Families,
Just a reminder that Fall Accelerated Instruction Intersession will be September 28–October 2, followed by Fall Break October 5–9. The district will be closed during Fall Break.
Please see the flyer for more information. Enjoy the break!
Familias:
Les recordamos que la Semana de Instrucción Acelerada de Otoño será del 28 de septiembre al 2 de octubre, seguida por las Vacaciones de Otoño del 5 al 9 de octubre. El distrito estará cerrado durante las vacaciones.
Consulte el volante para más información. ¡Que disfruten sus vacaciones!
Just a reminder that Fall Accelerated Instruction Intersession will be September 28–October 2, followed by Fall Break October 5–9. The district will be closed during Fall Break.
Please see the flyer for more information. Enjoy the break!
Familias:
Les recordamos que la Semana de Instrucción Acelerada de Otoño será del 28 de septiembre al 2 de octubre, seguida por las Vacaciones de Otoño del 5 al 9 de octubre. El distrito estará cerrado durante las vacaciones.
Consulte el volante para más información. ¡Que disfruten sus vacaciones!
✅📆 Mark Your Calendar 📆✅
Fall Break is almost over, and we're excited to welcome students and staff back to El Paso ISD! 👏
⬇️ Save these important return dates ⬇️
🌟 Monday, Oct. 12 — District Offices Reopen
🌟 Tuesday, Oct. 13 — Students Return to Class
Stay informed on important district dates ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Come meet the El Paso ISD Police Department at the first annual Spooktacular National Night Out! 🚔🍬
Join us for a free family-friendly evening featuring K-9 presentations, an alcohol-impaired driving simulation, and more opportunities to connect with local first responders who help keep our schools and community safe.🌟
We hope to see you there!
⏰ 5-8 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Oct. 14
📍Bowie High School
🎃 Costumes are welcome
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Join us for a free family-friendly evening featuring K-9 presentations, an alcohol-impaired driving simulation, and more opportunities to connect with local first responders who help keep our schools and community safe.🌟
We hope to see you there!
⏰ 5-8 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Oct. 14
📍Bowie High School
🎃 Costumes are welcome
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Fall Break 🍂 is the perfect time to make sure you're ready for the rest of the school year! 📚✅
Download the El Paso ISD App to stay connected with your child's campus, receive important district updates, and communicate with teachers right from your phone. 📲
Download and learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/app
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
🍂 Reminder: Fall Break is October 5-9! 🍂
El Paso ISD schools and offices will be closed for Fall Break. 🍁
We wish our students, staff, families, and community a safe and restful week. 🌟
📆 Look ahead for important district dates ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
El Paso ISD has released its proposed draft 2027-28 academic calendar to view here.
The proposed draft calendar will be presented to the El Paso ISD Board of Trustees later this Fall. It is pending Board approval and may be subject to change.
For more information on important calendar dates, please click here.
Help us celebrate our amazing El Paso ISD principals by sending them a message of appreciation! 📝❤️
Fill in the blank: "My principal is ____." and share your response here ➡️ bit.ly/Principals_26
Let's fill #NationalPrincipalsMonth with positive messages and well-deserved recognition for our campus leaders! 👏🌟
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
🍂 Hornedo Families,
Just a reminder that Fall Break is October 5–9, 2026. The district will be closed during Fall Break.
📚 Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
📰 Be sure to check out our October Newsletter for important updates, upcoming events, and campus information:
We hope all of our Hornedo families have a safe and relaxing Fall Break!
🤝 Be a Buddy, Not a Bully! 🤝
During Bullying Prevention Month and all year long, let's work together to foster a school community where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to succeed. 📚❤️
Have a concern or need support? Our Family Help Desk is here to connect families with the resources they need.
☎️ Contact us at 915-230-2581 or 📧 familyhelpdesk@episd.org. ✅
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
During Bullying Prevention Month and all year long, let's work together to foster a school community where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to succeed. 📚❤️
Have a concern or need support? Our Family Help Desk is here to connect families with the resources they need.
☎️ Contact us at 915-230-2581 or 📧 familyhelpdesk@episd.org. ✅
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Due to current weather conditions, El Paso ISD is making the following changes to activities scheduled for today, Tuesday, Sept. 29:
Canceled
• Athletics: All athletic games scheduled for today are canceled.
• Fine Arts: Fine Arts practices scheduled for today are canceled.
Rescheduled
• High School Varsity Athletics: High school varsity games will be rescheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the same time and location.
Continuing as Scheduled
• Extended Day: Extended Day will continue to operate as scheduled.
El Paso ISD will continue to monitor weather conditions and will keep families informed of any additional changes.
Canceled
• Athletics: All athletic games scheduled for today are canceled.
• Fine Arts: Fine Arts practices scheduled for today are canceled.
Rescheduled
• High School Varsity Athletics: High school varsity games will be rescheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the same time and location.
Continuing as Scheduled
• Extended Day: Extended Day will continue to operate as scheduled.
El Paso ISD will continue to monitor weather conditions and will keep families informed of any additional changes.
