El Paso ISD proudly celebrates Social Work Month. 🌟

Thank you to our amazing school social workers who support our students, families, and staff and provide the essential tools they need to thrive and succeed! ❤️

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #SocialWorkMonth
about 2 months ago, Communications
Graphic with many hands raised with text that says Celebrating National Social Work Month
Join us in spreading love, kindness, and comfort to children in our community. 🧸 Bring a NEW teddy bear or stuffed animal to school by March 11th. Last year, we collected 630 items—surpassing our goal of one per student. ✨ This year, let’s come together and beat 630! All donations will be given to the El Paso Police & Fire Departments to support children during difficult times. “The Jessie Way…” represents love, inclusion, and creativity—let’s continue honoring Jessie’s legacy in a meaningful way. 💞 #TheJessieWay #YWA #PowerOfThePlaid #GiveBack #CommunityStrong
about 2 months ago, Dr. Cynthia Ontiveros
Jessie’s way
Connect with your teacher, school, and district all in one place with the El Paso ISD App! ✅

One of the app’s top features is Rooms, a safe, secure space for parents and teachers to communicate and for educators to share announcements, materials, and more. 🌟

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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 2 months ago, Communications
Graphic with women pointing at phone smiling, graphic says Connect with your teacher, school, and district on the EPISD APP. Download the App!
Happy National Montessori Education Week to our wonderful Dr. Green Montessori and Moreno Montessori communities! 🌟

We’re grateful for the students, educators, and families who bring the Montessori approach to life each day and make these campuses such vibrant places to learn and grow.

Want to explore Montessori opportunities in our district? ✅ Join us for next week’s community Montessori Information Sessions. ➡️ www.episd.org/montessori

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #Montessori #MontessoriEdWeek
about 2 months ago, Communications
Dr. Green Montessori student smiles at camera while raising hand
Moreno Montessori student working
Dr. Green Montessori student working
Moreno Montessori student receives help from Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk
Thank you to our El Paso ISD community for taking time out of your busy schedules to join us at the Community Conversations meetings. 🌟

If you weren’t able to join us, we still want to hear from you! Please share your feedback through our online Community Survey, available in English and Spanish ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
about 2 months ago, Communications
El Paso High student and Principal raise hands while smiling
Jefferson Silva High School principal and students and staff smile for a group photo with Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk
Trustee Dr. Jack Loveridge and Truste Alex Cuellar smile while fist bumping
Tinajero community writing on poster during community conversations meeting
Trustee Daniel Call speaking at Coronado High School's community conversations meeting
Trustee Mindy Sutton speaks during community conversations
Trustee Valerie Ganelon Beals talks to a community member
Trustee Robert Osterland speaks at Andress High School Community Conversations meeting
Trustee Leah Hanany speaks at Aoy Elementary School Community Meeting
🌟 Deadline Approaching! 🌟

We invite all students, staff, families, and members of the El Paso ISD community to participate in the voting process for 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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
2 months ago, Communications
Graphic that says Academic Calendar voting open from Feb. 16-March 2
There are only 100 days left till graduation season begins! 🎓🌟

Seniors, cherish these final months of high school, enjoy every moment, and make memories with your friends #RightHereRightNow. ❤️

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #EPISDClassof2026
2 months ago, Communications
Two Austin High School graduates smiling and wave at camera
We'll see you at tonight's Community Conversations meeting with Trustee Mindy Sutton and El Paso ISD 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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
2 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6-7p.m. at Irvin High School  with Trustee Mindy Sutton 5400 Sanders Ave.
Mark your calendars for important March dates! ✅

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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
2 months ago, Communications
Spring intercession graphic with a photo of a young student. Text says March 9-13 Accelerated Instruction March 16-20 Spring Break District Closed
🌟 HAPPENING THIS WEEK! 🌟

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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
2 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD board of trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Wednesday, February 25 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Irvin High School's Cafeteria 5400 Sanders Ave with Trustee Mindy Sutton

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!
@youngwomensacademy
@Elpaso_ISD

#Warriors

2 months ago, Dr. Cynthia Ontiveros
Lunch with the Principal
YWA Lunch 2/23
Breakfast Menu 2/23
Dear Parents,
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
2 months ago, Dr. Cynthia Ontiveros
YWA Update
Ready to try something new? ✅ Join a Healthy Living class today! 🌟

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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
2 months ago, Communications
Photo of Healthy Living hiking class smiling for a photo while on a hike
Photo of Healthy Living cooking class. Participate smiles while transferring food in pan to a bowl
Photo of Healthy Living participants laughing while in pottery class
Photo of Healthy Living ceramics class participants showing off their ceramics
Celebrating the strong partnership between the two foundational pillars of the region, Fort Bliss and El Paso ISD, Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka welcomed Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk for a visit and tour. 🇺🇸

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. 🌟

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
2 months ago, Communications
El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka smile for a photo in front of Bliss Elementary School
El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka walking in Fort Bliss
El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka talking in front of Milam Elementary School
El Paso ISD Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk and Garrison Commander Col. Michael Soyka talking in an office
PTA power in action! ✅

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! 🌟

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
2 months ago, Communications
Three El Paso ISD Council of PTAs volunteers smile for a group photo
El Paso ISD Council of PTAs taking notes during meeting
Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk sitting with El Paso ISD Council of PTAs volunteers listening to presentations
Two El Paso ISD Council of PTAs volunteers and Trustee Alex Cuellar smile for a group photo
Warrior Soccer Tryouts will begin Monday, February 27.

📅 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.
2 months ago, Jaclyn Dominguez
soccer tryouts.
We'll see you at tonight's 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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
2 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Thursday, February 19 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Coronado High School, 100 Champions Place with Trustee Daniel Call

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

2 months ago, Dr. Cynthia Ontiveros
Thank you!
Dear El Paso ISD Community,

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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
2 months ago, Communications
Graphic that says Academic Calendar voting open from Feb. 16-March 2
Sending our Varsity Basketball team good luck vibes on their Bi-District game tonight! Join us at Mountain View High School 7pm! Let's go Warriors!!! @elpaso_ISD #WeareWarriors
2 months ago, Dr. Cynthia Ontiveros
warriors