-WIGGS Administration
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
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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
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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
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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
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1. Income Eligibility Form: The El Paso ISD is required to collect and report the Economic Disadvantage status of each student to the Texas Education Agency (TEA). This information is used to determine eligibility for state and federal funding, accountability ratings and for federal reporting.
This form is not the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) form and has no bearing on your child’s free or reduced lunch program status.
2. Impact Aid Survey Form:
What it is:
A survey that school districts use to determine how many students they have with parents who are in the military, live on federal property, or have other federal connections.
A requirement by the U.S. Department of Education for the district to be eligible for Impact Aid grants.
Why it's important:
For schools: The survey's results help determine the amount of federal funding the district receives. This funding is used to support programs and services for all students, such as for curriculum materials, substitute teachers, and school utilities.
For students: Increased participation can lead to more funding, which directly benefits the quality of education for all children in the district.
You’re invited to see the Wiggs Choir perform their first concert of the school year. Choir students must arrive dressed and ready by 5:30 p.m. in the Wiggs Gym.
The concert begins at 6:00 p.m., also in the gym. Dress code is all black or a Halloween costume. We hope to see you tonight! Thank you for supporting the Wiggs Choir!
¡Hola!
Están invitados a ver al coro de Wiggs en su primer concierto del año escolar.
Los estudiantes del coro deben llegar vestidos y listos a las 5:30 p.m. en el gimnasio de Wiggs. El concierto comienza a las 6:00 p.m., también en el gimnasio. El código de vestimenta es todo negro o un disfraz de Halloween. ¡Esperamos verlos esta noche! ¡Gracias por apoyar al coro de Wiggs!
Sincerely,
Ms. Torres
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
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Dear Parent/Guardian,
On Saturday, November 22, we would like to invite you to participate in a hike in the Franklin Mountains State Park. This hike is entirely voluntary and all of our faculty, staff, students, parents & siblings are welcome to attend. I have enjoyed many hikes in this area and can confidently say it will be a wonderful experience. Below is the information about where we will meet, what time, what to wear, and what everyone should bring. Please download the SportsYou app and use the access coder below to check in prior to starting the hike and also when ending the hike. This way we can account for everyone and help keep us safe.
Where & Time:
We will meet under the rattlesnake statues @ 8:00am.
Chuck Heinrich Trailhead. Located at 11055 Officer Andrew Barcena Dr. If you head on 54 North, exit Martin Luther King, continue on Martin Luther King until you get to Jon Cunningham and turn left. Continue to drive on Jon Cunningham until the road ends. We will meet under the rattlesnake statues. We will be doing the Tin Mine Trail. It is a historic, approximately 6.6-mile roundtrip hike in the Franklin Mountains State Park that leads to abandoned tin mines which can be explored. The trail offers panoramic views of El Paso.
What to wear:
Shorts or pants
T-shirt or long sleeve
Head covering (baseball cap or other head gear)
Hiking boots or Tennis shoes (I would suggest double socks or thick socks since there are places with lots of rocks)
We will monitor the weather to keep you informed on how to dress accordingly.
What to bring:
Water. The recommended amount of water is one bottle per every hour hiking. Our hike will take 2 1/2 to 3 hours to complete. I would suggest you eat a good breakfast before hiking or bring a high energy snack while hiking.
Fee:
The state park entrance fee is $5.00 for everyone 13 and older. You can pay online at https://tpwd.texas.gov/stateparks/franklin-mountains and click on reservations. You may also pay the entree fee in cash at the trailhead. I have a Texas State Park Pass and can take up to 14 people in, free of charge, on a first come, first serve basis. Parents/guardians are welcome to attend as well as siblings. An adult MUST accompany the student. If parents permit, students may go with a friend’s parent or guardian. Please do not bring pets. There will be other adults on the hike and
safety is a major priority whenever I go hiking.
Please contact me if you have questions at 915-881-7170 or 915-422-7153
*Examples of high energy snacks for hiking:
Trail Mix with nuts or chocolate, etc.
Dried fruit or whole fruit
Beef jerky
Kind bars or Clif Bars or another brand
Peanut butter
Sincerely,
Araceli Monarez
Wiggs Middle School
Health and Wellness Coordinator
amonarez@episd.org
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
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This is a friendly reminder to join us for this year’s Thanksgiving Luncheon with your child. We can’t wait to celebrate this special tradition together!
