Starting tomorrow NHS will be selling their annual Seasonal Candy Grams before school and at lunch through next Tuesday. They will be selling Candy Cane Reindeers for $2, Santa Sleighs for $4 and a singing gram for $5. They will be delivered next week on Wednesday and Thursday. Students can send grams to other students, teachers, staff members or buy for themselves! Help support the YWA Starlights!
🏃♀️ FAST TRACK FUN! 🏃♂️
A huge thank you to our incredible community for coming out and supporting the El Paso ISD Education Foundation at the Fast Track to the Future 5K! 🌟
Your energy helped us go the extra mile and made the event a great success. ❤️
More photos ➡️ bit.ly/5K_1208
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
A huge thank you to our incredible community for coming out and supporting the El Paso ISD Education Foundation at the Fast Track to the Future 5K! 🌟
Your energy helped us go the extra mile and made the event a great success. ❤️
More photos ➡️ bit.ly/5K_1208
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
🎀 Wreaths Across America – Volunteers Needed
This season of giving, we invite our YWA families to join us in honoring fallen service members at Wreaths Across America on Saturday, December 13th.
📍 Fort Bliss Cemetery
🕢 Arrive at 7:30 AM – meet at the Visitors Center with YWA parent Salina Goins (wearing a YWA pink jacket).
Volunteers will help lay wreaths and pay tribute to the brave men and women who served our country.
If you’d like to participate, sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZKt3AQIHGTfWcJeC4FedIhmU0A2NIL7b_pIhLpzosVCHhhQ/viewform?pli=1
Thank you for giving your time to honor our heroes.
This season of giving, we invite our YWA families to join us in honoring fallen service members at Wreaths Across America on Saturday, December 13th.
📍 Fort Bliss Cemetery
🕢 Arrive at 7:30 AM – meet at the Visitors Center with YWA parent Salina Goins (wearing a YWA pink jacket).
Volunteers will help lay wreaths and pay tribute to the brave men and women who served our country.
If you’d like to participate, sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZKt3AQIHGTfWcJeC4FedIhmU0A2NIL7b_pIhLpzosVCHhhQ/viewform?pli=1
Thank you for giving your time to honor our heroes.
🩸 YWA Blood Drive – Donors Needed Today!
The blood drive is happening tomorrow, Dec. 9th from 1:00PM-4:00PM.
Age Requirements:
• 17–18 years old: No permission needed
• 16 years old: Requires a signed Minor Donor Permit (available with Ms. Jaclyn & Ms. Vicky)
***See flyer for incentives!
📅 Make an appointment here:
https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=OrCqpoOGABzseDf2W5JkQ2srkaQSIJA3YENB2wQFykc%3D
The blood drive is happening tomorrow, Dec. 9th from 1:00PM-4:00PM.
Age Requirements:
• 17–18 years old: No permission needed
• 16 years old: Requires a signed Minor Donor Permit (available with Ms. Jaclyn & Ms. Vicky)
***See flyer for incentives!
📅 Make an appointment here:
https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=OrCqpoOGABzseDf2W5JkQ2srkaQSIJA3YENB2wQFykc%3D
CORRECTION!
Las Guerreras perform TONIGHT at the Keystone Heritage Park on 4200 Doniphan, not Ascarate Park! Go support our Warriors!
Great work today Warriors! Our 7th and 8th grade Volleyball teams put up a good fight against Bobby Jo Hill MS. Our 8th graders remain UNDEFEATED! We're so proud of you and our Coaches!
@youngwomemssteamprepacademy
@elpaso_isd
#Warriors
Join us tonight at 7:30pm at Keystone Heritage Park 4200 Doniphan- as our YWA Las Guerreras perform at Luminarios by the Lake! Tickets are just $5 come enjoy a festive evening of music, culture, and celebration! #Warriors @ElPaso_isd @youngwomenssteamprepacademy
Happy Saturday, Warriors!
Come cheer on our Middle School Volleyball teams TODAY as they take on Bobby Jo Hill MS at 9 and 10AM at YWA! After the game…Grab the family and head over to Barnes & Noble at Sunland Park from 2–6 PM to support our amazing Rockin’ Librarian, Mr. Biddle!
Join us for the Barnes & Noble Bookfair supporting the Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy Library!
📍 Barnes & Noble – Sunland Park
705 Sunland Park Dr., El Paso, TX 79912
📅 December 6th: 10 AM – 8 PM
📅 December 7th: 11 AM – 7 PM
Just mention YWA at checkout (even at the in-store Starbucks!) and a portion of your purchase will support our campus library. Every purchase counts...all weekend long, from open to close!
📘 Special Activity:
Learn how to make Book Roses with Mr. Biddle on Saturday from 2–6 PM!
Thank you for supporting literacy and our amazing YWA readers! 📚💙
📍 Barnes & Noble – Sunland Park
705 Sunland Park Dr., El Paso, TX 79912
📅 December 6th: 10 AM – 8 PM
📅 December 7th: 11 AM – 7 PM
Just mention YWA at checkout (even at the in-store Starbucks!) and a portion of your purchase will support our campus library. Every purchase counts...all weekend long, from open to close!
📘 Special Activity:
Learn how to make Book Roses with Mr. Biddle on Saturday from 2–6 PM!
