Dear YWA Parents,
We have wonderful news! Mrs. Iris Beyer is our new Interventionist who will replace Mrs. Clark! We’re excited to have her on board; Mrs. Beyer brings 10 years experience and has served in several teaching capacities from middle to high school. We will have a meet and greet at our Parent Teacher Conferences next week on February 4th - 1pm to 6pm. Reminder we follow the high school PT schedule.
Mrs. Beyer will teach the following classes MS ELA Intervention, English 7th, Social Studies 6th, and Path to STEM in place of Art.
Let us know if you have any questions.
Dr. Ontiveros
🌟 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. ✅
These meetings are designed to gather community input on El Paso ISD’s future priorities and your vision, values, and hopes for the district. 💭
View the full schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk invite you to join the upcoming Community Conversations meetings. ✅
These meetings are designed to gather community input on El Paso ISD’s future priorities and your vision, values, and hopes for the district. 💭
View the full schedule ➡️ www.episd.org/community-conversations
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Tomorrow is an "A Day" Warriors!
See the delayed start schedule!
See you tomorrow!
See the delayed start schedule!
See you tomorrow!
CORRECTION- Dr. O's Calendar was off a day! My apologies!
-WEDNESDAY, 1/28 – Campus Improvement Team Meeting, 4:15 PM (Room B100)
-WEDNESDAY, 1/28 – 6th Grade Flag Football Intramurals
-WEDNESDAY, 1/28 – Middle School Basketball (Home)
7th Grade – 6:00 PM
8th Grade – 7:30 PM
-THURSDAY, 1/29 – Middle School Academics UIL at Hornedo
Permission slips will be sent home Monday, 1/26
-Friday, 1/30 – High School Basketball (Home): 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:30 PM
-Thursday & Friday, 1/30–1/31 – Mock Trial Competition (High School only)
-WEDNESDAY, 1/28 – Campus Improvement Team Meeting, 4:15 PM (Room B100)
-WEDNESDAY, 1/28 – 6th Grade Flag Football Intramurals
-WEDNESDAY, 1/28 – Middle School Basketball (Home)
7th Grade – 6:00 PM
8th Grade – 7:30 PM
-THURSDAY, 1/29 – Middle School Academics UIL at Hornedo
Permission slips will be sent home Monday, 1/26
-Friday, 1/30 – High School Basketball (Home): 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:30 PM
-Thursday & Friday, 1/30–1/31 – Mock Trial Competition (High School only)
Dear YWA Parents & Students,
Please review the important updates for this week:
📌 Monday, January 26 – 2-Hour Delay (All EPISD Schools)
Instruction will begin at 10:30 AM.
Buses will run regular routes with a 2-hour delay from original pick-up times.
Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria.
All morning practices and meetings are canceled.
Zero Period is canceled.
The YWA Celebration of America’s 250th Birthday will be postponed to a later date.
📌 AP Night Update
AP Night has been moved to Thursday, January 29, from 6:00–7:00 PM due to a scheduling conflict with the high school softball scrimmage.
We invite all families and students in all grade levels to join us for our AP Showcase on the new date!
📅 Save the Date – This Week’s Events
Tuesday, 1/28 – Campus Improvement Team Meeting, 4:15 PM (Room B100)
Tuesday, 1/28 – 6th Grade Flag Football Intramurals
Tuesday, 1/28 – Middle School Basketball (Home)
7th Grade – 6:00 PM
8th Grade – 7:30 PM
Wednesday, 1/29 – Middle School Academics UIL at Hornedo
Permission slips will be sent home Monday, 1/26
Thursday, 1/30 – High School Basketball (Home): 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:30 PM
Thursday & Friday, 1/30–1/31 – Mock Trial Competition (High School only)
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to another great week at YWA!
Sincerely,
Dr. Cynthia Ontiveros
Principal, Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy 💜
Please review the important updates for this week:
📌 Monday, January 26 – 2-Hour Delay (All EPISD Schools)
Instruction will begin at 10:30 AM.
