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
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Stay connected to your teacher, your campus, and the district with the El Paso ISD App! 📲
Get instant access to district and campus news, updates, weekly meal menus, and easy communication with your child's teachers through the Rooms feature. 🌟
Download and learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/app
❓Need help getting started? Our Family Help Desk is here for you! ☎️ Call 915-230-2581 for assistance. ✅
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📆 MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 📆
El Paso ISD will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. 🌟
Stay informed on important district dates ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
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🦁🏁 Sunrise Mountain Families, We Did It! 🎉
We are excited to share that our campus attendance for the week of August 17–21 was an amazing 98.08%! 🎊 We surpassed our campus goal of 95%!
🏆 Attendance Champions:
⭐ Lower Grades: Ms. Velasquez — 97.78%
⭐ Upper Grades: Ms. Betancourt — 99%
Thank you, parents and families, for making school attendance a priority! ❤️ Every day a student is in school is another opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
📚 90% Attendance Rule Reminder: Students are expected to attend school at least 90% of the school year. Regular attendance is essential for academic success, and excessive absences can impact a student’s progress and eligibility for credit/promotion.
Let’s keep the momentum going! 🏁 Our goal is to make good attendance a habit every day.
💙💛 Thank you for helping our Lions stay on the Road to Success! 🦁🏆
We are excited to share that our campus attendance for the week of August 17–21 was an amazing 98.08%! 🎊 We surpassed our campus goal of 95%!
🏆 Attendance Champions:
⭐ Lower Grades: Ms. Velasquez — 97.78%
⭐ Upper Grades: Ms. Betancourt — 99%
Thank you, parents and families, for making school attendance a priority! ❤️ Every day a student is in school is another opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
📚 90% Attendance Rule Reminder: Students are expected to attend school at least 90% of the school year. Regular attendance is essential for academic success, and excessive absences can impact a student’s progress and eligibility for credit/promotion.
Let’s keep the momentum going! 🏁 Our goal is to make good attendance a habit every day.
💙💛 Thank you for helping our Lions stay on the Road to Success! 🦁🏆
Reminder:
💰 Sunrise Mountain Families! 💰
Join us for a special Financial Education Presentation with Nusenda Credit Union!
📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Sunrise Mountain Elementary
Parents will learn about:
💵 Personal finances
📊 How to budget and save money
🏦 The difference between a credit union and a bank
🎲 Plus, we’ll have some FUN with a Bean Budget Game!
We hope you can join us as we work together to build a stronger financial future! 💙💛
🇪🇸 ¡Familias de Sunrise Mountain! 🇪🇸
¡Acompáñenos a una presentación especial de Educación Financiera con Nusenda Credit Union!
📅 Jueves, 20 de agosto de 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Escuela Primaria Sunrise Mountain
Los padres aprenderán sobre:
💵 Finanzas personales
📊 Cómo elaborar un presupuesto y ahorrar dinero
🏦 La diferencia entre una cooperativa de crédito y un banco
🎲 ¡Además, tendremos DIVERSIÓN con un juego de presupuesto con frijoles!
¡Esperamos contar con su presencia! 💙💛
Join us tomorrow, August 18, at 5:00 p.m. for our Title I Annual Meeting! Learn about our new attendance policy, how Title I funds support our students, upcoming school events, volunteer opportunities, and more. We hope to see you there. Your involvement makes a difference!
🎉 Great news, Sunrise Mountain families! 🦁💙💛
We reached our 95% attendance goal this week! 🎉 Thank you, parents and families, for making attendance a daily habit and helping our students be at school, on time, and ready to learn. Every day matters and every minute counts! 📚⭐
📢 90% Rule Reminder: Students must attend school at least 90% of the school year to receive credit. For elementary students, more than 17 absences during the school year may affect promotion/final grades.
Let’s keep up the great work and continue making attendance a priority! 🏁
When students show up, they succeed! 💙🦁
Thank you for helping our Sunrise Mountain Lions stay on the Road to Success! 🏆
We reached our 95% attendance goal this week! 🎉 Thank you, parents and families, for making attendance a daily habit and helping our students be at school, on time, and ready to learn. Every day matters and every minute counts! 📚⭐
📢 90% Rule Reminder: Students must attend school at least 90% of the school year to receive credit. For elementary students, more than 17 absences during the school year may affect promotion/final grades.
Let’s keep up the great work and continue making attendance a priority! 🏁
When students show up, they succeed! 💙🦁
Thank you for helping our Sunrise Mountain Lions stay on the Road to Success! 🏆
Join the team of volunteers helping El Paso ISD students succeed through the Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) program! 🙌🌟
From assisting with special events and classroom activities to supporting teachers and students, there are countless ways to get involved. 🤝
Every act of service enriches the student experience and strengthens the bond between our schools and community. ❤️
Learn more and apply today! ➡️ www.episd.org/volunteer
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Uniform Reminder:
Sunrise Mountain Families, 🦁💙
As a reminder, please help us follow our school dress code:
🚫 NO skirts or shorts shorter than 2 inches from the knee.
🚫 NO make-up.
🚫 NO fake nails.
🚫 NO unnatural hair colors.
Hair color should be a natural hair color. If your child currently has an unnatural hair color, families will have until the end of the month to make the change.
Thank you for your support in helping our students follow Sunrise Mountain expectations! 💙🦁
Familias de Sunrise Mountain: 🦁💙
Como recordatorio, por favor ayúdenos a cumplir con el código de vestimenta de nuestra escuela:
🚫 NO se permiten faldas o shorts que queden a menos de 2 pulgadas de la rodilla.
🚫 NO se permite maquillaje.
🚫 NO se permiten uñas postizas.
🚫 NO se permiten colores de cabello que no sean naturales.
