🌟 LAST CHANCE! 🌟

Don't forget to vote for your favorite Principal Attendance Challenge video! 🙌

🗳️ Vote for your favorite finalist here! ➡️ www.episd.org/page/principalattendancechallenge

Voting is open through Friday, Nov. 21. ✅

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14 days ago, Communications
Principal Attendance Challenge
As the holidays approach, we would like to share a list food drives to anyone who may benefit. Please see the attached images for more details.
14 days ago, Maria Chico
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food distribution
REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE THIS FRIDAY 🌟

El Paso ISD students will have early release Friday, Nov. 21. ✅

Please plan ahead for student pick-ups. Transportation and meal schedules will be adjusted accordingly.

Find the early release schedule here ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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15 days ago, Communications
Early Release for students
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were proud to recognize students, staff, and community members for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on November 18, 2025, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

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16 days ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were proud to recognize our outstanding marching bands for earning superior ratings and advancing to the UIL Area competition. 🌟       Congratulations to our exceptional bands from Andress, Coronado, El Paso High, Franklin, and Irvin High Schools. 👏🎶      (pictured Andress High School)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were proud to recognize our outstanding marching bands for earning superior ratings and advancing to the UIL Area competition. 🌟       Congratulations to our exceptional bands from Andress, Coronado, El Paso High, Franklin, and Irvin High Schools. 👏🎶       (pictured Coronado High School)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were proud to recognize our outstanding marching bands for earning superior ratings and advancing to the UIL Area competition. 🌟       Congratulations to our exceptional bands from Andress, Coronado, El Paso High, Franklin, and Irvin High Schools. 👏🎶       (pictured El Paso High School)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were proud to recognize our outstanding marching bands for earning superior ratings and advancing to the UIL Area competition. 🌟       Congratulations to our exceptional bands from Andress, Coronado, El Paso High, Franklin, and Irvin High Schools. 👏🎶       (pictured Franklin High School)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were proud to recognize our outstanding marching bands for earning superior ratings and advancing to the UIL Area competition. 🌟       Congratulations to our exceptional bands from Andress, Coronado, El Paso High, Franklin, and Irvin High Schools. 👏🎶       (pictured Irvin High School)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were thrilled to recognize one of our own school nurses for earning top statewide honors.🌟 Congratulations to Yvonne Guerrero from Canyon Hills Middle School on being named the 2025 Texas School Nurse of the Year by the Texas School Nurse Organization. 🎊 We are incredibly proud of you!👏❤️
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were proud to recognize Southwest University for their partnership and their generous commitment of $500,000 to the El Paso ISD Education Foundation in support of scholarships for El Paso ISD students who attend Southwest University.🌟 Thank you, Southwest University, for championing student success in our community.❤
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were excited to recognize our students’ success at this year’s KTSM Weather Fest.⛅ We’re incredibly proud of Franklin High School for earning Best Overall High School Project and of Austin High School for taking home the Ultimate Weather Warrior Award. 🏆🌟(pictured Franklin High School)
El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre were excited to recognize our students’ success at this year’s KTSM Weather Fest.⛅ We’re incredibly proud of Franklin High School for earning Best Overall High School Project and of Austin High School for taking home the Ultimate Weather Warrior Award. 🏆🌟 (pictured Austin High School)
Reminder for parents! This Friday (November 21) is a half day! The bell will ring at 12pm. It is also the last day before we begin our Thanksgiving Break (November 24-November 28). Students are welcome back Monday December 1st.
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Recordatorio para los padres: este viernes (21 de noviembre) será salida temprana y la campana sonará a las 12pm. También será el último día antes de las vacaciones del Día de Acción de Gracias (24 de noviembre a 28 de noviembre). Los estudiantes regresarán el lunes primero de diciembre.
16 days ago, Maria Chico
Half day 11/21
Medio dia el 11/21
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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16 days ago, Communications
El Paso Independent School District Board Meeting
Attention Parents:
Due to the expected weather forecast, our Turkey Trot has been rescheduled to Friday, November 21st. Please review your child’s PE time, as this day will also be an early release day. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
17 days ago, Carolina Alarcon
Update Turkey Trot
Parents, your student is invited to make a Gingerbread House to be displayed in the library. See the flyer for more details.