El Paso ISD turned GOLD for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 💛
Together, we stand with our students, families, and community members affected by childhood cancer. 🎗️
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
Together, we stand with our students, families, and community members affected by childhood cancer. 🎗️
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
Make a difference for El Paso ISD students and teachers! ❤️📚
This El Paso Giving Day, your support of the El Paso ISD Education Foundation helps fund classroom impact grants, scholarships, and innovative learning opportunities that empower our students. 🌟
📆 Early Giving: Oct. 8-14
📆 El Paso Giving Day: Oct. 15
Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/giving
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Hornedo Families,
Join us for our Hornedo Baseball Fundraiser at Raising Cane’s on Friday, October 9, from 5:00–9:00 P.M. Mention the fundraiser when ordering, or use code RCFUND96 for online/app orders. Cane’s will donate 15% of net sales to Hornedo 7th/8th Grade Baseball! ⚾
Thank you for supporting our Tornados!
Familias de Hornedo:
¡Acompáñenos en nuestra recaudación de fondos de béisbol de Hornedo en Raising Cane’s el viernes 9 de octubre, de 5:00–9:00 P.M.! Mencione la recaudación al ordenar o use el código RCFUND96 en pedidos en línea o por la aplicación. Cane’s donará el 15% de las ventas netas al equipo de béisbol de 7.º/8.º grado de Hornedo. ⚾
¡Gracias por apoyar a nuestros Tornados!
Join us for our Hornedo Baseball Fundraiser at Raising Cane’s on Friday, October 9, from 5:00–9:00 P.M. Mention the fundraiser when ordering, or use code RCFUND96 for online/app orders. Cane’s will donate 15% of net sales to Hornedo 7th/8th Grade Baseball! ⚾
Thank you for supporting our Tornados!
Familias de Hornedo:
¡Acompáñenos en nuestra recaudación de fondos de béisbol de Hornedo en Raising Cane’s el viernes 9 de octubre, de 5:00–9:00 P.M.! Mencione la recaudación al ordenar o use el código RCFUND96 en pedidos en línea o por la aplicación. Cane’s donará el 15% de las ventas netas al equipo de béisbol de 7.º/8.º grado de Hornedo. ⚾
¡Gracias por apoyar a nuestros Tornados!
At El Paso ISD, students don't just prepare for the future, they start building it today. 🌟
Our unmatched college, career, and military readiness programs help students discover their passions and turn them into pathways to prosperity. 💼🎓
Watch the video here.
Discover what makes El Paso ISD the right choice for every child ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Hornedo Families,
Just a reminder that Free Dress Day is tomorrow, Friday, September 25!
Students who would like to participate must purchase a $3.00 Free Dress bracelet. Our PTA will be selling bracelets tomorrow morning before school at the school entrance.
Don’t forget to grab your bracelet before school and enjoy Free Dress Day!
Familias de Hornedo:
Les recordamos que mañana, viernes 25 de septiembre, será Día de Vestimenta Libre.
Los estudiantes que deseen participar deberán comprar una pulsera de $3.00 para vestimenta libre. Nuestro PTA estará vendiendo las pulseras mañana por la mañana antes de clases en la entrada de la escuela.
¡No olviden comprar su pulsera antes de entrar a clases y disfrutar del Día de Vestimenta Libre!
Just a reminder that Free Dress Day is tomorrow, Friday, September 25!
Students who would like to participate must purchase a $3.00 Free Dress bracelet. Our PTA will be selling bracelets tomorrow morning before school at the school entrance.
Don’t forget to grab your bracelet before school and enjoy Free Dress Day!
Familias de Hornedo:
Les recordamos que mañana, viernes 25 de septiembre, será Día de Vestimenta Libre.
Los estudiantes que deseen participar deberán comprar una pulsera de $3.00 para vestimenta libre. Nuestro PTA estará vendiendo las pulseras mañana por la mañana antes de clases en la entrada de la escuela.
¡No olviden comprar su pulsera antes de entrar a clases y disfrutar del Día de Vestimenta Libre!
Good afternoon, Hornedo Parents/ Guardians!
Our records show that your student is missing the required Economic Disadvantage Form. Please complete it as soon as possible in the EPISD Parent Portal.
Go to Parent Forms - Economic Disadvantage Form- Complete & Submit
Need help? Contact PEIMS department at arnava@episd.org/fqservin@episd.org or 915-236-3300
Thank you!
Hornedo Middle School
¡Buenas tardes, padres y tutores de Hornedo!
Nuestros registros indican que a su estudiante le falta completar el Formulario de Desventaja Económica requerido. Por favor, complételo lo antes posible a través del Portal para Padres de EPISD.
Vaya a: Formularios para Padres → Formulario de Desventaja Económica → Completar y Enviar
¿Necesita ayuda? Comuníquese con el departamento de PEIMS:
arnava@episd.org / fqservin@episd.org
915-236-3300
¡Gracias!
Hornedo Middle School
Our records show that your student is missing the required Economic Disadvantage Form. Please complete it as soon as possible in the EPISD Parent Portal.
