REMINDER! Join us for YWA’s 5th Annual Fall Festival tomorrow, Saturday, November 8th, from 12 PM – 4 PM at 2231 Arizona Ave. Tickets are available on schoolcashonline.com!
Bring your family and friends, you won’t want to miss it! 🍁✨
Bring your family and friends, you won’t want to miss it! 🍁✨
Join us as we honor our heroes! 💙
Our Veterans Day Celebration will be held on Monday, November 10th at 8:30 AM at the flagpole, followed by breakfast in the cafeteria.
Students are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue to show appreciation.
(Jeans allowed only if wearing these colors — full uniform otherwise.)
There will be no school Tuesday, November 11th.
Let’s show our Warrior pride and gratitude to our veterans! ❤️🤍💙
Our Veterans Day Celebration will be held on Monday, November 10th at 8:30 AM at the flagpole, followed by breakfast in the cafeteria.
Students are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue to show appreciation.
(Jeans allowed only if wearing these colors — full uniform otherwise.)
There will be no school Tuesday, November 11th.
Let’s show our Warrior pride and gratitude to our veterans! ❤️🤍💙
Parents,
This is reminder of our 8th Grade parent/student meeting tomorrow, 11/6 at 5:30pm, to review/select your student's high school program/pathway..
Tomorrow is also our picture day! All students must be in uniform. This picture will go in the yearbook!
Have a great rest of your night!
Dr. Ontiveros
🌟 HAPPENING TOMORROW! 🌟
Join us at the El Paso ISD Special Education Job Fair! 📚 Don't forget to bring your resume and be ready to interview. ✅
⏰ 3–6 p.m.
📅 Thursday, Nov. 6
📍 Professional Development Center | 6500 Boeing Dr
Explore our vacancies and apply today! ➡️ episd.org/jobs
Learn more about the job fair ➡️ bit.ly/Jobs_1030
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Join us at the El Paso ISD Special Education Job Fair! 📚 Don't forget to bring your resume and be ready to interview. ✅
⏰ 3–6 p.m.
📅 Thursday, Nov. 6
📍 Professional Development Center | 6500 Boeing Dr
Explore our vacancies and apply today! ➡️ episd.org/jobs
Learn more about the job fair ➡️ bit.ly/Jobs_1030
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
El Paso ISD will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. 🌟 We salute our veterans for their service and sacrifice. 🇺🇸
View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #VeteransDay
View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #VeteransDay
*Correction!
FALL FESTIVAL is SATURDAY- November 8th, 12pm to 4pm!
FALL FESTIVAL is SATURDAY- November 8th, 12pm to 4pm!
Dear YWA Families,
Here are a few important reminders for this week:
1️⃣ Campus Visitors – Tomorrow
We will be hosting visitors on campus. Please ensure all students are in formal uniform. If you need uniform assistance, please email Dr. Ontiveros at ccontive@episd.org.
2️⃣ Picture Day – Thursday, November 6th
All students (middle & high) must be in uniform for pictures. This photo will be used in the yearbook. High school students are required to wear the formal uniform for pictures but may change into their College Day attire afterward.
3️⃣ HB5 Night – Thursday, November 6th- 5:30–7:00 PM (Gym). This event is mandatory for all 8th grade students and parents. Grades 6th and 7th are welcome to attend to learn more about our high school programs and pathways!
4️⃣ Thanksgiving Luncheon – November 14th, 11:30am to 1:00pm. Students eat free! Adult tickets: $9 (available for purchase on School Cash Online).
5️⃣ Fall Festival – Friday, November 8th, 12:00–4:00 PM. Join us for a fun afternoon of games, food, and activities! Purchase tickets on school cash online.com
6️⃣ Veterans Day Ceremony on November 10th at 8:30am. All Veterans welcome!
****NO SCHOOL on Veterans Day Tuesday, November 11th.
7️⃣ Attendance Challenge Happening NOW! The middle school class with the highest attendance will earn a Free Dress Day! The high school grade level with the highest attendance will enjoy an extended lunch! Encourage your Warrior to be at school every day!
Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our YWA community!
Here are a few important reminders for this week:
1️⃣ Campus Visitors – Tomorrow
We will be hosting visitors on campus. Please ensure all students are in formal uniform. If you need uniform assistance, please email Dr. Ontiveros at ccontive@episd.org.
2️⃣ Picture Day – Thursday, November 6th
All students (middle & high) must be in uniform for pictures. This photo will be used in the yearbook. High school students are required to wear the formal uniform for pictures but may change into their College Day attire afterward.
3️⃣ HB5 Night – Thursday, November 6th- 5:30–7:00 PM (Gym). This event is mandatory for all 8th grade students and parents. Grades 6th and 7th are welcome to attend to learn more about our high school programs and pathways!
4️⃣ Thanksgiving Luncheon – November 14th, 11:30am to 1:00pm. Students eat free! Adult tickets: $9 (available for purchase on School Cash Online).
5️⃣ Fall Festival – Friday, November 8th, 12:00–4:00 PM. Join us for a fun afternoon of games, food, and activities! Purchase tickets on school cash online.com
6️⃣ Veterans Day Ceremony on November 10th at 8:30am. All Veterans welcome!
****NO SCHOOL on Veterans Day Tuesday, November 11th.
7️⃣ Attendance Challenge Happening NOW! The middle school class with the highest attendance will earn a Free Dress Day! The high school grade level with the highest attendance will enjoy an extended lunch! Encourage your Warrior to be at school every day!
Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our YWA community!
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
Thank you to the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) for recognizing Bowie High School, Douglass Elementary, EPISD Community Schools, and the Young Women’s STEAM Academy during the Community Partnership Appreciation event! 💙🧡
We’re proud to work together to support student success and strengthen our El Paso community. 🌟
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
We’re proud to work together to support student success and strengthen our El Paso community. 🌟
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
REMINDER!
Dear Parents/Guardians of Warrior 7th graders:
Our school will do spinal screenings this Tuesday-Friday, November 4th – 7th.
Texas State law requires that schools must screen students for abnormal spinal curvature in accordance with the following schedule:
• Girls will be screened two times, once at age 10 (or fall semester of grade 5) and again at age 12 (or fall semester of grade 7).
I will check your child for signs of spinal problems like scoliosis. Catching a spinal problem early can make the treatment much easier. Not treating spinal problems can lead to serious health problems. The screening is simple. Screeners will look at your child’s back from multiple angles while she stands and bends forward.
Important Recommendations:
· Girls should wear a thin tank top or a sports bra underneath their shirt on exam day. If girls are wearing a sports bra underneath their shirt, it is recommended to lift the back of their shirts in order to better see the entire spine. I will try to screen the majority of girls during PE class.
The school will send you a letter if your child does not pass the screening. The letter will tell you how to follow up with a doctor. This screening is not a medical exam. Your child still needs to see a doctor for checkups. If you do not wish to have your child screened for religious reasons, you must submit an exemption to the school by 8am of scheduled screening day.
Thank you for your cooperation. Please contact me at ajjensen@episd.org or by phone at (915)236-4809 with any questions or if your student has already been diagnosed with scoliosis.
Dear Parents/Guardians of Warrior 7th graders:
Our school will do spinal screenings this Tuesday-Friday, November 4th – 7th.
Texas State law requires that schools must screen students for abnormal spinal curvature in accordance with the following schedule:
• Girls will be screened two times, once at age 10 (or fall semester of grade 5) and again at age 12 (or fall semester of grade 7).
I will check your child for signs of spinal problems like scoliosis. Catching a spinal problem early can make the treatment much easier. Not treating spinal problems can lead to serious health problems. The screening is simple. Screeners will look at your child’s back from multiple angles while she stands and bends forward.