Buses will run regular routes with a 2-hour delay from original pick-up times.
Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria.
All morning practices and meetings are canceled.
Zero Period is canceled.
The YWA Celebration of America’s 250th Birthday will be postponed to a later date.
📌 AP Night Update
AP Night has been moved to Thursday, January 29, from 6:00–7:00 PM due to a scheduling conflict with the high school softball scrimmage.
We invite all families and students in all grade levels to join us for our AP Showcase on the new date!
📅 Save the Date – This Week’s Events
Tuesday, 1/28 – Campus Improvement Team Meeting, 4:15 PM (Room B100)
Tuesday, 1/28 – 6th Grade Flag Football Intramurals
Tuesday, 1/28 – Middle School Basketball (Home)
7th Grade – 6:00 PM
8th Grade – 7:30 PM
Wednesday, 1/29 – Middle School Academics UIL at Hornedo
Permission slips will be sent home Monday, 1/26
Thursday, 1/30 – High School Basketball (Home): 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:30 PM
Thursday & Friday, 1/30–1/31 – Mock Trial Competition (High School only)
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to another great week at YWA!
Sincerely,
Dr. Cynthia Ontiveros
Principal, Young Women’s STEAM Research & Preparatory Academy 💜
We are incredibly proud of our outstanding students who competed in the District Spanish Spelling Bee! 🐝🏆
Congratulations to our top finishers who have earned a spot in the regional competition. 🎊
🥇Emiliano Ferrán Martinez Caloca, Wiggs Middle School
🥇Shaheli De Silva, Young Women's STEAM Prep Academy
🥈Luna Milian, Navarrete Middle School
👏 Special shout-out to Emiliano and Shaheli, who have tied for first place for the third year in a row! Way to represent excellence! 🌟
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Congratulations to our top finishers who have earned a spot in the regional competition. 🎊
🥇Emiliano Ferrán Martinez Caloca, Wiggs Middle School
🥇Shaheli De Silva, Young Women's STEAM Prep Academy
🥈Luna Milian, Navarrete Middle School
👏 Special shout-out to Emiliano and Shaheli, who have tied for first place for the third year in a row! Way to represent excellence! 🌟
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday the YWA way!
📅 Monday, January 26, 2026
⏰ 10:00–10:30 AM | Warrior Rally
We warmly invite all military members to join us for this special celebration.
👉 RSVP here: https://bit.ly/ywapatrioticWR
📅 Monday, January 26, 2026
⏰ 10:00–10:30 AM | Warrior Rally
We warmly invite all military members to join us for this special celebration.
👉 RSVP here: https://bit.ly/ywapatrioticWR
The El Paso ISD family proudly honors the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his enduring impact on justice, equality, and peace.
This January 19 marks 40 years of celebrating MLK Day as a federal holiday; we continue to be inspired by his efforts to make the American dream a reality for so many more.
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #MLK #MLKDay
Attention 6th Grade Parents! 📚
Ms. Aguirre will be hosting a parent session to review 6th grade social studies projects and provide guidance on how to navigate the Active Classroom Social Studies app.
🗓 Date: January 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Room B100
This session is designed to help parents better support students with projects and digital tools used in social studies.
📞 For more information, please contact:
Vicky Ramirez
Parent Engagement Liaison / Campus Clerk
📧 vservin@episd.org
📱 915-236-4800
Ms. Aguirre will be hosting a parent session to review 6th grade social studies projects and provide guidance on how to navigate the Active Classroom Social Studies app.
🗓 Date: January 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Room B100
This session is designed to help parents better support students with projects and digital tools used in social studies.
📞 For more information, please contact:
Vicky Ramirez
Parent Engagement Liaison / Campus Clerk
📧 vservin@episd.org
📱 915-236-4800
📢 No School – Monday, January 19
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no school for students on Monday, January 19.
