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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27 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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28 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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28 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.

about 1 month ago, Dominic Melendez
"�f&NEf store 1%-4% 3% Up To 50% 0.5% 2% 3% Up To 50% $75 5% 8%" "Abe Books - 5% Acer Online Store - 4% Aeropostale - 1.5% Aldo - 6% American Tourister - 5% Anker- 8% Ashley Homestore - 1% Athleta - 4% Bagsmart - 10% Banana Republic - 5% Bass Pro Shops - 3% Belkin - 4% Benefit Cosmetics - 4% Best Buy - 0.5% Best Western - 3% Big Joe - 3% Bissell - 5% Blackstone - 6% Booking.com - 4% Books-A-Million - 3% BrainPOP- $10 Calendars.com - 5% - 10% Carter's - 8% Champion - 2% Checks Unlimited - 20% Chi - 15% Croes - 4% David's Cookies - 1% Dell Home & Office - 1% Discount School Supply - 4% Discount Tire - 4% Disney Store - 2% Dr. Scholl's - 3% Education.com - 8%" "Erin Condren - 10% Ethel M Chocolates - 5% Family Book Store - Up to 50% Family Magazines - Up to 50% Famous Footwear - 1% Fanatics -2%-8% Fat Brain Toys - 6% FedEx Office - 3% French Toast - 5% GAP-5% Ghirardelli Chocolate - 8% GNC-1% Greenworks Tools - 6% Gymboree - 2% Hanes - 1% Hertz - 3% HexClad Cookware - 10% Hickory Farms - 1% Hilton Honors - 2.5% Home Depot - 8% Homer Early Learning - $10 JCPenney - 3% Jelly Belly - 5% Johnston & Murphy - 4% Journeys - 6% Kay Jewelers - 1% - 2% Kitchen Aid - 5% Kohl's - 3% Keurig - 1% Lands End - 4% Le Creuset - 4% Life Is Good - 6% LifeLock - $8 - $110 LifeStride - 3% Little Tikes - 3.5%" "Melissa & Doug - 3% Macy's - 3% Marley Spoon - $25 MyM&M's-6% Naturemade - 10% Ninja - 1% - 4% Office Depot/Office Max - .5% - 2% Old Navy- 5% Omaha Steaks - 3% OXO-2% Paramount+ - $9 Pat Pat - 12% Paw.com- 5% Peet's Coffee - 2% Pet Care Supplies - 10% Rosetta Stone - 7% Ryka- 3% Sams Club - 2% Sephora.com - 5% Shark Clean - 4% Sharper Image - 2% Southwest - 2.5% SpiritHalloween.com - 2% Subscription Box Kids - $5 Sunglass Hut - 4% - 6% Temu - Up tp 20% Tervis - 6% The Scholastic Store - 8% The Standing Desk - 5% Tractor Supply Co. - 3% Vera Bradley - 1% Verizon - $75 Viator - 4% Walmart.com - 1% - 4% Waterford - 3% WonderMath - $50" "SSC 4/5 Affiliate percentage rates and participation may change without notice. Updated:12/12/25"
"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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 month 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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

about 1 month 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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about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 month ago, Communications
Early Release for El Paso ISD students graphic
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!
about 1 month 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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

about 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 month 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.
🌟 National School Counseling Week 🌟

We celebrate our incredible El Paso ISD school counselors for the vital role they play in guiding, supporting, and inspiring our students. 📚🏫

Thank you for showing up for our students every day! ❤️

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about 1 month ago, Communications
National School Counseling Week Feb. 2-6, 2026
🌟Community Conversations Survey 🌟

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to join the upcoming Community Conversations meetings. ✅

Can’t attend? You can still participate by taking our online Community Survey!

