDE Reunión Anual del Título I, Parte A 4500 Clifton ave, el paso tx, 79903 PARA MAS INFORMACION LLAME AL (915) 236-0100 Recordatorio: No habrá clases el lunes, 1 de septiembre de 2025 en conmemoración del Día del Trabajo. Acompáñenos para aprender sobre el Título I, Parte A, cómo apoya a nuestros estudiantes y el importante papel que desempeñan las familias en el éxito estudiantil. Miércoles, 3 de septiembre de 2025 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Sesión de la Mañana MarteS, 2 de septiembre de 2025 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sesión de la tarde

HAPPENING NEXT WEEK: El Paso ISD Employee Health Fair 🩺❤️‍🩹

Enjoy health screenings, vaccines, massage therapy, giveaways, and over 80 vendors! 🌟

💉 Vaccinations
• Flu
• COVID
• Pneumonia
• Tdap
• MMR (measles)
• Shinges
• RSV

⚕ Health Screenings
• Glucose
• Cholesterol
• Blood pressure
• BMI
• Diabetes risk
• Knee and injury
• Vein screening
• Spinal and neck screening

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/benefits

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

7 days ago, Communications

You are invited! El Paso ISD Employee Health Fair Tuesday, September 9 from 4-7 p.m. at the starlight event center

Met Life employee smiles and waves at camera

El Paso ISD fill out paperwork to receive blood pressure and glucose screenings

Overall shot of 2025 El Paso ISD Employee Health Fair event

September 1st marks the start of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The El Paso ISD family offers our heartfelt support to all those bravely facing this disease.

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8 days ago, Communications

Septemeber is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

El Paso ISD will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. We wish our community a safe weekend! 🌟

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

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11 days ago, Communications

Have a safe Labor Day weekend! District closed Monday, Sept. 1 no school for students.

Dear El Paso ISD families,

As a precaution all High School football games are delayed and Middle School Baseball and Softball are cancelled for this evening, Thursday, Aug 28.

11 days ago, Communications

📣 El Paso ISD is inviting our community to join the Action Planning Oversight Committee (APOC)!

We’re looking for:
🌟 Students
🌟Families
🌟 Staff
🌟 Alumni
🌟 Military reps
🌟 Community orgs

With the Equity Assessment now complete, EPISD and MAEC are beginning the next phase—developing an Action Plan. This Action Plan that will turn recommendations from the assessment into concrete policies and practices to guide the district moving forward. We want your ideas, experiences, and perspectives to guide this important work.

📅 Apply by Sept 5 ➡️ bit.ly/APOCForm25 or call 915-257-9769 and leave a voicemail with your name and contact info.

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

12 days ago, Communications

Join us to learn about Title I, Part A, how it supports our students, and the important role families play in student success.

{-Morning Session: Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.}

{-Afternoon Session: Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.}

{Reminder: LABOR DAY WEEKEND, There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 1ST, 2025.}

12 days ago, Dominic Melendez

🌟REMINDER: FEDERAL IMPACT AID FORM🌟

Thank you to the El Paso ISD families who have completed the Federal Impact Aid Form, if you haven’t please take a moment to complete it in the Parent Portal. ✅

Complete by Thursday, Sept. 18. ➡️ bit.ly/ParentPortal_25

This form allows El Paso ISD to apply for financial compensation for tax revenue lost due to Federal activities within district boundaries.

Thank you for your support! 🌟

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

14 days ago, Communications

federal impact aid form eligibility categories include military families, military housing, federal employees low-rent housing indian lands

El Paso ISD parents,

The annual Federal Impact Aid Form is now open! ✅ This form allows El Paso ISD to apply for financial compensation for tax revenue lost due to Federal activities within district boundaries.

Your participation is essential to supporting the operational budget of El Paso ISD.🌟

Please complete the form in the parent portal by Thursday, Sept. 18. ➡️ bit.ly/ParentPortal_25

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

18 days ago, Communications

El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were thrilled to recognize students, staff, and community members for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on August 19, 2025, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building.

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

20 days ago, Communications

El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were thrilled to recognize the first cohort to complete the Holdsworth Empower Fellowship leadership program for aspiring principals. The goal of the program is to strengthen El Paso ISD’s leadership pipeline, developing assistant principals into leaders who are ready and equipped to successfully lead our schools. This year’s second cohort was also recognized as they begin their journey in the program. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were excited to recognize Sebastian Garcia from Franklin High School, who was selected as one of the recipients of the Student Heroes Award by the state board of education. Sebastian earned this award after completing outstanding volunteer service that benefits his fellow students, school, and his community. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre proudly recognized Colonel Brendan Gallagher for his dedicated service as the outgoing ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees. They also welcomed the new ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees, Colonel Michael Soyka. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

🌟 Mark your calendars! 🌟 The El Paso ISD Benefits Team is excited to invite you to the 2025 Employee Health Fair! 🩺❤️‍🩹

Stop by for health screenings, vaccines, massage therapy, giveaways, and over 80 vendors! ✅

⏰ 4-7 p.m.
🗓️ Tuesday, Sept. 9
🏢 Starlight Event Center, Rio Grande Summit Room
📍 6650 Continental Dr

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/benefits

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

20 days ago, Communications

Employee receiving information from a vendor

The Healthy Living 2025 Fall schedule has arrived! 🌟 Kick off the school year strong 💪 with FREE wellness activities for all employees, available at locations across the district! ✅

Check out some of the exciting options:
🎨 Art
📚 Book Club
❤️ CPR
🧶 Crochet
💃 Dance, Stretch & Relax
🍳 Healthy Cooking
📷 Photography
🎾 Pickleball
🧘 Pilates
🏺 Pottery
🏋️‍♀️ Strength & Conditioning
🎾 Tennis Cardio
🧘 Yoga

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/healthyliving

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

25 days ago, Communications

Why did the chickens cross the road? 🐔 To keep Western Hills Elementary School students safe, of course! 💛💙 Shoutout to Mando and Mike for making safety egg-stra fun! 🛑🚸

Help us keep students safe and thriving by joining El Paso ISD’s Volunteers in Public Schools program! 🌟

Learn more and apply today! ➡️ www.episd.org/volunteer

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #Volunteer

29 days ago, Communications

Western Hills Volunteers in Public Schools community members monitor traffic for student safety in inflatable chicken suits

Our Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre reflects as we wrap up the first week of school, 🏫 📝📚 and expresses her gratitude for our incredible teachers, staff, students, and families for a great return. 🌟 You are what makes El Paso ISD so special. 💙 Let’s keep rising together! 🚀

Watch here ➡️ https://bit.ly/episd_0808

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #RisingTogether

about 1 month ago, Communications

A MESSAGE FROM MARTHA AGUIRRE INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT