Come meet the El Paso ISD Police Department at the first annual Spooktacular National Night Out! 🚔🍬
Join us for a free family-friendly evening featuring K-9 presentations, an alcohol-impaired driving simulation, and more opportunities to connect with local first responders who help keep our schools and community safe.🌟
We hope to see you there!
⏰ 5-8 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Oct. 14
📍Bowie High School
🎃 Costumes are welcome
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Join us for a free family-friendly evening featuring K-9 presentations, an alcohol-impaired driving simulation, and more opportunities to connect with local first responders who help keep our schools and community safe.🌟
We hope to see you there!
⏰ 5-8 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Oct. 14
📍Bowie High School
🎃 Costumes are welcome
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Fall Break 🍂 is the perfect time to make sure you're ready for the rest of the school year! 📚✅
Download the El Paso ISD App to stay connected with your child's campus, receive important district updates, and communicate with teachers right from your phone. 📲
Download and learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/app
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Good afternoon, Warrior Families!
Homecoming Week is almost here, and we're excited to celebrate our Rio Carnival theme with a week full of school spirit, fun activities, and opportunities for students and families to get involved. We hope you'll join us as we make this a memorable week for our Warriors!
Tuesday, October 13
🌟 Dress-Up Day: Neon Nights
Light up the school with your brightest colors! Wear neon shirts, funky accessories, glow-inspired outfits, and anything bold and colorful to bring the energy of Rio Carnival to life.
🌭 Family Tailgate | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
All Warrior families are invited to gather on the back patio area near the band room and gym for an evening of community and fun.
Bring a tent, picnic, lawn chairs, blankets, or lawn games.
Free hot dogs will be cooked on the YWA grill.
Clubs will have booths and activities set up on the field.
Parents volunteering with clubs may arrive before dismissal to help set up.
We'll begin cleanup at 5:45 p.m. so everyone can move into the gym after the JV volleyball game for the announcement of our Homecoming Court winners.
🩷 Pink Out Volleyball Games vs. Irvin
Freshman: 4:30 p.m.
JV: 5:30 p.m.
Varsity: 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 14
🐦 Dress-Up Day: Birds of a Feather (Twin Day)
Grab a friend, or a whole flock, and dress alike! Coordinate your outfits and show off your matching style.
🎉 Homecoming Parade | 6:00 p.m.
Lineup begins at 5:00 p.m. in the Walnut parking lot.
Parade begins at 6:00 p.m.
Parade Route: Walnut → Arizona → Rosewood → Rio Grande → Walnut Parking Lot
Come out and support our students as they parade through the neighborhood and showcase their Homecoming spirit!
Thursday, October 15
🌴 Dress-Up Day: Tourist vs. Local
Are you visiting Rio or do you call it home? Dress as a tourist in vacation gear or as a local enjoying everyday life. Sunglasses, maps, team jerseys, and tropical attire are all welcome!
🎊 Students can also look forward to special lunchtime activities throughout the day.
Friday, October 16
🎭 Dress-Up Day: Carnival
It's time for the grand celebration! Wear festive colors, feathers, flowers, sequins, or your most colorful outfit. The brighter and more spirited, the better!
💃 Middle School Dance
📍 Cafeteria
🕟 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Open to YWA Middle School students only
Tickets will be sold October 12-15
More ticket information will be shared soon
Saturday, October 17
🕺 High School Homecoming Dance
📍 YWA 🕖 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Tickets will be sold October 12-15
More ticket information will be shared soon
A special evening for our high school students to celebrate Homecoming in style!
Thank you for helping us make Homecoming Week a fun and spirited tradition for our students. School spirit is an important part of our campus culture, and we look forward to celebrating with all of you throughout the week.
Let's make Rio Carnival Homecoming 2026 our best one yet! 🎭💙💛
Go Warriors! 🎉🏆💙💛
Homecoming Week is almost here, and we're excited to celebrate our Rio Carnival theme with a week full of school spirit, fun activities, and opportunities for students and families to get involved. We hope you'll join us as we make this a memorable week for our Warriors!
Tuesday, October 13
🌟 Dress-Up Day: Neon Nights
Light up the school with your brightest colors! Wear neon shirts, funky accessories, glow-inspired outfits, and anything bold and colorful to bring the energy of Rio Carnival to life.
🌭 Family Tailgate | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
All Warrior families are invited to gather on the back patio area near the band room and gym for an evening of community and fun.
