El Paso ISD will be closed during the week of March 16-20 for Spring Break. ☀️
Accelerated instruction for students who are scheduled to attend will take place March 9–13. 📚
To learn more about the Spring Intersession schedule, visit ➡️ www.episd.org/page/spring-intersession
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Don't miss out on the final Community Conversations meeting with Trustee Mindy Sutton and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk.
⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Feb. 25
📍Irvin High School Cafeteria, 5400 Sanders Ave.
✅ Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.
Can’t attend? Participate by taking our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations
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Join us for our Lunch and Learn opportunity with our Principal! Monday 2/23 12pm to 1pm in B100
See our Lunch Menu for the week!
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We need your feedback! Please complete the survey and provide feedback that will inform the Principal Profile as we begin our search for our new Principal. The district will use the information you provide to develop a screener/criteria to identify our next leader.
https://forms.office.com/r/4V8NjkHGM5
Please see the events scheduled for the next few weeks!
Let us know i f you have any questions.
Monday - February 23 (A Day)
-Love & Lunchables with the Principal 12:00pm B100- (like coffee with the principal)
-Super SAC at TMECHS 12:30-3:30
Tuesday- February 24 (B Day)
- NEW Student Recruitment Tour 5:00pm
-HS Softball @ Home vs Jefferson 4:00/6:00pm
Wednesday - February 25 (A Day)
-Junior SAT Bootcamp B100 12:15 - 1:15pm
-Campus Improvement Team Meeting (CIT) 4:15pm B100
-MS Basketball @ Canyon 6:00 & 7:00
Thursday - February 26 (B Day)
-Recruitment Tour 9:00am
-UTEP E Week Field trip (Identified students only 9:00am)
-D9 Student Council Spring Conference at BelAir 9:00am
-HS Softball Varsity @ Tucson AZ Tourney
Friday- February 27 (A Day)
-MS Soccer starts 6:30-7:45am
-Junior SAT Bootcamp 12:15-1:15pm
-Lucha Libro event 6:00pm Gym
Saturday - February 28
-MS Wrestling @ YWA 8:30am
-UTEP Dance Competition
-Winterguard Competition @ Eastlake HS
Monday - March 2 (B Day)
-TELPAS Testing
Tuesday- March 3 (A Day)
-TELPAS Testing
-HS Softball @ Fabens
-Bigs/Littles lunch B100
Wednesday - March 4 (B Day)
-Junior SAT Bootcamp 12:15-1:15pm (location to be determined)
Thursday - March 5 (A Day)
-MS Wrestling @ Bowie 6:00pm
Friday- March 6 (B Day)
-End of the 3rd 9 Weeks
-Junior SAT Bootcamp 12:15-1:15PM B100
-HS Softball @ Home vs Tornillo 4:00/6:00pm
Saturday - March 7
-MS Soccer @ Home 9:00am
Sunday - March 8
-Junior College Trip to Seattle
Monday - March 9
-Intersession begins
Tuesday - March 10
-Intersession
HS Softball @ Home vs Riverside 4:00/6:00pm
Wednesday - March 11
-Intersession
Thursday - March 12
-Intersession
-Juniors return from Seattle
Friday - March 13
-Intersession
-Junior SAT Bootcamp 12:15-1:15pm (online on their own)
-Winterguard Competition - Dallas (return on 3/16)
-HS Softball @ Irvin
Saturday - March 14
Spring Break - March 16-20
SPRING BREAK
-March 21st WinterGuard Competition @ Socorro HS
*More dates to come for Soccer Games & Wrestling!
Have a great rest of your night! Let me know if you have any questions!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ontiveros
Discover new hobbies, build new skills, and boost your well-being in a fun, supportive environment.
