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The It Starts With a Book Lit Fest brought a chapter full of joy to our El Paso ISD families! 📖🌟

Smiles were everywhere as students and families listened to guest authors, discovered new books, and enjoyed interactive activities. 🙌

The event showcased El Paso ISD’s commitment to expanding literacy opportunities and fostering a lifelong love of reading in every student. 📚❤️

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

about 2 months ago, Communications

El Paso ISD families get books signed by authors

Person taking a photo of Author and student

Author gives storytelling presentation while dressed as a luchador with a gold crown while holding up a rose

Families sitting at a table laughing together

YWA Families!

Mark your calendars!! 🎉 Join us as we celebrate our amazing YWA Warriors at our End-of-Year Awards Ceremonies!

📅 May 28 & May 29
📍 YWA Gym

Ceremony times are listed on the flyer. We can’t wait to celebrate our students’ accomplishments with you! ✨

about 2 months ago, Jaclyn Dominguez

Lifelong Success Starts With Us! 🌟

El Paso ISD is excited to welcome new and returning families to register for the 2026–2027 school year! 📚

From advanced academics to STEM academies, we’re committed to providing opportunities that prepare our students for bright and successful futures. 🙌

Secure your child's spot today! ➡️ www.episd.org/why-us

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #Registration

about 2 months ago, Communications

Photo of Brown Middle School student writing with text that says It Starts With Us Registration Now Open for the 2025-26 school year episd.org/why-us

🌟 Happy Military Appreciation Month 🌟

At El Paso ISD, we proudly support over 8,000 military-connected students and families who call our district home. 🏡❤️

Whether you are arriving, returning, or transitioning, you will find a welcoming, supportive community that is committed to helping every student succeed. 📚🌟

Learn more about our military support ➡️ www.episd.org/militaryengagement

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #MilitaryAppreciationMonth

about 2 months ago, Communications

Photo of a hand holding an american flag with text that says Celebrating Military Appreciation Month

El Paso ISD proudly celebrates our incredible nurses for School Nurse Day! 🩺❤️

Every day, you care for our students with compassion and dedication, ensuring they are safe, supported, and ready to learn. 📚🌟

Thank you for keeping our school communities healthy and strong. 💪

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #SchoolNurseDay

about 2 months ago, Communications

Graphic with red stethoscope shaped in a heart that says School Nurse Day Thank you!

Lights, camera, action! 🎬🌟

Our student filmmakers are stepping into the spotlight at the 18th Annual El Paso ISD Student Digital Film Festival. 📽️✨

Join us for an inspiring showcase of creativity, talent, and powerful storytelling from across the district. 👏

See you there!
⏰ 12-7 p.m.
📆 Saturday, May 9
📍Coronado High School's Lee Capshaw Fine Arts Center

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

about 2 months ago, Communications

Gold graphic with text that says 18th Annual EPISD Student Digital Film Festival don't miss it Saturday, May 9, 2026 Secondary Red Carpet Event 12-1 p.m. Award ceremony 1-3 p.m. Elementary red carpet event 4-5 p.m. awards ceremony 5-7 p.m. Lee Capshaw FIne Arts Center Coronado High School 100 champions place El Paso, Texas 79912

We are excited to share that some of our students will be participating in the Spring Ride: Stars, Stripes & Spokes event! We invite you to come out and support our Warriors as they represent YWA.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
⏰ Start Time: 8:30 AM
📍 Location: Nolan Richardson Middle School

This fun-filled event will include bike races, awards, raffles, vendors, food trucks, and more for the whole family to enjoy!

about 2 months ago, Jaclyn Dominguez

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎📚

We are grateful for the incredible educators across El Paso ISD who go above and beyond to support, inspire, and uplift our students. 👨‍🏫👩‍🏫❤️

Thank you for turning classrooms into places of limitless potential and for helping set students up for successful futures. 🌟

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #TeacherAppreciationWeek

about 2 months ago, Communications

Graphic with pencils, books, and apple that says Teacher Appreciation Week Thank you!

Stay connected anytime, anywhere with the El Paso ISD App! 📲✨

Get real-time school updates, communicate securely with educators through the Rooms feature, and easily access classwork, resources, and more, all in one convenient place. 📚🌟👏

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/page/app-central

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about 2 months ago, Communications

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HAPPENING TODAY: El Paso ISD Job Fair! 🌟

Join the El Paso ISD team and explore rewarding career opportunities in maintenance, custodial, transportation, food & nutrition services, and special education. 🏫📚

Don't forget to bring your resume and be ready to interview! ✅

⏰ 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, May 2
📍 Chapin High School, 7000 Dyer St
🌐 Join Our Team ➡️ www.episd.org/jobs

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

about 2 months ago, Communications

Puestos Disponibles en mantenimiento, conserjeria, transporte de educacion especial y servicios de alimentacion! Sabado, May 2 Chapin HS 7000 Dyer ST, 79904 9 a.m.-1 p.m. El Paso ISD Feria De Empleo Unete al equipo hoy mismo! episd.org/jobs

Maintenance, custodial, special education, transportation, & food services positions Sat, May 2 Chapin HS 7000 Dyer ST, 79904 9 a.m.-1 p.m. El Paso ISD Job Fair Join the team today! episd.org/jobs