Take the survey here in English or Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 month ago, Communications
Community Conversations Community Survey graphic
CLOSING SOON: Unidos Games Logo Contest 🎨

Calling all El Paso ISD students! 📣 We're inviting artists to design the official logo for the Unidos Games. 🌟

📅 Deadline to submit: Tuesday, Feb. 3

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/page/unidos-games

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about 1 month ago, Communications
We Need Your Help! Unidos Games Logo Contest graphic with photo from previous Unidos Games students running
Unidos Games Logo Contest. The Logo Should...Feel welcoming, energetic, and inclusive. Celebrate unity, participation, and achievement. Be easy to recognize from far away. Work on shirts, flyers, etc. Avoid: Overly detailed drawings, tiny text, thin lines, or complex effects.
Unidos Games Logo Contest. Communicate...The spirit of the Unidos Games. Belonging, teamwork, fun, celebration, and community pride. Make it memorable and easy to read. Use contrast to make it easy to recognize.
Unidos Games Logo Contest. Must haves...the logo must say Unidos Games and must include the EPISD logo. It must showcase EPISD's blue and yellow color palette. Create a full color version and a black and white version, so it can be used anywhere.
Unidos Games Logo Contest. Please submit all artwork to communications@episd.org by Tuesday, Feb. 3, with the subject "Unidos Logo Submission"
February is Black History Month. 💛❤️🖤

El Paso ISD honors the legacy and groundbreaking contributions of Black Americans.

Through perseverance, leadership, and service, their impact has helped shape our Nation and continues to inspire progress, understanding, and opportunity for all.

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about 1 month ago, Communications
Black History Month
REMINDER: PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES NEXT WEEK! 🌟

Parent-Teacher Conferences are happening February 3–5! ✅

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, celebrate their progress, and stay informed. 📚

⏰ Early Release Schedule ⏰
📅 Tuesday, Feb. 3
🏫 Elementary School: 12 p.m.

📅 Wednesday, Feb. 4
🏫 High School: 12:35 p.m.
🏫 TMECHS: 12:25 p.m.

📅 Thursday, Feb. 5
🏫 Middle School & PK–8: 11:35 a.m.

View the academic calendar ➡️ http://episd.org/calendars

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about 2 months ago, Communications
Parent Teacher Conferences graphic Elementary on Tues. Feb. 3 and early release for elementary students. High School on Wed. Feb. 4 and early release for high school students. Middle and PK8 on Thurs. , Feb. 5 and early release for Middle and PK8 school students

JOIN US TODAY for Hillside Elementary’s Science Fair & STEAM Night on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 4:30–5:30 p.m.!
Come see students’ science projects and enjoy fun, hands-on STEAM activities the whole family can explore and even try again at home. We look forward to seeing you there!


¡ACOMPÁÑENOS HOY a la Feria de Ciencias y Noche STEAM de Hillside Elementary el viernes 30 de enero de 2026, de 4:30 a 5:30 p. m.!
Venga a ver los proyectos de ciencias de los estudiantes y disfrute de actividades STEAM divertidas y prácticas que toda la familia puede explorar y repetir en casa. ¡Los esperamos!

about 2 months ago, Dominic Melendez
feria de ciencias / noche de steam escuela primaria hillside Viernes 30 de enero de 2026 De 4:30 p.m. a 5:30 p.m. ¡Acompáñenos a disfrutar de una tarde de diversión STEAM! Podrá ver los resultados de los proyectos de la Feria de Ciencias de los estudiantes y aprender actividades STEAM divertidas que puede recrear en casa. ¡Nos vemos allí!
science fair / steam night hillside elementary school Friday january 30. 2026 4:30p.m. - 5:30p.m. Join us for an afternoon of STEAM Fun! You will be able to see the students' Science Fair project scores and learn fun hands-on STEAM activities that you can recreate at home. See you there!
🌟 STARTING NEXT WEEK: COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS 🌟

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to join the upcoming Community Conversations meetings. ✅

Next week’s meetings:
⏰ 6-7 p.m.
📆 Tuesday, Feb. 3
📍 Andress High School

⏰ 6-7 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Feb. 4
📍 Lundy Elementary School

View the full schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 2 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 6-7p.m. at Andress High School with Trustee Robert Osterland 5400 Sun Valley Dr.
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 6-7p.m. at Lundy Elementary School with Trustee Valerie Ganelon Beals 6201 High Ridge Dr.