The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees will have its regular board meeting at 5 p.m. today at the El Paso ISD Administration Building, 1014 N. Stanton St. Board agenda: www.episd.org/page/board-meeting-agendasmaterials-new Live stream: www.episd.org/page/boardlive #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

Dear 8th Grade Parents, The 8th grade PTA Dance Committee would like to thank everyone who has signed up to donate items for the dance. Also, thank you to all who signed up to volunteer during the dance (make sure you are district approved for Volunteers in Public Schools – VIPS clearance) and all who signed up as pick-up crew at the end of the dance (no VIPS approval needed). The deadline to submit an application for VIPS approval is Friday, May 23 to allow time for EPISD to approve all volunteers. This way, Wiggs can have a list by June 4th. VIPS LINK: https://elpasoisd.erp.frontlineeducation.com/volunteer/EntryPointHomeAction.do?x-tab-id=2aca6253-bd28-440a-a883-32ab5e2a0a17 Please check the Sign-Up Genius Link is below to double check what you signed up for: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4CAEAD2FA0FC1-56047045-8thgrade We are in the final stages of putting together a great dance for our 8th graders and it is Hollywood themed. The theme colors are gold, black, and red. We are still accepting monetary donations for decorations, now that we have enough for pizzas. No amount is too small. If you have not contributed toward the dance, please do so...it is completely voluntary! Thank you for your generosity! 8th grade PTA Dance Committee _____________________________________________________ DONATING IS EASY CLICK, TEXT or SCAN! CLICK this link: https://8th-grade-dance-2025.cheddarup.com/ TEXT Wiggsdance to 234-324-3332 SCAN the QR code below

We are so proud of Superintendent Diana Sayavedra; this weekend she was the keynote speaker at the Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (TALAS) Leadership Summit! 🌟 TALAS brought together education leaders from across the state for two days of learning, collaboration, and progress in advancing Latino learners and leaders. ✅ #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

Our district values our community's feedback! 📝 Please take a brief survey to tell us about your experience with El Paso ISD. We need your feedback to ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and careers. 🌟 The survey will close on May 23. ✅ Take your anonymous survey ➡️ https://surveys.panoramaed.com/episd/family For questions about the survey administration, please contact strategyevaluation@episd.org. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

🌟 CALL FOR ARTISTS: CLOSING SOON! 🌟 El Paso ISD Employees: Submit your artwork by Wednesday, May 21, for a chance to be featured in the Faculty & Staff Art Exhibit! 🖼️ Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/FSArt2025 #ItStARTSWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

Padres y tutores de estudiantes interesados ​​en unirse al equipo de porristas: habrá una junta obligatoria de padres previa a las pruebas el 22 de mayo de 2025 en la cafetería de Wiggs a las 4:30 p. m. Para más información, contacten al entrenador Zozzaro en issmith@episd.org.

Our district values our community's feedback! 📝 Please take a brief survey to tell us about your experience with El Paso ISD. We need your feedback to ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and careers. 🌟 The survey will close on May 23. ✅ Take your anonymous survey ➡️ https://surveys.panoramaed.com/episd/family For questions about the survey administration, please contact strategyevaluation@episd.org. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

Parents and guardians of students interested in joining cheerleading, there will be a mandatory pre-tryout parent meeting May 22, 2025 in the Wiggs cafeteria at 4:30pm. For more information please contact Coach Zozzaro at issmith@episd.org

🎨 CALL FOR ARTISTS: 1 WEEK LEFT TO SUBMIT! 🌟 El Paso ISD Fine Arts invites all district employees to showcase their creativity in the upcoming Faculty & Staff Art Exhibit! 🖼️ Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/FSArt2025 #ItStARTSWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

Join us May 20th, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the El Paso Center for Children - Parent Cafe. Parent Cafes are small group gatherings to deliver training and provide support to families. Door Prizes, Food, and Refreshments will be provided.

Acompáñenos el 20 de mayo de 2025, de 5:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m., en el Café para Padres del Centro para Niños de El Paso. Los Cafés para Padres son reuniones de grupos pequeños para brindar capacitación y apoyo a las familias. Se ofrecerán premios, comida y refrigerios.

Dear El Paso ISD Families, Please take a brief survey to tell us about your experience with El Paso ISD. We need your feedback to ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and careers. 🌟 Take the anonymous survey ➡️ https://surveys.panoramaed.com/episd/family If you have any questions about the survey administration, please contact strategyevaluation@episd.org. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms in our El Paso ISD community! 💐💌 Your dedication, strength, and unwavering support are shaping the future of our students. 🌟 Thank you for being the heart and inspiration behind their success. ❤️ #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #MothersDay

Padres de Wiggs: Una nueva y preocupante tendencia está ganando terreno en TikTok y ha provocado la evacuación de algunas escuelas. Los estudiantes se graban introduciendo objetos como lápices y resortes en los puertos de carga de sus Chromebooks para prenderles fuego. Las consecuencias de una evacuación escolar serían graves, además de los daños que la laptop podría sufrir si cae sobre el padre o la madre. Hable con su hijo sobre la posibilidad de no seguir a otros ni intentar esto, ya que los daños podrían ser costosos. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjUoWycX/

Wiggs Parents, A new and concerning trend is gaining traction on TikTok, and it’s led to the evacuations of some schools.⁠ Students are recording themselves sticking items like pencils and springs into the charging ports of their Chromebooks to set them on fire.⁠ Consequences of a school evacuation would be severe along with the damages to the laptop falling upon the parent. Speak with your child about not following others or trying this as damages could be costly. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjUoWycX/

Parents, Teachers, and Staff please read through this month's Wolverine Newsletter! Please be advised that there were corrections made pertaining to NJHS Induction Ceremony times. https://secure.smore.com/n/102una

Parents, Teachers, and Staff please read through this month's Wolverine Newsletter! https://secure.smore.com/n/102una

🌟 Happy School Nurse Day! 🌟 We can’t thank our incredible school nurses enough for your dedication, care, and for taking care of our kids! You go above and beyond to keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn. 📚✅ #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #SchoolNursesDay #Healthy

On Tuesday, May 6, 2024, an 8th grade assembly was held. Please ask your students about the following: *Permission slip to Jumbo Park (Field Trip is June 4th from 10 am - 2 pm). *Liability Waiver for Jumbo Park *Permission slip to walk to El Paso High for ceremony rehearsal. (This will take place the morning of June 5th. 8th graders and teachers will walk to the gym and be back to Wiggs before lunch.) ALL PERMISSION SLIPS ARE DUE BY MAY 23 TO MRS. MATAMOROS IN ROOM 209 OR IN ROOM 100.

El Paso ISD is proud to support our families and community through continued autism awareness and support efforts! 💙 Our Special Education Health Services Center recently hosted an Autism Awareness Event, connecting parents with local agencies and resources to help empower families of children with autism. 🌟 Together, we’re building understanding, acceptance, and a stronger support network for every child. #ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD