Nolan Richardson Middle School invites our veterans, military families, and school community to our Veterans Day Celebration on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
Honored Guest Speaker: Retired CPT Dorsey
Special Performances: Cheerleaders, Band, Choir, and Orchestra
RSVP by Thursday, November 5, using the QR code on the attached flyer.
Join us as we celebrate the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of those who have served our nation!
🇱🇷Thank you, Veterans, for your service!
Questions? Contact Mrs. Alarcón, FCML
(915) 236-6660 or cialarco@episd.org
Honored Guest Speaker: Retired CPT Dorsey
Special Performances: Cheerleaders, Band, Choir, and Orchestra
RSVP by Thursday, November 5, using the QR code on the attached flyer.
Join us as we celebrate the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of those who have served our nation!
🇱🇷Thank you, Veterans, for your service!
Questions? Contact Mrs. Alarcón, FCML
(915) 236-6660 or cialarco@episd.org
HAPPENING TODAY: Spooktacular National Night Out 🚔🍬
We'll see you tonight for a spooktacular evening of fun! 🙌
Bring the whole family to enjoy interactive activities, helpful safety resources, and the opportunity to connect with the El Paso ISD Police Department.🌟
⏰ 5-8 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Oct. 28
📍Bowie High School (Parking lot near Great Bear Ct. and Piedras St.)
🎃 Costumes are welcome
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/NNO_1028
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
🚨Reminder:
Dear 8th grade parents and guardians ,
As we prepare your child for 9th grade, we are asking parents to complete the endorsement selection. This will help them explore high school courses following a sequence of similar classes . Please use this guide to help your child select an endorsement. The QR code is attached. Thank you
🚨Recordatorio:
Estimados padres de familia y tutores de estudiantes de 8º grado,
A medida que preparamos a sus hijos para su transición al 9.º grado (preparatoria), les solicitamos que completen la selección de un área de especialización académica (endorsement). Esta selección ayudará a sus hijos a explorar las opciones de cursos disponibles en la preparatoria y a seguir una secuencia de materias relacionadas con sus intereses y metas académicas y profesionales. Por favor, utilicen la guía adjunta para ayudar a sus hijos a elegir el área de especialización que mejor se adapte a sus intereses y aspiraciones. También encontrarán adjunto el código QR para completar la selección.
¡Muchas gracias por su tiempo, apoyo y colaboración!
Dear 8th grade parents and guardians ,
As we prepare your child for 9th grade, we are asking parents to complete the endorsement selection. This will help them explore high school courses following a sequence of similar classes . Please use this guide to help your child select an endorsement. The QR code is attached. Thank you
🚨Recordatorio:
Estimados padres de familia y tutores de estudiantes de 8º grado,
A medida que preparamos a sus hijos para su transición al 9.º grado (preparatoria), les solicitamos que completen la selección de un área de especialización académica (endorsement). Esta selección ayudará a sus hijos a explorar las opciones de cursos disponibles en la preparatoria y a seguir una secuencia de materias relacionadas con sus intereses y metas académicas y profesionales. Por favor, utilicen la guía adjunta para ayudar a sus hijos a elegir el área de especialización que mejor se adapte a sus intereses y aspiraciones. También encontrarán adjunto el código QR para completar la selección.
¡Muchas gracias por su tiempo, apoyo y colaboración!
Join us for a warm and welcoming Parent Café, where families can connect, share experiences, enjoy friendly conversations, and learn about helpful resources and support available to them.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Nixon Elementary – Parent Center
☕ All families are welcome! We look forward to seeing you!
Español:
¡Los invitamos cordialmente a nuestro Café para Padres! Acompáñenos a disfrutar de un ambiente acogedor donde las familias podrán convivir, compartir experiencias, conversar y conocer recursos y servicios de apoyo disponibles para ellas.
Martes, 3 de noviembre de 2026
Hora: 9:00 AM
Lugar: Nixon Elementary – Centro de Padres
☕ ¡Todas las familias son bienvenidas! ¡Esperamos contar con su presencia!
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Nixon Elementary – Parent Center
☕ All families are welcome! We look forward to seeing you!
Español:
¡Los invitamos cordialmente a nuestro Café para Padres! Acompáñenos a disfrutar de un ambiente acogedor donde las familias podrán convivir, compartir experiencias, conversar y conocer recursos y servicios de apoyo disponibles para ellas.
Martes, 3 de noviembre de 2026
Hora: 9:00 AM
Lugar: Nixon Elementary – Centro de Padres
☕ ¡Todas las familias son bienvenidas! ¡Esperamos contar con su presencia!
Spooky fun, community connections, and safety all in one night! 🚔🍬
Join El Paso ISD for our first annual Spooktacular National Night Out and enjoy an evening of family-friendly activities, safety presentations, and a chance to connect with the El Paso ISD Police Department.🌟
⏰ 5-8 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Oct. 28
📍Bowie High School (Parking lot near Great Bear Ct. and Piedras St.)
