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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7 days 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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8 days ago, Communications
Mom and daughter take a photo in front of Whitaker Elementary School before school begins
Happy New Year to our Powell families! We hope you all had an amazing and restful winter break and we look forward to seeing you all back on campus this Wednesday January 7th for the first day of our second semester!
9 days ago, Joy Wheaton
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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12 days 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! ❤️

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13 days 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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25 days ago, Communications
Happy Holidays! District Closed Dec. 22-Jan. 2 students return Jan. 7
Powell Parents, today the Lost and Found will be on a table outside as students release at noon. After release today, all Lost and Found will be donated. Also, we are looking for the little blonde girl who was so brave to hug the scary witch at the beginning of the Haunted House on Wednesday. If you are her parents, please call the front office.
26 days ago, Joy Wheaton
Powell Parents, as a reminder the auctions for the Winterfest baskets will close at 5:00 pm today. Use the following link to make those last minute bids or visit the PTO facebook page.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-winterfest-silent-auction
27 days ago, Joy Wheaton
Powell Parents, if you are bringing in cupcake donations for the cake walk, please drop them off in the office as soon as possible so we can account for what we have and purchase what we need. We thank you for your support !
28 days ago, Joy Wheaton

Powelll Parents, as we prepare for the Holidays, there is an opportunity to get your last minute pics with Santa done with Hot Shots this Saturday. Refer to the attached flyers for information. Use the link to sign up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948AEAF2FA3F9CF8-61275025-santa

28 days ago, Joy Wheaton
Hot Shots Pics with Santa
Hot Shots Contact Info
🌟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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28 days ago, Communications
Early Release for El Paso ISD graphic
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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29 days 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. 🏈🌟
Powell Parents, Intramurals is cancelled today and tomorrow due to the Winter Concert and Winterfest. 4th and 5th grade will both have intramurals afterschool on Thursday the 18th. Also, Robotics is cancelled today due to the concert. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
29 days ago, Joy Wheaton
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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29 days ago, Communications
El Paso Independent School District Board Meeting
Powell Parents, today was the last day to buy Gnome grams from the PTO. Any last minute gram forms must be in the PTO office mailbox by 9 am tomorrow. Tomorrow will be the last day to pre order Winterfest wristbands. Winterfest entry is free but wristbands are needed for games. Haunted House tickets will also be an extra $2. As a reminder, we are looking for donations of cupcakes/cakes for the Winterfest cake walk to be dropped off no earlier than Wednesday morning. Finally, join us tomorrow evening for the 4th/5th grade Winter Music and Orchestra concert from 5 - 6 pm. Thank you for your continued support of Powell and your students!
30 days ago, Joy Wheaton
🌟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
30 days ago, Communications
Early Release for El Paso ISD graphic
Powell Parents, bracelets are on sale NOW for our December 17th Winterfest! Also, don't forget to visit the campus tomorrow between 10 and 2 to shop the Penguin Holiday Shop and do a fun arts and crafts project with our PTO!
about 1 month ago, Joy Wheaton
Winterfest 2025
Penguin Patch 2025
Join us this Saturday, Dec. 13th from 10am–2pm. Kids can shop for their families and enjoy a holiday craft. See the photo for all the details!
about 1 month ago, Samantha Gonzalez
Penguin Patch
Fitness Friday will be held this Friday, December 12! Parents are invited to join their child’s class during their PE time for some fun and active movement together.
Please plan to arrive 10–15 minutes early to allow time for check-in, and don’t forget to bring your driver’s license. (Unfortunately, our scanner is unable to properly capture military IDs.)
We can’t wait to see you there and share this fun fitness experience with our Rangers!
about 1 month ago, Samantha Gonzalez
PE Schedule
Powell Parents, some reminders if you are joining your student for lunch today; cafeteria lunch is only offered for students but you are allowed to bring in your own meal. If you are bringing lunch for your child(ren), it cannot be shared with any other student. Refer to last night's text/email for the current lunch schedule. We look forward to seeing you on campus!
about 1 month ago, Joy Wheaton