The El Paso ISD Family Help Desk serves as a one-stop resource for families, providing information, guidance, and personalized support to help navigate their child's educational journey. 📚🤝

🌟 Contact the Family Help Desk Today! 🌟
☎️ 915-230-2581
✉️ Email: familyhelpdesk@episd.org
📆 Monday – Friday
⏰ 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
✅ Calls received after hours will be returned the following business day

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/o/episd/page/family-helpdesk

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about 19 hours ago, Communications
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Happy Mexican Independence Day! 🇲🇽

El Paso ISD was filled with green, white, and red as our students and staff celebrated 16 de Septiembre! 💚🤍❤️

The celebration highlighted the culture, traditions, and pride that continue to enrich our schools and community. 🌟

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #MexicanIndependenceDay
1 day ago, Communications
El Paso ISD students and staff member take a photo dress in Mexican Independence Day attire
Whitaker Elementary School students take a photo dress in Mexican Independence Day attire while holding a rainbow (mascot)
El Paso ISD staff members take a photo dress in Mexican Independence Day attire
Sunrise Elementary School student and staff member take a photo dress in Mexican Independence Day attire

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2 days ago, Sunrise Mountain Principal
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Sunrise Mountain Library Survey

2 days ago, Sunrise Mountain Principal
A poster with a QR code invites parents to take a library survey. The text emphasizes valuing their input, supporting students, and sharing ideas.
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2 days ago, Sunrise Mountain Elementary
Immunize El Paso

It's National Voter Registration Day! 🗳️

Whether you're registering for the first time or updating your information, now is a great time to get election-ready. ✅

For more information, visit ➡️ https://www.texas.gov/living-in-texas/texas-voter-registration/

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2 days ago, Communications
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Lower tax rate! ✅

Swipe through to learn how each portion of the tax rate helps support classrooms, students, and educational opportunities across our district.

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/tax_0915

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2 days ago, Communications
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El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize El Paso ISD students and campuses for their incredible achievements during the board meeting on September 15, 2026, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

View all photos ➡️ September 2026 Board Meeting

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2 days ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize three exceptional students who earned Outstanding Performer Awards, one of the highest honors awarded to student musicians in Texas. 🎶🏆 This prestigious recognition is awarded to only a select few, with only 3% of solo performers earning Outstanding Performer status. Congratulations: 🌟 Hannah Carrillo, Coronado High School 🌟 Jillina Pomales, El Paso High School 🌟 Anne-Sophie Gagnon, Franklin High School #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize Murphree PK-8 and Guillen Middle School for their remarkable growth, improving to a B rating this year and delivering excellence in the classroom for every child! 🌟 
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize Murphree PK-8 and Guillen Middle School for their remarkable growth, improving to a B rating this year and delivering excellence in the classroom for every child! 🌟 
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize our campuses that earned an impressive “A” state rating. This achievement is a testament to the exceptional instruction, strong student support, and academic excellence taking place across El Paso ISD. 👏 Congratulations to our “A” rated campuses: 🌟 Bliss Elementary School 🌟 Cielo Vista Elementary School 🌟 Coldwell Elementary School 🌟 Hawkins Elementary School 🌟 Lundy Elementary School 🌟 Hornedo Middle School 🌟 Wiggs Middle School 🌟 Burges High School 🌟 Franklin High School 🌟 Silva Magnet 🌟 Transmountain Early College High School 🌟 Young Women’s STEAM Academy

It's 915 Day, El Paso! 🎊

Let's celebrate our city by giving back to the students who will shape its future. 🌟

Donate $9.15 today to help provide scholarships for El Paso ISD graduating seniors. 🎓

Join us in investing in the next generation of El Paso. ❤️ Donate today! ➡️ https://pdnfoundation.org/give-to-a-fund/episd-education-foundation

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3 days ago, Communications
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photo of El Paso ISD graduate from Young Women's Academy in white gown with text on graphic that says Where the money goes scholarships help students who demonstrate: academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement Awards can range up to $5,000, helping students take the next step towards their future.
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Today marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌟

From September 15 through October 15, we celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, history, and contributions of Hispanic communities that help shape our city and our schools. ❤️

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3 days ago, Communications
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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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3 days ago, Communications
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Parent-Teacher Conferences! 📆🌟

Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with your child's teachers to discuss their progress. 📝

Conferences will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on the following dates:

✅ Sept. 9: High School
✅ Sept. 15: Elementary School
✅ Sept. 17: Middle School & PK-8

🌟REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE TOMORROW! 🌟

✅Students will be released at 12:00 pm. PLEASE BE ON TIME.⏰

View the early release schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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4 days ago, Sunrise Mountain Elementary
Conferences
🦁 Sunrise Mountain Families,

We are excited to celebrate our attendance results for the week of September 7–11! 🎉

⭐ Overall Campus Attendance: 97.14%
🎯 Campus Goal: 95% — WE EXCEEDED OUR GOAL!