🎃 Costumes are welcome
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/NNO_1028
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
✅📆 Mark Your Calendar 📆✅
Connect with the El Paso ISD Board of Trustees during Community Conversations to learn about district initiatives, ask questions, and engage in meaningful discussions about public education. 🌟
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/Board_1126
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at El Paso ISD's First Annual Spooktacular National Night Out! 🚔🍬
Meet local first responders, explore interactive safety demonstrations, and learn more about the people who work every day to keep our schools and community safe. 🌟
See you there!
⏰ 5-8 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Oct. 28
📍Bowie High School
🎃 Costumes are welcome
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Meet local first responders, explore interactive safety demonstrations, and learn more about the people who work every day to keep our schools and community safe. 🌟
See you there!
⏰ 5-8 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Oct. 28
📍Bowie High School
🎃 Costumes are welcome
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
✅📆 Mark Your Calendar! 📆✅
El Paso ISD schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. 🇺🇸
Stay informed on important district dates ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #VeteransDay
🌟🎃 ONE WEEK AWAY! 🎃🌟
Join us for an evening where fun meets safety at El Paso ISD's First Annual Spooktacular National Night Out! 🚔🍬
Meet our district police officers, explore interactive safety demonstrations, ask questions, and enjoy a fun-filled evening for the whole family! 🌟
See you there! 🍬
⏰ 5-8 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Oct. 28
📍Bowie High School
🎃 Costumes are welcome
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Join us for an evening where fun meets safety at El Paso ISD's First Annual Spooktacular National Night Out! 🚔🍬
Meet our district police officers, explore interactive safety demonstrations, ask questions, and enjoy a fun-filled evening for the whole family! 🌟
See you there! 🍬
⏰ 5-8 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Oct. 28
📍Bowie High School
🎃 Costumes are welcome
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
You are invited to attend the next EPISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) meeting.
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Location: EPISD Central Office, First-Floor Conference Room (1014 N. Stanton Street)
During this meeting, we will review the following topics:
Overview of the SHAC
Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model
Review of SHAC Chair responsibilities
We look forward to seeing you on October 28!
Está cordialmente invitado(a) a asistir a la próxima reunión del Consejo Asesor de Salud Escolar (SHAC) de EPISD.
Fecha: Miércoles, 28 de octubre de 2026
Hora: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Lugar: Oficinas Centrales de EPISD, Sala de Conferencias del Primer Piso (1014 N. Stanton Street)
Durante esta reunión, revisaremos los siguientes temas:
Descripción general del Consejo Asesor de Salud Escolar (SHAC).
Modelo de Escuela Integral, Comunidad Integral y Niño Integral (WSCC).
Revisión de las responsabilidades del presidente del SHAC.
¡Esperamos contar con su presencia el 28 de octubre!
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Location: EPISD Central Office, First-Floor Conference Room (1014 N. Stanton Street)
During this meeting, we will review the following topics:
Overview of the SHAC
Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model
Review of SHAC Chair responsibilities
We look forward to seeing you on October 28!
Está cordialmente invitado(a) a asistir a la próxima reunión del Consejo Asesor de Salud Escolar (SHAC) de EPISD.
Fecha: Miércoles, 28 de octubre de 2026
Hora: 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Lugar: Oficinas Centrales de EPISD, Sala de Conferencias del Primer Piso (1014 N. Stanton Street)
Durante esta reunión, revisaremos los siguientes temas:
Descripción general del Consejo Asesor de Salud Escolar (SHAC).
Modelo de Escuela Integral, Comunidad Integral y Niño Integral (WSCC).
Revisión de las responsabilidades del presidente del SHAC.
¡Esperamos contar con su presencia el 28 de octubre!
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize El Paso ISD principals for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on October 20, 2026, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Dear Military-Connected Families and Community Members,
You are invited to join us for the El Paso ISD & Fort Bliss Collaborative Meeting!
Come connect with us as we share important information, valuable resources, and updates to better support our military-connected students, families, and community.
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 9:00–10:30 AM
Location: Andress High School – PDC Room
Address: 5400 Sun Valley Dr., El Paso, TX
This meeting is open to all military-connected families and community members.
Together, we can strengthen our partnerships, share resources, and build a stronger support network for our military community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Estimadas familias militares y miembros de la comunidad:
¡Los invitamos a participar en la Reunión de Colaboración entre El Paso ISD y Fort Bliss!
Acompáñennos para conocer información importante, recursos disponibles y novedades que ayudarán a brindar un mejor apoyo a nuestros estudiantes, familias vinculadas a las Fuerzas Armadas y comunidad.
Fecha: Miércoles, 21 de octubre de 2026
Horario: 9:00–10:30 a. m.
Lugar: Escuela Preparatoria Andress – Salón PDC
Dirección: 5400 Sun Valley Dr., El Paso, TX
Esta reunión está abierta a todas las familias vinculadas a las Fuerzas Armadas y miembros de la comunidad.
Juntos podemos fortalecer nuestras alianzas, compartir recursos y crear una red de apoyo más sólida para nuestra comunidad militar.