Important Recommendations:
· Girls should wear a thin tank top or a sports bra underneath their shirt on exam day. If girls are wearing a sports bra underneath their shirt, it is recommended to lift the back of their shirts in order to better see the entire spine. I will try to screen the majority of girls during PE class.
The school will send you a letter if your child does not pass the screening. The letter will tell you how to follow up with a doctor. This screening is not a medical exam. Your child still needs to see a doctor for checkups. If you do not wish to have your child screened for religious reasons, you must submit an exemption to the school by 8am of scheduled screening day.
Thank you for your cooperation. Please contact me at ajjensen@episd.org or by phone at (915)236-4809 with any questions or if your student has already been diagnosed with scoliosis.
🌟 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
🎀 YWA Campus Tours for 2025–2026! 🎀
It’s time for our Young Women’s Academy school tours for the upcoming year! Families are invited to visit our campus, learn about our programs, and see what makes YWA so special. 💕
🕘 9 AM Tours:
• Nov. 19
• Dec. 17
• Jan. 7, 21, 28
🕔 5 PM Tours:
• Nov. 5
• Dec. 3 & 10
• Jan. 5 & 14
To schedule a tour, please contact Vicky Ramirez at vvservin@episd.org
or 915-236-4800.
We look forward to welcoming future Warriors! ⚔️🌸
It’s time for our Young Women’s Academy school tours for the upcoming year! Families are invited to visit our campus, learn about our programs, and see what makes YWA so special. 💕
🕘 9 AM Tours:
• Nov. 19
• Dec. 17
• Jan. 7, 21, 28
🕔 5 PM Tours:
• Nov. 5
• Dec. 3 & 10
• Jan. 5 & 14
To schedule a tour, please contact Vicky Ramirez at vvservin@episd.org
or 915-236-4800.
We look forward to welcoming future Warriors! ⚔️🌸
🍎 YWA Food Drive for Families in Need!
We’re collecting canned, boxed, and shelf-stable items to support families affected by the government shutdown.
💪 Competition Alert! Each grade level will compete to see who donates the most — the winning class will earn a reward!
🏷️ Please label all donated items with your student’s grade level so they count toward the competition!
🗓️ Donations accepted through mid-November in Room C103.
Let’s come together to make a difference! ❤️
We’re collecting canned, boxed, and shelf-stable items to support families affected by the government shutdown.
💪 Competition Alert! Each grade level will compete to see who donates the most — the winning class will earn a reward!
🏷️ Please label all donated items with your student’s grade level so they count toward the competition!
🗓️ Donations accepted through mid-November in Room C103.
Let’s come together to make a difference! ❤️
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
📸 Picture Day is Coming!
Get ready, Warriors! Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, November 6th!
Please remember — school uniforms are mandatory for pictures.
No payment is needed upfront! A sample photo will be sent home and families can decide which packages to order once they receive their sample. Orders can be placed online by scanning the QR code on the flyer. Package options range from $20–$55 and include a variety of photo sizes and add-ons.
Let’s make those smiles shine, Warriors!
Thanks to the quick thinking of teacher and coach Job Gracia, a student’s life was recently saved at Young Women’s STEAM Prep Academy.
When a student began choking, she didn’t display the typical signs of distress, but Coach Gracia recognized the warning sounds and quickly performed the Heimlich maneuver, dislodging a lollipop. We are so grateful for Coach Gracia’s swift action in protecting one of our Lady Warriors. 💗
With Halloween 🎃 approaching, please remind students to enjoy their treats safely and teach them the universal sign for choking, hands clutching the throat, so they can quickly alert others in an emergency. 🚨
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
When a student began choking, she didn’t display the typical signs of distress, but Coach Gracia recognized the warning sounds and quickly performed the Heimlich maneuver, dislodging a lollipop. We are so grateful for Coach Gracia’s swift action in protecting one of our Lady Warriors. 💗
With Halloween 🎃 approaching, please remind students to enjoy their treats safely and teach them the universal sign for choking, hands clutching the throat, so they can quickly alert others in an emergency. 🚨
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
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