Bring a tent, picnic, lawn chairs, blankets, or lawn games.
Free hot dogs will be cooked on the YWA grill.
Clubs will have booths and activities set up on the field.
Parents volunteering with clubs may arrive before dismissal to help set up.
We'll begin cleanup at 5:45 p.m. so everyone can move into the gym after the JV volleyball game for the announcement of our Homecoming Court winners.
🩷 Pink Out Volleyball Games vs. Irvin
Freshman: 4:30 p.m.
JV: 5:30 p.m.
Varsity: 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 14
🐦 Dress-Up Day: Birds of a Feather (Twin Day)
Grab a friend, or a whole flock, and dress alike! Coordinate your outfits and show off your matching style.
🎉 Homecoming Parade | 6:00 p.m.
Lineup begins at 5:00 p.m. in the Walnut parking lot.
Parade begins at 6:00 p.m.
Parade Route: Walnut → Arizona → Rosewood → Rio Grande → Walnut Parking Lot
Come out and support our students as they parade through the neighborhood and showcase their Homecoming spirit!
Thursday, October 15
🌴 Dress-Up Day: Tourist vs. Local
Are you visiting Rio or do you call it home? Dress as a tourist in vacation gear or as a local enjoying everyday life. Sunglasses, maps, team jerseys, and tropical attire are all welcome!
🎊 Students can also look forward to special lunchtime activities throughout the day.
Friday, October 16
🎭 Dress-Up Day: Carnival
It's time for the grand celebration! Wear festive colors, feathers, flowers, sequins, or your most colorful outfit. The brighter and more spirited, the better!
💃 Middle School Dance
📍 Cafeteria
🕟 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Open to YWA Middle School students only
Tickets will be sold October 12-15
More ticket information will be shared soon
Saturday, October 17
🕺 High School Homecoming Dance
📍 YWA 🕖 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Tickets will be sold October 12-15
More ticket information will be shared soon
A special evening for our high school students to celebrate Homecoming in style!
Thank you for helping us make Homecoming Week a fun and spirited tradition for our students. School spirit is an important part of our campus culture, and we look forward to celebrating with all of you throughout the week.
Let's make Rio Carnival Homecoming 2026 our best one yet! 🎭💙💛
Go Warriors! 🎉🏆💙💛
🍂 Reminder: Fall Break is October 5-9! 🍂
El Paso ISD schools and offices will be closed for Fall Break. 🍁
We wish our students, staff, families, and community a safe and restful week. 🌟
📆 Look ahead for important district dates ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
El Paso ISD has released its proposed draft 2027-28 academic calendar to view here.
The proposed draft calendar will be presented to the El Paso ISD Board of Trustees later this Fall. It is pending Board approval and may be subject to change.
For more information on important calendar dates, please click here.
Help us celebrate our amazing El Paso ISD principals by sending them a message of appreciation! 📝❤️
Fill in the blank: "My principal is ____." and share your response here ➡️ bit.ly/Principals_26
Let's fill #NationalPrincipalsMonth with positive messages and well-deserved recognition for our campus leaders! 👏🌟
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
CANDY DONATIONS NEEDED! 🍬
We’re collecting individually wrapped candy to toss along the parade route.
🍭 Drop off donations in the Front Office:
📅 Tomorrow or October 12–14
⏰ 9 AM–3 PM
Thank you for helping us spread some Warrior spirit!
We’re collecting individually wrapped candy to toss along the parade route.
🍭 Drop off donations in the Front Office:
📅 Tomorrow or October 12–14
⏰ 9 AM–3 PM
Thank you for helping us spread some Warrior spirit!
🤝 Be a Buddy, Not a Bully! 🤝
During Bullying Prevention Month and all year long, let's work together to foster a school community where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to succeed. 📚❤️
Have a concern or need support? Our Family Help Desk is here to connect families with the resources they need.
☎️ Contact us at 915-230-2581 or 📧 familyhelpdesk@episd.org. ✅
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
During Bullying Prevention Month and all year long, let's work together to foster a school community where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to succeed. 📚❤️
Have a concern or need support? Our Family Help Desk is here to connect families with the resources they need.
☎️ Contact us at 915-230-2581 or 📧 familyhelpdesk@episd.org. ✅
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Due to current weather conditions, El Paso ISD is making the following changes to activities scheduled for today, Tuesday, Sept. 29:
Canceled
• Athletics: All athletic games scheduled for today are canceled.