¡Esperamos contar con su presencia!
You are invited to join us for the El Paso ISD & Fort Bliss Collaborative Meeting!
Come connect with us as we share important information, valuable resources, and updates to better support our military-connected students, families, and community.
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 9:00–10:30 AM
Location: Andress High School – PDC Room
Address: 5400 Sun Valley Dr., El Paso, TX
This meeting is open to all military-connected families and community members.
Together, we can strengthen our partnerships, share resources, and build a stronger support network for our military community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Estimadas familias militares y miembros de la comunidad:
¡Los invitamos a participar en la Reunión de Colaboración entre El Paso ISD y Fort Bliss!
Acompáñennos para conocer información importante, recursos disponibles y novedades que ayudarán a brindar un mejor apoyo a nuestros estudiantes, familias vinculadas a las Fuerzas Armadas y comunidad.
Fecha: Miércoles, 21 de octubre de 2026
Horario: 9:00–10:30 a. m.
Lugar: Escuela Preparatoria Andress – Salón PDC
Dirección: 5400 Sun Valley Dr., El Paso, TX
Esta reunión está abierta a todas las familias vinculadas a las Fuerzas Armadas y miembros de la comunidad.
Juntos podemos fortalecer nuestras alianzas, compartir recursos y crear una red de apoyo más sólida para nuestra comunidad militar.
¡Esperamos contar con su presencia!
🚨Reminder:
This event was originally scheduled on Thursday, September 24, 2026. This is the rescheduled event.
NRMS families are invited to join us for a CogAT Information Meeting to learn more about the CogAT assessment, how it is administered, and Gifted & Talented (GT) qualification information for students in grades 6–8.
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: School Library
Students in grades 6–8 may qualify for GT services based on their previous year’s STAAR performance, with a 95th percentile score in ELAR, Math, or Algebra I EOC.
For questions, please contact Lourdes Feliciano, GT Campus Coordinator, at (915) 236-6650 or llfelici@episd.org.
All families are welcome!
This event was originally scheduled on Thursday, September 24, 2026. This is the rescheduled event.
NRMS families are invited to join us for a CogAT Information Meeting to learn more about the CogAT assessment, how it is administered, and Gifted & Talented (GT) qualification information for students in grades 6–8.
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: School Library
Students in grades 6–8 may qualify for GT services based on their previous year’s STAAR performance, with a 95th percentile score in ELAR, Math, or Algebra I EOC.
For questions, please contact Lourdes Feliciano, GT Campus Coordinator, at (915) 236-6650 or llfelici@episd.org.
All families are welcome!
Something Spooktacular Is Brewing...🎃
Join us for the first annual Spooktacular National Night Out and enjoy an evening of family fun, school safety resources and presentations, a photo station, and more! 🚔🌟
We hope to see you there! 🍬
⏰ 5-8 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Oct. 28
📍Bowie High School
🎃 Costumes are welcome
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Join us for the first annual Spooktacular National Night Out and enjoy an evening of family fun, school safety resources and presentations, a photo station, and more! 🚔🌟
We hope to see you there! 🍬
⏰ 5-8 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Oct. 28
📍Bowie High School
🎃 Costumes are welcome
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
🍂📚 Don't Forget! Fall Break Ends Soon! 📚🍂
We can't wait to welcome our students and staff back from Fall Break for another great season of learning! 📖 👏
🌟 Monday, Oct. 12 — District Offices Reopen
🌟 Tuesday, Oct. 13 — Students Return to Class
📆 Stay up to date on important district dates ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
✅📆 Mark Your Calendar 📆✅
Fall Break is almost over, and we're excited to welcome students and staff back to El Paso ISD! 👏
⬇️ Save these important return dates ⬇️
🌟 Monday, Oct. 12 — District Offices Reopen
🌟 Tuesday, Oct. 13 — Students Return to Class
Stay informed on important district dates ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Come meet the El Paso ISD Police Department at the first annual Spooktacular National Night Out! 🚔🍬
Join us for a free family-friendly evening featuring K-9 presentations, an alcohol-impaired driving simulation, and more opportunities to connect with local first responders who help keep our schools and community safe.🌟
We hope to see you there!
⏰ 5-8 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Oct. 28
📍Bowie High School
🎃 Costumes are welcome
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Fall Break 🍂 is the perfect time to make sure you're ready for the rest of the school year! 📚✅
Download the El Paso ISD App to stay connected with your child's campus, receive important district updates, and communicate with teachers right from your phone. 📲
Download and learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/app
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
🍂 Reminder: Fall Break is October 5-9! 🍂
El Paso ISD schools and offices will be closed for Fall Break. 🍁
We wish our students, staff, families, and community a safe and restful week. 🌟
📆 Look ahead for important district dates ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
El Paso ISD has released its proposed draft 2027-28 academic calendar to view here.
The proposed draft calendar will be presented to the El Paso ISD Board of Trustees later this Fall. It is pending Board approval and may be subject to change.
For more information on important calendar dates, please click here.
