Sunrise Mountain Elementary

Dear Sunrise Mountain Community, Welcome back! We are so excited to kick off another incredible year of learning, growth, and connection at Sunrise Mountain. As we prepare for t...

Dear El Paso ISD, Welcome to the 2025–26 school year ! The first week of school marks an exciting time filled with possibilities and new beginnings. I wish all our students, teac...

Dear El Paso ISD, The first day of school is just around the corner, and excitement is building across El Paso ISD! Campuses across the district are filled with energy as student...

Meet the Teacher Friday, August 1st. We can't wait to see you!

Back-to-School: El Paso ISD Shares Dress Code, School Supplies, and new Texas Cell Phone Policy Info

Dear El Paso ISD, This week, I had the honor of attending our 2025 Summer Graduation Ceremony , where we proudly celebrated more than 90 students who earned their high school dip...

(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT - July 16, 2025) — As we get ready to welcome students back for an exciting new school year, El Paso ISD is sharing important updates to help ...

(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT — July 7, 2025) — El Paso ISD is excited to announce its third annual Back to School Fiesta, a districtwide celebration that brings energy, ex...

Dear El Paso ISD, As we prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, I want to wish all of our El Paso ISD families a safe and joyful holiday. This special day is a time to reflect o...

(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT — July 2, 2025) — The curtain is rising on one of El Paso ISD’s most cherished traditions: the district’s annual summer musical. Now in its 40...

(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT — July 1, 2025) — El Paso ISD is proud to announce the appointment of Melissa Ortiz as the new principal of Sunrise Mountain Elementary School...

(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT — July 1, 2025) — Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre spent Monday morning visiting with students and staff at El Paso ISD’s Summer Camp, ge...

Summer Reading Link

Dear El Paso ISD, What an exciting week it’s been! From national scholarships to international competitions, our El Paso ISD family continues to shine. Congratulations to Mirand...

Dear El Paso ISD Community, It is truly an honor to serve as your Interim Superintendent. Having dedicated more than 25 years to public education—and the majority of that time he...

(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT – June 19, 2025) — Registration is now open for the 2025–26 school year at El Paso ISD, and we’re excited to welcome both new and returning st...

Dear El Paso ISD Community, As I reflect on the many milestones celebrated across our district these past few weeks—graduations, end of school year celebrations, retirements—I am...

Dear El Paso ISD, This week, our Class of 2025 crossed the stage and swapped their tassels from right to left, marking the culmination of a remarkable journey. I had the honor ...

Dear El Paso ISD, As we reach the final week of the school year, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for your continued dedication to our students and schools. It’s beca...

(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT – June 5, 2025) — El Paso ISD will proudly kick off its 2025 graduation ceremonies on Friday, June 6, honoring the accomplishments of more tha...