• Fine Arts: Fine Arts practices scheduled for today are canceled.
Rescheduled
• High School Varsity Athletics: High school varsity games will be rescheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the same time and location.
Continuing as Scheduled
• Extended Day: Extended Day will continue to operate as scheduled.
El Paso ISD will continue to monitor weather conditions and will keep families informed of any additional changes.
Canceled
• Athletics: All athletic games scheduled for today are canceled.
• Fine Arts: Fine Arts practices scheduled for today are canceled.
Rescheduled
• High School Varsity Athletics: High school varsity games will be rescheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the same time and location.
Continuing as Scheduled
• Extended Day: Extended Day will continue to operate as scheduled.
El Paso ISD will continue to monitor weather conditions and will keep families informed of any additional changes.
El Paso ISD turned GOLD for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. 💛
Together, we stand with our students, families, and community members affected by childhood cancer. 🎗️
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
Together, we stand with our students, families, and community members affected by childhood cancer. 🎗️
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
💗 Support Our YWA PTSO Tomorrow! 🐼
In celebration of PTSO Appreciation, show some love to our amazing PTSO by grabbing lunch or dinner at Panda Express tomorrow, Saturday, September 26!
📍 Panda Express
2725 N. Mesa St.
El Paso, TX 79902
⏰ 10:00 AM–10:30 PM
20% of event sales will be donated to our YWA PTSO!
📱 Ordering online or through the Panda Express app?
Enter fundraiser code 3862148.
🥡 Ordering in person?
Simply show the attached fundraiser flyer on your phone when ordering.
Thank you for supporting the PTSO that does so much for our Warrior community! 💗🖤
In celebration of PTSO Appreciation, show some love to our amazing PTSO by grabbing lunch or dinner at Panda Express tomorrow, Saturday, September 26!
📍 Panda Express
2725 N. Mesa St.
El Paso, TX 79902
⏰ 10:00 AM–10:30 PM
20% of event sales will be donated to our YWA PTSO!
📱 Ordering online or through the Panda Express app?
Enter fundraiser code 3862148.
🥡 Ordering in person?
Simply show the attached fundraiser flyer on your phone when ordering.
Thank you for supporting the PTSO that does so much for our Warrior community! 💗🖤
Make a difference for El Paso ISD students and teachers! ❤️📚
This El Paso Giving Day, your support of the El Paso ISD Education Foundation helps fund classroom impact grants, scholarships, and innovative learning opportunities that empower our students. 🌟
📆 Early Giving: Oct. 8-14
📆 El Paso Giving Day: Oct. 15
Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/giving
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
The first Superintendent Student Advisory Council meeting of the 2026-27 school year marked the beginning of a new chapter of student leadership, collaboration, and impact. 📖🌟
The council brings together high school students from across El Paso ISD to share perspectives, collaborate on initiatives, and help shape El Paso ISD's future. ✅
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
The council brings together high school students from across El Paso ISD to share perspectives, collaborate on initiatives, and help shape El Paso ISD's future. ✅
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
At El Paso ISD, students don't just prepare for the future, they start building it today. 🌟
Our unmatched college, career, and military readiness programs help students discover their passions and turn them into pathways to prosperity. 💼🎓
Watch the video here.
Discover what makes El Paso ISD the right choice for every child ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
📣 TOMORROW AT YWA!
🍜 NEW CAFETERIA MENU ITEM!
Our cafeteria has something special on the menu tomorrow... Pork Tonkotsu Ramen! Students can enjoy ramen noodles with smoked pulled pork, flavorful broth, and fresh toppings on the side. We hope our Warriors will give it a try!
And remember... breakfast and lunch are always FREE for all YWA students! 💗
🍿 A TREAT FROM OUR YWA PTSO!
Our amazing YWA PTSO will be treating EVERY student to FREE popcorn after school tomorrow! Girls can stop by in front of the school on their way out and grab their treat.
And the timing couldn't be better!! Saturday, September 26 is National PTO Appreciation Day! We want to give a special shout-out to our YWA PTSO for everything they do to support our girls, staff, and school community. Thank you for always finding ways to make YWA a special place for our Warriors! 💗🍿
🎭 MACBETH AT THE PARK
Looking for something fun to do with the family tomorrow evening? A free production of Macbeth will be presented at Madeline Park, and members of our YWA English Department will be there!
