
🎶🌟2025 El Paso ISD Fine Arts Mariachi Fiesta🌟🎶
Come support our incredible student musicians and experience the heart of El Paso ISD's mariachi culture!❤️
Join us at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, at the Andress High School Auditorium (5400 Sun Valley Dr) for a free live mariachi performance.🌟
Not only will you enjoy an unforgettable show, but the groups will also receive expert feedback from professional mariachi adjudicators to fine-tune their skills for the upcoming UIL contest.
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🌟 School Board Recognition Month 🌟
Meet Alex Cuellar, our passionate District 2 Board Trustee! Serving the Burges and Jefferson feeder pattern areas, Mr. Cuellar is a proud product of the schools he represents.
A history of serving the public in his legal career, for over a year and a half on the board, Mr. Cuellar's mission has been to ensure every child has access to the same opportunities and quality education.
Learn more ➡️ episd.org/page/about-the-board
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🌟 School Board Recognition Month 🌟
Meet Leah Hanany, our dedicated District 1 Board Trustee! Serving the Bowie and El Paso High feeder pattern areas, Mrs. Hanany has been a passionate advocate for our community for more than three years.
An experienced educator, Mrs. Hanany is committed to listening to families, supporting teachers, and crafting policies that will benefit generations to come.
Learn more ➡️ episd.org/page/about-the-board
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UPDATE!!! Basketball Tryouts
(Weather Permitting)
Boys: Friday Jan 10th (Only) 5:00-7:00pm
Girls: Friday Jan 10th 3:00-4:45pm and Saturday Jan 11th 9:00 - 11:00am

Friday, January 10:
A two-hour delay will be in effect for the entire district.
Extended Day Learning will not operate in the morning and will resume normal activities in the afternoon.

Tomorrow we will be enforcing the dress code once again. Students may wear solid color gray, blue, or UTEP orange hoodies and sweatshirts. Remind your child that hoods must be removed while inside the building, and logos are not permitted.
We appreciate your continued support in maintaining our school’s standards

Dear Wiggs Families,
Thank you for your understanding and support as we navigate the recent cold weather.
Beginning tomorrow, we will be enforcing the dress code once again. Students may wear solid color gray, blue, or UTEP orange hoodies and sweatshirts. Please remind your child that hoods must be removed while inside the building, and logos are not permitted.
We appreciate your attention to this matter and your continued support in maintaining our school’s standards.
Best regards

Due to inclement weather, there will be no school for Wednesday January 8.
Debido al mal tiempo, no habrá clases el miércoles 8 de enero.

Welcome back, El Paso ISD staff! 🎉 We hope you had a wonderful break and are ready to embrace a new year full of opportunities. Let’s continue to inspire, empower, and support our learners every day!🌟
We're excited to welcome our students back to school on Wednesday, Jan. 8!📚
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We look forward to welcoming the students back on Wednesday, Jan. 8.

We're excited to welcome back our staff this Monday, January 6!🌟 See you soon!
Students will return to school on Wednesday, January 8.📚
Academic calendar ➡️ bit.ly/24-25AcademicYearCalendar
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🌟School Board Recognition Month🌟
Join us in honoring our incredible board members for their steadfast commitment to creating inclusive and equitable learning environments that empower every child to thrive and ensuring every student in El Paso has access to high-quality public education.
Their dedication to El Paso ISD not only shapes the future of our students but also strengthens and unites our entire community!❤️
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🎊Happy New Year, El Paso ISD!🎊
As we welcome 2025, we are so grateful for our community’s trust and support. We’re excited to continue to work together to build a brighter future for our students and strengthen the promise of opportunity and hope for all El Pasoans.
We can't wait to see you soon!
❄️ Staff & District Return: Monday, Jan. 6
❄️ Students Return: Wednesday, Jan. 8
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Parents,
We are requesting students do not bring backpacks tomorrow 12/20/24!
Early Release at 11:35 AM!
Thank you!

The countdown is on!🎊 The holiday break kicks off this Friday, Dec. 20, with an early release.🙌
El Paso ISD schools and district offices will be closed for the holidays from Monday, Dec. 23, to Friday, Jan. 3. Our staff will return on Monday, Jan. 6, and students will be back in class on Wednesday, Jan. 8!
Wishing our community a safe holiday season!🌟
Check out the early release schedule here: ➡️ bit.ly/24-25AcademicYearCalendar
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El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Diana Sayavedra were thrilled to recognize students, community partners, parents, and staff for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on December 17, 2024, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. #ItStartsWithUs










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
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Dear Wiggs families,
We wanted to send a reminder that the deadline to participate in a confidential Family Survey being conducted by the Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium (MAEC) as part of our district’s equity assessment, is this Thursday, Dec 19th 2024. Your feedback is important to understanding how we can improve equitable outcomes for all students. Please note that no personally identifiable information will be collected, and responses will be directly collected by MAEC. Students and staff are also participating in this survey.
Please use the following link to access the Family Survey:
https://maec.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d090EBSt7bdtTMy
Your voice matters, and we encourage your participation. Thank you for all your support in establishing equitable outcomes for EPISD students.

Happy Sunday!
Check out the flyer for our dress up days!
The PTA is sponsoring the Teacher and Staff Holiday Luncheon on the 19th. They need your help! Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Sign up here:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70A0D4CAEAD2FA0FC1-53828996-desserts
Orchestra Concert: 5:30 PM Tuesday
Band Concert: 6:00 PM Wednesday
Fine Arts Concert: 6:00 PM Thursday
Early Release on Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:35 AM.



Parents,
Please take a minute to view a video from Mrs. Matamoros by clicking this link https://tinyurl.com/8th-grade-video
Note: All payments will be $79 due to School Cash Online Fee*
