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!

2 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
2 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
2 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

3 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!
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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!
3 months ago, Jaclyn Dominguez
YWA Lucha Libro Flyer (1)
Correction! The Hero Dance is on Wednesday, 2/18.
3 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

3 months ago, College Readiness
Hero Dance Feb. 18
CLOSING SOON: Unidos Games Logo Contest 🎨

Calling all El Paso ISD students! 📣 We're inviting artists to design the official logo for the Unidos Games. 🌟

📅 Deadline to submit: Tuesday, Feb. 3

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

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
We Need Your Help! Unidos Games Logo Contest graphic with photo from previous Unidos Games students running
Unidos Games Logo Contest. The Logo Should...Feel welcoming, energetic, and inclusive. Celebrate unity, participation, and achievement. Be easy to recognize from far away. Work on shirts, flyers, etc. Avoid: Overly detailed drawings, tiny text, thin lines, or complex effects.
Unidos Games Logo Contest. Communicate...The spirit of the Unidos Games. Belonging, teamwork, fun, celebration, and community pride. Make it memorable and easy to read. Use contrast to make it easy to recognize.
Unidos Games Logo Contest. Must haves...the logo must say Unidos Games and must include the EPISD logo. It must showcase EPISD's blue and yellow color palette. Create a full color version and a black and white version, so it can be used anywhere.
Unidos Games Logo Contest. Please submit all artwork to communications@episd.org by Tuesday, Feb. 3, with the subject "Unidos Logo Submission"
February is Black History Month. 💛❤️🖤

El Paso ISD honors the legacy and groundbreaking contributions of Black Americans.

Through perseverance, leadership, and service, their impact has helped shape our Nation and continues to inspire progress, understanding, and opportunity for all.

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #BlackHistoryMonth
3 months ago, Communications
Black History Month

Parent Teacher Conferences!
Join us on February 4th from 1–6 PM for Parent Teacher Conferences.
Students will receive lunch before dismissal at 12:30 PM.
We look forward to seeing you!

3 months ago, Jaclyn Dominguez
p/t conferences
February School Tours at YWA! 📣

We invite families to join us for our February campus tours! Please see the flyer for tour dates, times, and contact information.

We look forward to welcoming you to YWA!
3 months ago, Jaclyn Dominguez
FEB TOURS.
REMINDER: PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES NEXT WEEK! 🌟

Parent-Teacher Conferences are happening February 3–5! ✅

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, celebrate their progress, and stay informed. 📚

⏰ Early Release Schedule ⏰
📅 Tuesday, Feb. 3
🏫 Elementary School: 12 p.m.

📅 Wednesday, Feb. 4
🏫 High School: 12:35 p.m.
🏫 TMECHS: 12:25 p.m.

📅 Thursday, Feb. 5
🏫 Middle School & PK–8: 11:35 a.m.

View the academic calendar ➡️ http://episd.org/calendars

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
Parent Teacher Conferences graphic Elementary on Tues. Feb. 3 and early release for elementary students. High School on Wed. Feb. 4 and early release for high school students. Middle and PK8 on Thurs. , Feb. 5 and early release for Middle and PK8 school students
🌟 STARTING NEXT WEEK: COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS 🌟

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

Next week’s meetings:
⏰ 6-7 p.m.
📆 Tuesday, Feb. 3
📍 Andress High School

⏰ 6-7 p.m.
📆 Wednesday, Feb. 4
📍 Lundy Elementary School

View the full schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 6-7p.m. at Andress High School with Trustee Robert Osterland 5400 Sun Valley Dr.
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to Community Conversations Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 6-7p.m. at Lundy Elementary School  with Trustee Valerie Ganelon Beals 6201 High Ridge Dr.
HAPPENING NEXT WEEK: Parent Teacher Conferences 🌟

Parent Teacher Conferences will take place February 3-5. ✅ Parents, don’t miss this chance to connect with your child's teachers and stay informed. 📚

⏰ Early Release Schedule ⏰
📅 Tuesday, Feb. 3
🏫 Elementary School: 12 p.m.

📅 Wednesday, Feb. 4
🏫 High School: 12:35 p.m.
🏫 TMECHS: 12:25 p.m.

📅 Thursday, Feb. 5
🏫 Middle School & PK–8: 11:35 a.m.

View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
Parent Teacher Conferences graphic Elementary on Tues. Feb. 3 and early release for elementary students. High School on Wed. Feb. 4 and early release for high school students. Middle and PK8 on Thurs. , Feb. 5 and early release for Middle and PK8 school students

AP Showcase Night has been MOVED to Thursday, Jan. 29 from 6-7:00pm. Come see and hear from the source how Advanced Academics and a culture that supports female leadership can be a best fit for your student. Students will discuss and show their work, families can engage in table activities, and light refreshments will be served. OPEN TO ALL GRADE LEVELS AND FAMILIES.

3 months ago, College Readiness
AP Showcase, Jan 29 at 6:00pm
Design! Create! Represent!

We’re inviting El Paso ISD students to design the official logo for the Unidos Games. 🌟

Since 2018, the Unidos Games have empowered students with disabilities to showcase their athletic talents, celebrate inclusion, and raise awareness. Now it’s your turn to help tell that story through art. 🎨 🙌

Think big. Create boldly. Show us what Unidos means to you! ❤️

Learn more about submission details and deadlines ➡️ www.episd.org/page/unidos-games

#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
3 months ago, Communications
We Need Your Help! Unidos Games Logo Contest graphic with photo from previous Unidos Games students running
Unidos Games Logo Contest. The Logo Should...Feel welcoming, energetic, and inclusive. Celebrate unity, participation, and achievement. Be easy to recognize from far away. Work on shirts, flyers, etc. Avoid: Overly detailed drawings, tiny text, thin lines, or complex effects.
Unidos Games Logo Contest. Communicate...The spirit of the Unidos Games. Belonging, teamwork, fun, celebration, and community pride. Make it memorable and easy to read. Use contrast to make it easy to recognize.
Unidos Games Logo Contest. Must haves...the logo must say Unidos Games and must include the EPISD logo. It must showcase EPISD's blue and yellow color palette. Create a full color version and a black and white version, so it can be used anywhere.
Unidos Games Logo Contest. Please submit all artwork to communications@episd.org by Tuesday, Feb. 3, with the subject "Unidos Logo Submission"