Come early and enjoy the market beginning at 5:00 PM, then stay for the show!
📍 Madeline Park
📅 Friday, September 25
🛍️ Market begins at 5:00 PM
🎭 Play begins at 6:40 PM
🎟️ Admission is FREE!
YWA students and families are welcome to come out, bring picnic snacks to enjoy and share, visit the market, and spend the evening together while watching the play.
Please note: This is not a school-sponsored event. It is simply an invitation for our YWA families to enjoy a free community event together. Middle school students must attend with a parent, guardian, or family member.
See the flyers for additional details. 💗
Wrestling Team Shop is OPEN! 🤼♀️
Show your Warrior pride and support the YWA Wrestling Team by grabbing some official team gear!
🛍️ Shop now through September 28
👕 T-shirts, long sleeves, hoodies & more!
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit BSN Team Sports and use access code: 6JhbZjkGxn.
Don’t wait! Orders close September 28, and no late orders will be accepted.
Show your Warrior pride and support the YWA Wrestling Team by grabbing some official team gear!
🛍️ Shop now through September 28
👕 T-shirts, long sleeves, hoodies & more!
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit BSN Team Sports and use access code: 6JhbZjkGxn.
Don’t wait! Orders close September 28, and no late orders will be accepted.
Go Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! 💛
Join El Paso ISD in turning our district gold on Friday, Sept. 25, as we stand with children and families impacted by childhood cancer.
Wear gold and tag us in your photos 📸 to help spread awareness, support, and hope.
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
Join El Paso ISD in turning our district gold on Friday, Sept. 25, as we stand with children and families impacted by childhood cancer.
Wear gold and tag us in your photos 📸 to help spread awareness, support, and hope.
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
Friendly reminder!
Trying to decide what's for dinner every day can be such a chore... so tomorrow, September 24th, let Peter Piper Pizza take care of dinner while you support our amazing YWA Drumline!
🍕 YWA Drumline Spirit Night
📅 Thursday, September 24
🕚 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
📍 Peter Piper Pizza
When placing your order, simply mention the YWA Drumline at checkout, and 15% of your purchase will be donated to support our Drumline program!
🥁 Special Performance!
Our talented Drumline members will be at Peter Piper Pizza from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. to entertain guests with an exciting live performance. Come enjoy great food, great music, and support a great cause!
Bring your family, invite your friends, and make dinner easy while helping our Warrior musicians continue to shine.
Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you there! 💙💛🥁🍕
Go Warriors!
Due to current weather conditions, El Paso ISD is making the following changes to activities scheduled for today, Wednesday, Sept. 23:
𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐝
• 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬: Baseball and softball games are canceled.
𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝
• 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬: Today’s 4:30 p.m. tennis matches have been postponed until tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 24.
• 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬: Austin and Burges High School homecoming parades are canceled and will be rescheduled.
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝
• 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲: Extended Day will continue as scheduled at this time.
• 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐕 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥: Games are scheduled to proceed if field conditions are playable and there is no lightning in the area. Freshman will play at 𝟓:𝟑𝟎 𝐩.𝐦., followed by JV at 𝟕 𝐩.𝐦.
El Paso ISD will continue to monitor weather conditions and will keep families informed of any additional changes. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐨 𝐈𝐒𝐃 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲.
𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐝
• 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬: Baseball and softball games are canceled.
𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝
• 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬: Today’s 4:30 p.m. tennis matches have been postponed until tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 24.
• 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬: Austin and Burges High School homecoming parades are canceled and will be rescheduled.
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐝
• 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲: Extended Day will continue as scheduled at this time.
• 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐕 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥: Games are scheduled to proceed if field conditions are playable and there is no lightning in the area. Freshman will play at 𝟓:𝟑𝟎 𝐩.𝐦., followed by JV at 𝟕 𝐩.𝐦.
El Paso ISD will continue to monitor weather conditions and will keep families informed of any additional changes. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐨 𝐈𝐒𝐃 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲.
Dear El Paso ISD community,
Due to inclement weather, all after school activities are canceled for today, Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
High School Volleyball and after-school day care at all El Paso ISD Extended Day Learning campuses remain in place, as scheduled.
We continue to monitor the weather and will keep our community informed. Thank you for your trust and support in keeping our students and staff safe.
