Torres Elementary
EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
📸 Say cheese! Class Picture Day is this Friday January 30th!
Students, come dressed up and ready to smile with your class.
Parents, you can order picture copies online using the link below. ⏰ The link will close 2 days after Friday, so don’t miss your chance to grab those adorable memories!
http://hsphoto.hhimagehost.com/DrJosephTorresClassPrepay2026EPISD
🏆 The Attendance Challenge is ON!
From January 20th–February 13th, we’ll be celebrating students with excellent attendance (✨ one absence or less ✨).
Students who meet the challenge will earn a tasty reward—chips and a juice! 🥤🍟
Let’s show up, stay strong, and crush this challenge! 💪📚
From January 20th–February 13th, we’ll be celebrating students with excellent attendance (✨ one absence or less ✨).
Students who meet the challenge will earn a tasty reward—chips and a juice! 🥤🍟
Let’s show up, stay strong, and crush this challenge! 💪📚
Design! Create! Represent!
We’re inviting El Paso ISD students to design the official logo for the Unidos Games. 🌟
Since 2018, the Unidos Games have empowered students with disabilities to showcase their athletic talents, celebrate inclusion, and raise awareness. Now it’s your turn to help tell that story through art. 🎨 🙌
Think big. Create boldly. Show us what Unidos means to you! ❤️
Learn more about submission details and deadlines ➡️ www.episd.org/page/unidos-games
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
We’re inviting El Paso ISD students to design the official logo for the Unidos Games. 🌟
Since 2018, the Unidos Games have empowered students with disabilities to showcase their athletic talents, celebrate inclusion, and raise awareness. Now it’s your turn to help tell that story through art. 🎨 🙌
Think big. Create boldly. Show us what Unidos means to you! ❤️
Learn more about submission details and deadlines ➡️ www.episd.org/page/unidos-games
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
🌟 STARTING NEXT WEEK: COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS 🌟
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to join the upcoming Community Conversations meetings. ✅
These meetings are designed to gather community input on El Paso ISD’s future priorities and your vision, values, and hopes for the district. 💭
View the full schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to join the upcoming Community Conversations meetings. ✅
These meetings are designed to gather community input on El Paso ISD’s future priorities and your vision, values, and hopes for the district. 💭
View the full schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
📣 We want to hear from YOU! 📣
Take the EPISD survey anytime now through February 13th to share your thoughts and experiences with our school district.
You can take it online at the link provided below. Thank you for sharing! 🙌
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/episd/family/surveys
Take the EPISD survey anytime now through February 13th to share your thoughts and experiences with our school district.
You can take it online at the link provided below. Thank you for sharing! 🙌
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/episd/family/surveys
🎉 Welcome back, Raptors! 🎉
This week we’re getting ready to celebrate our 100th day of school!
On Wednesday, January 28th, you can join the fun by:
Dressing up like a 100-year-old, or
Wearing a shirt with 100 items on it!
We can’t wait to see all your creative outfits and celebrate together! 🥳
This week we’re getting ready to celebrate our 100th day of school!
On Wednesday, January 28th, you can join the fun by:
Dressing up like a 100-year-old, or
Wearing a shirt with 100 items on it!
We can’t wait to see all your creative outfits and celebrate together! 🥳
What a remarkable evening! ❤️
Thank you to all of our Dr. Torres families for joining us at All STAAR Night, where we celebrated academic preparation, community support, and—most importantly—the brave history that connects this school to service and sacrifice.🇺🇸✨💙
Our Military Wall of Honor pays tribute to those who have served our country and the families who stand beside them. This special wall reflects not only the loved ones of our students and staff, but also the legacy of Dr. Joseph E. Torres himself — a World War II veteran who flew 13 missions over Germany as a bombardier and navigator and later served his community as a dentist and veteran advocate. His life reminds us that service to country and service to community can shape generations.
We are especially grateful for the creativity of our Student Ambassadors, whose artwork now helps decorate the wall and give voice to our shared pride, courage, and appreciation. 🙏🎖️❤️
This is an ongoing project — the Military Wall of Honor will remain on display and growing throughout the year. Families are welcome to submit photos anytime so we can continue honoring those who have served.
