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Happy Star Trek Day! 🖖🌟

Did you know that the visionary behind Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry, is also the namesake of our very own Planetarium? 🪐🌌

Join us for free monthly shows where you can explore the wonders of our solar system! ✅

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/planetarium

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Grandparents may join us for Dancing with Grandparents this Thursday from 7:15 AM to 8:00 AM in the Multi-Purpose room

Happy National Grandparents Day to all the amazing grandparents in our El Paso ISD family! ❤️

We're proud to celebrate the support you bring to our students, staff, and community every day. 🌟

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Thank you to our incredible El Paso ISD staff for participating in the Operation Search Telethon! 📞

Our dedicated staff are committed to bringing students back to the classroom to keep learning and thriving at El Paso ISD! 🌟💪🎉

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El Paso ISD staff are dialing in to put students first! 🌟 During our telethon, team members are reaching out to parents to check on student absences, make sure they’re okay, and help get kids back to class. 🏫📚👏

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Interim Superintendent Martha Aguirre kicks off the Right Here Right Now attendance campaign with the Operation Search Telethon. 📞🌟👏

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Join the Roadrunner family for the Coronado Homecoming parade.
We will meet at the CHS Ag parking lot on 9/17/25. Time for arrival will be announced, once we get our time from CHS.
Every participant MUST turn in a waiver by 9/12 to join in on the fun! Turn in your waiver in the front office. No waiver by 9/12, you will NOT participate.
Students will be walking with our parade float.
Dress up as one of Andy’s Toys or one of your favorite Disney Characters!
We will be handing out candy on the route. If you would like to donate a bag of candy please drop it off at the office.

Please see the attached flyer for our dress up days for 9/15 to 9/19!
Thank you!

Western Hills Families,

Please see the attached flyer from Immunize El Paso .

Parents,
Please see the attached flyer about Supporting Students’ Social Emotional (SEL) Wellness in EPISD
Coming Soon: Panorama Student Growth Measure Survey
Grades 3 - 12 – September 8 – September 19, 2025

Roadrunners, join the PTA tomorrow at Menchies!

Where: Menchies on Sunland Park Dr.
When: September 3, 2025
11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

20% of your purchase will go to Western Hills PTA
MAKE SURE YOU MENTION WESTERN HILLS PTA

HAPPENING NEXT WEEK: El Paso ISD Employee Health Fair 🩺❤️‍🩹

Enjoy health screenings, vaccines, massage therapy, giveaways, and over 80 vendors! 🌟

💉 Vaccinations
• Flu
• COVID
• Pneumonia
• Tdap
• MMR (measles)
• Shinges
• RSV

⚕ Health Screenings
• Glucose
• Cholesterol
• Blood pressure
• BMI
• Diabetes risk
• Knee and injury
• Vein screening
• Spinal and neck screening

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/benefits

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September 1st marks the start of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The El Paso ISD family offers our heartfelt support to all those bravely facing this disease.

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Please check out our Roadrunner Bimonthly Newsletter:
https://secure.smore.com/n/j9yes

El Paso ISD will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. We wish our community a safe weekend! 🌟

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

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Dear El Paso ISD families,

As a precaution all High School football games are delayed and Middle School Baseball and Softball are cancelled for this evening, Thursday, Aug 28.

📣 El Paso ISD is inviting our community to join the Action Planning Oversight Committee (APOC)!

We’re looking for:
🌟 Students
🌟Families
🌟 Staff
🌟 Alumni
🌟 Military reps
🌟 Community orgs

With the Equity Assessment now complete, EPISD and MAEC are beginning the next phase—developing an Action Plan. This Action Plan that will turn recommendations from the assessment into concrete policies and practices to guide the district moving forward. We want your ideas, experiences, and perspectives to guide this important work.

📅 Apply by Sept 5 ➡️ bit.ly/APOCForm25 or call 915-257-9769 and leave a voicemail with your name and contact info.

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Reminder! No School on Monday, September 1, 2025 in honor of Labor Day! Enjoy the long weekend!

🌟REMINDER: FEDERAL IMPACT AID FORM🌟

Thank you to the El Paso ISD families who have completed the Federal Impact Aid Form, if you haven’t please take a moment to complete it in the Parent Portal. ✅

Complete by Thursday, Sept. 18. ➡️ bit.ly/ParentPortal_25

This form allows El Paso ISD to apply for financial compensation for tax revenue lost due to Federal activities within district boundaries.

Thank you for your support! 🌟

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Western Hills has earned a “A” in the 2025 TEA Accountability Ratings! 📚

This reflects our commitment to putting students first, delivering high-quality education, and

helping every learner thrive.🌟✅

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