Young Women's STEAM Academy

Dear YWA Family, Please join me in warmly welcoming Mrs. Marti Muela, who will be serving as our Interim Principal. Mrs. Muela brings extensive experience as a principal within our district and a strong track record of instructional leadership and campus development. She has already begun engaging with our school community, attending several events and quickly embracing our Warrior culture. I am confident that her leadership will provide stability and continued momentum for our campus. As a reminder, the principal position is currently posted. Once the posting period closes, we will move forward with the interview process and keep you informed of next steps. As promised, I will continue to support our campus while also beginning my work with my assigned schools. Please know that I remain available and committed to ensuring a smooth transition. If you have any questions or need support, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mr. Gomez, Mrs. Favela, and Mrs. Muela. Marti Muela- mimuela@episd.org Have a wonderful day! Dr. Ontiveros

REMINDER: Spring Intersession begins next week! ✅

Accelerated instruction for students who are scheduled to attend will take place March 9–13. 📚

El Paso ISD will be closed during the week of March 16-20 for Spring Break. ☀️

To learn more about the Spring Intersession schedule, visit ➡️ www.episd.org/page/spring-intersession

Dear YWA Parents,
Bus 402 just arrived. We made sure our Warriors grabbed a breakfast before heading to class. Thank you for your patience today.
Dr. Ontiveros

It's Texas Educational Diagnosticians' Week! 👏

El Paso ISD celebrates the dedication and hard work of our educational diagnosticians who support our students’ academic, social, and emotional growth, and well-being. 📚🎊

Thank you for inspiring and empowering our students! 🌟

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #TexasEducationalDiagnosticiansWeek

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

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

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

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

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

🌟 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

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

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

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

🌟 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

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

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

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

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

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.