Powell Elementary

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.

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11 months 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

11 months 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
Join us for our Powell Annual Title I Benefits of Family Engagement Meeting. Find out how your voice counts, we need you! We are offering two meeting opportunites, choose the date and time that fits your schedule best.
11 months ago, Joy Wheaton
Annual Title I Mtg. and Benefits of Family Engagement 8/19/25
Annual Title I Mtg. and Benefits of Family Engagement 8/20/25
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

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11 months 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

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11 months 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

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11 months ago, Communications
A MESSAGE FROM MARTHA AGUIRRE INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT
Stay connected with El Paso ISD! 📲

Download the EPISD app to get school and district updates, message with educators through the Rooms feature, and access classwork materials. 📝📚🌟

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/page/app-central

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11 months ago, Communications
Connect with your teacher, school and district! El Paso ISD App. It Starts With Us!
HAPPENING TOMORROW: The 2025–26 school year begins! 🎉 We’re excited to inspire and empower our learners to thrive! 🌟📚 Check out our academic calendar! ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #EPISDBacktoSchool
11 months ago, Communications
Mesita students smile for a photo
El Paso ISD stands with our community in remembrance of August 3, 2019. 🕯️

We remember those we lost and stand united in healing, strength, and hope for our community. ❤️

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #ElPasoStrong
11 months ago, Communications
El Paso Strong August 3, 2019
Powell Families, our Powell office will be open this Saturday August 2nd from 8:00 am - 12 noon to help with last minute registration and/or school preparation questions. We are so excited as we prepare to welcome our students on August 4th!
11 months ago, Joy Wheaton
Just a few days left until our amazing students are back in the classroom on Monday, August 4! 🏫🌟📚

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

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11 months ago, Communications
Child working on a project and smiling up at the camera
🌟 LAST CHANCE TO FIESTA! 🌟

Celebrate the new school year at the final day of the El Paso ISD Back to School Fiesta! 🍎🎉

⏰ 6-7:30 p.m.
📅 Thursday, July 31
📍Andress, Austin, Bowie, Chapin

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/fiesta

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #EPISDFiesta
11 months ago, Communications
Back to School Fiesta 2025 July 29-31, 2025 6-7:30 p.m.
Day 2 of the El Paso ISD Back to School Fiesta is almost here! 🍎🎉

SEE YOU THERE! ✅
⏰ 6-7:30 p.m.
📅 Wednesday, July 30
📍 Coronado, Franklin

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/fiesta

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11 months ago, Communications
Back to School Fiesta 2025 July 29-31, 2025 6-7:30 p.m.
🌟 STARTING SOON! 🌟

Don't miss out on the first day of the El Paso ISD Back to School Fiesta! 🍎🎉

⏰ 6-7:30 p.m.
📅 Tuesday, July 29
📍 Burges, El Paso, Irvin, Jefferson

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/fiesta

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #EPISDFiesta
11 months ago, Communications
Back to School Fiesta 2025 July 29-31, 2025 6-7:30 p.m.
🎉🍎 IT'S FIESTA TIME! 🍎🎉

Bring the family and join us for the first day of the El Paso ISD Back to School Fiesta! 🌟

SEE YOU THERE! ✅
⏰ 6-7:30 p.m.
📅 Tuesday, July 29
📍 Burges, El Paso, Irvin, Jefferson

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/fiesta

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #EPISDFiesta
11 months ago, Communications
2024 El Paso High School Back to School Fiesta group photo of Moreno Elementary staff
Jefferson students and mascot pose for a photo during 2024 Back to School Fiesta
Burges students play games at 2024 Back to School Fiesta
Irvin students smile for a photo with new school supplies at the 2024 Back to School Fiesta
The El Paso ISD Back to School Fiesta begins TOMORROW! 🍎🎉 Don't miss out on three days of fun, community, and celebration! 🌟

⏰ 6-7:30 p.m. daily
📅 Tuesday, July 29 - Burges, El Paso, Irvin, Jefferson
📅 Wednesday, July 30 - Coronado, Franklin
📅 Thursday, July 31 - Andress, Austin, Bowie, Chapin

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/fiesta

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #EPISDFiesta
11 months ago, Communications
2024 Franklin High School Back to School Fiesta cheerleaders performing
2025 El Paso High School Back to School Fiesta community members playing loteria
Back to School Fiesta 2025 July 29-31, 2025 6-7:30 p.m.
2024 Austin High School Back to School fiesta band playing
Can you believe it? The first day of school is just ONE WEEK away! 🎉📚

We can’t wait to welcome our students back to the classroom on Monday, August 4! 🎒🏫🌟

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

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11 months ago, Communications
Students cheering during a pep rally

Powell Elementary Families, join us on campus July 31st to Meet the Teachers and Staff from 3:30 - 5:30 pm! Then connect with EPISD from 6-7:30 pm at Chapin HS at the Back to School Fiesta! EPISD is providing school supplies for each student. Powell is asking parents to supply students with a backpack, kleenex and headphones. Teachers will inform parents about any additional supplies needed during the Meet the Teacher event.

11 months ago, Joy Wheaton
Powell Meet the Teacher and Staff
Spanish Powell Meet the Teacher and Staff
The first day of school is just around the corner, and there's still time to enroll at El Paso ISD! 📚🙌

Come be part of our destination district where learners are inspired and empowered to thrive! 🌟

Register today! ➡️ www.episd.org/register

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11 months ago, Communications
It Starts With Us Registration Now Open for the 2025-26 school year
Kick off the school year FIESTA STYLE! 🍎🎉

Join us for the Back to School Fiesta and help us celebrate the new school year! 🌟

⏰ 6-7:30 p.m. daily
📅 Tuesday, July 29 - Burges, El Paso, Irvin, Jefferson
📅 Wednesday, July 30 - Coronado, Franklin
📅 Thursday, July 31 - Andress, Austin, Bowie, Chapin

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/fiesta

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #EPISDFiesta
11 months ago, Communications
2024 Irvin High School Back to School Fiesta parents and child playing with toy ducks
2024 Chapin High School Fiesta Staff member serving aguas frescas
Back to School Fiesta 2025 July 29-31, 2025 6-7:30 p.m.
2024 Bowie High School Back to School Fiesta Bowie cheerleaders pose for a photo