Thank you for creating a memorable and meaningful experience for our families. ❤️
More photos ➡️ bit.ly/Thanksgiving_25
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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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Just a gentle reminder that tomorrow, Friday 11/21, is a half day, and students will be released at 12:00 p.m.
As we head into Thanksgiving Break, please know how truly grateful we are for each and every one of you. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community.
We hope you enjoy a restful and joyful holiday, and we look forward to welcoming our Raptors back afterward!

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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Board agenda: www.episd.org/page/board-meeting-agendasmaterials-new
Live stream: www.episd.org/page/boardlive
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Our Red, White & You Social was pure magic, and it’s all thanks to our incredible military-connected families who came out to celebrate with us!
With so much gratitude to:
- Grand Canyon University for sponsoring delicious food, snacks, and drinks
- Ft. Bliss School Liaison Office & Ft. Bliss MWR for amazing resources and their donation of 90 toy microphones that were a part of the trivia prizes
- El Paso MEPS for generously volunteering at our game booths
- And our own Raptor Cheer Team and coaches Mr. Aguirre & Ms. Delgado for an awesome debut performance that lit up the gym! 📣✨
This event was a community collaboration between Dr. Torres Elementary, Barron Elementary, and your Military Family Liaison, Ms. Chavez.
Happy Military Family Appreciation Month — we are honored to celebrate YOU and can’t wait to bring everyone together again! 🇺🇸

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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Raptor Families — Today’s the Day! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙
Just a reminder that our Red, White & You: A Military Family Social is TODAY at Barron Elementary, only 3 minutes away from Dr. Torres! There is still time to RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/zgTx7uASAi
⏰ 3:30–5:00 PM
📍 Barron Elementary Gym
Join us as we celebrate and honor our amazing military-connected families with:
🍕 FREE Peter Piper Pizza
🎉 Fun family activities & giveaways
📚 Resource tables from our community partners
📣 A special performance by our Raptor Cheerleaders at 4:15 PM!
I hope to see our Military Raptor families come out and enjoy this celebration created especially for YOU.
Let’s show up, have fun, and honor those who serve and the families who serve alongside them! Plus first 40 Military Connected Students will receive a Thank You goodie bag from your Military Family Liaison, Ms. Chavez.
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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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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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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Raptor Families — We’re Only 3 Minutes Away From the Fun! 🇺🇸
Take a quick drive right after school this Friday, November 14th to Barron Elementary (11155 Whitey Ford St) for our Red, White & You: Military Family Social!
Military-connected families will be greeted with free Peter Piper Pizza, giveaways, games, and family activities you won’t want to miss! 🎉 Let’s come together to celebrate YOU — our incredible military heroes and families — for all that you do. RSVP TODAY to help us plan accordingly: https://forms.office.com/r/zgTx7uASAi | Red, White, and YOU! – Military Family Social – Fill out form
And get ready — our Raptor Cheerleaders will make their debut performance at 4:15 PM!
See you there, Raptors! ❤️💙

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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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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A friendly reminder that there will be no school tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day.
We hope you enjoy a fun and safe day with your loved ones, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Wednesday morning!
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join us for the Fast Track to the Future 5K Marathon on Saturday, December 6th, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Burges High School.
Your participation helps make a positive impact for our students' bright future, and we’d love to see you there!

Regular school and office hours will resume on Wednesday, Nov. 12. ✅
View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
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📣 Friendly Reminder!
Our Thanksgiving Luncheon is coming up next Thursday, November 13th, and we’re so excited to celebrate together! 🦃✨
There’s only few days left to purchase your tickets online — the deadline is Tuesday, November 11th, 2025.
Don’t miss out on this special event — we can’t wait to see you all there! 💛
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