Good afternoon Western Hills Families,
This year marks our first Thanksgiving Lunch with our expanded school community, and we are thrilled to share this experience with all the new families who have joined Western Hills this school year.
As our student population has grown significantly, we kindly ask for your patience and cooperation as we navigate this new Thanksgiving lunch process. Our priority is to ensure a safe, organized, and enjoyable experience for all students and families while maintaining the respectful environment that defines our school community.
Attached you will find the Thanksgiving Lunch Schedule. We encourage families to arrive approximately ten minutes prior to their child’s scheduled lunch time to check in at the front office and pick up pre-purchased tickets. Parents will be allowed into the cafeteria a few minutes before students arrive to collect lunches and find seating.
We look forward to sharing this meaningful tradition with our Western Hills families and celebrating the spirit of togetherness that makes our school so special.
Warm regards,
Western Hills Elementary
November is Military Family Appreciation Month! 🌟
We’re proud to support more than 8,000 military-connected students and their families across El Paso ISD. ❤️ Thank you for being part of our community! 🙌
Learn more about our military support ➡️ www.episd.org/o/episd/page/military-engagement
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
We’re proud to support more than 8,000 military-connected students and their families across El Paso ISD. ❤️ Thank you for being part of our community! 🙌
Learn more about our military support ➡️ www.episd.org/o/episd/page/military-engagement
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Attendance Matters! Right here, Right Now!
Please take a moment to watch a message from some of our students!
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Please take a moment to watch a message from some of our students!
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Roadrunner family,
To help support our school community the PTA and Focus on Children and Families, have teamed up to collect canned goods and non-perishable goods! Starting tomorrow, November 3 through November 14. The class who brings in the most donations will receive a small prize.
EPISD Food & Nutrition Services and Western Hills warmly invite you to join your child for our traditional Thanksgiving feast during their scheduled lunch time.
Only 2 tickets PER FAMILY- TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO PURCHASE TICKETS!
Please see the attached flyers for what time and day your child will have their Thanksgiving lunch.
*Each family may purchase up to two tickets total (not per student) for $9.00 Each
*Tickets must be purchased online and are non-refundable
*Ticket Sales end November 3rd
*No outside food allowed/ Food may not leave campus
**November 5th. Families can eat together: students may join their younger siblings and families for lunch. Please attend the youngest students lunch period. **
November 5th Thanksgiving Lunch
PK3 through 2nd grade
https://episd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/48037/251/False/True
When purchasing tickets please log in under your School Cash Online account or make sure to write who the purchase is for. Please screen shot your receipt number or print it out.
November 6th Thanksgiving Lunch
3rd grade through 5th
https://episd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/48040/251/False/True
When purchasing tickets please log in under your School Cash Online account or make sure to write who the purchase is for. Please screen shot your receipt number or print it out.
To help support our school community the PTA and Focus on Children and Families, have teamed up to collect canned goods and non-perishable goods! Starting tomorrow, November 3 through November 14. The class who brings in the most donations will receive a small prize.
EPISD Food & Nutrition Services and Western Hills warmly invite you to join your child for our traditional Thanksgiving feast during their scheduled lunch time.
Only 2 tickets PER FAMILY- TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO PURCHASE TICKETS!
Please see the attached flyers for what time and day your child will have their Thanksgiving lunch.
*Each family may purchase up to two tickets total (not per student) for $9.00 Each
*Tickets must be purchased online and are non-refundable
*Ticket Sales end November 3rd
*No outside food allowed/ Food may not leave campus
**November 5th. Families can eat together: students may join their younger siblings and families for lunch. Please attend the youngest students lunch period. **
November 5th Thanksgiving Lunch
PK3 through 2nd grade
https://episd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/48037/251/False/True
When purchasing tickets please log in under your School Cash Online account or make sure to write who the purchase is for. Please screen shot your receipt number or print it out.
November 6th Thanksgiving Lunch
3rd grade through 5th
https://episd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/48040/251/False/True
When purchasing tickets please log in under your School Cash Online account or make sure to write who the purchase is for. Please screen shot your receipt number or print it out.
