A Drug-Free Future Starts With Us! 🌟

El Paso ISD students celebrated #RedRibbonWeek by promoting positive choices and committing to a drug-free lifestyle. ❤️

Learn more about Red Ribbon Week ➡️ www.dea.gov/redribbon

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🎃Happy Halloween, El Paso ISD!🎃

Wishing everyone a spook-tacular day filled with costumes, candy, and lots of fun! 👻 Stay safe while trick-or-treating, and don’t forget to brush your teeth tonight! 🍬

More photos ➡️ bit.ly/EPISDHalloween25

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🔬 The Science Fair is coming! Students and parents are invited to our Science Fair Help Workshops in the School Library on Tuesday, Nov. 4 or Thursday, Nov. 6 from 3:30 to 4:30pm. Learn what’s needed for the fair, how to plan your project, and more. A parent must attend with their child.
See the attached flyer for details! 🌟

Friendly reminder to help support our students by completing the Local Income Verification Form by Friday, Oct. 31, to help ensure our schools continue to receive important Title I funding.

Learn more ➡️ https://www.episd.org/page/localincomeverificationform

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📢 Reminder: Today is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 noon. Please plan pick-up accordingly. Thank you for your support!

Join us at the El Paso ISD Special Education Job Fair! 🌟

We’re looking for dedicated individuals to support our students through the following roles:
✅ SPED Teachers
✅ SPED Paraprofessionals
✅ SPED Substitutes

⏰ 3–6 p.m.
📅 Thursday, Nov. 6
📍 Professional Development Center | 6500 Boeing Dr

Don't forget to bring your resume and be ready to interview! 🙌

Explore our vacancies and apply today! ➡️ episd.org/jobs

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REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE TOMORROW🌟

El Paso ISD students will have early release Friday, Oct. 31. 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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🌟 HAPPENING TODAY! 🌟

Don’t miss the final day of our Superintendent Search Community Meetings! ✅ We’re inviting the entire El Paso ISD community to share their valuable input to help shape the leadership profile for our next superintendent.

🗓 Thursday, October 30
📍 1:30 p.m. at Polk Elementary
📍 5:30 p.m. at Don Haskins PK-8

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/page/communitysuperprocess

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Join us for today's Superintendent Search Community Meetings! 🌟

Be part of the conversation and help shape the leadership profile for our next superintendent. ✅

🗓 Wednesday, October 29
📍 1:30 p.m. at Whitaker Elementary
📍 5:30 p.m. at Bobby Joe Hill PK-8

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/page/communitysuperprocess

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HAPPENING TODAY: Superintendent Search Community Meeting

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees invites you to be part of the search for our next superintendent. ✅

Join us for today’s community meetings and help shape the future of our district:
🗓 Tuesday, October 28
📍 1:30 p.m. at Guillen MS
📍 5:30 p.m. at Hartley PK-8

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/page/communitysuperprocess

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We’re excited to invite everyone to our Powell Trunk or Treat this Wednesday from 4:30 to 6pm! 🎃 Families and community members are welcome to set up a trunk and join the fun. Please bring your own candy to share. Setup begins at 4pm. We’ll also be selling raffle tickets during the event for a chance to win our raffle baskets. If you’re unable to host a trunk but would still like to participate, you can donate candy for our staff trunks. We appreciate your support in helping make this a fun and festive event for our students and families!

Lights. Camera. Action! 📽️🌟

The deadline for in-competition entries for the 2026 El Paso ISD Student Film Festival is tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025. ✅

We are so excited to see what our talented students produce! 🙌

Fill out the interest form ➡️ https://forms.office.com/r/nerrrkeZ6r

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Powell Parents, next week all Income Determination and Impact Aid Surveys are due to central office. As this paperwork directly affects campus funding, we ask that all paperwork be turned in no later than Tuesday, October 28th. If forms are not turned in by Tuesday, we will be asking those parents to pick up their child from dismissal in a designated area. We would like to thank all parents who have completed this process. Thank you and have a good weekend.

🌟EARLY RELEASE NEXT WEEK🌟

El Paso ISD students will have early release Friday, Oct. 31. 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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Powell Parents, next week all Income Determination and Impact Aid Surveys are due to central office. As this paperwork directly affects campus funding, we ask that all paperwork be turned in no later than Tuesday, October 28th. If forms are not turned in by Tuesday, we will be asking those parents to pick up their child from dismissal in a designated area. We would like to thank all parents who have completed this process. Thank you and have a good weekend.

Get ready for a wildly creative weekend at Boo at the Zoo! 🎃🐾

Join us at the El Paso Zoo to see our students’ amazing Furry & Feathered Art History Exhibit. 👨‍🎨👩‍🎨🎨

📆 October 25-26
⏰ 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
📍4001 E. Paisano

Can’t make it this weekend? The artwork will be on display through Dec. 2025! 🌟

Thank you to the El Paso Zoo for partnering with us and showcasing our students’ incredible talent! ❤️

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/Art_1025

Boo at the Zoo Info ➡️ www.elpasozoo.org/experiences/boo-at-the-zoo/

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Happening Next Week! 🌟

Join us for day three of the Superintendent Search Community Meetings! ✅

🗓 Thursday, October 30
📍 1:30 p.m. at Polk Elementary
📍 5:30 p.m. at Don Haskins PK-8

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/page/communitysuperprocess

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📣 Powell Elementary will celebrate Red Ribbon Week Oct. 27–31! Students will take part in fun dress up days to promote healthy, drug-free choices. Please see the attached photo for details.

Fitness Friday will be held this Friday, October 24! 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!