El cabello debe ser de un color natural. Si su hijo(a) actualmente tiene el cabello de un color no natural, las familias tendrán hasta el final del mes para hacer el cambio.
¡Gracias por su apoyo para ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a cumplir con las expectativas de Sunrise Mountain! 💙🦁
Sunrise Mountain Families, 🦁💙
As a reminder, please help us follow our school dress code:
🚫 NO skirts or shorts shorter than 2 inches from the knee.
🚫 NO make-up.
🚫 NO fake nails.
🚫 NO unnatural hair colors.
Hair color should be a natural hair color. If your child currently has an unnatural hair color, families will have until the end of the month to make the change.
Thank you for your support in helping our students follow Sunrise Mountain expectations! 💙🦁
Familias de Sunrise Mountain: 🦁💙
Como recordatorio, por favor ayúdenos a cumplir con el código de vestimenta de nuestra escuela:
🚫 NO se permiten faldas o shorts que queden a menos de 2 pulgadas de la rodilla.
🚫 NO se permite maquillaje.
🚫 NO se permiten uñas postizas.
🚫 NO se permiten colores de cabello que no sean naturales.
El cabello debe ser de un color natural. Si su hijo(a) actualmente tiene el cabello de un color no natural, las familias tendrán hasta el final del mes para hacer el cambio.
¡Gracias por su apoyo para ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a cumplir con las expectativas de Sunrise Mountain! 💙🦁
A new season of EPISD Athletics is here! 🏐🏈🎾
From weekly matches to championship pursuits, EPISD offers unmatched athletics to our students, and our student-athletes are ready to compete and excel! 🏆🌟
Show your support and be part of every exciting moment throughout the 2026-27 school year. 🙌
🎟️ Purchase season passes or tickets for individual games ➡️ www.episd.org/onlinetickets
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🌟🎓 BIG NEWS! 🎓🌟
The #EPISDClassof2027 graduation dates are officially here! 🎊
The countdown to graduation starts now, and we can't wait to celebrate this incredible milestone! 👏❤️
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The #EPISDClassof2027 graduation dates are officially here! 🎊
The countdown to graduation starts now, and we can't wait to celebrate this incredible milestone! 👏❤️
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💰 Sunrise Mountain Families! 💰
Join us for a special Financial Education Presentation with Nusenda Credit Union!
📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Sunrise Mountain Elementary
Parents will learn about:
💵 Personal finances
📊 How to budget and save money
🏦 The difference between a credit union and a bank
🎲 Plus, we’ll have some FUN with a Bean Budget Game!
We hope you can join us as we work together to build a stronger financial future! 💙💛
🇪🇸 ¡Familias de Sunrise Mountain! 🇪🇸
¡Acompáñenos a una presentación especial de Educación Financiera con Nusenda Credit Union!
📅 Jueves, 20 de agosto de 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Escuela Primaria Sunrise Mountain
Los padres aprenderán sobre:
💵 Finanzas personales
📊 Cómo elaborar un presupuesto y ahorrar dinero
🏦 La diferencia entre una cooperativa de crédito y un banco
🎲 ¡Además, tendremos DIVERSIÓN con un juego de presupuesto con frijoles!
¡Esperamos contar con su presencia! 💙💛
Take the next step in your wellness journey with FREE Wellness Classes for all El Paso ISD employees! 🌟
Discover new hobbies, stay active, and make connections through a variety of classes, including art, book club, dance, pilates, pottery, and more. ✅
View the Fall 2026 Schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/healthyliving
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El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize students for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on August 11, 2026, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟
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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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Attention PreK families:
El Paso ISD is off to an amazing start! 🌟
Thank you, students, teachers, staff, and families, for making the first week of the 2026-27 school year a success and for showing up #RightHereRightNow. 📚👏
See all the back to school moments in our community photo gallery ➡️ bit.ly/BTS_0807
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The school year may have just begun, but our students and staff are already making every moment count! 📖🌟
With students eager to learn and educators ready to inspire, the foundation for a successful year is already being built one lesson, one connection, and one opportunity at a time.📚👏
As the year continues, Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk looks forward to visiting campuses and ensuring our schools are empowering students through exceptional academics, support, and opportunities for success. 🏫✅
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With students eager to learn and educators ready to inspire, the foundation for a successful year is already being built one lesson, one connection, and one opportunity at a time.📚👏
As the year continues, Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk looks forward to visiting campuses and ensuring our schools are empowering students through exceptional academics, support, and opportunities for success. 🏫✅
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The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees has appointed two new trustees who will help shape the future of our district and serve the students, families, and communities of Districts 6 and 7. 👏
Please join us in congratulating:
🌟 District 6 Appointee: Dr. Matthew Reza
🌟 District 7 Appointee: Brian Kelley
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Please join us in congratulating:
🌟 District 6 Appointee: Dr. Matthew Reza
🌟 District 7 Appointee: Brian Kelley
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🌞 Helping Our Lions Start Their Day Strong! 🦁
For the safety and well-being of all students, parents and visitors will say goodbye at the gates each morning.
This practice helps us:
🛡️ Maintain a safe and secure campus by monitoring everyone who enters the campus.
🌟 Build student independence and confidence as children learn to begin their day on their own.
💛 Reduce separation anxiety by creating a consistent morning routine that helps students transition smoothly into the classroom.
📚 Ensure a calm, safe, and focused start to learning for all students.
Our staff will be stationed throughout the campus to warmly welcome, assist, and safely guide every child to their designated location.
Please help us with this important transition by encouraging your child to enter campus independently and saying goodbye at the gate. Your support and consistency will help build confidence and make morning arrivals easier for everyone.
Thank you for partnering with us to create a safe, positive, and successful school environment for all of our Sunrise Mountain Lions! 🦁✨
