Tomorrow is our Case of Stripes Day — and we’re also just one day away from our Book Character Parade!

If you’d like to participate, please be sure to fill out the form using the link below. We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity on display!

https://forms.gle/uUfTjo5oxcqrbnUr8
about 2 months ago, Matthew Levey
Reading Across America 2026
We are thrilled to announce that Paso del Norte Children’s Development Center is hosting an ADHD Parent Academy at Dr. Joseph Torres Elementary!

🗓 March 25 – May 6, 2026
🕘 Wednesdays, 9:00–11:00 AM
💲 Free to attend
📍 In-person sessions (held in English)

📲 Sign up by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
about 2 months ago, Matthew Levey
Paso Del Norte Parent Academy
Paso Del Norte Parent Academy
As we continue celebrating Reading Across America Spirit Week, we’re excited to remind you that there’s still time to sign up for the Book Character Parade this Friday!

Students who would like to participate can sign up by clicking the link and completing the form. Please note that this is a student-only event.


https://forms.gle/uUfTjo5oxcqrbnUr8
about 2 months ago, Matthew Levey
🐰🥚 Easter Egg Donations Needed! 🥚🐰

Dr. Torres Elementary PTO is collecting plastic eggs and individually wrapped candy for our upcoming Easter Fest & Egg Hunt!

📅 Please send donations by March 30, 2026.
🏆 The class with the most donations wins a Pizza Party — be sure to label items with the grade and teacher’s name.

Thank you for helping us make this event egg-stra special for our students! 💛
about 2 months ago, Matthew Levey
Easter Egg Donations

Raptors, don't forget!

Tomorrow, March 3rd, we will be hosting a special presentation from our very own Homeland Security on cyber attacks targeting children and teens.

📍 Location: Dr. Torres Elementary Library on Rushing Road
🕟 Time: 4:30 p.m.

This is an important and informative event you won’t want to miss. We hope to see you there

about 2 months ago, Matthew Levey
Project Guardians Presentation
Project Guardians Presentation
March has arrived, and so has our monthly newsletter! Stay up to date with this month’s highlighted events, important dates, and special celebrations. Let’s continue to SOAR to new heights this month, Raptors!


https://app.smore.com/n/4x2et
about 2 months ago, Matthew Levey
March Parent Newsletter
Raptors!

Join us for a delicious way to support Dr. Torres Elementary!

📅 Tuesday, March 31
⏰ 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
📍 Peter Piper Pizza – 10771 Gateway S.

Just mention Dr. Torres Elementary at the register, and 15% of your purchase will be donated back to our school! 🙌

Dine-in, carryout, and game point orders all count!
✨ Bonus: Have your child mention their teacher’s name and grade when ordering for a chance to win a class prize!

Bring the family, invite friends, and let’s make it a fun (and tasty!) night for our school community.

Thank you for your support! 💛🍕
about 2 months ago, Matthew Levey
Peter Piper Pizza Fundraiser
📢 Join Us for a Big PTO Meeting!

We’re having an important PTO meeting today to discuss the upcoming Easter Event and more exciting plans!

🕓 Time: 4:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Teacher's Lounge

We hope to see you there!
about 2 months ago, Matthew Levey
PTO meeting 03/02/2026:
Easter Egg Donations
REMINDER: Spring Intersession begins next week! ✅

Accelerated instruction for students who are scheduled to attend will take place March 9–13. 📚

El Paso ISD will be closed during the week of March 16-20 for Spring Break. ☀️

To learn more about the Spring Intersession schedule, visit ➡️ www.episd.org/page/spring-intersession
about 2 months ago, Communications
Graphic with little girl smiling that says Spring Intersession March 9-13 Accelerated Instruction March 16-20 Spring Break District Closed
It's Texas Educational Diagnosticians' Week! 👏

El Paso ISD celebrates the dedication and hard work of our educational diagnosticians who support our students’ academic, social, and emotional growth, and well-being. 📚🎊

Thank you for inspiring and empowering our students! 🌟

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #TexasEducationalDiagnosticiansWeek
about 2 months ago, Communications
Graphic with text that says Thank You Diagnosticians! Texas Educational Diagnosticians' Week March 1-7
El Paso ISD proudly celebrates Social Work Month. 🌟

Thank you to our amazing school social workers who support our students, families, and staff and provide the essential tools they need to thrive and succeed! ❤️

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #SocialWorkMonth
about 2 months ago, Communications
Graphic with many hands raised with text that says Celebrating National Social Work Month
Connect with your teacher, school, and district all in one place with the El Paso ISD App! ✅

One of the app’s top features is Rooms, a safe, secure space for parents and teachers to communicate and for educators to share announcements, materials, and more. 🌟

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/page/app-central

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 2 months ago, Communications
Graphic with women pointing at phone smiling, graphic says Connect with your teacher, school, and district on the EPISD APP. Download the App!
We are thrilled to announce that Paso del Norte Children’s Development Center is hosting an ADHD Parent Academy at Dr. Joseph Torres Elementary!

