Holly Jolly Week is coming! Please look at the flyer to join in on the fun!
1 day ago, Lisa Guzman
Holly Jolly Week
Upcoming Student Events!

December 10th, today!
* GT Fair 4:30-5:30 PM in Multi-Purpose Room
*Orchestra Performance at 5:30 PM in WESTERN HILLS CAFETERIA (students in Orchestra should arrive at 5pm)

December 11th, Thursday
Holiday Grams on sale before school
5th grade Band Performance @ Coronado High School! Students should arrive at 5PM and concert will start at 5:45 PM

December 12th, Friday
Holiday Grams on sale before school
Last day of Penguin Patch- PTA store

December 13, Saturday
UIL @ Hornedo students arrive at 8 (9-1 Event)

December 15, Monday
Holiday Grams on sale before school
Student Club Day- Please check with your child's club to see if they are meeting. No Choir club. or ART club

December 16, Tuesday
Holiday Grams on sale before school
Spanish Spelling Bee 8:30 AM

December 17, Wednesday
Holiday Grams on sale before school
Jingle Jog- During student PE Time PK-5th
Select 4th/5th choir students singing at District Posada

December 18, Thursday
Holiday Grams on sale before school

December 19, Friday
Early release 12 PM and the start of Winter Break!

January 7 Students Return
2 days ago, Lisa Guzman
🏃‍♀️ FAST TRACK FUN! 🏃‍♂️

A huge thank you to our incredible community for coming out and supporting the El Paso ISD Education Foundation at the Fast Track to the Future 5K! 🌟

Your energy helped us go the extra mile and made the event a great success. ❤️

More photos ➡️ bit.ly/5K_1208

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 days ago, Communications
Community members taking off during the Fast Track to the Future 5K
Community members smile and do peace sign while running at the El Paso ISD Education Foundation Fast Track to the Future 5K
Top three runners for the Fast Track to the Future 5K take photos on podium and fist bump each other
El Paso ISD principals and community members take group photo
Dear Parents,
We have an exciting month ahead at Western Hills and want to share a quick summary of our upcoming December events:

The Holiday Penguin Patch will be here NEXT WEEK!
The PTA will be hosting the holiday shop for students to shop for their families all next week. A flyer will be going home with more information. If you would like to volunteer the PTA Needs volunteers!

🎁 Holiday Donations for Staff
We are collecting gift cards, treats, baskets, goodies, or business donations to create a special holiday raffle for our amazing staff. All donations may be dropped off at the front office.

🍪 Cookie Exchange & Coffee with the Principal – Tuesday, December 9
Join us for our first annual Cookie Exchange from 4:00–4:30 p.m., followed by Coffee with the Principal from 4:30–5:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. We hope to see you there!

GT Fair- Wednesday, December 10
Join us for our GT Fair from 4:30 PM- 5:30 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room

5th grade Orchestra Performance- Wednesday, December 10
5th grade Orchestra students will play their holiday music for families. 5:30 PM in the Cafeteria.

🎄 Jingle Jog – Wednesday, December 17
Students will participate during their regular PE time. PTA will provide hot chocolate and cookies. Please remember to bring your ID and stop by the front office for a visitor sticker before entering the school.

Thank you for your continued support and participation in making this a festive season for our school community!
8 days ago, Lisa Guzman
Spanish Cookie exchange
Spanish rules
cookie exchange/Coffee
Cookie exchange- rules
Orchestra Concert- Spanish
Orchestra Concert
Jingle Jog
PTA Penguin Patch
spanish raffle donations
Winter Donations-raffle
Western Hills Families,

Don't forget today is our Reading & Paint night starting at 4:30PM. Join us for a read aloud and a painting activity immediately after. We hope to see you there!
9 days ago, Piper Norris
Flyer - Reading Night – December 3rd
Reading & Paint Night Flyer (Spanish)
HAPPENING SATURDAY: Fast Track to the Future 5K 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️⚡

There's still time left to sign up for the El Paso ISD Education Foundation 5K and 1-Mile Walk! 🌟

