Tom Lea Elementary

We’re thrilled to welcome five incredible authors to the El Paso ISD It Starts With a Book Lit Fest! 📖🌟

📚 Evelyne Perez
📚 Loren Long
📚 Matt de la Peña
📚 Miguel Briones
📚 Phillip Cortez

Get ready for a day full of stories and fun for the whole family! Enjoy giveaways, student performances, interactive games and activities, local vendors, and more. ✅

See you there!
⏰ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, May 2
📍Hartley PK-8, 6201 Hughey Dr

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
2 months ago, Communications
Photo of author Evelyne Perez with a book and text that says It Starts With a Book Lit Fest Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hartley PK-8 Featured Author
Photo of author Loren Long with a book and text that says It Starts With a Book Lit Fest Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hartley PK-8 Featured Author
Photo of author Matt De La Pena with a book and text that says It Starts With a Book Lit Fest Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hartley PK-8 Featured Author
Photo of author Miguel Briones with a book and text that says It Starts With a Book Lit Fest Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hartley PK-8 Featured Author
Photo of author Phillip Cortez with a book and text that says It Starts With a Book Lit Fest Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hartley PK-8 Featured Author
Registration for the 2026–27 school year is now open, and YOU 🫵 are invited to join the El Paso ISD family! 📚❤️

At our campuses, Fine Arts programs shine by inspiring creativity, building confidence, and giving students opportunities to showcase their talent and artistry. 🎶🌟

Register today! ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us

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2 months ago, Communications
Hornedo Middle School dance team during performance smiling with arms in the air with text that says It Starts With Us Registration Now Open for the 2026-2027 School Year episd.org/why-us
Introducing our next Co-Champion for the High School division of the Something Good Attendance Challenge… Transmountain Early College High School! 🎊

We’re proud of our Mavericks for rising to the challenge and showing students the importance of being #RightHereRightNow. 🌟

Watch here ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/14ZAgE9ozM7/

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2 months ago, Communications
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El Paso High School shines as the High School Co-Champions of the Something Good Attendance Challenge! 🌟

With an inspiring video, strong attendance, and outstanding community support, the Tigers earned their spot at the top! 🏆🙌

Watch here ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1UY95jScxh/

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2 months ago, Communications
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Richardson Middle School takes the spotlight as the Middle/PK–8 Winner of the Something Good Attendance Challenge! 🌟

From their dedication to being #RightHereRightNow to the energy behind their innovative video and strong community votes, the Jaguars brought the heat and took the WIN! 🏆✅

Watch here ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HPzRjSW4X/

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2 months ago, Communications
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With incredible community support, creative production, and commitment to being #RightHereRightNow, we're excited to celebrate Western Hills Elementary Environmental Science Academy as the Elementary Winner for the Something Good Attendance Challenge! 🏆🌟

Watch here ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15rhrb9HjsE/

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2 months ago, Communications
Group photo of Western Hills Elementary Environmental Science Academy staff
Our incredible students and staff share a heartfelt message to thank our school bus drivers and monitors for keeping us safe every day. 🚌❤️

Watch here ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18PSHJt4Ba/

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2 months ago, Communications
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Two young students pointing at the camera
El Paso ISD staff member smiles in front of school bus
Two Chapin mariachi students smiling
More than 17,600 votes were cast in the Something Good Attendance Challenge! 👏 🌟

Thank you to our amazing community for showing up and bringing the #RightHereRightNow energy to help crown our champions! 🏆🔥

The wait is almost over… winners coming soon 👀

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2 months ago, Communications
Graphic with a yellow background polaroid with text that says Something Good Attendance Challenge 17,644 Votes Cast!!!

Field Day Shirts are here 😎🔆❗

Scan the QR code or click here to order! Coupon Code: FIELD26 is available if ordering 3 or more shirts.

