🚗✨ Nixon Elementary: Learning in Motion Night! ✨🚗
Join us for an evening full of fun, learning, and family connection!
🗓 Thursday, April 30th
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
Get ready to explore, discover, and connect as our campus transforms into interactive learning stations for the whole family!
📍 What to expect:
📚 Reading & Writing activities in the cafeteria
➗ Hands-on Math fun to build young minds
🔬 Science stations to explore and experiment
🏫 Science Fair projects displayed from the cafeteria to the library
📖 Literacy Reflection Boards showcased in the library
🏀 Physical Education fun happening in the gym
🎟 Don’t forget your Passport to Learning!
Students will visit each station, complete activities, collect signatures, and turn in their passport for a chance to WIN a Grand Prize! 🎁
Bring the whole family and come experience a night of learning, laughter, and school pride—we can’t wait to see you there! 💙💛
#NixonElementary #LearningInMotion #FamilyNight #ExploreLearnConnect #ItStartsWithUs #EPISD #ElPasoISD
about 9 hours ago, Nixon Family Engagement
learning in motion
Good afternoon Nixon Parents,
This is a quick update regarding 5th Grade Art Club. This week, Art Club will be held tomorrow instead of Wednesday. The time will remain the same from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
Thank you for your flexibility and continued support! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
about 9 hours ago, Nixon Art Club
🪁 Kite Day in P.E. – May 4th 🪁

We’re excited for Kite Day during P.E. on May 4th!

Students are encouraged to bring a kite to enjoy flying during their P.E. time.
✨ Parents are also invited to join us and fly kites alongside their students!

If you’re able, donations of extra kites would be greatly appreciated to support families who may not be able to provide one.

Thank you for helping make this a fun and inclusive day for all our students! 💙
2 days ago, Nixon Family Engagement
kite day
🌟 HAPPENING TODAY! 🌟

Don’t miss the El Paso ISD Job Fair! ✅ We're hiring for positions in Maintenance, Custodial, Transportation, and Food and Nutrition Services.

See you there!
⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, April 25
📍 Murphree PK-8, 499 Cabaret Dr
✅ Bring your resume & be ready to interview

Can’t make it? Join us at our next job fair or apply online:
⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, May 2
📍 Chapin High School, 7000 Dyer St
🌐 Join Our Team ➡️ www.episd.org/jobs

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
2 days ago, Communications
Graphic with staff smiling for a group photo in front of buses with text that says in english Maintenance, custodial, transportation, & food service positions available! Saturday, April 11, Delta Ops Center 1905 Delta DR, 79905 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25 Murphree PK 8 499 Cabaret DR 79912 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2 Chapin High School 7000 Dyer ST, 79904 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. large font that says El Paso ISD Job Fair Join the team today! episd.org/jobs
Graphic with staff smiling for a group photo in front of buses with text that says in spanish  Puestos disponibles en mantenimiento, limpieza, transporte y servicious de alimentacion! Sabado, April 11, Delta Ops Center 1905 Delta DR, 79905 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sabado, April 25 Murphree PK 8 499 Cabaret DR 79912 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sabado, May 2 Chapin High School 7000 Dyer ST, 79904 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. large font that says El Paso ISD Feria De Empleo Unete al equipo hoy mismo! episd.org/jobs
Join El Paso ISD for the It Starts With a Book Lit Fest! 📖🌟

Bring the whole family and enjoy inspiring author panels, exciting student performances, games and activities, local vendors, and so much more. ✅

See you there!
⏰ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, May 2
📍Hartley PK-8, 6201 Hughey Dr

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
2 days ago, Communications
Graphic with stack of books with text that says It Starts With a Book Lit Fest When: Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Hartley PK-8 Free Books will be given to the 1st 150+ students!! All Are Welcome. Author Panels, student moderated author Q&A, author book signing, author presentations. Feeder Pattern Activities and Games. Literacy activities, arts & crafts, and festival style games. Fun. Students performances, community vendors, giveaways
It Starts With Us a Book Festival Cuando: Sabado 2 de Mayo de 10 a.m. a 1 p.m. Donde: Hartley PK-8 Libros gratis para los primeros 150+ estudiantes! Todos Son Bienvenidos Paneles de Autores sesion de preguntas y respuestas con el autor, moderada por un estudiante autografos con autores presentaciones de autores Actividades y juegos actividades de alfabetizacion manualidades juegos al estilo de un festival Diversion presentatciones estudiantiles competencias de boceto de artistas premios!

We are excited to share that we are top finalists in the Something Good Attendance Challenge!
To help us bring it home, we will have a quick and fun STOP, DROP, and VOTE for Nixon today at ! All classrooms will have all students and teachers cast their vote. We hope our families can join us and vote!
LINK: https://www.episd.org/righthererightnow (see the video on the EPISD website or our social media pages)

3 days ago, Nixon Family Engagement

🎉🧀 Cheetos or Hot Cheetos with Cheese Registration Party Reminder! 🧀🎉

Friendly reminder that registration must be completed by 12:00 PM TODAY to qualify for the celebration!