Thank you for supporting literacy and our amazing YWA readers! 📚💙
Thank you to the #TexasCulturalTrust organization for the generous grant to explore our local ARTS and further students' cultural experiences! Our students enjoyed UTEP - The University of Texas at El Paso’s Nutcracker! Thank you for supporting the arts! #Warriors
Congrats to our Varsity Basketball Team and to our Coaches on their wins this past Tuesday against Del Valle HS & today against Clint HS! They defeated two strong teams this week. We're proud of their teamwork, focus, & fierce competitiveness! Go get 'em Warriors!
@elpaso_isd
Come support our YWA Drumline on Tuesday, Dec 9th at the two Peter Piper Pizza locations (Balboa & Montana) Say you're with YWA and 15% returns to YWA! @elpaso_ISD @ywsteamprep #wearewarriors
Dear parents, Please excuse this early message! We want to make sure you are aware of today's events for our Dance Classes. Students in Mrs. Charly Vasquez's dance classes will be attending UTEP's Nutcracker today! Students must have a signed permission slip and be in our formal school uniform. We will provide lunch before they leave for the show. 6th graders who attend the field trip today will be allowed to wear jeans and a YWA spirit shirt on Friday to make up for winning the Attendance Challenge. Please let us know if you have any questions, Dr. Ontiveros
HAPPENING SATURDAY: Fast Track to the Future 5K 🏃♂️🏃♀️⚡
There's still time left to sign up for the El Paso ISD Education Foundation 5K and 1-Mile Walk! 🌟
⏰ 8 a.m. start
📅 Saturday, Dec. 6
📍 Burges High School | 7800 Edgemere Blvd.
Registration Fees:
5K Run – $25 | 1-Mile Walk – $20
Sign up here ➡️ bit.ly/EF5K_25
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
There's still time left to sign up for the El Paso ISD Education Foundation 5K and 1-Mile Walk! 🌟
⏰ 8 a.m. start
📅 Saturday, Dec. 6
📍 Burges High School | 7800 Edgemere Blvd.
Registration Fees:
5K Run – $25 | 1-Mile Walk – $20
Sign up here ➡️ bit.ly/EF5K_25
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Dear YWA Parents!
We have TWO important Updates for you...
1) Picture Retake Day – Tomorrow, 12/3
Tomorrow is Picture Retake Day for all students who missed taking their photo in October. Please note that students who do not take a picture will not appear in the yearbook. Students must be in school uniform for this photo.
2) Yearbooks On Sale!
Yearbooks are currently $60 until December 20th. Don’t miss out—order yours today!
https://tinyurl.com/YWAyearbook2026
Families with a Class of 2026 Graduates!
You can customize a Senior Recognition Page in honor of your student! You can purchase additional pages when you order your yearbook. Let us know if you need any assistance.
Have a great rest of your night!
Dr. Ontiveros
We have TWO important Updates for you...
1) Picture Retake Day – Tomorrow, 12/3
Tomorrow is Picture Retake Day for all students who missed taking their photo in October. Please note that students who do not take a picture will not appear in the yearbook. Students must be in school uniform for this photo.
2) Yearbooks On Sale!
Yearbooks are currently $60 until December 20th. Don’t miss out—order yours today!
https://tinyurl.com/YWAyearbook2026
Families with a Class of 2026 Graduates!
You can customize a Senior Recognition Page in honor of your student! You can purchase additional pages when you order your yearbook. Let us know if you need any assistance.
Have a great rest of your night!
Dr. Ontiveros
🌟 Happy Special Education Day! 🌟
We honor the achievements and strength of our students and families in special education. ❤️
We also celebrate our special education teachers and staff, whose dedication helps create learning environments where every student is inspired and empowered to thrive. 🙌
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #SpecialEducationDay
We honor the achievements and strength of our students and families in special education. ❤️
We also celebrate our special education teachers and staff, whose dedication helps create learning environments where every student is inspired and empowered to thrive. 🙌
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #SpecialEducationDay
Parents & Guardians,
PSAT scores are out and available! We will distribute score to the students during advisory on Friday. Please be on the lookout! We are hosting two workshops to explain the scores and what this means for future support on college readiness testing.
Using this link, please RSVP for one of the workshops so we can have enough materials for you!
https://forms.office.com/r/xpcJJVrfpV
PSAT scores are out and available! We will distribute score to the students during advisory on Friday. Please be on the lookout! We are hosting two workshops to explain the scores and what this means for future support on college readiness testing.
Using this link, please RSVP for one of the workshops so we can have enough materials for you!
https://forms.office.com/r/xpcJJVrfpV
🌟 Welcome back, El Paso ISD! 🌟
We hope you had a joyful Thanksgiving break! 🦃🧡
As we return to school, let’s be #RightHereRightNow by showing up, staying engaged, and making every moment count! ✅
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
We hope you had a joyful Thanksgiving break! 🦃🧡
As we return to school, let’s be #RightHereRightNow by showing up, staying engaged, and making every moment count! ✅
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
REMINDER: School Returns Tomorrow! 🌟
We're excited to welcome back our students and staff from Thanksgiving Break on Monday, Dec. 1. ✅
View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
We're excited to welcome back our students and staff from Thanksgiving Break on Monday, Dec. 1. ✅
View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 🦃🧡
We are so thankful for our amazing El Paso ISD community! 🌟 May your Thanksgiving be filled with joy and gratitude. ❤️
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #Thanksgiving
We are so thankful for our amazing El Paso ISD community! 🌟 May your Thanksgiving be filled with joy and gratitude. ❤️
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #Thanksgiving