🗓 March 25 – May 6, 2026
🕘 Wednesdays, 9:00–11:00 AM
💲 Free to attend
📍 In-person sessions (held in English)

📲 Sign up by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
about 2 months ago, Matthew Levey
Paso Del Norte Parent Academy
Paso Del Norte Parent Academy
Hear ye, hear ye!

Next Friday, we will celebrate Reading Across America with a special Book Character Parade! Students are invited to come dressed as their favorite book character and join us as we march, smile, and show off our love of reading.

This is a student-only event, but we would love for your child to participate! If your child would like to join the parade fun, please sign up using the link below:

https://forms.gle/uUfTjo5oxcqrbnUr8
about 2 months ago, Matthew Levey

📣 Save the Date, Raptors!

Next Tuesday, March 3rd, we will be hosting a special presentation from our very own Homeland Security on cyber attacks targeting children and teens.

📍 Location: Dr. Torres Elementary Library on Rushing Road
🕟 Time: 4:30 p.m.

This is an important and informative event you won’t want to miss. We hope to see you there

about 2 months ago, Matthew Levey
DHS Presentation
DHS Presentation
Raptors, your March monthly calendar is here! 🗓️ Be sure to check it out so you don’t miss any of the exciting events, important dates, and special activities happening this month.

We’re kicking off the very first week of March with Reading Across America Spirit Week! 📚🎉 Get ready to celebrate reading with fun themes, creative outfits, and lots of book-loving energy.
about 2 months ago, Matthew Levey
March Event Calendar 2026
Happy National Montessori Education Week to our wonderful Dr. Green Montessori and Moreno Montessori communities! 🌟

We’re grateful for the students, educators, and families who bring the Montessori approach to life each day and make these campuses such vibrant places to learn and grow.

Want to explore Montessori opportunities in our district? ✅ Join us for next week’s community Montessori Information Sessions. ➡️ www.episd.org/montessori

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #Montessori #MontessoriEdWeek
about 2 months ago, Communications
Dr. Green Montessori student smiles at camera while raising hand
Moreno Montessori student working
Dr. Green Montessori student working
Moreno Montessori student receives help from Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk
Let’s SOAR to the challenge, Raptors! 🦅

PTO will be collecting donations of candy and plastic eggs for our upcoming Easter Egg Hunt!

The class that brings in the most donations will win a pizza party! 🍕

PTO will also be holding a meeting next Monday, March 2nd at 4:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Let’s work together to make this event egg-stra special! 🐣✨
about 2 months ago, Matthew Levey
Easter Egg Donations
PTO meeting 03/02/2026
Thank you to our El Paso ISD community for taking time out of your busy schedules to join us at the Community Conversations meetings. 🌟

If you weren’t able to join us, we still want to hear from you! Please share your feedback through our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 2 months ago, Communications
El Paso High student and Principal raise hands while smiling
Jefferson Silva High School principal and students and staff smile for a group photo with Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk
Trustee Dr. Jack Loveridge and Truste Alex Cuellar smile while fist bumping
Tinajero community writing on poster during community conversations meeting
Trustee Daniel Call speaking at Coronado High School's community conversations meeting
Trustee Mindy Sutton speaks during community conversations
Trustee Valerie Ganelon Beals talks to a community member
Trustee Robert Osterland speaks at Andress High School Community Conversations meeting
Trustee Leah Hanany speaks at Aoy Elementary School Community Meeting
🌟 Deadline Approaching! 🌟

We invite all students, staff, families, and members of the El Paso ISD community to participate in the voting process for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic calendars. 📆

The voting period ends Monday, March 2. ✅

Cast your vote here ➡️ https://episdpublicresources.episd.org/publicCalendarVoting/index.php

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
2 months ago, Communications
Graphic that says Academic Calendar voting open from Feb. 16-March 2