📚 Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20 on an “A” day.
We hope our students and families enjoy the long weekend as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 💙
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no school for students on Monday, January 19.
📚 Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20 on an “A” day.
We hope our students and families enjoy the long weekend as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 💙
PTSO will be meeting in B100, not the cafeteria.
Please join us for our General meeting!
El Paso ISD will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 🌟
View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #MLK #MLKDAY
View the academic calendar ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD #MLK #MLKDAY
To our YWA families—students and parents,
Please join us tomorrow, January 14th, for the YWA PTSO General Meeting at 4:15 PM in the cafeteria. All are welcome—both members and non-members!
We look forward to seeing you there.
PTSO Board
6th Grade YWA Flag Football Intramurals 🏈
YWA 6th grade students are invited to participate in Flag Football Intramurals! Practices will take place during lunch and games will be held on select dates. See flyer for dates and times!
📍 Game location and times: TBD
📌 Important Information:
Permission slips must be turned in to Coach Pacheco
Transportation will NOT be provided by EPISD
If you have questions, please contact the campus for more information.
YWA 6th grade students are invited to participate in Flag Football Intramurals! Practices will take place during lunch and games will be held on select dates. See flyer for dates and times!
📍 Game location and times: TBD
📌 Important Information:
Permission slips must be turned in to Coach Pacheco
Transportation will NOT be provided by EPISD
If you have questions, please contact the campus for more information.
YWA Softball Newsletter Launch!
We’re excited to share that we’ve officially launched our YWA Softball Newsletter! ⚾
The newsletter will include updates, schedules, announcements, and team highlights throughout the season.
🔗 Check it out here:
https://app.smore.com/n/amxf9
Thank you for staying connected and supporting our softball team. We appreciate you! 💗🥎
We’re excited to share that we’ve officially launched our YWA Softball Newsletter! ⚾
The newsletter will include updates, schedules, announcements, and team highlights throughout the season.
🔗 Check it out here:
https://app.smore.com/n/amxf9
Thank you for staying connected and supporting our softball team. We appreciate you! 💗🥎
Young Women's Academy | January School Tours
Join us for upcoming January school tours at Young Women's Academy and learn more about our campus, programs, and opportunities for students! Please see flyer for dates/times.
📞 For any other information, please contact:
Vicky Ramirez
Parent Engagement Liaison / Campus Clerk
📱 915-236-4800
Dear YWA Parents,
YWA is offering an exciting dual credit opportunity for students in grades 10-12.
Course Name: Clothing offered by Barnard College-Columbia University
Short Course Description: This course studies theories of clothing from the perspectives of art history, anthropology, psychology, economics, sociology, design, and sustainability. Issues to be studied include gender roles, craft traditions, global textile trade, royal sumptuary law, the history of European fashion, dissident or dissident or disruptive styles, blockbuster museum costume exhibitions, and the environmental consequences of what we wear today.
Students will be enrolled in a zero period, which runs: 7:35am-8:20am with Mr. Medrano in D110.
If interested, please click on the link below by today, 1/13/2026,
Your School's Student Application Link: https://nationaleducationequitylab.my.site.com/Application/s/?varSchool=001Pm00000DhCPs
We sent this message to our high school students, but maybe you as the parent can help your student make the decision to enroll. Let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Dr. Ontiveros
YWA is offering an exciting dual credit opportunity for students in grades 10-12.
Course Name: Clothing offered by Barnard College-Columbia University
Short Course Description: This course studies theories of clothing from the perspectives of art history, anthropology, psychology, economics, sociology, design, and sustainability. Issues to be studied include gender roles, craft traditions, global textile trade, royal sumptuary law, the history of European fashion, dissident or dissident or disruptive styles, blockbuster museum costume exhibitions, and the environmental consequences of what we wear today.
Students will be enrolled in a zero period, which runs: 7:35am-8:20am with Mr. Medrano in D110.
