We’re excited to introduce an online ordering system for Fall Pictures this year! 🎉
This new system allows parents to easily order their child’s photos without sending money to school on picture day.
Important Note: While we strongly encourage online ordering, cash payments will still be accepted on picture day for those who prefer that method.

visit the link below to order your child’s school pictures online:
🔗 Order Here:
http://hsphoto.hhimagehost.com/POLKELEMPREPAYFALL2025ELP

Online ordering closes 4 days after picture day don’t miss out!

4 days ago, Polk Elementary
We’re excited to introduce an online ordering system for Fall Pictures this year! 🎉 This new system allows parents to easily order their child’s photos without sending money to school on picture day. visit the link below to order your child’s school pictures online: 🔗 Order Here: http://hsphoto.hhimagehost.com/POLKELEMPREPAYFALL2025ELP Online ordering closes 4 days after picture day — don’t miss out!
Please email our attendance office to report an absence:
polk_notes@episd.org or scan the QR code
12 months ago, Polk Elementary
Have an absence to report? email polk_notes@episd.org to submit absences, please attach any necessary documentation.
QR code to report an absences
Happy Star Trek Day! 🖖🌟

Did you know that the visionary behind Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry, is also the namesake of our very own Planetarium? 🪐🌌

Join us for free monthly shows where you can explore the wonders of our solar system! ✅

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/planetarium

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #StarTrek
about 6 hours ago, Communications
Photo of community members enjoying Planetarium
Families looks up at Planetarium screen
Planetarium staff members smile for a group photo
Families looks up at Planetarium screen
Franklin Homecoming Week
HOCO Bowl Dress Up Days: Sept 22-26
**ALL DRESS-UP DAYS MUST FOLLOW CAMPUS DRESS CODE**

Order HOCO shirts by Sep 18
about 16 hours ago, Polk Elementary
HOCO Bowl dress up days sept 22-26 Mon: Hunt the t-birs Tues: Boho day Wed: Neon night t-birds out of sight Thur: Mumchella Fri: Glamping day
Westside Bowl Shirts
Happy National Grandparents Day to all the amazing grandparents in our El Paso ISD family! ❤️

We're proud to celebrate the support you bring to our students, staff, and community every day. 🌟

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #GrandparentsDay
1 day ago, Communications
Happy Grandparents Day from El Paso ISD
Thank you to our incredible El Paso ISD staff for participating in the Operation Search Telethon! 📞

Our dedicated staff are committed to bringing students back to the classroom to keep learning and thriving at El Paso ISD! 🌟💪🎉

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 days ago, Communications
EPISD staff participating in the Operation Search Telethon
EPISD staff participating in the Operation Search Telethon
EPISD staff participating in the Operation Search Telethon
EPISD staff participating in the Operation Search Telethon
El Paso ISD staff are dialing in to put students first! 🌟 During our telethon, team members are reaching out to parents to check on student absences, make sure they’re okay, and help get kids back to class. 🏫📚👏

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 days ago, Communications
EPISD staff participating in the Operation Search Telethon
Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre kicks off the Right Here Right Now attendance campaign with the Operation Search Telethon. 📞🌟👏

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 days ago, Communications
Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre speaks to El Paso ISD staff before Operation Search Telethon
El Paso ISD staff during Operation Search Telethon
Staff member answering calls at Operation Search Telethon
Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre smiles for a photo with CCTE staff
HAPPENING NEXT WEEK: El Paso ISD Employee Health Fair 🩺❤️‍🩹

Enjoy health screenings, vaccines, massage therapy, giveaways, and over 80 vendors! 🌟

💉 Vaccinations
• Flu
• COVID
• Pneumonia
• Tdap
• MMR (measles)
• Shinges
• RSV

⚕ Health Screenings
• Glucose
• Cholesterol
• Blood pressure
• BMI
• Diabetes risk
• Knee and injury
• Vein screening
• Spinal and neck screening

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/benefits

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
7 days ago, Communications
You are invited! El Paso ISD Employee Health Fair Tuesday, September 9 from 4-7 p.m. at the starlight event center
Met Life employee smiles and waves at camera
El Paso ISD fill out paperwork to receive blood pressure and glucose screenings
Overall shot of 2025 El Paso ISD Employee Health Fair event
September 1st marks the start of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The El Paso ISD family offers our heartfelt support to all those bravely facing this disease.

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
8 days ago, Communications
Septemeber is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
El Paso ISD will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. We wish our community a safe weekend! 🌟

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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #LaborDay
11 days ago, Communications
Have a safe Labor Day weekend! District closed Monday, Sept. 1 no school for students.
Dear El Paso ISD families,

As a precaution all High School football games are delayed and Middle School Baseball and Softball are cancelled for this evening, Thursday, Aug 28.
11 days ago, Communications
El Paso ISD logo
📣 El Paso ISD is inviting our community to join the Action Planning Oversight Committee (APOC)!

We’re looking for:
🌟 Students
🌟Families
🌟 Staff
🌟 Alumni
🌟 Military reps
🌟 Community orgs

With the Equity Assessment now complete, EPISD and MAEC are beginning the next phase—developing an Action Plan. This Action Plan that will turn recommendations from the assessment into concrete policies and practices to guide the district moving forward. We want your ideas, experiences, and perspectives to guide this important work.