✅ Students must be 100% registered
📄 Don’t forget to upload your proof of residence (bill) to fully qualify

📢 Need help?
Our front office is available to assist you—stop by so we can make sure your child is eligible!

Link to Register!: https://www.episd.org/page/register

Let’s get everyone registered and ready to celebrate! 🎉

3 days ago, Nixon Family Engagement
🌟 LAST CHANCE! 🌟

Voting for the Something Good Attendance Challenge closes TODAY at 11:59 p.m. ⏰

Don’t miss the chance to support your favorite finalist. Votes are UNLIMITED! ✅

🗳️ Cast your vote! ➡️ www.episd.org/righthererightnow

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #RightHereRightNow
3 days ago, Communications
polaroid with two kids in it speaking into microphones with text that says right here! right now! Something Good Attendance Challenge!
🎉🧀 Cheetos or Hot Cheetos with Cheese Registration Party Reminder! 🧀🎉

Friendly reminder that registration must be completed by 12:00 PM TOMORROW to qualify for the celebration!

✅ Students must be 100% registered
📄 Don’t forget to upload your proof of residence (bill) to fully qualify

📢 Need help?
Our front office is available to assist you—stop by so we can make sure your child is eligible!

Let’s get everyone registered and ready to celebrate! 🎉
4 days ago, Nixon Family Engagement
Happening Next Week: Borderland Biliteracy Family Project 📖🌟

We’re welcoming families of emergent bilingual students to explore interactive activities and community resources that help students strengthen their reading and writing skills. 📚✅

Upcoming Events:
⏰ 5-7 p.m.
📆 Tuesday, April 28 at El Paso High School
📆 Thursday, April 30 at Duran Elementary
📆 Wednesday, May 13 at Cooley Elementary

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
4 days ago, Communications
Graphic with family reading a book together with spanish text that says Acompanenos con su familia a disfrutar de una tarde especial llena de lectura proyecto de alfabetizacion bilingue en la frontera. El primero en llegar es el primero en ser atendido. Una mochila llena de libros! Colaboracion con Billingualism Matters. Solamente para estudiantes bilingues emergentes!
Graphic with family reading a book together with text that says Join us for magical evenings celebrating the joy of reading Borderland Biliteracy Family Project. First come, first serve backpack full of books! Partnership with Billingualism Matters. For emergent bilingual students only
📣 Last Look at April Events – Don’t Miss Out!

We have some exciting events coming up at Nixon Elementary—be sure to check them out!
🎉 Nixon Learning In Motion Night
🥡 Panda Express Fundraiser Night
🥗 EFNEP (FREE Nutrition & Cooking Program)
• Lesson 4: “Plate It Safe” → Thursday, April 30
• Lesson 5: “Less Is More” → Thursday, May 7

🔗 For full details, times, and more information, please visit our newsletter here: https://app.smore.com/n/b4jmx

We hope to see you there—thank you for your continued support! 💙
4 days ago, Nixon Family Engagement
Only a few days left to vote in the Something Good Attendance Challenge! ✅

Support your favorite finalist and cast your vote today! ➡️ www.episd.org/righthererightnow

Voting is open through Friday, April 24. 🗳️

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #RightHereRightNow
4 days ago, Communications
Text that says Right Here Right Now Something Good Attendance Challenge with two students in a polaroid surrounded by some emojis
🌎✨ Reminder: Events Happening This Week! ✨🌎

We have some fun events coming up—don’t miss out!

🎉🐾 Thriving Thursday – Last One of the Year!
📅 Thursday
📍 School Soccer Field
Join us for a fun day of fitness and family!

👟 Students will participate during their scheduled PE time
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents are welcome (please follow campus check-in procedures)

🚶‍♀️🚲 Earth Day – Walk or Ride to School
📅 Thursday, April 24th
Join us as we celebrate Earth Day by walking or riding your bike to school!
Together, we can make a difference for our planet. 💚

🧀🎉 Cheeto Party Reminder
📅 Friday
Students who are already registered for next school year will be able to participate!

✔️ This includes students moving to middle school or leaving Nixon
✔️ Students must complete registration or the exit survey to receive credit

Let’s have a great week, Coyotes! 🐾💙
5 days ago, Nixon Family Engagement
Thriving Thursday Flyer
Earth Day
cheetos
Science Starts With Us! ✅

El Paso ISD students brought science to life at the El Paso Science Festival, proudly showcasing the excellence of the district’s science programs. 📚🔬

Through engaging demonstrations and hands-on learning, our students shared how these programs build curiosity, strengthen skills, and prepare learners to thrive in college and future careers. 🌟

Learn more about El Paso ISD ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
5 days ago, Communications
Student wears goggles and lab coat while holding empty soda bottle with rocks while smiling for a photo in front of their science project that says Making It Clear! A DIY Water Filtration System
High School students gives young child a bowl to prepare for science experiment
Jefferson Silva students puts stethoscope on young child so he can listen to his heartbeat
Don Haskins student presents project to two community members
📚✨ It Starts with a Book Literacy Festival is coming! ✨📚

Families, get ready for a fun-filled day celebrating the joy of reading! Join us for the It Starts with a Book Lit Fest featuring exciting activities, engaging literacy experiences, and amazing authors! 🎉

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the whole family and help us inspire a love of reading in every child!