Free for all employees, with supplies provided and many sessions offered across the district! 🏫
View the Spring 2026 Schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/healthyliving
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Together, they discussed a shared commitment to supporting our military-connected students, families, and how to continue to empower the future of our community, in the classroom and beyond. 🌟
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The El Paso ISD Council of PTAs meeting was extra special this month, with guests Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Trustee Alex Cuellar joining the conversation. 📚💭
Together, they shared innovative ideas to support students and staff, while celebrating the countless ways PTAs help our schools thrive and shine! 🌟
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📅 Start Date: Monday, February 27
⏰ Time: 6:30 AM – 7:45 AM
👟 Who: 7th & 8th Grade Students
Students must have a current physical on file and all required Activate forms completed in order to participate.
For more information, please contact Coach Pacheco.
⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Thursday, Feb. 19
📍Coronado High School Cafeteria, 100 Champions Place
✅ Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.
Can’t attend? Participate by taking our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations
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Dear YWA Parents and Families,
It is with deep pride and gratitude that I share I have accepted the Executive Principal position in our district. In this new role, I will oversee and support our middle and high schools, working closely with principals and their teams to strengthen instruction and ensure success for teachers and students across the district.
Serving as your Principal for nearly 10 years has been the greatest honor of my career. I have had the privilege of welcoming new 6th grade classes each year and celebrating the graduation of three incredible senior classes. For many of our students, I have been blessed to serve as their principal for seven years, from their very first day in 6th grade to their walk across the stage in 12th grade. I have built meaningful bonds with you as parents. You welcomed me into your families and together we have shared tears of both joy and sorrow. I will never forget the relationships we have built or the trust you placed in me to walk alongside your daughters.
YWA will always hold a special place in my heart as its founding Principal. I will continue to support the campus and participate in our cherished events and traditions. While I will deeply miss seeing our students, families, and staff each day, please know I am always a call or email away.
I will begin transitioning out of the position in the coming weeks, but will still support the campus as we finish the year strong!
I invite you to be part of selecting YWA’s next principal. We will hold a meeting this Friday, Feb. 20th at 4:15 pm in B100 to gather your input. In addition, a survey will be sent to ensure your voice is heard and your ideas are thoughtfully considered as we shape the search for our next campus leader.
Thank you for your trust, partnership, and unwavering support over the years. It has been an honor to serve the Warrior community. You are in the best of hands with my teachers, staff, and leadership team. We will continue to focus on students, ensuring we provide the best learning opportunities.
With much gratitude and forever your Warrior!
Dr. Cynthia Ontiveros
We invite you to participate in the voting process for the proposed revisions to the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic calendars. 📆🌟
The voting period ends Monday, March 2. ✅
Cast your vote here ➡️ https://episdpublicresources.episd.org/publicCalendarVoting/index.php
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Open to all 7th & 8th graders. No experience needed!
📅 First practice: Friday, Feb. 20
📍 Gym | ⏰ 4:30 PM
Students must have a current physical and completed Aktivate registration to practice. See flyer for more details!
Questions? Contact Coach Pulisci at fapulisc@episd.org
Join us for our next Community Conversations meeting with Trustee Daniel Call and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk.
⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Thursday, Feb. 19
📍 Coronado High School Cafeteria, 100 Champions Place
✅ Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.
Can’t attend? Participate by taking our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations
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Board agenda: www.episd.org/page/board-meeting-agendasmaterials-new
Live stream: www.episd.org/page/boardlive
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Enjoy your day today!
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Dear YWA Parents,
A few reminders! We hope you enjoy Valentine's Day with your loved ones!
📢 Yes — We DO Have School on Monday, February 16th!
Our 8th and 9th graders will take the Science Interim Assessment on Monday.
On Tuesday, 8th graders will take the Social Studies Interim Assessment. Please make sure students bring their charged device!
📝 Today is the LAST day to complete the EPISD Parent Culture Survey!
https://tinyurl.com/5e2wkps4
Take a screenshot of your completed survey and your student will earn a Free Dress Day pass on Thursday, February 19th! Already completed it? No problem! Just send me an email at ccontive@episd.org to confirm you completed the survey! We're at 25% complete, I would love to reach at least 75% completion!
Thank you for your partnership and support!
Dr. Ontiveros
