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🌟 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

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3 months ago, Communications

Community Conversations graphic of all meeting times, dates, and locations which can be found at www.episd.org/community-conversations

Let's hear it for the Foxes and Cougars! 🦊🐾

We're so proud of Genesis Acosta from Jefferson Silva soccer and Dimas Sosa from Franklin wrestling for earning the title of El Paso Children's Hospital Athlete of the Week! 🌟

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3 months ago, Communications

Our El Paso ISD swimmers share the meals they’re dreaming about after a swim meet! 🌟🍽️

Watch here ➡️ www.facebook.com/share/v/1DLZ9gHFB1/

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3 months ago, Communications

Austin swimmer swimming and text that says El Paso ISD swimmers share their dream meals after a meet

Bowie girls swimmers answering questions

Jefferson Silva boy and girl swimmers answering questions

Andress boys swimmers answering questions

Several of our athletes have earned nominations for the El Paso Children’s Hospital Athlete of the Week! 👏🌟

Join us in supporting our amazing students:
🌟 Alexander Tapia, Franklin wrestling
🌟 Alyssa Morales, Burges basketball
🌟 Cesar Chavez, Austin swimming
🌟 Dimas Sosa, Franklin wrestling
🌟 Genesis Acosta, Jefferson soccer
🌟 Hilda Urena, Irvin wrestling
🌟 Jayden Escobar, Bowie basketball
🌟 Jubilee Rendon, Franklin wrestling
🌟 Samuel Rodriguez, Irvin swimming
🌟 Solana Castillo, Jefferson wrestling

Vote for our boys ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/01/20/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-male-athlete-for-jan-13-17/88237496007/

Vote for our girls ➡️ https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/01/20/vote-el-paso-childrens-hospital-hs-female-athlete-for-jan-13-17/88237441007/

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3 months ago, Communications

Photo of Alexander Tapia, Franklin wrestling

Photo of Alyssa Morales, Burges basketball

Photo of Genesis Acosta, Jefferson soccer

Photo of Jayden Escobar, Bowie basketball

Photo of Jubilee Rendon, Franklin wrestling

Photo of Samuel Rodriguez, Irvin swimming

Photo of Solana Castillo, Jefferson wrestling

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.

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3 months ago, Communications

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Jan. 19 No school for students District will be closed

As El Paso ISD swimmers gear up for the upcoming district meets, coaches from Coronado High School and Jefferson Silva High School share their insight and passion for the pool. 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️🌟

Watch here ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AXruzjEA8/

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3 months ago, Communications

Photo of Coronado High School swimming coach with video title "Coaches Huddle"

Photo of Jefferson Silva High School swimming coach with video title "Coaches Huddle"

We proudly celebrate Cadet Sienna Del Toro, who earned first place at the 16th District American Legion Oratorical Contest with her compelling speech on the U.S. Constitution. 🌟

This weekend, Sienna will represent El Paso at the state finals in Lubbock, TX. She is a junior and serves as the Executive Officer for the Jefferson/Silva JROTC Battalion.🦊🇺🇸

Please join us in wishing her the best of luck! 👏

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3 months ago, Communications

Cadet Sienna Del Toro of the Jefferson/Silva JROTC Battalion being recognized for earning first place at the 16th District American Legion Oratorical Contest with her compelling speech on the U.S. Constitution.

Cadet Sienna Del Toro of the Jefferson/Silva JROTC Battalion receives flowers for earning first place at the 16th District American Legion Oratorical Contest with her compelling speech on the U.S. Constitution.

3 months ago, Communications

We’re very proud of our student athletes who made a real splash at the Westside Natatorium, and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk was there to cheer on our El Paso ISD swimmers! 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️🌟

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3 months ago, Communications

Austin High School student athlete swimming

Burges, Jefferson Silva, and Irvin High School student athletes swimming

Chapin High School swimmers talking with Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk

Burges High School student athlete swimming

Andress High School Principal shakes hand with Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk

Irvin High School student athlete swimming

Bowie High School student athlete swimming

Jefferson Silva High School student athlete swimming

Andress High School student athlete swimming

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

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3 months ago, Communications

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! ✅

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4 months 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

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4 months 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

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4 months 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! ❤️

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4 months 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

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4 months ago, Communications

Happy Holidays! District Closed Dec. 22-Jan. 2 students return Jan. 7

Lighting of the Heart Continues ❤️

Jefferson Silva High School proudly continues its heartwarming tradition of lighting a glowing heart visible to patients at El Paso Children’s Hospital. 🏥

Shining brightly throughout the holiday season ❄️, the heart reminds patients that the Foxes are thinking of them and sending messages of hope, love, and support. 🦊🌟

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4 months ago, Communications

Jefferson Silva stuco and staff take group photo at lighting of the heart

Jefferson Silva HS principal Edgar Rincon and EPISD staff member Marta Carmona take photo with Jefferson Silva mascot

Jefferson Silva Cheerleaders and Drumline perform at lighting of the heart

Jefferson Silva stuco, students, and staff take group photo at lighting of the heart

🌟REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE THIS FRIDAY! 🌟

El Paso ISD will have early release Friday, Dec. 19, to kick off the Holiday Break. ☃️✅

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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4 months ago, Communications

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 December 16, 2025, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

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4 months ago, Communications

El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize our talented students who earned first place in the El Paso ISD Holiday Greeting Card contest. 🎨🎄 Congratulations to: ❄️ Orlando Quinonez III, Tinajero PK-8 ❄️ Dayana Echavarria, Navarrete Middle School ❄️ Rose Macias, El Paso High School

El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize two of our outstanding students whose creativity earned them top honors in the El Paso County Elections Department’s Future Voter Sticker Design Contest. 🎨 Join us in congratulating: 🎊 1st Place – Sophia Salas, Hartley PK-8 School 🎊 3rd Place – Francella Belen Marin, Lamar Elementary School

El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize Irvin High School’s Coach Jonathan Elliott for being named the 2025 Game-Changing Coach of the Year by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football and Ballogy. 🏆🔥 This honor celebrates coaches who go the extra mile in developing young men on and off the field. 🏈🌟

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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4 months ago, Communications

El Paso Independent School District Board Meeting

🌟EARLY RELEASE THIS FRIDAY! 🌟

El Paso ISD will have early release Friday, Dec. 19. ✅

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

4 months ago, Communications