🌟 November is Native American Heritage Month! 🌟
El Paso ISD proudly honors the history, cultures, and countless contributions of Native American communities whose legacies inspire generations. ❤️
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
El Paso ISD proudly honors the history, cultures, and countless contributions of Native American communities whose legacies inspire generations. ❤️
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
🌟⏰ FALL BACK THIS WEEKEND ⏰🌟
Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before bed tonight as daylight saving time ends on Sunday, Nov. 2! ✅
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before bed tonight as daylight saving time ends on Sunday, Nov. 2! ✅
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
A Drug-Free Future Starts With Us! 🌟
El Paso ISD students celebrated #RedRibbonWeek by promoting positive choices and committing to a drug-free lifestyle. ❤️
Learn more about Red Ribbon Week ➡️ www.dea.gov/redribbon
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #RedRibbonWeek
El Paso ISD students celebrated #RedRibbonWeek by promoting positive choices and committing to a drug-free lifestyle. ❤️
Learn more about Red Ribbon Week ➡️ www.dea.gov/redribbon
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #RedRibbonWeek
🎃Happy Halloween, El Paso ISD!🎃
Wishing everyone a spook-tacular day filled with costumes, candy, and lots of fun! 👻 Stay safe while trick-or-treating, and don’t forget to brush your teeth tonight! 🍬
More photos ➡️ bit.ly/EPISDHalloween25
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #Halloween
Wishing everyone a spook-tacular day filled with costumes, candy, and lots of fun! 👻 Stay safe while trick-or-treating, and don’t forget to brush your teeth tonight! 🍬
More photos ➡️ bit.ly/EPISDHalloween25
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #Halloween
Friendly reminder to help support our students by completing the Local Income Verification Form by Friday, Oct. 31, to help ensure our schools continue to receive important Title I funding.
Learn more ➡️ https://www.episd.org/page/localincomeverificationform
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Learn more ➡️ https://www.episd.org/page/localincomeverificationform
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
EPISD Food & Nutrition Services and Western Hills warmly invite you to join your child for our traditional Thanksgiving feast during their scheduled lunch time.
Only 2 tickets PER FAMILY
Please see the attached flyers for what time and day your child will have their Thanksgiving lunch.
*Each family may purchase up to two tickets total (not per student) for $9.00 Each
*Tickets must be purchased online and are non-refundable
*Ticket Sales end November 3rd
*No outside food allowed/ Food may not leave campus
**November 5th. Families can eat together: students may join their younger siblings and families for lunch. Please attend the youngest students lunch period. **
November 5th Thanksgiving Lunch
PK3 through 2nd grade
Link to purchase tickets
When purchasing tickets please log in under your School Cash Online account or make sure to write who the purchase is for. Please screen shot your receipt number or print it out.
November 6th Thanksgiving Lunch
3rd grade through 5th
Link to purchase tickets
When purchasing tickets please log in under your School Cash Online account or make sure to write who the purchase is for. Please screen shot your receipt number or print it out.
Only 2 tickets PER FAMILY
Please see the attached flyers for what time and day your child will have their Thanksgiving lunch.
*Each family may purchase up to two tickets total (not per student) for $9.00 Each
*Tickets must be purchased online and are non-refundable
*Ticket Sales end November 3rd
*No outside food allowed/ Food may not leave campus
**November 5th. Families can eat together: students may join their younger siblings and families for lunch. Please attend the youngest students lunch period. **
November 5th Thanksgiving Lunch
PK3 through 2nd grade
Link to purchase tickets
When purchasing tickets please log in under your School Cash Online account or make sure to write who the purchase is for. Please screen shot your receipt number or print it out.
November 6th Thanksgiving Lunch
3rd grade through 5th
Link to purchase tickets
When purchasing tickets please log in under your School Cash Online account or make sure to write who the purchase is for. Please screen shot your receipt number or print it out.
Dear Families and Guardians,
Next week, the counselors at Western Hills Elementary will be talking with your child about personal safety in our classrooms and community. We want your child to feel comfortable talking about this topic openly in the classroom and with staff at school. We hope you will encourage your child to talk about personal safety at home, too. Please support your child in talking with you about their concerns. Through a personal safety lesson adapted for each grade level, your child will learn how to identify feelings that tell them that something is wrong and what they can do to stay safe. Students will also learn about boundaries and personal privacy. Please contact the school counselor or your child’s teacher for support with these strategies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Chaparro or Ms. Hernandez.
Here are some ways you can help:
· Remember that students should feel safe at school and at home.
· Teach your child to walk in a confident, assertive manner.
· Encourage your child to walk away and tell an adult if he or she feels someone is about to harm him or her.
· With your child, practice using a strong voice or strong look. These are things we have practiced at school.
· Remind students that private areas are areas covered by a swimsuit.
· Remind students that grown-ups should never ask to keep secrets from their parents.
· Talk about safe ways to act in situations that might be dangerous. For example, identify a safe house or store where they can ask adults for help.
With regards,
Mrs. Chaparro & Ms. Hernandez
Western Hills Elementary
(915)236-3850
Next week, the counselors at Western Hills Elementary will be talking with your child about personal safety in our classrooms and community. We want your child to feel comfortable talking about this topic openly in the classroom and with staff at school. We hope you will encourage your child to talk about personal safety at home, too. Please support your child in talking with you about their concerns. Through a personal safety lesson adapted for each grade level, your child will learn how to identify feelings that tell them that something is wrong and what they can do to stay safe. Students will also learn about boundaries and personal privacy. Please contact the school counselor or your child’s teacher for support with these strategies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Chaparro or Ms. Hernandez.
Here are some ways you can help:
· Remember that students should feel safe at school and at home.
· Teach your child to walk in a confident, assertive manner.