📅 Apply by Sept 5 ➡️ bit.ly/APOCForm25 or call 915-257-9769 and leave a voicemail with your name and contact info.

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
11 days ago, Communications
El Paso ISD logo
🌟REMINDER: FEDERAL IMPACT AID FORM🌟

Thank you to the El Paso ISD families who have completed the Federal Impact Aid Form, if you haven’t please take a moment to complete it in the Parent Portal. ✅

Complete by Thursday, Sept. 18. ➡️ bit.ly/ParentPortal_25

This form allows El Paso ISD to apply for financial compensation for tax revenue lost due to Federal activities within district boundaries.

Thank you for your support! 🌟

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
13 days ago, Communications
federal impact aid form eligibility categories include military families, military housing, federal employees low-rent housing indian lands
El Paso ISD parents,

The annual Federal Impact Aid Form is now open! ✅ This form allows El Paso ISD to apply for financial compensation for tax revenue lost due to Federal activities within district boundaries.

Your participation is essential to supporting the operational budget of El Paso ISD.🌟

Please complete the form in the parent portal by Thursday, Sept. 18. ➡️ bit.ly/ParentPortal_25

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
18 days ago, Communications
federal impact aid form eligibility categories include military families, military housing, federal employees low-rent housing indian lands
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were thrilled to recognize students, staff, and community members for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on August 19, 2025, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building.

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
20 days ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were thrilled to recognize the first cohort to complete the Holdsworth Empower Fellowship leadership program for aspiring principals. The goal of the program is to strengthen El Paso ISD’s leadership pipeline, developing assistant principals into leaders who are ready and equipped to successfully lead our schools. This year’s second cohort was also recognized as they begin their journey in the program. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were excited to recognize Sebastian Garcia from Franklin High School, who was selected as one of the recipients of the Student Heroes Award by the state board of education. Sebastian earned this award after completing outstanding volunteer service that benefits his fellow students, school, and his community. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre proudly recognized Colonel Brendan Gallagher for his dedicated service as the outgoing ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees. They also welcomed the new ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees, Colonel Michael Soyka. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were thrilled to recognize the first cohort to complete the Holdsworth Empower Fellowship leadership program for aspiring principals. The goal of the program is to strengthen El Paso ISD’s leadership pipeline, developing assistant principals into leaders who are ready and equipped to successfully lead our schools. This year’s second cohort was also recognized as they begin their journey in the program. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

🌟 Mark your calendars! 🌟 The El Paso ISD Benefits Team is excited to invite you to the 2025 Employee Health Fair! 🩺❤️‍🩹

Stop by for health screenings, vaccines, massage therapy, giveaways, and over 80 vendors! ✅

⏰ 4-7 p.m.
🗓️ Tuesday, Sept. 9
🏢 Starlight Event Center, Rio Grande Summit Room
📍 6650 Continental Dr

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/benefits

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

20 days ago, Communications
2025 El Paso ISD Employee Health Fair Tuesday, Septemeber 9 4-7 p.m. at the Starlight Event Center. Health Screenings, vaccines, relax and recharge with free massage therapy, and win big with 80 vendors + giveaways + door prizes!
Employee receiving a vaccine
Employee receiving information from a vendor
Employee receiving a free back massage
The Healthy Living 2025 Fall schedule has arrived! 🌟 Kick off the school year strong 💪 with FREE wellness activities for all employees, available at locations across the district! ✅

Check out some of the exciting options:
🎨 Art
📚 Book Club
❤️ CPR
🧶 Crochet
💃 Dance, Stretch & Relax
🍳 Healthy Cooking
📷 Photography
🎾 Pickleball
🧘 Pilates
🏺 Pottery
🏋️‍♀️ Strength & Conditioning
🎾 Tennis Cardio
🧘 Yoga

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/healthyliving

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
25 days ago, Communications
Healthy Living Book Club
Healthy Living Nature Walks
Healthy Living Pottery Classes
Healthy Living Photography Classes
Why did the chickens cross the road? 🐔 To keep Western Hills Elementary School students safe, of course! 💛💙 Shoutout to Mando and Mike for making safety egg-stra fun! 🛑🚸

Help us keep students safe and thriving by joining El Paso ISD’s Volunteers in Public Schools program! 🌟

Learn more and apply today! ➡️ www.episd.org/volunteer

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #Volunteer
29 days ago, Communications
Western Hills Volunteers in Public Schools community members monitor traffic for student safety in inflatable chicken suits
Western Hills Volunteers in Public Schools community members monitor traffic for student safety in inflatable chicken suits
Western Hills Volunteers in Public Schools community members monitor traffic for student safety in inflatable chicken suits
Western Hills Volunteers in Public Schools community members monitor traffic for student safety in inflatable chicken suits
Our Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre reflects as we wrap up the first week of school, 🏫 📝📚 and expresses her gratitude for our incredible teachers, staff, students, and families for a great return. 🌟 You are what makes El Paso ISD so special. 💙 Let’s keep rising together! 🚀

Watch here ➡️ https://bit.ly/episd_0808

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #RisingTogether
about 1 month ago, Communications
A MESSAGE FROM MARTHA AGUIRRE INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT