❄️🐾 Thriving Thursday: Jan 22, 2026 🐾❄️

Bundle up and get ready for some winter fun on the field! Students will be thriving during PE as they complete laps, earn punches, and enjoy the crisp winter air.

📍 School Soccer Field
🧥 Jackets advised
🎟️ Free event

Be sure to check the flyer for times, grade levels, and parent info. We can’t wait to see our students moving and thriving! 💙❄️
about 1 month ago, Nixon Family Engagement
Thriving Thursday Flyer

🔥🌶️It’s Chili Cook-Off time again! 🌶️🔥

*Dress-up Week January 20-23*
Join us January 23rd as our teachers go head-to-head for the title of Best Chili in the School!
Enjoy chili tasting, food trucks, games, and cheer on our P.E. classes as they show off their dance moves 💃🕺
Entry is FREE!!
🎟️ Activity Wristbands are on sale now online! (Order now )

about 1 month ago, Nixon PTO
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📰 Fresh off the press!
Our monthly newsletter is packed with updates, events, and school happenings you won’t want to miss — with a few new updates added!
👉 https://app.smore.com/n/c0eph

about 1 month ago, Nixon Family Engagement

🌶️🔥 CALLING ALL VENDORS! 🔥🌶️
We’re looking for vendors to join our Chili Cook-Off on January 23 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM!
This is a great opportunity to showcase your products, connect with the community, and be part of a fun, flavorful evening filled with delicious chili and friendly competition.
📅 Date: January 23
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Event: Chili Cook-Off
Interested in being a vendor?
👉 Comment below or message us directly for vendor details and registration information. (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/187hXj48Ej/ )
Spots are limited—sign up soon! 🌶️🥣

about 1 month ago, Nixon PTO
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🔥🌶️It’s Chili Cook-Off time again! 🌶️🔥
Join us January 23rd as our teachers go head-to-head for the title of Best Chili in the School!
Enjoy chili tasting, food trucks, games, and cheer on our P.E. classes as they show off their dance moves 💃🕺
🎟️ Wristbands are on sale now online!
More information is going home today. Scan the QR code, return order forms to teachers, or drop them in the PTO mailbox.
about 1 month ago, Nixon PTO
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🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉
We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and is settling back into the groove.
📅 Join us January 21st for our first PTO meeting of the year!
We’ll be finalizing plans for the Chili Cook-Off and will need volunteers to help with:
🌭 Jumping balloons
🎯 Games
🍿 Concessions
We’ll also discuss the Spring Book Fair, Valentine’s Dance, and Valentine Grams.
Have ideas? Come share them—we’d love your input!
👋 Hope to see you there!
about 1 month ago, Nixon PTO
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
about 1 month ago, Communications
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Jan. 19 No school for students District will be closed
Thank you to the Nixon community and for students showing up #RightHereRightNow. We’re grateful for our incredible staff for all you’re doing to support our students and ensure that our campus is safe and welcoming for a productive day of instruction as we navigate the water service issues and water boil notice.
For the latest updates on this situation, please visit ➡️ https://bit.ly/episd_011126
#EPISD
about 1 month ago, Nixon Ambassadors
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Dear Nixon Community,

We would like to assure classes continue on Monday, January 12th at Nixon Elementary.
 
Although the water line break in Northeast El Paso has impacted several campuses, Nixon is open on Monday, January 12th.  There is no impact to water services at the campus. All classes and services are continuing as scheduled. We understand that many families in the community may have been impacted and we are hoping disruptions are resolved quickly for all impacted.
 
District has sent a separate e-mail indicating the school closures.  El Paso ISD remains in constant contact with El Paso Water Utilities and will share updates as available. Please continue to check the district website and social media page.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Sally McHalffey
Principal
Nixon Elementary

about 1 month ago, Nixon Family Engagement
📰 Fresh off the press!
Our monthly newsletter is packed with updates, events, and school happenings you won’t want to miss.
https://app.smore.com/n/c0eph
about 2 months ago, Nixon Family Engagement

Welcome Back, Nixon Families! 🎉

We hope you had a wonderful and refreshing break. Our first semester was full of fun, growth, and exciting learning experiences, and we are so proud of all that our students accomplished. As we begin the second semester, we are looking forward to even more learning, creativity, and memorable moments together.

We are also excited to introduce our new Assistant Principal, Piper Norris, who has joined the Nixon family. We know she will be a great support to our students, staff, and families, and we look forward to the positive impact she will bring to our campus.


Our newsletter will be uploaded by Friday morning, so be on the lookout for details about our next big event(s)!


Thank you for your continued support—we can’t wait for a fantastic second semester ahead!💙🐾

about 2 months ago, Nixon Family Engagement
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 2 months ago, Communications
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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 2 months ago, Communications
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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 2 months ago, Communications
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🌟 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 2 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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
2 months ago, Communications
Happy Holidays! District Closed Dec. 22-Jan. 2 students return Jan. 7
Early Release Reminder – Today at 12:00 PM
This is a friendly reminder that today, Friday, December 19, 2025, is an early release day, with dismissal at 12:00 PM.

Please be prompt with pickup, as we would like to send our staff off on time as well to begin their break.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we wish you a wonderful holiday break.
2 months ago, Rosemarie Mantanona

Today is the final day of our Penguin Patch Holiday Store!

🕗 Hours: 8:00–12:00
⏰ Please note: we will be closing promptly at noon.


If you haven’t had a chance to shop yet, don’t miss out—this is your last opportunity! We accept cash and credit cards.
We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing volunteers who generously gave their time to help every student find the perfect gift. We truly appreciate your support and dedication—you made this experience special for our students!
Thank you to everyone who helped make the Penguin Patch a success.

2 months ago, Nixon PTO
Just a quick reminder for our families — Thriving Thursday is still happening!
We look forward to seeing everyone there 💫
2 months ago, Nixon Family Engagement
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Dear Families,
As a campus, we are completing our Digital Citizenship lessons, and we wanted to share a few helpful reminders for supporting healthy technology habits at home.
Technology is a big part of our students’ daily lives, and with a little balance, it can be a positive tool for learning, creativity, and connection. The tips shared here focus on creating screen-free times, setting clear expectations, using parental controls, and encouraging healthy conversations around media use.
Thank you for partnering with us to help students build safe, responsible, and balanced digital habits—both at school and at home. 💙
If you have any questions or would like more resources, feel free to reach out.
2 months ago, Nixon Ambassadors
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