Dear Hartley Hurricane Families,

Please find attached the Hurricane Connection Parent Newsletter for the week of February 9–13. This newsletter is designed to keep you informed, connected, and engaged with the many wonderful things happening across our campus.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to ensure a positive and successful learning experience for all students.
about 4 hours ago, Elisa Aranda
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🌟 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
1 day ago, Communications
Early Release for El Paso ISD students graphic

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

3 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
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
4 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.
🌟 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! ❤️

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
4 days 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
4 days 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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
5 days 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.

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #BlackHistoryMonth
6 days 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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
7 days 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
🌟 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
8 days 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.
HAPPENING NEXT WEEK: Parent Teacher Conferences 🌟

Parent Teacher Conferences will take place February 3-5. ✅ Parents, don’t miss this chance to connect with your child's teachers 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 ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
10 days 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
Design! Create! Represent!

We’re inviting El Paso ISD students to design the official logo for the Unidos Games. 🌟

Since 2018, the Unidos Games have empowered students with disabilities to showcase their athletic talents, celebrate inclusion, and raise awareness. Now it’s your turn to help tell that story through art. 🎨 🙌

Think big. Create boldly. Show us what Unidos means to you! ❤️

Learn more about submission details and deadlines ➡️ www.episd.org/page/unidos-games

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
10 days 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"
🌟 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. ✅

These meetings are designed to gather community input on El Paso ISD’s future priorities and your vision, values, and hopes for the district. 💭

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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
11 days ago, Communications
Community Conversations graphic of all meeting times, dates, and locations which can be found at www.episd.org/community-conversations

The El Paso ISD family proudly honors the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his enduring impact on justice, equality, and peace.

This January 19 marks 40 years of celebrating MLK Day as a federal holiday; we continue to be inspired by his efforts to make the American dream a reality for so many more. 

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #MLK #MLKDay

19 days ago, Communications
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Jan. 19 No school for students District will be closed
El Paso ISD will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 🌟

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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #MLK #MLKDAY
24 days ago, Communications
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Jan. 19 No school for students District will be closed
Welcome back, El Paso ISD students! 🌟

We hope you had a restful and joyful holiday break. ❄️☃️

As we begin the new year, let’s come back focused, ready to succeed, and committed to being #RightHereRightNow! ✅

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 month ago, Communications
Welcome Back graphic with a student in a cowboy hat smiling
SEE YOU TOMORROW, EL PASO ISD! 🌟

We're excited to welcome back our amazing students from Holiday Break ☃️❄️ on Wednesday, Jan. 7. 🏫📚

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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 month ago, Communications
Mom and daughter take a photo in front of Whitaker Elementary School before school begins
We hope our students and staff are having an amazing break! 🌟

Just a friendly reminder that El Paso ISD will resume regular hours on Monday, January 5, 2026, and students will return to the classroom on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. 🏫📚

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 month ago, Communications
Teacher and student celebrating in the classroom after they get correct answer
🌟 January is School Board Recognition Month! 🌟

We proudly honor our dedicated El Paso ISD Board of Trustees, whose leadership champions student success and fosters excellence across our district. 🏫📚

Thank you for your continued service and commitment to El Paso ISD! ❤️

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 1 month ago, Communications
Our future is public School Board Recognition Month January 2026 Leah Hanany President Dr. Jack Loveridge Vice President Alex Cullar Secretary Mindy Sutton Trustee Robert Osterland Trustee Valerie Ganelon Beals Trustee Daniel E. Call Trustee
🌟🎄HAPPY HOLIDAYS, EL PASO ISD! 🎄🌟

El Paso ISD will be closed for Holiday Break from December 22 through January 2. ☃️❄️

District offices will resume regular hours on Monday, January 5, 2026, and students will return to the classroom on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. 🏫📚

We wish our community a safe and joyful break! ❤️

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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 2 months ago, Communications
Happy Holidays! District Closed Dec. 22-Jan. 2 students return Jan. 7