Go to Parent Forms - Economic Disadvantage Form- Complete & Submit
Need help? Contact PEIMS department at arnava@episd.org/fqservin@episd.org or 915-236-3300
Thank you!
Hornedo Middle School
¡Buenas tardes, padres y tutores de Hornedo!
Nuestros registros indican que a su estudiante le falta completar el Formulario de Desventaja Económica requerido. Por favor, complételo lo antes posible a través del Portal para Padres de EPISD.
Vaya a: Formularios para Padres → Formulario de Desventaja Económica → Completar y Enviar
¿Necesita ayuda? Comuníquese con el departamento de PEIMS:
arnava@episd.org / fqservin@episd.org
915-236-3300
¡Gracias!
Hornedo Middle School
Go Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! 💛
Join El Paso ISD in turning our district gold on Friday, Sept. 25, as we stand with children and families impacted by childhood cancer.
Wear gold and tag us in your photos 📸 to help spread awareness, support, and hope.
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
Join El Paso ISD in turning our district gold on Friday, Sept. 25, as we stand with children and families impacted by childhood cancer.
Wear gold and tag us in your photos 📸 to help spread awareness, support, and hope.
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
Hornedo Families,
Just a friendly reminder that our Annual Title I, Part A Parent Meeting is today from 5:00–6:00 P.M.
We invite you to join us to learn more about Title I, how it supports our students, and the important role families play in student success.
Familias de Hornedo:
Les recordamos que nuestra Reunión Anual de Padres del Título I, Parte A será hoy de 5:00–6:00 P.M.
Los invitamos a acompañarnos para conocer más sobre el Título I, cómo apoya a nuestros estudiantes y la importancia de la participación familiar en el éxito de nuestros estudiantes.
Just a friendly reminder that our Annual Title I, Part A Parent Meeting is today from 5:00–6:00 P.M.
We invite you to join us to learn more about Title I, how it supports our students, and the important role families play in student success.
Familias de Hornedo:
Les recordamos que nuestra Reunión Anual de Padres del Título I, Parte A será hoy de 5:00–6:00 P.M.
Los invitamos a acompañarnos para conocer más sobre el Título I, cómo apoya a nuestros estudiantes y la importancia de la participación familiar en el éxito de nuestros estudiantes.
Due to current weather conditions, El Paso ISD is making the following changes to activities scheduled for today, Wednesday, Sept. 23:
𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐝
• 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬: Baseball and softball games are canceled.
𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝
• 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬: Today’s 4:30 p.m. tennis matches have been postponed until tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 24.
• 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬: Austin and Burges High School homecoming parades are canceled and will be rescheduled.
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝
• 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲: Extended Day will continue as scheduled at this time.
• 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐕 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥: Games are scheduled to proceed if field conditions are playable and there is no lightning in the area. Freshman will play at 𝟓:𝟑𝟎 𝐩.𝐦., followed by JV at 𝟕 𝐩.𝐦.
El Paso ISD will continue to monitor weather conditions and will keep families informed of any additional changes. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐨 𝐈𝐒𝐃 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲.
𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐝
• 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬: Baseball and softball games are canceled.
𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝
• 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬: Today’s 4:30 p.m. tennis matches have been postponed until tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 24.
• 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬: Austin and Burges High School homecoming parades are canceled and will be rescheduled.
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝
• 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲: Extended Day will continue as scheduled at this time.
• 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐕 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥: Games are scheduled to proceed if field conditions are playable and there is no lightning in the area. Freshman will play at 𝟓:𝟑𝟎 𝐩.𝐦., followed by JV at 𝟕 𝐩.𝐦.
El Paso ISD will continue to monitor weather conditions and will keep families informed of any additional changes. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐨 𝐈𝐒𝐃 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲.
Hornedo Families,
Just a friendly reminder that our Vaccine Clinic will be held tomorrow, Thursday, September 24, from 10:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M. at Hornedo Middle School.
If you would like to receive a vaccine, please remember to bring your proof of insurance/insurance card and a credit or debit card with you.
Please see the attached information for additional details.
Familias de Hornedo:
Les recordamos que nuestra Clínica de Vacunación será mañana, jueves 24 de septiembre, de 10:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M. en Hornedo Middle School.
Si desea recibir una vacuna, recuerde traer su comprobante o tarjeta de seguro médico y una tarjeta de crédito o débito.
Consulte la información adjunta para más detalles.
Just a friendly reminder that our Vaccine Clinic will be held tomorrow, Thursday, September 24, from 10:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M. at Hornedo Middle School.
If you would like to receive a vaccine, please remember to bring your proof of insurance/insurance card and a credit or debit card with you.
Please see the attached information for additional details.
Familias de Hornedo:
Les recordamos que nuestra Clínica de Vacunación será mañana, jueves 24 de septiembre, de 10:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M. en Hornedo Middle School.
Si desea recibir una vacuna, recuerde traer su comprobante o tarjeta de seguro médico y una tarjeta de crédito o débito.
Consulte la información adjunta para más detalles.