If interested, please click on the link below by today, 1/13/2026,
Your School's Student Application Link: https://nationaleducationequitylab.my.site.com/Application/s/?varSchool=001Pm00000DhCPs
We sent this message to our high school students, but maybe you as the parent can help your student make the decision to enroll. Let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Dr. Ontiveros
Dear YWA Parents,
Several of our high school students are currently conducting research projects as part of their AP College Board Research course.
As part of these projects, students will be administering voluntary and anonymous surveys to their peers. No names or identifying information will be collected, and responses will not be tracked in any way, ensuring full confidentiality for all participants.
The purpose of this research is to help students explore meaningful topics and strengthen their skills in data collection, analysis, and academic research practices. The findings will support their learning and contribute to their development as scholars and critical thinkers.
This year’s research topics include:
-The impact of dust storms and climate anxiety on students’ social, emotional, and academic well-being
-The academic effects of video game use (including Roblox)
-Makeup use and social influences among students
Environmental consciousness and consumer culture’s impact on marine life
-Online gaming and gambling-like behaviors
Students’ perceptions and feelings about higher education, including financial and mental health factors
-Intrusive thoughts and student awareness of mental health concepts
-The influence of social media influencers on teens’ purchasing decisions and brand trust
-Roblox and its influence on social interaction and social skill development
-Student athletes’ experiences, including support systems and emotional and physical exhaustion
Participation in all surveys is completely optional.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like additional information.
Thank you for your continued support.
Dr. Cynthia Ontiveros
Several of our high school students are currently conducting research projects as part of their AP College Board Research course.
As part of these projects, students will be administering voluntary and anonymous surveys to their peers. No names or identifying information will be collected, and responses will not be tracked in any way, ensuring full confidentiality for all participants.
The purpose of this research is to help students explore meaningful topics and strengthen their skills in data collection, analysis, and academic research practices. The findings will support their learning and contribute to their development as scholars and critical thinkers.
This year’s research topics include:
-The impact of dust storms and climate anxiety on students’ social, emotional, and academic well-being
-The academic effects of video game use (including Roblox)
-Makeup use and social influences among students
Environmental consciousness and consumer culture’s impact on marine life
-Online gaming and gambling-like behaviors
Students’ perceptions and feelings about higher education, including financial and mental health factors
-Intrusive thoughts and student awareness of mental health concepts
-The influence of social media influencers on teens’ purchasing decisions and brand trust
-Roblox and its influence on social interaction and social skill development
-Student athletes’ experiences, including support systems and emotional and physical exhaustion
Participation in all surveys is completely optional.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like additional information.
Thank you for your continued support.
Dr. Cynthia Ontiveros
Good evening YWA Parents,
All morning and afternoon practices for tomorrow, Monday, 1/12/26, have been canceled for all sports, clubs, and extracurricular activities. Students are still required to report to school at the regular time.
Our campus was not affected by the water main break that occurred on the northeast side of town, and school will remain in session.
As a precaution, our water fountains will be temporarily disconnected. Please allow your student to bring a bottle of water to school. We will also have bottled water available on campus for students.
All buses will run on their regular schedules. The only change to our normal operations is the cancellation of all practices for the day. Middle School Basketball tryouts will be rescheduled for a later date.
We look forward to seeing our Warriors tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Dr. Cynthia Ontiveros
Bowie High School Coach Antonio Torres and Young Women’s STEM Prep Academy Coach Dauane Tate step onto the court to talk girls basketball! 🏀🌟
Watch here ➡️ www.facebook.com/share/v/1DAb1i6q8u/
Show your support in the stands! 🙌 Buy tickets ➡️ www.episd.org/onlinetickets
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
Watch here ➡️ www.facebook.com/share/v/1DAb1i6q8u/
Show your support in the stands! 🙌 Buy tickets ➡️ www.episd.org/onlinetickets
#ItStartsWithUs #ElPasoISD #EPISD
