🎓 Attention Graduates! 🎓 Mark your calendars and get ready for the big day!🌟 The official 2025 El Paso ISD graduation dates are now available! View the full schedule ➡️ bit.ly/2025Graduation #ItStartsWithUs #EPISDClassof2025 #ClassOf2025
5 months ago, Communications
El Paso High School graduation photo of students throwing caps in the air
🎶🌟2025 El Paso ISD Fine Arts Mariachi Fiesta🌟🎶 Come support our incredible student musicians and experience the heart of El Paso ISD's mariachi culture!❤️ Join us at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the Andress High School Auditorium (5400 Sun Valley Dr) for a free live mariachi performance.🌟 Not only will you enjoy an unforgettable show, but the groups will also receive expert feedback from professional mariachi adjudicators to fine-tune their skills for the upcoming UIL contest. #ItStartsWithUs
5 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Fine Arts 2025 Mariachi Fiesta January 15, 2025 Andress HS Auditorium 5400 Sun Valley Dr, El Paso, TX 79924 Free and open to the public PERFORMANCE TIMES: Coronado HS: 6 PM Jefferson/Silva HS 6:30 PM Bowie HS 7PM Austin HS 7:30 PM Chapin HS 8 PM Franklin HS: 8:30PM
🌟 School Board Recognition Month 🌟 Meet Alex Cuellar, our passionate District 2 Board Trustee! Serving the Burges and Jefferson feeder pattern areas, Mr. Cuellar is a proud product of the schools he represents. A history of serving the public in his legal career, for over a year and a half on the board, Mr. Cuellar's mission has been to ensure every child has access to the same opportunities and quality education. Learn more ➡️ episd.org/page/about-the-board #ItStartsWithUs #SchoolBoardMonth
5 months ago, Communications
Leadership for tomorrow's Texas #SchoolBoardMonth Photo of Alex Cuellar Trustee
🌟 School Board Recognition Month 🌟 Meet Leah Hanany, our dedicated District 1 Board Trustee! Serving the Bowie and El Paso High feeder pattern areas, Mrs. Hanany has been a passionate advocate for our community for more than three years. An experienced educator, Mrs. Hanany is committed to listening to families, supporting teachers, and crafting policies that will benefit generations to come. Learn more ➡️ episd.org/page/about-the-board #ItStartsWithUs #SchoolBoardMonth
5 months ago, Communications
Leadership for tomorrow's Texas #SchoolBoardMonth Leah Hanany Trustee photo
Welcome back, El Paso ISD staff! 🎉 We hope you had a wonderful break and are ready to embrace a new year full of opportunities. Let’s continue to inspire, empower, and support our learners every day!🌟 We're excited to welcome our students back to school on Wednesday, Jan. 8!📚 #ItStartsWithUs
5 months ago, Communications
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We're excited to welcome back our staff this Monday, January 6!🌟 See you soon! Students will return to school on Wednesday, January 8.📚 Academic calendar ➡️ bit.ly/24-25AcademicYearCalendar #ItStartsWithUs
5 months ago, Communications
Group photo of Moreno Elementary School teachers and staff
🎊Happy New Year, El Paso ISD!🎊 As we welcome 2025, we are so grateful for our community’s trust and support. We’re excited to continue to work together to build a brighter future for our students and strengthen the promise of opportunity and hope for all El Pasoans. We can't wait to see you soon! ❄️ Staff & District Return: Monday, Jan. 6 ❄️ Students Return: Wednesday, Jan. 8 #ItStartsWithUs
5 months ago, Communications
Happy New Year 2025 El Paso ISD
🌟School Board Recognition Month🌟 Join us in honoring our incredible board members for their steadfast commitment to creating inclusive and equitable learning environments that empower every child to thrive and ensuring every student in El Paso has access to high-quality public education. Their dedication to El Paso ISD not only shapes the future of our students but also strengthens and unites our entire community!❤️ #ItStartsWithUs
5 months ago, Communications
Leadership for tomorrow's Texas, School Board Recognition Month January 2025 Israel Irrobali-Board President, Valerie Ganelon Beals - Board Vice President, Isabel Hernandez-Board Secretary, Daniel E. Call-Trustee, Alex Cuellar-Trustee, Leah Hanany-Trustee, Dr. Jack Loveridge-Trustee
The countdown is on!🎊 The holiday break kicks off this Friday, Dec. 20, with an early release.🙌 El Paso ISD schools and district offices will be closed for the holidays from Monday, Dec. 23, to Friday, Jan. 3. Our staff will return on Monday, Jan. 6, and students will be back in class on Wednesday, Jan. 8! Wishing our community a safe holiday season!🌟 Check out the early release schedule here: ➡️ bit.ly/24-25AcademicYearCalendar #ItStartsWithUs
5 months ago, Communications
Happy Holidays! Winter Break District Closed from Dec. 23-Jan 3 Students return Jan 8
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra were thrilled to recognize students, community partners, parents, and staff for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on December 17, 2024, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. #ItStartsWithUs
