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Dear parents! Please complete the EPISD Culture Survey to share your feedback on our strengths and the areas where we can improve. We truly appreciate your input and support! https://tinyurl.com/3c6ye2rc Sincerely, Dr. Ontiveros
5 months ago, Dr. Cynthia Ontiveros
Join us this evening for our Community Conversations meeting with Trustee Alex Cuellar and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk. 🌟

⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Feb. 11
📍 Tinajero PK-8 Cafeteria, 301 Libson
✅ 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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
5 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Wednesday, February 11 at 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.  Tinajero PK-8 School at 301 Libson Trustee Alex Cuellar
Just a reminder that we have an EARLY RELEASE tomorrow (February 11, 2026) at 12:30pm.

Lunch and transportation provided!


5 months ago, Dr. Cynthia Ontiveros
Early Release 2/11/26 at 12:30
Don't forget to grab your tickets for the Annual Hero Dance for all families and grade levels on Wednesday, 2/18, starting at 5:30pm in our Cafeteria. This is always such a fun time with your hero!
https://ywa-ptso.square.site/product/hero-dance-2026-ywa-ptso/3PDW6BYPMYJS2LVIOLGKZEHK
5 months ago, Student Activities
Hero Dance Feb. 18

We'll see you at tonight's Community Conversations meeting with District 3 Trustee Dr. Jack Loveridge and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk. 🌟

⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Tuesday, Feb. 10
📍 Crockett Elementary School Fine Arts Academy Auditorium, 3200 Wheeling 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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

5 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Tuesday, February 10 at 5:30-6:30 p.m. Crockett Elementary Fine Arts Academy Auditorium  Trustee Dr. Jack Loveridge 3200 Wheeling Ave.
📣 YWA Softball Team Fundraiser!

Support our softball team with an easy lunch or dinner!
Order Panda Express online or through the app on Friday, February 13 and enter Fundraiser Code: 9012081 at checkout.

A portion of your purchase will be donated back to our team. Thank you for supporting our athletes!

Go Warriors!
— Coaches Perez, Chavez & Aguirre 🥎
5 months ago, Jaclyn Dominguez
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We’re proud to celebrate our students from El Paso High School and Young Women's STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy who received scholarships from the Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (TALAS). 🎊

El Paso High School:
🌟 Camila Caldera
🌟 Camila Sandoval
🌟 Natalia Espinoza
🌟 Zuzeth Gonzalez

Young Women's Academy:
🌟 Catherine Cardenas

These scholarships support the program’s mission of investing in students who demonstrate a commitment to academic success, leadership development, and advocacy. 📚👏

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
5 months ago, Communications
El Paso High School TALAS Recipients take group photo with giant scholarship checks
Young Women's Academy TALAS Recipient takes group photo with giant scholarship check
🌟 REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE ON WEDNESDAY 🌟

El Paso ISD students will have early release Wednesday, Feb. 11. ✅

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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
5 months ago, Communications
Early Release for El Paso ISD students graphic
Join us tonight with District 1 Trustee Leah Hanany and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk at the Community Conversations meeting. 🌟

⏰ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
📆 Monday, Feb. 9
📍 Aoy Elementary School Cafeteria, 901 S. Campbell St.
✅ 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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
5 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Monday, Feb. 9 at 5:30-6:30p.m. at Aoy Elementary School  with Trustee Leah Hanany 901 S. Campbell St.

Dear YWA Parents,

Hope you enjoyed the Super Bowl!
Please see the link for a culture survey provided by the district. We need your input! The deadline to complete the survey is 2/13. Thank you in advance!

https://surveys.panoramaed.com/episd/family/surveys

Reminder: Student IDs are required every day as part of the school uniform and for campus safety. Please ensure your student brings and wears their ID daily.

Upcoming Events:
📅 Monday, 2/9
-Testing: Math STAAR Interim (Grades 6–8) AND Algebra I EOC Interim

-TSIA2 testing for Grades 9–12 students not enrolled in Algebra

-Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Lusk
5:30–6:30 p.m. at AOY Elementary (901 S. Campbell St.)
HS Softball at Mt. View – 6:00 p.m.

📅 Tuesday, 2/10
-Testing: ELA STAAR Interim (Grades 6–8)
English I & II EOC Interim

-TSIA2 testing for Grades 11–12

-HS Basketball vs. Bowie (Home Game)
Join us as we celebrate Senior Night!

