Young Women's STEAM Academy

Bagels & Big Goals with the Principal 🥯📚

Stop by and chat with Dr. O while enjoying a bagel and great conversation about YWA’s goals for the new year!

📅 Monday, January 12, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM
📍 Room B100

We look forward to seeing you there!

🥎 Softball T-Shirt Sale Now Open!

Support our YWA Softball team by purchasing a team t-shirt!
🗓 Now through January 13th
💲 $21 each
🛒 Order online: https://episd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/50316/251/False/True

Thank you for supporting our student-athletes. Let’s go, Warriors! 💪✨

Welcome back, El Paso ISD students! 🌟

We hope you had a restful and joyful holiday break. ❄️☃️

As we begin the new year, let’s come back focused, ready to succeed, and committed to being #RightHereRightNow! ✅

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We are excited to see you all tomorrow and ease into the week. Get ready to begin with an "A" Day!

SEE YOU TOMORROW, EL PASO ISD! 🌟

We're excited to welcome back our amazing students from Holiday Break ☃️❄️ on Wednesday, Jan. 7. 🏫📚

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

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Basketball tryouts will be held January 12–16 from 6:00–7:30AM each morning. Students interested in trying out should arrive on time and come prepared. If you have any questions, please contact the school office. We look forward to a great season!

We hope our students and staff are having an amazing break! 🌟

Just a friendly reminder that El Paso ISD will resume regular hours on Monday, January 5, 2026, and students will return to the classroom on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. 🏫📚

Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/calendars

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🌟 January is School Board Recognition Month! 🌟

We proudly honor our dedicated El Paso ISD Board of Trustees, whose leadership champions student success and fosters excellence across our district. 🏫📚

Thank you for your continued service and commitment to El Paso ISD! ❤️

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🌟🎄HAPPY HOLIDAYS, EL PASO ISD! 🎄🌟

El Paso ISD will be closed for Holiday Break from December 22 through January 2. ☃️❄️

District offices will resume regular hours on Monday, January 5, 2026, and students will return to the classroom on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. 🏫📚

We wish our community a safe and joyful break! ❤️

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

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YWA Parents: Students on Bus 402 will be running late due to the breakdown of the bus. A replacement bus is being sent to pick up students. We will ensure students are allowed breakfast and attendance will be adjusted accordingly.

📢 CIT Meeting Update

The CIT meeting scheduled for today has been canceled. We wish everyone a warm and restful holiday season and look forward to seeing you all back in January.

Happy holidays! 🎄✨

🌟REMINDER: EARLY RELEASE THIS FRIDAY! 🌟

El Paso ISD will have early release Friday, Dec. 19, to kick off the Holiday Break. ☃️✅

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

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El Paso ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brian Lusk were proud to recognize students and staff for their dedication to El Paso ISD during the board meeting on December 16, 2025, at the El Paso ISD Administration Building. 🌟

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The El Paso ISD Board of Trustees will have its regular board meeting at 5 p.m. today at the El Paso ISD Administration Building, 1014 N. Stanton St.

Board agenda: www.episd.org/page/board-meeting-agendasmaterials-new

Live stream: www.episd.org/page/boardlive

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Congrats to our MS Volleyball Program on an incredible season! 🏐💪 Our 8th grade team finished UNDEFEATED. What an amazing accomplishment! Huge shoutout to our coaches for preparing our students for success-on & off the court @ywasteamprep @youngwomenssteamacademy @weAREWarriors

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all who supported our Fine Arts Winter Gala! Our Visual Arts, Dance, Orchestra, Percussion, and Folklorico students demonstrated exceptional talent. Thank you teachers for your role in making this a successful event. @elpaso_isd

Kendra Scott Give Back Event!

We’re excited to partner with Kendra Scott for a special Give Back Event in support of our students 💛

🛍️ How to shop:
• In store today from 5:00–7:00 PM
• Online for 24 hours at kendrascott.com

💻 Online code: GIVEBACK-KTSNE

🎁 20% of all purchases will be donated directly to support our students.

Thank you for shopping with purpose and supporting our YWA community!

Reminder: YWA Holiday Theater Spectacular! 🎭
Join us for our 2025 Holidays Around the World & YWA Drama Queens’ presentation of
“’Twas the Night Before Christmas Spectacular” by Kristen Lundberg!

📅 December 16th & 17th
📍 YWA Foyer

December 16th – Student Show
🎟️ $1 cash-only tickets
⏰ Doors open at 5:30 PM

December 17th – Dinner & Show
🎟️ $3 cash-only tickets
⏰ Doors open at 5:30 PM

🍽️ Potluck Style!
Families are encouraged to bring a holiday dish to share for our community dinner.

Come enjoy an evening of holiday cheer, creativity, and YWA talent! 🎅✨

📢 Early Release Reminder!

Winter Break is almost here! 🎄❄️
Students will be dismissed on Friday, December 19th at 12:30 PM.

🍽️ Lunch will be provided before students board the buses to head home for break.

We wish all our Mighty Warriors a safe and joyful holiday season!
We’ll see everyone back on January 7th, 2026 (B Day). 💫

🌟EARLY RELEASE THIS FRIDAY! 🌟

El Paso ISD will have early release Friday, Dec. 19. ✅

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