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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! 📸

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
about 2 months 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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

about 2 months 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! 🦁⭐
about 2 months 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.
about 2 months 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
about 2 months 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!

about 2 months 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

2 months ago, Communications
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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. ✅

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

2 months ago, Communications
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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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #LaborDay

2 months ago, Communications
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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! 🦁🏆
2 months ago, Sunrise Mountain Elementary
Attendance

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! 💙💛

2 months ago, Sunrise Mountain Elementary
Credit Union
Credit Union
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!
2 months ago, Sunrise Mountain Elementary
Title 1
🎉 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! 🏆
2 months ago, Sunrise Mountain Elementary
Attendance Matters

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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #Volunteer #ElPaso

3 months ago, Communications
Volunteers help set up colorful cups
Volunteer smiles for a photo in front of thank you sign before heading out to crossing guard duty
Volunteers smile for a photo after serving thanksgiving meals
Volunteers help set up grandparents day banner and balloons
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! 💙🦁
3 months ago, Sunrise Mountain Elementary
Uniform

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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

3 months ago, Communications
Franklin High School football running onto the field to start game
El Paso High School student athlete swimming during swim competition
Chapin and El Paso High basketball players jump high into the air as the Tigers try to score and the Huskies try to block
Young Womens Academy student athletes leads with the football running as Coronado athletes follow behind during flag football match
🌟🎓 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! 👏❤️

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
Photo of back of person's head  with graduation cap with text that says Class of 2027 Graduation Schedule. Friday, June 4, 2027 (TBD) El Paso HS Monday, June 7, 2027 9 AM Burges HS 12 PM Bowie HS 3 PM Jefferson Silva HS 5:30 PM YWA Tuesday, June 8, 2027 9 AM Franklin HS 12 PM Coronado HS, 3 PM Irvin, 5:30 PM TMECHS Wednesday, June 9, 2027 9 AM Chapin HS 12 PM Andress HS 3 PM Austin HS

💰 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! 💙💛

3 months ago, Sunrise Mountain Elementary
Credit Union
Credit Union

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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

3 months ago, Communications
Two El Paso ISD employees smile while painting together
El Paso ISD employees working on pottery together
El Paso ISD employees working out on tennis courts running and passing giant tennis balls
El Paso ISD employees smile for a photo holding up hand hearts during book club session
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. 🌟

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize Andress High School student Abel Castanon for earning the prestigious Outstanding Performer Award at the UIL Texas State Solo-Ensemble Contest. This honor is among the highest individual recognitions for student musicians in Texas. In addition to this honor, he maintains a 4.368 GPA, is a member of the Andress P-TECH program, and recently represented his campus at the National History Day competition at the Smithsonian.
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize Burges High School senior Alexandra Rosales for her election as President of the Texas Association of Student Councils, a prestigious role that positions her as a leading student voice for young leaders across the state. Beyond this achievement, she balances a rigorous schedule as a Burges Early College High School student, National Honor Society member, and drum major of the Burges Band.