📅 Wednesday, 2/11
Early Release for Students – 12:30 p.m.

📅 Thursday, 2/12
-New/Incoming Student Tour – 9:00 a.m.

-MS Basketball at Murphree – 6:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

-HS Softball Tournament
Varsity at Bowie
JV at Parkland

📅 Friday, 2/13
-PTSO Treat Day

📅 Saturday, 2/14
-Kindness Day – Spread kindness and show appreciation for one another 💛


Have a wonderful WEEK!

5 months ago, Dr. Cynthia Ontiveros
Our students are ready to shine at tomorrow’s ESC19 Regional Spanish Spelling Bee! 🐝🏆

Join us in wishing them the best of luck as they compete and represent our district with excellence! 🎊

🌟Emiliano Ferrán Martinez Caloca, Wiggs Middle School
🌟 Shaheli De Silva, Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy
🌟 Luna Milian, Navarette Middle School

We bee-lieve in you! 🐝💛

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
5 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD District Spanish Spelling Bee winners take group photo together. Pictured: Emiliano Ferrán Martinez Caloca, Wiggs Middle School, Shaheli De Silva, Young Women's STEAM Prep Academy, and Luna Milian, Navarette Middle School
🌟 HAPPENING NEXT WEEK: EARLY RELEASE 🌟

El Paso ISD students will have early release Wednesday, Feb. 11. ✅

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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
5 months ago, Communications
Early Release for El Paso ISD students graphic

We want to hear from you! Join the El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk today for Community Conversations. 🌟

⏰ 6-7 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Feb. 4
📍 Lundy Elementary School Cafeteria, 6201 High Ridge Dr.
✅ 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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

5 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Wednesday, February 4 at 6 p.m.-7p.m. Lundy Elementary School Trustee Valerie Ganelon Beals 6201
Reminder: Tomorrow is an early release day due to Parent-Teacher Conferences. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 PM. Conferences will be held from 1:00–6:00 PM.
Please stop by the Lost & Found in the front lobby to claim any missing items. Anything not picked up by the end of the month will be donated!

Dress-Up Days:
👕 Tomorrow, Feb. 4: In honor of National Girls & Women in Sports Day, students may wear a school spirit shirt with uniform bottoms!
🏈 Friday, Feb. 6: Students may wear Jeans and Jerseys/Shirts in celebration of the Super Bowl!
5 months ago, Jaclyn Dominguez
HAPPENING TODAY: Community Conversations 🌟

See you at the first Community Conversations meeting!

⏰ 6-7 p.m.
📆 Tuesday, Feb. 3
📍 Andress High School PDC Building, 5400 Sun Valley Dr.
✅ 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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
5 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Tuesday, February 3 at 6 p.m.-7p.m. Andress High School Trustee Robert Osterland 5400 Sun Valley Dr.
🌟 National School Counseling Week 🌟

We celebrate our incredible El Paso ISD school counselors for the vital role they play in guiding, supporting, and inspiring our students. 📚🏫

Thank you for showing up for our students every day! ❤️

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
5 months ago, Communications
National School Counseling Week Feb. 2-6, 2026
🌟Community Conversations Survey 🌟

The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to join the upcoming Community Conversations meetings. ✅

Can’t attend? You can still participate by taking our online Community Survey!

Take the survey here in English or Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

Spanish translation will be available at all meetings.

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
5 months ago, Communications
Community Conversations Community Survey graphic
LUCHA LIBRO IS COMING TO YWA! 💥🎭
Join us Friday, February 27th at 7:00 PM for an action-packed night of Lucha Libre fun at Young Women’s Academy!
🎟️ Kids (4–12): $10 | Adults (13+): $15
✨ Food trucks, live matches, photo ops, and more!
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Scan the QR code for tickets!
5 months ago, Jaclyn Dominguez
YWA Lucha Libro Flyer (1)
Correction! The Hero Dance is on Wednesday, 2/18.
5 months ago, College Readiness

Annual Hero Dance tickets are now available! Event will be held in our cafeteria on Wednesday, 2/18 from 5-8:30pm. This is open to all ages and grade levels. It is an opportunity to enjoy time with your special hero! There will be a Kendra Scott Pop Up and is always a lot of fun! Purchase your tickets today! https://ywa-ptso.square.site/product/hero-dance-2026-ywa-ptso/3PDW6BYPMYJS2LVIOLGKZEHK

5 months ago, College Readiness
Hero Dance Feb. 18