That’s a wrap on the Unidos Games! 🎊

School pride and unity filled every corner of the event, with cheers echoing through the crowds as the El Paso ISD community celebrated our students. 🌟

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/Unidos_0501

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

about 2 months ago, Communications

Undios Games race with two high school students guiding younger students

Parents cheer on students during Unidos Game Parade holding sign

Unidos Game Parade Hartley PK-8 school waving

HAPPENING TOMORROW: It Starts With a Book Lit Fest 📖🌟

We're excited to welcome El Paso ISD students and their families for a day of author panels, activities and games, community vendors, and more! 👏✅

Don’t miss it!
⏰ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, May 2
📍Hartley PK-8, 6201 Hughey Dr
📚 Free books will be given to the first 150 students

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

about 2 months ago, Communications

Graphic with photos of five authors: Matt De La Pena, Loren Long, Miguel Briones, Evelyne Perez, and Phillip Cortez with book tower and text that says It Starts With a Book Lit Fest Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hartley PK-8 Featured authoris! All El Paso ISD families welcome! Author panels student moderated author Q&A Author book signings Author presentations. Feeder pattern activities and games literacy activities, arts & crafts, festival style games

Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🌟

Serving up more than meals, our El Paso ISD Food & Nutrition professionals are the secret ingredient to every successful school day. ✅

Thank you for keeping our campuses fueled with kindness and great food, one tray at a time! 👏 ❤️

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #SchoolLunchHeroDay

about 2 months ago, Communications

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about 2 months ago, Communications

El Paso ISD proudly celebrates School Principals Day! 🌟

Our principals are the heart of our schools. 🏫❤️ Thank you for the countless ways you show up for our students, staff, families, and community every day. 👏

Watch here ➡️ https://youtu.be/Q8wO45tWSNs

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

about 2 months ago, Communications

Graphic with text that says School Principals Day Thank You! To Our El Paso ISD Principals

During the Month of the Military Child, our campuses celebrated military-connected students and their families! 💜

From themed dress-up days to fun activities, April was filled with a sea of purple to show support. We thank our military families for being part of the El Paso ISD family! 🌟

Learn more about our military support ➡️ www.episd.org/militaryengagement

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #PurpleUp #MonthoftheMilitaryChild

2 months ago, Communications

Student take a group photo wearing purple for Month of the Military Child

Student take a group photo before handing out popsicles to military students

Tippin Elementary hosts military event for students and families

Young Women's Academy student tries on army vest while community member helps her

Unidos Games Kickoff: Let the Fun Begin! 🎊

Across the field, hundreds of students from El Paso ISD showed up ready to compete, cheer, and represent their schools with pride. 🏫❤️

We’re just getting started… see you tomorrow for Day 2! 👏

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/page/unidos-games

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

2 months ago, Communications

Franklin High School students walk on track during Unidos Games parade

Staff member high fives student after racing at the Unidos Games

Charles Middle School students walk on track during Unidos Games parade while EPISD staff cheers them on

Charles Middle School student and staff member walk on track during Unidos Games parade

El Paso Children’s Hospital is offering a FREE heart screening and sports physical evaluation to help identify any potential health concerns and ensure students are ready for athletic participation.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: El Paso Children’s Multispecialty Center

Reminder:
There is an UPDATED PHYSICAL FORM that must be used for the next SY (26-27). Older versions of the physical forms will NOT be accepted for SY 26-27. Physicals dated May 1st 2026 and forward can be accepted for next school. Anything dated before that will not be approved. Physicals can be found in the YWA Lobby and Front Office!

2 months ago, Jaclyn Dominguez

READY! SET! GO! 🌟

The 8th Annual Unidos Games returns to Burges High School April 30 through May 1, bringing two action-packed days celebrating diversity, unity, and student success! 🎊

Shoutout to our talented student designers, Alondra Iniguez from Jefferson Silva High School and Isabela Shiel from Franklin High School, for creating this year’s incredible Unidos Games logo! 👏🎨

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

2 months ago, Communications

We’re thrilled to welcome five incredible authors to the El Paso ISD It Starts With a Book Lit Fest! 📖🌟

📚 Evelyne Perez
📚 Loren Long
📚 Matt de la Peña
📚 Miguel Briones
📚 Phillip Cortez

Get ready for a day full of stories and fun for the whole family! Enjoy giveaways, student performances, interactive games and activities, local vendors, and more. ✅

See you there!
⏰ 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
📆 Saturday, May 2
📍Hartley PK-8, 6201 Hughey Dr

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD

2 months ago, Communications

Photo of author Evelyne Perez with a book and text that says It Starts With a Book Lit Fest Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hartley PK-8 Featured Author

Photo of author Loren Long with a book and text that says It Starts With a Book Lit Fest Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hartley PK-8 Featured Author

Photo of author Matt De La Pena with a book and text that says It Starts With a Book Lit Fest Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hartley PK-8 Featured Author

Photo of author Miguel Briones with a book and text that says It Starts With a Book Lit Fest Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hartley PK-8 Featured Author

Photo of author Phillip Cortez with a book and text that says It Starts With a Book Lit Fest Saturday, May 2nd from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hartley PK-8 Featured Author