🏆 100% Attendance Club

Lower Grades: PreK4 – Ms. Stewart
Upper Grades: 5C – Ms. Bazan

Thank you, parents, for making school attendance a priority and helping your children build the habit of being at school every day. Your support makes a difference!

📚 Remember: Every day counts! Regular attendance gives students the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

💙💛 Let’s keep our Lions on the Road to Success! 🦁🏁
5 days ago, Sunrise Mountain Elementary
Attendance
Wear gold with us on Friday, Sept. 25, as El Paso ISD recognizes Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 💛

Together, we'll honor the incredible strength and resilience of the children and families affected by childhood cancer.

Wear gold, share your support, and tag us in your photos! 📸

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6 days ago, Communications
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Please support our students by completing the Federal Impact Aid Form in the email shared with families this week.

For more information about the Federal Impact Aid Form and how it supports the district, please visit ➡️ www.episd.org/page/federal-impact-aid-survey

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8 days ago, Communications
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Sunrise Mountain Families, 🦁💙💛

Here are our attendance results for the week of August 31–September 4! We are proud of our 96.45% cumulative attendance rate.

🏆 100% Attendance Club

Lower Grades: 1C – Ms. Estrade , 2C – Ms. Velasquez & PreK - Ms. Lormand

Upper Grades: 5B – Ms. Aguirre

Thank you to our students, teachers, and especially our parents for making attendance a priority. Every day in school gives our students another opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

📚 Reminder: Our campus goal is 95% attendance, and every day counts toward reaching that goal!

Let’s keep showing up, staying engaged, and helping our Lions succeed! 🦁⭐
11 days ago, Sunrise Mountain Elementary
Dear Sunrise Mountain Families,

We are excited to share our 2026–2027 Lion Perfect Attendance Challenge! Students who maintain perfect attendance each 9 weeks will earn a Brag Tag and special reward, and those who collect all 4 Brag Tags will receive an end-of-year surprise!

Students can also earn monthly Prize Box recognition, weekly Hero Passes, and classes that spell PERFECT ATTENDANCE for the 9 weeks will earn a movie reward! A Traveling Trophy will also be awarded weekly to the grade level with the highest attendance.

Here Every Day. Ready. On Time.
11 days ago, Sunrise Mountain Elementary
Attendance
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

We honor the courage and strength of those affected by childhood cancer and raise awareness for this important cause.

We invite our El Paso ISD schools, families, staff, and community members to join us in showing support by wearing gold on Friday, Sept. 25. 💛

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
17 days ago, Communications
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📢 Sunrise Mountain Families, Great News! 🦁🎉

We are proud to share that our overall campus attendance for the week of August 24–28 was 96.79%! 🎉 We met and exceeded our campus attendance goal of 95%!

🏆 We also ranked 19th place in the district!

A special congratulations to our teachers with 100% attendance this week! 🌟 Thank you for helping make attendance a priority.

📚 Why Attendance Matters: Every day of school is an opportunity for students to learn, grow, build relationships, and stay on track academically. Regular attendance is an important part of student success!

⚠️ 90% Attendance Rule Reminder: Students are expected to attend school at least 90% of the school year. At the elementary level, excessive absences can impact a student's academic progress and may affect promotion or receiving credit.

Thank you, parents and families, for making attendance a daily habit! 💙💛

Let’s keep showing up and working together for student success!
🦁 Together, We Succeed!

19 days ago, Sunrise Mountain Elementary
Attendance

Parent-Teacher Conferences begin in two weeks! 📆🌟

Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with your child's teachers to discuss their progress. 📝

Conferences will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on the following dates:

✅ Sept. 9: High School
✅ Sept. 15: Elementary School
✅ Sept. 17: Middle School & PK-8

❗Students will also have early release on their respective conference day.

View the early release schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

23 days ago, Communications
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