⏰ 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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
10 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 Special Education Day! 🌟

We honor the achievements and strength of our students and families in special education. ❤️

We also celebrate our special education teachers and staff, whose dedication helps create learning environments where every student is inspired and empowered to thrive. 🙌

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #SpecialEducationDay
10 days ago, Communications
El Paso ISD celebrates Special Education Day graphic
🌟 Welcome back, El Paso ISD! 🌟

We hope you had a joyful Thanksgiving break! 🦃🧡

As we return to school, let’s be #RightHereRightNow by showing up, staying engaged, and making every moment count! ✅

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
12 days ago, Communications
Wiggs middle school cheerleaders
Roadrunner families, Welcome back! Please read through our December Newsletter:https://secure.smore.com/n/awxqp
12 days ago, Lisa Guzman
REMINDER: School Returns Tomorrow! 🌟

We're excited to welcome back our students and staff from Thanksgiving Break on Monday, Dec. 1. ✅

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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
13 days ago, Communications
Navarrete Middle School teacher teaching during class
Join us for Reading and Paint Night on December 3rd! See the flyer for more details.
15 days ago, Wiggs Wolverines
reading night
reading night
Western Hills Families, Don’t forget to mark your calendar for our Winter Art and Music showcase happening this Tuesday, December 2nd! Please see flyers for more details.
15 days ago, Lisa Guzman
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elf landia
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 🦃🧡

We are so thankful for our amazing El Paso ISD community! 🌟 May your Thanksgiving be filled with joy and gratitude. ❤️

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #Thanksgiving
16 days ago, Communications
Parents take photo at thanksgiving luncheon with their daughter
🌟🏃‍♀️ COME RUN WITH US! 🏃‍♂️🌟

Lace up for the El Paso ISD Education Foundation 5K & 1-Mile Walk and enjoy a morning of fitness, family fun, and community spirit! 🌟

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

Sign up here ➡️ bit.ly/EF5K_25

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
17 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!
At their November meeting, the Superintendent Teacher Advisory Council gathered to share ideas and explore innovative ways to support our teachers and students.

By collaborating with our educators, we’re building even greater opportunities for student success! 🌟

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
21 days ago, Communications
Teachers smiling
Liza rodriguez gives speech
EPISD staff giving a presentation
With amazing community support and everyone showing up #RightHereRightNow, we’re thrilled to announce Franklin High School as our High School Champions in the Principal Attendance Challenge! 🏆🌟

GO, COUGS!!! 🐾💜🖤

Show your support for Franklin by dropping "COUGAR POWERHOUSE" in the comments! 👏🎊

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
21 days ago, Communications
Principal Attendance Challenge high school winner Franklin
You voted.🗳️ You showed up. ✅ And now we proudly crown Guillen Middle School as our Middle School/PK-8 Champion in the Principal Attendance Challenge! 🏆🌟

WAY TO GO, GRIZZLIES! 🐻🤍

Send your congratulations in the comments below! 👏🎊

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #RightHereRightNow
21 days ago, Communications
Principal attendance challenge middle school/pk8 winner guillen
After thousands of votes, creative productions, and school attendance average, we’re proud to crown our Elementary Champion in the Principal Attendance Challenge! 👑🌟

Congratulations to...Polk Elementary School! 🏆🎊

LET'S HEAR IT FOR OUR POLK PANTHERS!! 🐾❤️ Drop a "👏" in the comments below!

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #RightHereRightNow
21 days ago, Communications
Principal attendance challenge elementary school polk
Our El Paso ISD community showed up #RightHereRightNow! 🎉

More than 10,000 votes poured in for the Principal Attendance Challenge. 🗳️

👀👑 Stay tuned...the winning campuses will be revealed soon! 🌟

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
21 days ago, Communications
Principal Attendance Challenge 10,145 votes cast!!!
We hope our El Paso ISD community is enjoying Thanksgiving Break! ❤️

We look forward to seeing everyone back at our district offices and campuses on Monday, Dec. 1. 🌟

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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
21 days ago, Communications
Five YWA students smile for group photo