*Please note, Gingerbread houses to be made of non-edible supplies only!
17 days ago, Maria Chico
Gingerbread house
Parents, you are invited to join us for Turkey Trot, Thursday November 20 during PE times. Please bring your State ID! More details and PE times are on the flyer attached.
20 days ago, Maria Chico
Turkey Trot
Reminder that today at 3:45pm, we will be hosting Literacy Night in the library. Come by for a quick story and a craft. See the flyer for more details!
20 days ago, Maria Chico
Literacy Night
🌟 ONE WEEK LEFT TO VOTE! 🌟

Help us crown the Principal Attendance Challenge Champion! 🏆

El Paso ISD principals, students, and staff have created incredible videos to promote attendance. 🙌 Now it's your turn to vote for your favorite finalist! 🗳️

Cast your vote here ➡️ www.episd.org/page/principalattendancechallenge

Voting is open through Friday, Nov. 21. ✅

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20 days ago, Communications
Principal Attendance Challenge graphic
EARLY RELEASE NEXT FRIDAY 🌟

El Paso ISD students will have early release Friday, Nov. 21. ✅

Please plan ahead for student pick-ups. Transportation and meal schedules will be adjusted accordingly.

Find the early release schedule here ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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20 days ago, Communications
Early Release for students
Join Our Healthy Living Classes! ✅

Discover new hobbies, learn new skills, or start a fun workout routine at no cost for all El Paso ISD employees! 🌟🎨📖💪

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/healthyliving

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20 days ago, Communications
Healthy Living painting
Healthy Living  pottery
Healthy Living Hike Club
Healthy Living  ceramics
⚡🏃‍♀️ FAST TRACK TO THE FUTURE 5K 🏃‍♂️⚡

The El Paso ISD Education Foundation invites you to a fun, family-friendly morning of fitness and community — all to support our students’ success! 🌟

⏰ 8 a.m. start
📅 Saturday, Dec. 6
📍 Burges High School | 7800 Edgemere Blvd.

Registration Fees:
5K Run – $25 | 1-Mile Walk – $20

Sign up here ➡️ bit.ly/EF5K_25

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22 days ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Education Foundation Fast Track to the Future 5K Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Burges High School 7800 Edgemere Blvd El Paso, Texas 79925. Only $25 for runners and $20 for walkers! Lace up for the EPISD Education Foundation 5K & 1-Mile Walk - fun for the whole family and all for a great cause: our students!
Happy Veterans Day, El Paso ISD community! 🇺🇸

We honor and thank all veterans for their service, sacrifice, and dedication to our country.

We’re incredibly proud of our El Paso ISD JROTC cadets and their instructors for paying tribute to our veterans as they marched in the 2025 El Paso Veterans Day Parade! 👏

More photos from Veterans Day celebrations across El Paso ISD ➡️ bit.ly/VeteransDay_2025

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23 days ago, Communications
Irvin and Transmountain Early College High School JROTC students and instructors marching at 2025 El Paso Veterans Day Parade
Austin JROTC students and instructors marching at 2025 El Paso Veterans Day Parade
El Paso ISD JROTC students and instructors marching at 2025 El Paso Veterans Day Parade
Burges JROTC students and instructors marching at 2025 El Paso Veterans Day Parade
🌟🏆 PRINCIPAL ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE 🏆🌟

Principals, students, and staff across the district went all out with fun and creative ways to boost attendance, and now YOU 🫵 get to crown the champion! 🙌

🗳️ Vote for your favorite finalist here! ➡️ www.episd.org/page/principalattendancechallenge

Voting is open through Friday, Nov. 21. ✅

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24 days ago, Communications
Principal Attendance Challenge graphic
Join us for the first Literacy Night of the 25-26 school year. Enjoy a cozy book and take a quick craft home. Help foster a love for reading and join us on November 14 at 3:45pm in the library.
24 days ago, Maria Chico
Literacy Night
REMINDER: El Paso ISD will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day. 🇺🇸

Regular school and office hours will resume on Wednesday, Nov. 12. ✅

View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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24 days ago, Communications
Veterans Day Nov. 11 No School District Closed
A reminder that tomorrow, Tuesday 11/11, there will be no school in observance of Veterans Day.
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Un recordatoria que mañana, Martes 11 de Noviembre, no habra escuela en observancia de el día de los Veteranos.
24 days ago, Maria Chico
no school 11/11 - no habra escuela 11/11

Reminder!

The final day to purchase Thanksgiving Luncheon tickets is today, Friday the 7th. We ask that, on the day of the event, you have your receipt and State Identification ready to streamline the sign-in process. We ask that you please keep the school guidelines in mind to make this event safe and enjoyable for all involved.

Thank you again, and we are excited to welcome you all soon!
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¡Recordatorio!

El último día para comprar boletos para el Almuerzo de Acción de Gracias es hoy, viernes 7. Le pedimos que, el día del evento, tenga su recibo y una identificación estatal listos para agilizar el proceso de registro. También le pedimos que tenga en cuenta las pautas de la escuela para que este evento sea seguro y agradable para todos los asistentes.

¡Muchas gracias! ¡Estamos emocionados de darle la bienvenida muy pronto!

27 days ago, Maria Chico