Thank you for your patriotism, your presence, and your support as we celebrate learning and legacy together. 🇺🇸❤️
Respectfully,
Ms. Chavez | Military Family Liaison | amchavez1@episd.org
Thank you to all of our Dr. Torres families for joining us at All STAAR Night, where we celebrated academic preparation, community support, and—most importantly—the brave history that connects this school to service and sacrifice.🇺🇸✨💙
Our Military Wall of Honor pays tribute to those who have served our country and the families who stand beside them. This special wall reflects not only the loved ones of our students and staff, but also the legacy of Dr. Joseph E. Torres himself — a World War II veteran who flew 13 missions over Germany as a bombardier and navigator and later served his community as a dentist and veteran advocate. His life reminds us that service to country and service to community can shape generations.
We are especially grateful for the creativity of our Student Ambassadors, whose artwork now helps decorate the wall and give voice to our shared pride, courage, and appreciation. 🙏🎖️❤️
This is an ongoing project — the Military Wall of Honor will remain on display and growing throughout the year. Families are welcome to submit photos anytime so we can continue honoring those who have served.
Thank you for your patriotism, your presence, and your support as we celebrate learning and legacy together. 🇺🇸❤️
Respectfully,
Ms. Chavez | Military Family Liaison | amchavez1@episd.org
Due to rainy weather, there may be a change in dismissal.
• Pre-K through 1st grade student pickup will continue to take place at the gated area on Rushing Road. The gates will be unlocked at 3:25 PM to allow parents to enter through the building using Door A5.
• 2nd–5th grade students will be dismissed at the cafeteria entrance on Sweetwater Drive.
If the rain ceases before dismissal, we will return to normal dismissal procedures.
Bus, Daycare, and car pick up lanes will remain the same regardless of weather conditions.
Thank you for your cooperation!
• Pre-K through 1st grade student pickup will continue to take place at the gated area on Rushing Road. The gates will be unlocked at 3:25 PM to allow parents to enter through the building using Door A5.
• 2nd–5th grade students will be dismissed at the cafeteria entrance on Sweetwater Drive.
If the rain ceases before dismissal, we will return to normal dismissal procedures.
Bus, Daycare, and car pick up lanes will remain the same regardless of weather conditions.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Today’s the day, Raptors!
Join us for All STAAR Night kicking off at 4:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. This event is designed to help our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students prepare for the upcoming STAAR test.
Enjoy informational booths, fun games, and snacks! We’ll also feature a special information booth from Texas A&M Colonias, along with our Wall of Honor Ribbon Ceremony.
We hope to see you there for a fun and informative evening!
The El Paso ISD family proudly honors the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his enduring impact on justice, equality, and peace.
This January 19 marks 40 years of celebrating MLK Day as a federal holiday; we continue to be inspired by his efforts to make the American dream a reality for so many more.
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #MLK #MLKDay
It Starts With a Book has officially kicked off! 📚
We welcome parents and students to participate in the monthly picture books selected for each grade level. Below, you’ll find a link to explore the books and participate in the related activities.. We’re excited to read and learn together!
https://sites.google.com/episd.org/drtorreselementarylibrary?usp=sharing
We welcome parents and students to participate in the monthly picture books selected for each grade level. Below, you’ll find a link to explore the books and participate in the related activities.. We’re excited to read and learn together!
https://sites.google.com/episd.org/drtorreselementarylibrary?usp=sharing
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we will be closed on Monday, January 19th. We will see everyone back on Tuesday, January 20th. Thank you, and we hope you enjoy your weekend Raptors!
We are officially one week away from our All STAAR Night! Join us for a fun and eventful evening filled with games and valuable information designed to help our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students accelerate and succeed on their tests.
The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. and will be held in the gym.
We will also be holding a special ceremony to honor our Military Honor Wall. We truly hope you can join us for this meaningful and exciting night!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Our first newsletter of 2026 has arrived! Discover what’s creating excitement this month, and thank you for your continued support of our wonderful school community.
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Torres Raptors, help us honor our heroes! 🇺🇸 ✨🤍 The first Dr. Torres Military Wall of Honor will be unveiled next week January 22nd at 5 PM during our All STAAR Night, and there is still time to be included!
