
Dear El Paso ISD Community,
We wish you a heartfelt Valentine's Day!šā¤ļøš
XOXO,
El Paso Independent School District
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El Paso ISD will be closed for Presidents' Day šŗšø on Monday, Feb. 17. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, Feb. 18.
We wish our community a safe three-day weekend!š
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šEL PASO ISD SURPLUS AUCTIONš
Donāt miss your chance to purchase:
- Classroom Furniture
- Electronics
- Kitchen Equipment
- Portable Classrooms
- Vehicles
š Saturday, Feb. 15 | 9 a.m.
š Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 5 p.m.
š 4900 Woodrow Bean Transmountain
ā
Cash and Credit Cards Accepted
For more information, contact:
Neil Waxman, Auctions Unlimited
Tx Lic #12930
š (915) 373-3887
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Dear Rusk Parents,
There will be an EARLY RELEASE for students Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 12:00 pm due to staff development. Please make the necessary arrangements to have your child picked up on time.
Thank you!


Parents,
Our chess club, robotics club, and pep squad practices have been canceled for this week. Please make the necessary arrangements to have your child picked up on time.

šEARLY RELEASEš
El Paso ISD students will have early release Wednesday, Feb. 12. Please plan ahead for student pick-ups. Transportation and meal schedules will be adjusted accordingly.
Find the early release schedule here ā”ļø episd.org/o/episd/page/calendars
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As EPISD celebrates American Heart Month, we want to invite everyone to wear red tomorrow, Friday, February 7, in support of National Wear Red Day!

Coach Reyes is inviting you to join and watch and/or participate and see what your child is doing and learning in P.E. class for our first RUSK PARENT PLAY DAY of 2025 on Thursday, February 13th.
Click on our link for more information--->https://www.episd.org/o/rues/article/2012750


Join Our Team as a Crossing Guard! ššø
Make a difference in the lives of El Paso ISD students by creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment. š Be a part of the community that helps our students thrive!
Apply now ā”ļø episd.org/o/episd/page/volunteer
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ā¤ļø February is Heart Month! ā¤ļø
Join us in wearing red on Friday, Feb. 7, for National Wear Red Day to raise awareness for womenās cardiovascular health.ā£ļø
Throughout February, the El Paso ISD Benefits team will be offering free blood pressure screenings for district employees!š
Learn more ā”ļø episd.org/healthyliving
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February is Black History Month, a time to commemorate the legacy and incredible achievements of Black Americans. So many suffered through subjugation and the oppression of inequality; they rose to fight for equality for all and drive our Nation toward a more perfect union. Their achievements are a reflection of American greatness!
#ItStartsWithUs #BlackHistoryMonth


Today, we celebrate the start of National School Counseling Week!š A heartfelt thank you to our school counselors for your continued dedication to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where every student can thrive.
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PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE!
Rusk Parents, Parent-Teacher conferences will be on February 4th, 2025. Students will be released at 12:00pm. Conference hours will be from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. We ask that you please make any necessary arrangements to pick up your child on time. Thank you!


šEL PASO ISD SURPLUS AUCTIONš
Don't miss your chance to purchase classroom furniture, electronics, and kitchen equipment!
š 9:00 AM
š Saturday, Feb. 1
š 4900 Woodrow Bean Transmountain
ā
Cash and credit cards accepted
For more details, contact Auctions Unlimited Neil Waxman, Tx Lic #12930
š (915) 373-3887
#ItStartsWithUs


Dear El Paso ISD Community,
We invite you to participate in the voting process for the proposed revisions to the 2025-2026 Academic Year Calendar and the selection of the proposed 2026-2027 Academic Year Calendar. š
The voting period ends Thursday, Jan. 30.š
Learn more ā”ļø bit.ly/Voting_0121
#ItStartsWithUs


šMark Your Calendars!š
Parent-Teacher Conferences for El Paso ISD are just around the corner! Join us from Tuesday, Feb. 4 to Thursday, Feb. 6 to discuss your childās progress and stay engaged in their educational journey.š
Please note the early release times for the following days:
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Tuesday, Feb. 4 ā Elementary Schools: 12:00 p.m.
ā
Wednesday, Feb. 5 ā High Schools: 12:35 p.m.
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Thursday, Feb. 6 ā Middle Schools/PK-8: 11:35 a.m.
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Our 100th Day of School is
on January 31st!!!
Congratulation Parents, our kids are 100 days smarter! We want to celebrate this event by having our students wear a 100-days of school shirt. The students can make their own 100-day shirt with 100 items (stickers, drawings, crayons, eyes, etc.). BE CREATIVE! We will also have our annual 100th day parade around our school at 2:50pm. Parents, remember to stay on the other side of the street cheering for our students.


šāØ2025 BORDER DANCE COMPETITIONāØšŗ
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as El Pasoās top dance teams bring the heat and showcase their talent in a fierce competition you wonāt want to miss! š„š
Grab your tickets here ā”ļø https://elpasoisdborderdancecompetition.weebly.com
See you there!š
šBowie High School Gym (801 S San Marcial St)
š Friday, Feb. 7, begins at 5 p.m.
š Saturday, Feb. 8, begins at 8 a.m.
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El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra were thrilled to recognize community partners and students for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on January 21, 2025, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building.
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Dear El Paso ISD community,
Please participate in the voting process for the proposed revisions to the 2025-2026 Academic Year Calendar and the selection of the proposed 2026-2027 Academic Year Calendar. š
Your input is a vital part of ensuring that the academic calendars align with the needs and preferences of our community.š
Learn more ā”ļø bit.ly/Voting_0121
#ItStartsWithUs
