Torres 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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

2 months ago, Communications

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Raptors! 📣

There’s still time—join us tomorrow for another session at the ADHD Academy from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

2 months ago, Matthew Levey

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/

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #RightHereRightNow

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/

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #RightHereRightNow

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/

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

2 months ago, Communications

🎮 Level up, Raptors!

Get your child ready for the next school year by completing registration today! It’s quick, easy, and helps your child stay on track for success.

💻 Use the link on the flyer to get started—we’re here to help if you need it!

Let’s level up for 2026–2027! 🚀

2 months ago, Matthew Levey

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/

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

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/

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #SchoolBusDriverAndMonitorAppreciationDay

2 months ago, Communications

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El Paso ISD staff member smiles in front of school bus

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 👀

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

2 months ago, Communications

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We’re excited to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week at Dr. Torres Elementary with a fun 80’s theme! Each day, students are invited to bring a small token of appreciation for their teacher.

From snacks and sweet sips to neon supplies and heartfelt notes, it’s a great way to show our teachers how much they mean to us! 💖

Thank you for helping us make our teachers feel totally awesome! 🌟

2 months ago, Matthew Levey

💜 Month of the Military Child Recap 💜

From learning about deployments with Fort Bliss School Liaison Offices to gymnastics fun with SKIESUnlimited, and a heartfelt Family Art Night, our Raptor students and families showed the strength and creativity of military life. 🤸‍♀️🎨❤️‍🩹

We wrapped up with an unforgettable celebration alongside our community partners, amazing student artwork, and special guest Graciela Tiscareño-Sato, Air Force Veteran and children's book author who inspired us all. 💌⭐️

Huge congratulations to Victoria M., 5th grade student ambassador, for winning a family helicopter ride with Red Arrow Flight Academy 🚁

Shoutout to our incredible military kids and families, and to Grand Canyon University for supporting every step of the way. We are proud of you today and always, happy month of the military child! 🇺🇸 🫶

Warmly,
Ms. Chavez | Military Family Liaison

2 months ago, Angie Chavez

Operation Purple Up: Gymnastics with SKIESUnlimited

Purple Stories: Art Through a Military Child's Eyes

Through Our Eyes: A Military Child Celebration

📚✨ Join Us for a Family Reading Night!

Families of emergent bilingual students are invited to the Borderland Biliteracy Family Project—a fun evening celebrating reading, stories, and family connection!

🗓️ Dates & Locations:
• April 10 – Polk Elementary
• April 28 – El Paso High School
• April 30 – Duran Elementary
• May 13 – Cooley Elementary

⏰ Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Enjoy interactive activities, learn helpful reading strategies, and receive a backpack with books (while supplies last)!

Scan the QR code to reserve your spot—we hope to see you there! 😊

2 months ago, Matthew Levey

🌟 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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

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

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!

🔥 Today’s the Day, Raptors!

Come eat at Chihuahuitas—any dish you order will help support Dr. Torres Elementary! A portion of your purchase will be donated back to our school.

Don’t forget to mention: Dr. Torres Elementary

2 months ago, Matthew Levey

Ladies and Gentlemen,

As we near the end of the school year, we are also approaching our end-of-year award ceremonies! Below are the dates and times for each grade level.

We look forward to celebrating our students with you! 🎉

2 months ago, Matthew Levey

⏰ There’s still time to register, Raptors!

Help your class win the challenge by completing your registration for next year today!

🏆 Remember: the top 5 classes can win playtime and a snack!

Let’s SOAR to the challenge! 🚀

2 months ago, Matthew Levey

🌟 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

polaroid with two kids in it speaking into microphones with text that says right here! right now! Something Good Attendance Challenge!

Don’t forget, Raptors!

Tomorrow, Friday, April 24—join us at Chihuahuitas! Any dish you order will help support Dr. Torres Elementary, with a portion of your purchase donated back to our school.

Please mention: Dr. Torres Elementary

3 months ago, Matthew Levey