Please remember that all tickets must be purchased online through SchoolCash Online at the following link: SchoolCash Online
Ticket Price: $9.00 each
Important: Tickets will not be sold on the day of the event. No exceptions.
Deadline: Ticket sales will close two days before your child’s scheduled luncheon date.
If you have any questions or need help purchasing tickets, please contact your school’s front office.
We look forward to sharing this wonderful Thanksgiving meal with our EPISD families!
Warm regards,
EPISD Food & Nutrition Services
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
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Join us at the El Paso Zoo to see our students’ amazing Furry & Feathered Art History Exhibit. 👨🎨👩🎨🎨
📆 October 25-26
⏰ 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
📍4001 E. Paisano
Can’t make it this weekend? The artwork will be on display through Dec. 2025! 🌟
Thank you to the El Paso Zoo for partnering with us and showcasing our students’ incredible talent! ❤️
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/Art_1025
Boo at the Zoo Info ➡️ www.elpasozoo.org/experiences/boo-at-the-zoo/
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Join us for day three of the Superintendent Search Community Meetings! ✅
🗓 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
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Wiggs would love to celebrate all the Veterans that make the Wolverine Den amazing!
Please fill out the Microsoft Form and let us celebrate you and your service to our country. (This includes Staff and Faculty)
https://forms.office.com/r/aupA9yw8We
La mesa Directiva del Distrito Escolar Independiente de El Paso le invita a participar en la construcción del futuro de nuestro distrito. Al iniciar la búsqueda de nuestro próximo superintendente, su opinión es importante.
La próxima semana se celebrarán seis reuniones comunitarias del 28 al 30 de octubre para recabar la opinión de las familias, el personal y la comunidad. Sus comentarios contribuirán a la elaboración del perfil de liderazgo del próximo superintendente.
Para facilitar la participación de todos, se celebrarán dos reuniones diarias: una al mediodía y otra por la tarde. Habrá intérpretes de español disponibles en cada sesión.
Horario de la reunión:
• Martes 28 de octubre
o 1:30 pm en la escuela intermedia Guillén
o 5:30 pm en Hartley PK–8
• Miércoles 29 de octubre
o 1:30 pm en la escuela primaria Whitaker
o 5:30 pm en Bobby Joe Hill PK–8
• Jueves 30 de octubre
o 1:30 pm en la escuela primaria Polk
o 5:30 pm en Haskins PK–8
Si no puede asistir en persona, aún puede compartir sus comentarios completando el Cuestionario de perfil de liderazgo escaneando el codigo QR:
Su participación es vital mientras trabajamos juntos para identificar las cualidades y la experiencia que guiarán a El Paso ISD hacia el futuro.
Gracias por ayudarnos a garantizar que se escuchen todas las voces.
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees invites you to take part in shaping the future of our district. As we begin the search for our next superintendent, your voice matters.
Next week there will be a series of six community meetings from October 28 – 30 to gather input from families, staff, and community members. Your feedback will help develop the leadership profile for the next superintendent.
To make it easy for everyone to participate, two meetings will be held each day. There will be a meeting held at midday and another in the evening. Spanish interpreters will be available at every session.
Meeting Schedule:
• Tuesday, Oct. 28
o 1:30 p.m. at Guillen Middle School
o 5:30 p.m. at Hartley PK–8
• Wednesday, Oct. 29
o 1:30 p.m. at Whitaker Elementary
o 5:30 p.m. at Bobby Joe Hill PK–8
• Thursday, Oct. 30
o 1:30 p.m. at Polk Elementary
o 5:30 p.m. at Haskins PK–8
If you are unable to attend in person, you can still share your input by completing the
Leadership Profile Questionnaire by scanning the QR code attached.
Don’t miss day two of the Superintendent Search Community Meetings. ✅ Your valued input will help shape the future of El Paso ISD. 🏫📚
🗓 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.🌟
🗓 Tuesday, October 28
📍 1:30 p.m. at Guillen MS
📍 5:30 p.m. at Hartley Prek-8
Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/page/communitysuperprocess
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