5 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra inspired by our amazing student artists who helped design the El Paso ISD holiday cards, and excited to celebrate their work. Hundreds of stunning submissions were received, and we proudly recognized the top three winners in each of the following categories: elementary, middle, and high school. Congratulations to Dalton Rava of Tippin Elementary School, Angel Maltos of Tinajero PK-8 School, and Yoselyn Carrillo of El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra inspired by our amazing student artists who helped design the El Paso ISD holiday cards, and excited to celebrate their work. Hundreds of stunning submissions were received, and we proudly recognized the top three winners in each of the following categories: elementary, middle, and high school. Congratulations to Dalton Rava of Tippin Elementary School, Angel Maltos of Tinajero PK-8 School, and Yoselyn Carrillo of Chapin High School. Chapin High School.
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra were excited to recognize five exceptional international teachers who have joined our district through a partnership with the Region 13 Education Service Center and the Spanish Ministry of Education. These talented educators have built strong connections with their grade-level teams, as well as the students and families they serve, making a positive impEl Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra were excited to recognize five exceptional international teachers who have joined our district through a partnership with the Region 13 Education Service Center and the Spanish Ministry of Education. These talented educators have built strong connections with their grade-level teams, as well as the students and families they serve, making a positive impact in our community. act in our community.
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra were proud to recognize Lisa Mendez, former Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) Grant Program Manager and current Assistant Director of Fund Development, for her outstanding contributions in managing the district's DODEA Grant Program. On November 15, 2024, Ms. Mendez was honored by the Department of Defense for her exceptional leadership and innovative approach in implementing DODEA grant-funded projects, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and educational advancement. You can read more about Ms. Mendez’s acheivements here:El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra were proud to recognize Lisa Mendez, former Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) Grant Program Manager and current Assistant Director of Fund Development, for her outstanding contributions in managing the district's DODEA Grant Program. On November 15, 2024, Ms. Mendez was honored by the Department of Defense for her exceptional leadership and innovative approach in implementing DODEA grant-funded projects, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and educational advancement. You can read more about Ms. Mendez’s acheivements here: https://bit.ly/DODEA_1212
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra celebrated the outstanding achievements of our El Paso ISD high school marching bands who represented the district with distinction and excellence at the UIL Regional Competition and earned superior ratings across the board. Congratulations to Austin High School, Andress High School, Coronado High School, Franklin High School, and Irvin High School for their excepti El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra celebrated the outstanding achievements of our El Paso ISD high school marching bands who represented the district with distinction and excellence at the UIL Regional Competition and earned superior ratings across the board. Congratulations to Austin High School, Andress High School, Coronado High School, Franklin High School, and Irvin High School for their exceptional performances. onal performances.
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra celebrated the outstanding achievements of our El Paso ISD high school marching bands who represented the district with distinction and excellence at the UIL Regional Competition and earned superior ratings across the board. Congratulations to Austin High School, Andress High School, Coronado High School, Franklin High School, and Irvin High School for their exceptional performances.
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra celebrated the outstanding achievements of our El Paso ISD high school marching bands who represented the district with distinction and excellence at the UIL Regional Competition and earned superior ratings across the board. Congratulations to Austin High School, Andress High School, Coronado High School, Franklin High School, and Irvin High School for their exceptional performances.