2 months ago, Maria Chico
Field Day Shirts

You are invited to join us today for April's Open Lunch, during your child’s scheduled lunch time (see schedule below). Our Tom Lea PTA has partnered with Chick-fil-A for a special fundraiser; stop by to support a great cause, then bring your meal to campus and enjoy lunch with your child while supporting our school!
Please remember to bring and present your state issued ID
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Spirit Day/Community Care Event Procedures at Chick-fil-A North Hills Crossing

Spirit Day will run from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. All avenues for ordering will count. Drive-thru, dine in, and curbside through the CFA App.
When you dine in or pull up to our drive-through:
Please first let our Team Member know that you are there for the Spirit Day for your organization. We do NOT require a flyer so it’s important to mention your organization at the *beginning of your transaction* so the Team Member knows to press the Spirit Day button.
When placing an order through the app:
Guests will be instructed to input a Community Care Event code for their order. The code is: TLPTA. If you do not input this code, the order will not count. The code can also be found on the flyer.

2 months ago, Maria Chico
Spirit Day at Chick-Fil-A
Open Lunch
🌟 HAPPENING TODAY! 🌟

Don’t miss the El Paso ISD Job Fair! ✅ We're hiring for positions in Maintenance, Custodial, Transportation, and Food and Nutrition Services.

See you there!
⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, April 25
📍 Murphree PK-8, 499 Cabaret Dr
✅ Bring your resume & be ready to interview

Can’t make it? Join us at our next job fair or apply online:
⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, May 2
📍 Chapin High School, 7000 Dyer St
🌐 Join Our Team ➡️ www.episd.org/jobs

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2 months ago, Communications
Graphic with staff smiling for a group photo in front of buses with text that says in english Maintenance, custodial, transportation, & food service positions available! Saturday, April 11, Delta Ops Center 1905 Delta DR, 79905 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25 Murphree PK 8 499 Cabaret DR 79912 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2 Chapin High School 7000 Dyer ST, 79904 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. large font that says El Paso ISD Job Fair Join the team today! episd.org/jobs
Graphic with staff smiling for a group photo in front of buses with text that says in spanish Puestos disponibles en mantenimiento, limpieza, transporte y servicious de alimentacion! Sabado, April 11, Delta Ops Center 1905 Delta DR, 79905 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sabado, April 25 Murphree PK 8 499 Cabaret DR 79912 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sabado, May 2 Chapin High School 7000 Dyer ST, 79904 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. large font that says El Paso ISD Feria De Empleo Unete al equipo hoy mismo! episd.org/jobs
Join El Paso ISD for the It Starts With a Book Lit Fest! 📖🌟

Bring the whole family and enjoy inspiring author panels, exciting student performances, games and activities, local vendors, and so much more. ✅

See you there!
⏰ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, May 2
📍Hartley PK-8, 6201 Hughey Dr

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
2 months ago, Communications
Graphic with stack of books with text that says It Starts With a Book Lit Fest When: Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Hartley PK-8 Free Books will be given to the 1st 150+ students!! All Are Welcome. Author Panels, student moderated author Q&A, author book signing, author presentations. Feeder Pattern Activities and Games. Literacy activities, arts & crafts, and festival style games. Fun. Students performances, community vendors, giveaways
It Starts With Us a Book Festival Cuando: Sabado 2 de Mayo de 10 a.m. a 1 p.m. Donde: Hartley PK-8 Libros gratis para los primeros 150+ estudiantes! Todos Son Bienvenidos Paneles de Autores sesion de preguntas y respuestas con el autor, moderada por un estudiante autografos con autores presentaciones de autores Actividades y juegos actividades de alfabetizacion manualidades juegos al estilo de un festival Diversion presentatciones estudiantiles competencias de boceto de artistas premios!
🌟 LAST CHANCE! 🌟

Voting for the Something Good Attendance Challenge closes TODAY at 11:59 p.m. ⏰

Don’t miss the chance to support your favorite finalist. Votes are UNLIMITED! ✅

🗳️ Cast your vote! ➡️ www.episd.org/righthererightnow

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #RightHereRightNow
2 months ago, Communications
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Happening Next Week: Borderland Biliteracy Family Project 📖🌟

We’re welcoming families of emergent bilingual students to explore interactive activities and community resources that help students strengthen their reading and writing skills. 📚✅

Upcoming Events:
⏰ 5-7 p.m.
📆 Tuesday, April 28 at El Paso High School
📆 Thursday, April 30 at Duran Elementary
📆 Wednesday, May 13 at Cooley Elementary