Families wishing to participate must complete the online form: https://forms.office.com/r/Z1gVTEe2Us and email a photo to amchave1@episd.org or drop-off a copy at our Front Office.
Thank you for helping us celebrate the service within our school community. We are proud to honor our military-connected families! ❤️🤍💙
Families wishing to participate must complete the online form: https://forms.office.com/r/Z1gVTEe2Us and email a photo to amchave1@episd.org or drop-off a copy at our Front Office.
Thank you for helping us celebrate the service within our school community. We are proud to honor our military-connected families! ❤️🤍💙
El Paso ISD will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 🌟
View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #MLK #MLKDAY
View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #MLK #MLKDAY
Raptors!
We’re excited to share a preview of all the upcoming events planned for our first month of 2026. Thank you for your continued support—let’s start the year strong and soar with pride!
We’re excited to share a preview of all the upcoming events planned for our first month of 2026. Thank you for your continued support—let’s start the year strong and soar with pride!
Raptors, we warmly invite you and your family to join us for the unveiling of the ✨FIRST Dr. Joseph Torres Elementary Military Honor Wall ✨ on January 22nd at 5pm, where we will come together to recognize the heroes represented and the families who stand beside them.
Doors open at 4:30 as families will learn about upcoming STAAR exams through fun, interactive booths covering Reading, Math, and Science STAAR exam materials. 📓✏️
Thank you to the families who shared photos of their loved ones for the Dr. Torres Elementary Military Honor Wall. 🤍 Your submissions allow us to proudly honor the service, sacrifice, and legacy of those connected to our school community.
Late submissions are being accepted. First, please fill out this short survey about your loved one's service information: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Z1gVTEe2Us . Lastly, submit a picture of your uniformed service member to our Military Family Liaison, amchave1@episd.org. Late submissions are not guaranteed to be ready for the unveiling on the 22nd, but will be put up as soon as possible.
Your loved ones’ service matters. Your family’s story matters. We are honored to celebrate it with you. 🇺🇸✨❤️
Respectfully,
Ms. Chavez | Military Family Liaison | amchave1@episd.org
Doors open at 4:30 as families will learn about upcoming STAAR exams through fun, interactive booths covering Reading, Math, and Science STAAR exam materials. 📓✏️
Thank you to the families who shared photos of their loved ones for the Dr. Torres Elementary Military Honor Wall. 🤍 Your submissions allow us to proudly honor the service, sacrifice, and legacy of those connected to our school community.
Late submissions are being accepted. First, please fill out this short survey about your loved one's service information: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Z1gVTEe2Us . Lastly, submit a picture of your uniformed service member to our Military Family Liaison, amchave1@episd.org. Late submissions are not guaranteed to be ready for the unveiling on the 22nd, but will be put up as soon as possible.
Your loved ones’ service matters. Your family’s story matters. We are honored to celebrate it with you. 🇺🇸✨❤️
Respectfully,
Ms. Chavez | Military Family Liaison | amchave1@episd.org
Dr. Joseph Torres Elementary invites families to ⭐️ All STAAR Night⭐️, featuring engaging resources and game booths focused on the Reading, Math, and Science STAAR exams for 3rd - 5th graders.
At 5:00 PM, we will proudly unveil the Dr. Joseph Torres Military Honor Wall. With the pictures sent in November, we will recognize the service and sacrifice of our military-connected community. Everyone is welcomed to join. 🇺🇸 ✨❤️
We are excited to see you there as we continue our mission as a school, and district, to support all of our students as a whole. 📚✏️📊
At 5:00 PM, we will proudly unveil the Dr. Joseph Torres Military Honor Wall. With the pictures sent in November, we will recognize the service and sacrifice of our military-connected community. Everyone is welcomed to join. 🇺🇸 ✨❤️
We are excited to see you there as we continue our mission as a school, and district, to support all of our students as a whole. 📚✏️📊
Welcome back, El Paso ISD students! 🌟
We hope you had a restful and joyful holiday break. ❄️☃️
As we begin the new year, let’s come back focused, ready to succeed, and committed to being #RightHereRightNow! ✅
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
We hope you had a restful and joyful holiday break. ❄️☃️
As we begin the new year, let’s come back focused, ready to succeed, and committed to being #RightHereRightNow! ✅
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
