Mark your calendars for important March dates! ✅

El Paso ISD will be closed during the week of March 16-20 for Spring Break. ☀️

Accelerated instruction for students who are scheduled to attend will take place March 9–13. 📚

To learn more about the Spring Intersession schedule, visit ➡️ www.episd.org/page/spring-intersession

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1 day ago, Communications
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🌟 HAPPENING THIS WEEK! 🌟

Don't miss out on the final Community Conversations meeting with Trustee Mindy Sutton and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk.

⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Feb. 25
📍Irvin High School Cafeteria, 5400 Sanders 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

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1 day ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD board of trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Wednesday, February 25 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Irvin High School's Cafeteria 5400 Sanders Ave with Trustee Mindy Sutton
Ready to try something new? ✅ Join a Healthy Living class today! 🌟

Discover new hobbies, build new skills, and boost your well-being in a fun, supportive environment.

Free for all employees, with supplies provided and many sessions offered across the district! 🏫

View the Spring 2026 Schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/healthyliving

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2 days ago, Communications
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Celebrating the strong partnership between the two foundational pillars of the region, Fort Bliss and El Paso ISD, Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka welcomed Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk for a visit and tour. 🇺🇸

Together, they discussed a shared commitment to supporting our military-connected students, families, and how to continue to empower the future of our community, in the classroom and beyond. 🌟

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3 days ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka smile for a photo in front of Bliss Elementary School
El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka walking in Fort Bliss
El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka talking in front of Milam Elementary School
El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka talking in an office
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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5 days ago, Communications
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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

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6 days 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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6 days ago, Communications
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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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7 days 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

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7 days 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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8 days ago, Communications
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We’re partnering with SchoolStore.net to raise funds for our campus! It’s quick, easy, and there’s no selling involved. Simply sign up at SchoolStore.net and enter the prize code sent home with your student. Once completed, your child will receive a FREE Book Buddy as a thank you for participating!

Hillside Elementary earns a percentage back if you shop online at SchoolStore! You can shop from Walmart, Old Navy, Kohl's Macy's, BestBuy, and other vendors so you can stock up on your essentials while helping support your child and our school!


¡Nos estamos asociando con SchoolStore.net para recaudar fondos para nuestro plantel! Es rápido, fácil y no hay ventas involucradas. Simplemente regístrese en SchoolStore.net e ingrese el código de premio que se envió a casa con su estudiante. Una vez completado, su hijo(a) recibirá un Book Buddy GRATIS como agradecimiento por participar.


¡Hillside Elementary recibe un porcentaje de las compras realizadas en línea a través de SchoolStore! Puede comprar en Walmart, Old Navy, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Best Buy y otros proveedores, para adquirir lo que necesita mientras apoya a su hijo(a) y a nuestra escuela.

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"How SohoolStore.oom Works Sign up by calling (877) 643-6799 or visit schoolstore.com/info We will prepare Parent Announcements for you to send home with each student. Parents and students go online and send invitations to family and friends with a special link to your school store. Each purchase is credited to your school and students. View all reports and request your funds online at any time with just a click. Find Out More: Visit www.schoolstore.com/info or call (877) 643-6799
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

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14 days 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

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

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14 days 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.
🌟 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

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15 days ago, Communications
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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

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15 days 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.
🌟 HAPPENING NEXT WEEK: EARLY RELEASE 🌟

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

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19 days ago, Communications
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We value your feedback! Please take a few minutes to complete our parent survey. Your input helps us improve and better support our students. Thank you!


¡Valoramos mucho su opinión! Por favor tómese unos minutos para completar nuestra encuesta para padres. Sus comentarios nos ayudan a mejorar y a apoyar mejor a nuestros estudiantes. ¡Gracias!
20 days ago, Dominic Melendez
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We want to hear from you! Join the El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk today for Community Conversations. 🌟

⏰ 6-7 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Feb. 4
📍 Lundy Elementary School Cafeteria, 6201 High Ridge Dr.
✅ 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

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21 days ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Wednesday, February 4 at 6 p.m.-7p.m. Lundy Elementary School Trustee Valerie Ganelon Beals 6201
We value your feedback! Please take a few minutes to complete our parent survey. Your input helps us improve and better support our students. Thank you!


¡Valoramos mucho su opinión! Por favor tómese unos minutos para completar nuestra encuesta para padres. Sus comentarios nos ayudan a mejorar y a apoyar mejor a nuestros estudiantes. ¡Gracias!
21 days ago, Dominic Melendez
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HAPPENING TODAY: Community Conversations 🌟

See you at the first Community Conversations meeting!

⏰ 6-7 p.m.
📆 Tuesday, Feb. 3
📍 Andress High School PDC Building, 5400 Sun Valley Dr.
✅ 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

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22 days ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Tuesday, February 3 at 6 p.m.-7p.m. Andress High School Trustee Robert Osterland 5400 Sun Valley Dr.