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2 months ago, Communications
Graphic with family reading a book together with spanish text that says Acompanenos con su familia a disfrutar de una tarde especial llena de lectura proyecto de alfabetizacion bilingue en la frontera. El primero en llegar es el primero en ser atendido. Una mochila llena de libros! Colaboracion con Billingualism Matters. Solamente para estudiantes bilingues emergentes!
Graphic with family reading a book together with text that says Join us for magical evenings celebrating the joy of reading Borderland Biliteracy Family Project. First come, first serve backpack full of books! Partnership with Billingualism Matters. For emergent bilingual students only
Only a few days left to vote in the Something Good Attendance Challenge! ✅

Support your favorite finalist and cast your vote today! ➡️ www.episd.org/righthererightnow

Voting is open through Friday, April 24. 🗳️

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #RightHereRightNow
2 months ago, Communications
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Science Starts With Us! ✅

El Paso ISD students brought science to life at the El Paso Science Festival, proudly showcasing the excellence of the district’s science programs. 📚🔬

Through engaging demonstrations and hands-on learning, our students shared how these programs build curiosity, strengthen skills, and prepare learners to thrive in college and future careers. 🌟

Learn more about El Paso ISD ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
2 months ago, Communications
Student wears goggles and lab coat while holding empty soda bottle with rocks while smiling for a photo in front of their science project that says Making It Clear! A DIY Water Filtration System
High School students gives young child a bowl to prepare for science experiment
Jefferson Silva students puts stethoscope on young child so he can listen to his heartbeat
Don Haskins student presents project to two community members
Time to show School Spirit! The Andress Parade of Champions is coming up soon. See the flyers attached to see how you can support us!
2 months ago, Maria Chico
Parade of Champions
Candy Donations
El Paso ISD proudly celebrates Administrative Professionals Day! 🌟

Thank you for your dedication and the countless ways you support our students, staff, and community each day. 📚🏫❤️

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2 months ago, Communications
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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 April 21, 2026, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

More photos ➡ https://episdphotos.smugmug.com/April-2026-El-Paso-ISD-Board-of-Trustees-meeting

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2 months ago, Communications
During a recent Board Meeting, students Isaac Del Toro and Franco Hernandez from MacArthur PK-8, along with Ivanna Cho from Chapin High School, read a special proclamation recognizing the strength, resilience, and contributions of military children and families in El Paso ISD. 💜
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize our talented student winners of the Unidos Games Logo Design Competition. Since March 2018, the annual Unidos Games provides El Paso ISD students with disabilities an opportunity to showcase their incredible athletic abilities. Congratulations to Alondra Iniguez from Jefferson Silva High School and Isabela Shiel from Franklin High School, whose designs beautifully captured the spirit of the Unidos Games and have inspired the new logo for the games! 🌟
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were thrilled to recognize our standout basketball teams for their relentless drive and competitive spirit this season. 🏀🏆 Congratulations to Bowie, Chapin, and Franklin on earning Bi-District Champion titles, and to Andress and Burges for claiming the Area Champions title, with Burges making an impressive run to the Elite 8. 🌟
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize our outstanding mariachi programs for showcasing their talent at the 2026 UIL State Mariachi Festival. 🎻🎶 Congratulations to Austin, Chapin, Coronado, Franklin, and Jefferson Silva High Schools on this remarkable achievement. 🌟
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were excited to recognize outstanding Academic Decathlon students from Coronado and Burges High Schools. 🌟 The Texas Academic Decathlon is a rigorous statewide competition that challenges high school students across multiple disciplines, and our students rose to the top with first-place finishes. Congratulations on this exceptional achievement! 👏
Who is this meeting for?
This meeting is for all parents and community members!

What is this meeting about?
Analyzing the School-Parent Compact and Campus Engagement Policy - documents that determine how the school and parents can work together to encourage our students to do better. While we are analyzing the documents for the 25-26 school year, any feedback given will be reflected in the 26-27 school year.

How long is the meeting?
30-40 minutes. We will have coloring books available for any little ones that will be tagging along.

We hope to see you there!
2 months ago, Maria Chico
Annual Evaluation invite
Annual Evaluation invite