· Encourage your child to walk away and tell an adult if he or she feels someone is about to harm him or her.
· With your child, practice using a strong voice or strong look. These are things we have practiced at school.
· Remind students that private areas are areas covered by a swimsuit.
· Remind students that grown-ups should never ask to keep secrets from their parents.
· Talk about safe ways to act in situations that might be dangerous. For example, identify a safe house or store where they can ask adults for help.
With regards,
Mrs. Chaparro & Ms. Hernandez
Western Hills Elementary
(915)236-3850
Join us at the El Paso ISD Special Education Job Fair! 🌟
We’re looking for dedicated individuals to support our students through the following roles:
✅ SPED Teachers
✅ SPED Paraprofessionals
✅ SPED Substitutes
⏰ 3–6 p.m.
📅 Thursday, Nov. 6
📍 Professional Development Center | 6500 Boeing Dr
Don't forget to bring your resume and be ready to interview! 🙌
Explore our vacancies and apply today! ➡️ episd.org/jobs
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
We’re looking for dedicated individuals to support our students through the following roles:
✅ SPED Teachers
✅ SPED Paraprofessionals
✅ SPED Substitutes
⏰ 3–6 p.m.
📅 Thursday, Nov. 6
📍 Professional Development Center | 6500 Boeing Dr
Don't forget to bring your resume and be ready to interview! 🙌
Explore our vacancies and apply today! ➡️ episd.org/jobs
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE TOMORROW🌟
El Paso ISD students will have early release Friday, Oct. 31. 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
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
El Paso ISD students will have early release Friday, Oct. 31. 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
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
🌟 HAPPENING TODAY! 🌟
Don’t miss the final day of our Superintendent Search Community Meetings! ✅ We’re inviting the entire El Paso ISD community to share their valuable input to help shape the leadership profile for our next superintendent.
🗓 Thursday, October 30
📍 1:30 p.m. at Polk Elementary
📍 5:30 p.m. at Don Haskins PK-8
Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/page/communitysuperprocess
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Don’t miss the final day of our Superintendent Search Community Meetings! ✅ We’re inviting the entire El Paso ISD community to share their valuable input to help shape the leadership profile for our next superintendent.
🗓 Thursday, October 30
📍 1:30 p.m. at Polk Elementary
📍 5:30 p.m. at Don Haskins PK-8
Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/page/communitysuperprocess
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Join us for today's Superintendent Search Community Meetings! 🌟
Be part of the conversation and help shape the leadership profile for our next superintendent. ✅
🗓 Wednesday, October 29
📍 1:30 p.m. at Whitaker Elementary
📍 5:30 p.m. at Bobby Joe Hill PK-8
Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/page/communitysuperprocess
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Be part of the conversation and help shape the leadership profile for our next superintendent. ✅
🗓 Wednesday, October 29
📍 1:30 p.m. at Whitaker Elementary
📍 5:30 p.m. at Bobby Joe Hill PK-8
Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/page/communitysuperprocess
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
HAPPENING TODAY: Superintendent Search Community Meeting
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees invites you to be part of the search for our next superintendent. ✅
Join us for today’s community meetings and help shape the future of our district:
🗓 Tuesday, October 28
📍 1:30 p.m. at Guillen MS
📍 5:30 p.m. at Hartley PK-8
Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/page/communitysuperprocess
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees invites you to be part of the search for our next superintendent. ✅
Join us for today’s community meetings and help shape the future of our district:
🗓 Tuesday, October 28
📍 1:30 p.m. at Guillen MS
📍 5:30 p.m. at Hartley PK-8
Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/page/communitysuperprocess
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Please see the attached flyers for this weeks events at Western Hills.
Red Ribbon Week All Week- crazy hair and sock day tomorrow! 10/28
10/28- Yoga with the PTA
Spooky STEM Night on 10/29 at 4:30
4th Grade presentation 10/29 at 5:30
Halloween Early Release at 12 PM
Lights. Camera. Action! 📽️🌟
The deadline for in-competition entries for the 2026 El Paso ISD Student Film Festival is tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025. ✅
We are so excited to see what our talented students produce! 🙌
Fill out the interest form ➡️ https://forms.office.com/r/nerrrkeZ6r
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
The deadline for in-competition entries for the 2026 El Paso ISD Student Film Festival is tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025. ✅
We are so excited to see what our talented students produce! 🙌
Fill out the interest form ➡️ https://forms.office.com/r/nerrrkeZ6r
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Parents,
Please read through our Bi-monthly Smore. We have a lot of activities and events coming up.
Thank you! https://secure.smore.com/n/zd7ne
Please read through our Bi-monthly Smore. We have a lot of activities and events coming up.
Thank you! https://secure.smore.com/n/zd7ne
🌟EARLY RELEASE NEXT WEEK🌟
El Paso ISD students will have early release Friday, Oct. 31. 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
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
El Paso ISD students will have early release Friday, Oct. 31. 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
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