📌 Check out the flyers for event details, author lineup, and more information.

Let’s build a community of readers—because it all starts with a book! 💙📖
5 days ago, Nixon Family Engagement
book-fest
book-fest
book-fest
Join us for April Coffee with the Principal! ☕
Come chat with Admin, ask your burning questions, and stay to give input on our 2026–2027 School-Parent Compact and Family Engagement Policy.
We’d love to hear your voice! (April 28th @8:30AM)
5 days ago, Nixon Family Engagement
Coffee with the Principal
Coffee with the Principal (S)
El Paso ISD proudly celebrates Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟

Thank you for your dedication and the countless ways you support our students, staff, and community each day. 📚🏫❤️

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #AdministrativeProfessionalsDay
5 days ago, Communications
Photo of a computer, keyboard, and mouse that says "We Celebrate Administrative Professionals Day on the computer screen
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize students for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on April 21, 2026, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

More photos ➡ https://episdphotos.smugmug.com/April-2026-El-Paso-ISD-Board-of-Trustees-meeting

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
5 days ago, Communications
During a recent Board Meeting, students Isaac Del Toro and Franco Hernandez from MacArthur PK-8, along with Ivanna Cho from Chapin High School, read a special proclamation recognizing the strength, resilience, and contributions of military children and families in El Paso ISD. 💜
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize our talented student winners of the Unidos Games Logo Design Competition. Since March 2018, the annual Unidos Games provides El Paso ISD students with disabilities an opportunity to showcase their incredible athletic abilities. Congratulations to Alondra Iniguez from Jefferson Silva High School and Isabela Shiel from Franklin High School, whose designs beautifully captured the spirit of the Unidos Games and have inspired the new logo for the games! 🌟
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize our standout basketball teams for their relentless drive and competitive spirit this season. 🏀🏆 Congratulations to Bowie, Chapin, and Franklin on earning Bi-District Champion titles, and to Andress and Burges for claiming the Area Champions title, with Burges making an impressive run to the Elite 8. 🌟
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize our outstanding mariachi programs for showcasing their talent at the 2026 UIL State Mariachi Festival. 🎻🎶 Congratulations to Austin, Chapin, Coronado, Franklin, and Jefferson Silva High Schools on this remarkable achievement. 🌟
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize outstanding Academic Decathlon students from Coronado and Burges High Schools. 🌟 The Texas Academic Decathlon is a rigorous statewide competition that challenges high school students across multiple disciplines, and our students rose to the top with first-place finishes. Congratulations on this exceptional achievement! 👏
Don't miss out on this week's El Paso ISD Job Fair! ✅

We're hiring for positions in Maintenance, Custodial, Transportation, and Food and Nutrition Services.🌟

⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, April 25
📍 Murphree PK-8, 499 Cabaret Dr
✅ Bring your resume & be ready to interview

Can’t make it? Join us at our next job fair or apply online:
⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, May 2
📍 Chapin High School, 7000 Dyer St
🌐 Join Our Team ➡️ www.episd.org/jobs

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
6 days ago, Communications
Graphic with staff smiling for a group photo in front of buses with text that says in spanish  Puestos disponibles en mantenimiento, limpieza, transporte y servicious de alimentacion! Sabado, April 11, Delta Ops Center 1905 Delta DR, 79905 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sabado, April 25 Murphree PK 8 499 Cabaret DR 79912 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sabado, May 2 Chapin High School 7000 Dyer ST, 79904 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. large font that says El Paso ISD Feria De Empleo Unete al equipo hoy mismo! episd.org/jobs
Graphic with El Paso ISD staff smiling for a group photo with text that says Maintenance, custodial, transportation, & food services positions available! Sat, April 11, Delta Ops Center 1905 Delta DR, 79905 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat, April 25 Murphree PK 8 499 Cabaret DR 79912 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat, May 2 Chapin High School 7000 Dyer ST, 79904 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. large font that says El Paso ISD Job Fair Join the team today! episd.org/jobs
🚨 Thriving Thursday 🚨

Our last Thriving Thursday will be on April 23rd
We want to make sure all families don’t miss out on the fun! 💪🐾

📅 April 23rd (see flyer for times)
📍Check in at the double doors by the cafeteria, then head to the school soccer field.
We can’t wait to see our Coyotes and families there for our final event! 🎉
6 days ago, Nixon Family Engagement
Thriving Thursday Flyer