Powell Elementary

Powell Parents, check out the flyer attached for details on this year's Yearbook Cover Contest. The deadline is next Wednesday, February 25th. We can't wait to see what the kids create!
8 months ago, Samantha Gonzalez
Yearbook Cover Contest
Powell Parents, keep up with upcoming school events and announcements by checking out our Smore newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/phevn
8 months ago, Samantha Gonzalez
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 February 17, 2026, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

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9 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize some of our district’s most talented dancers, who competed to establish themselves as All-State Dancers for the Texas Dance Educators Association. The All-State Dance Team brings together the best dancers in Texas, and we couldn’t be prouder of our students representing El Paso ISD with excellence. 🌟
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize our District Spanish Spelling Bee winners who have advanced to the Texas State Spanish Spelling Bee in June! 🐝🏆 Congratulations, Shaheli De Silva from Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy and Ferrán Martinez Caloca from Wiggs Middle School. 👏🌟
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize Hartley PK-8 Principal Dr. Elisa Aranda for being named the 2026 Region 19 TEPSAN of the Year. 🎊 This prestigious honor from the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) highlights her exemplary leadership and dedication to advancing education across Texas. 🌟
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize MacArthur PK-8 Assistant Principal Vanessa Carrasco for being named the 2026 Region 19 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). 🎊 This honor recognizes Ms. Carrasco’s outstanding leadership and commitment to fostering a culture of excellence for PK-8 students. 📚🌟
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize our talented student musicians who were selected to perform at the annual Texas Music Educators Association(TMEA) Clinic. 🎶 We’re incredibly proud of our students from Burges, Coronado, El Paso High, and Franklin for earning this prestigious recognition. 🌟
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize our Scholastic Visual Arts Competition winners. 🌟 At this state-level competition, students from Burges High School and Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy earned top honors, showcasing their creativity and artistic excellence. 🎨
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize Rebecca Guerrero, educator at Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy for earning the James F. Veninga Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award. 📚🌟 This award is the highest honor presented by Humanities Texas and Ms. Guerrero was chosen from over 900 nominations statewide. 🏆
🌟 HAPPENING THIS WEEK! 🌟

Join us for our next Community Conversations meeting with Trustee Daniel Call and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk.

⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Thursday, Feb. 19
📍 Coronado High School Cafeteria, 100 Champions Place
✅ Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.

Can’t attend? Participate by taking our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

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9 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Thursday, February 19 at 5:30-6:30 p.m. Coronado High School Trustee Daniel Call 100 Champions Place
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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9 months ago, Communications
El Paso Independent School District Logo graphic with words Board Meeting
Powell Parents, due to an incredible response to our Valentine’s Sweetgrams, delivery has been moved to Monday. Our volunteers are working hard to ensure every student gets theirs! We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience.
9 months ago, Samantha Gonzalez
Powell Parents, just a reminder that we do have school this Monday, February 16. We invite our students to wear their favorite pajamas and be ready to learn. See you Monday morning!
9 months ago, Samantha Gonzalez
Pajama Day-2
Last chance for Sweetgrams! Today is the last day to purchase Sweetgrams by using this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sweetgrams. Whether you paid via Zeffy or cash, we MUST have your physical order form turned in tomorrow by 9am to guarantee delivery. Without the form, we don't know who the "sweet surprise" is for.
Thank you for helping us make this a success!
9 months ago, Samantha Gonzalez
Join us this evening for our Community Conversations meeting with Trustee Alex Cuellar and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk. 🌟

⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Feb. 11
📍 Tinajero PK-8 Cafeteria, 301 Libson
✅ Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.

Can’t attend? Participate by taking our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

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9 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Wednesday, February 11 at 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Tinajero PK-8 School at 301 Libson Trustee Alex Cuellar

Tomorrow, February 11, is an Early Release Day. Pre-K students will be dismissed at 11:45am. All other students will dismiss at 12 noon. Please plan student pick-up accordingly. Thank you!

9 months ago, Samantha Gonzalez

We'll see you at tonight's Community Conversations meeting with District 3 Trustee Dr. Jack Loveridge and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk. 🌟

⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Tuesday, Feb. 10
📍 Crockett Elementary School Fine Arts Academy Auditorium, 3200 Wheeling Ave.
✅ Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.

Can’t attend? Participate by taking our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

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9 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Tuesday, February 10 at 5:30-6:30 p.m. Crockett Elementary Fine Arts Academy Auditorium Trustee Dr. Jack Loveridge 3200 Wheeling Ave.
Powell Parents, didn't get to shop the Bookfair........THERE IS STILL TIME! The Bookfair has been extended through tomorrow. Come into the library today afterschool from 3:30 - 4:00 pm or tomorrow from 7:30 - 8:00 am and again from 3:30 - 4:00 pm and grab those books you meant to buy! Cash or card is accepted.
9 months ago, Joy Wheaton
Valentine Sweetgrams Reminder! Just a heads-up that Sweetgram orders are due this Thursday, Feb. 12th. Each gram is $1 and includes a bracelet and lollipop. Please send in the order form with your student, even if you paid online via Zeffy.
9 months ago, Samantha Gonzalez
Sweetgrams
🌟 REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE ON WEDNESDAY 🌟

El Paso ISD students will have early release Wednesday, Feb. 11. ✅

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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9 months ago, Communications
Early Release for El Paso ISD students graphic
Join us tonight with District 1 Trustee Leah Hanany and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk at the Community Conversations meeting. 🌟

⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Monday, Feb. 9
📍 Aoy Elementary School Cafeteria, 901 S. Campbell St.
✅ Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.

Can’t attend? Participate by taking our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

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9 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Monday, Feb. 9 at 5:30-6:30p.m. at Aoy Elementary School with Trustee Leah Hanany 901 S. Campbell St.
Powell Parents, Monday we will have our very first Crochet Club meeting! We are inviting parents and any 4th and 5th grade students to join us from 3:30 to 5:00 pm in the Powell Cafeteria who are interested in learning to crochet. Our Student Ambassadors have been practicing and they will be assisting first time learners while we discover the joys of crochet together! Parents are welcome to bring their children as long as they stay with you. 4th and 5th grade students need to be picked up after the meeting and will be sent home with a form to dictate how they will be released for subsequent meetings. Materials will be provided for parents and 4th and 5th grade students only. Feel free to call Mrs. Wheaton in the office with questions.
9 months ago, Joy Wheaton
Powell Elementary Crochet Club
🌟 HAPPENING NEXT WEEK: EARLY RELEASE 🌟

El Paso ISD students will have early release Wednesday, Feb. 11. ✅

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
9 months ago, Communications
Early Release for El Paso ISD students graphic
Attention Robotics Club Parents: Please note that there will be no meeting after school today. We sincerely apologize for the late notice and inconvenience. We appreciate your flexibility.
9 months ago, Samantha Gonzalez
Hi Powell Parents! Just a reminder that Class Portrait Day is tomorrow. Please remember to send your child with their order form and payment, as money is due at the time the photo is taken. We are so excited to see everyone's big smiles tomorrow!
9 months ago, Samantha Gonzalez

We want to hear from you! Join the El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk today for Community Conversations. 🌟

⏰ 6-7 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Feb. 4
📍 Lundy Elementary School Cafeteria, 6201 High Ridge Dr.
✅ Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.

Can’t attend? Participate by taking our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

9 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Wednesday, February 4 at 6 p.m.-7p.m. Lundy Elementary School Trustee Valerie Ganelon Beals 6201