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra celebrated the outstanding achievements of our El Paso ISD high school marching bands who represented the district with distinction and excellence at the UIL Regional Competition and earned superior ratings across the board. Congratulations to Austin High School, Andress High School, Coronado High School, Franklin High School, and Irvin High School for their exceptional performances.
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra celebrated the outstanding achievements of our El Paso ISD high school marching bands who represented the district with distinction and excellence at the UIL Regional Competition and earned superior ratings across the board. Congratulations to Austin High School, Andress High School, Coronado High School, Franklin High School, and Irvin High School for their exceptional performances.
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra were proud to recognize the incredible artistic talents of three students whose work will be featured on the district’s annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR) cover. The ACFR is a vital document that highlights the district’s financial health, ensuring transparency and accountability to our community. Congratulations to Ella Aguilera of Young Women’s Academy, Pilar Keton of Coronado High School, and Gloria Carrasco of Burges High School.
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
5 months ago, Communications
El Paso Independent School District Board Meeting
Dear Hornedo Families, We wanted to send a reminder that the deadline to participate in a confidential Family Survey being conducted by the Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium (MAEC) as part of our district’s equity assessment, is this Thursday, Dec 19th 2024. Your feedback is important to understanding how we can improve equitable outcomes for all students. Please note that no personally identifiable information will be collected, and responses will be directly collected by MAEC. Students and staff are also participating in this survey. Please use the following link to access the Family Survey: https://maec.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d090EBSt7bdtTMy Your voice matters, and we encourage your participation. Thank you for all your support in establishing equitable outcomes for EPISD students.
6 months ago, Hornedo Middle School
Dear Hornedo Community, Hornedo Middle School will be open today, Friday December 6th, 2024. The water main issue in the area has been addressed. Thank you for your understanding and support and we look forward to seeing everyone on campus.
6 months ago, Hornedo Middle School
Dear Hornedo Community, We are aware of the recurrence of the issue with a water main leak in the area this evening, Thursday 5th December 2024, and are closely monitoring the situation. We are in communication with El Paso Water and assessing the situation, if there is a change to our regular class schedule, we will alert you as soon as possible in the morning. We appreciate your understanding.
6 months ago, Hornedo Middle School
The El Paso ISD community is invited to join in the excitement at UTEP Men's Basketball Kid's Day—a fun-filled game for fans of all ages! 🧡💙⛏️ 🎟️ Tickets cost $8 to $15, depending on seating location. ⏰ 2 p.m. 📅 Saturday, Dec. 7 📍Don Haskins Center Grab your tickets today by scanning the QR code or clicking here ➡️ bit.ly/UTEP_1203 #ItStartsWithUs #PicksUp
6 months ago, Communications
UTEP Men's Basketball Kid's Day. UTEP VS Seattle U on December 7, at 2 PM MT at the Don Haskins Center. Picks up!
Lundy and Tippin Elementary and Hornedo middle school will open today, Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, with a 2-hour delay. Teachers and staff will report to their home campuses at regular start times. Our community's patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated as we navigated this situation, and we look forward to having everyone back on campus. #ItStartsWithUs
6 months ago, Communications
El Paso Independent School District Logo
Dear Hornedo Community, El Paso Water is confident that the water main issue near our campus will be resolved, and Hornedo Middle will open tomorrow, Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, with a 2-hour delay. Should any unexpected setbacks occur overnight from El Paso Water that require school closure, we will inform as early as possible. Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated as we work through this situation, and we look forward to having everyone back on campus.
6 months ago, Hornedo Middle School
Delayed Start Bell Schedule
Due to a rupture in the main water supply line to the High Ridge area near our campus, Hornedo Middle will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024. We are collaborating with the city and will provide updates to the school community as they are received. Thank you for your understanding and support.
6 months ago, Hornedo Middle School
🌟WELCOME BACK, EL PASO ISD!🌟 We hope you had a restful Thanksgiving break.🦃🧡 Now, it’s time to return to the classroom and reignite the excitement of learning. Let’s finish the semester strong!💪 #ItStartsWithUs
6 months ago, Communications
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📚 Reminder: School Returns Monday, Dec. 2! 📚 See you soon, El Paso ISD!🌟 #ItStartsWithUs
6 months ago, Communications
Student smiling in school hallway