District News

¡Bienvenidos! CCTE welcomes back first group of EPISD students for in-person instruction

A selected number of students enrolled in CCTE dual-credit programs returned for in-person instruction on Monday – the first batch of EPISD students to return to campus after nearly seven months of closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The District is using strict health guidelines to make sure learning is as safe as possible

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Bowie High School student tests positive for COVID-19

EPISD today learned that a student who had been on campus and had contact with students and staff at Bowie High School tested positive for COVID-19.

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Virtual conference to offer high-school students college, career info

Need some guidance for life after high school? Join EPISD’s Virtual College and Career Access Conference Oct. 13-14 for presentations from colleges and universities plus sessions on financial aid, vocational careers, military careers, dual credit, AP courses and much more.

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EPISD volleyball games to be live streamed over web, new app

Don't miss out on any of the EPISD volleyball action. Games are close to the public, but you can follow live online or by downloading the El Paso ISD Athletics app. #GoEPISD

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EPISD to offer free meals for all children starting Monday

New rules from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will allow the El Paso Independent School District to provide free breakfast and lunch to children ages 1 to 18 starting on Monday, Sept. 21, regardless of their enrollment status or residence in the District. The new rules also mean that parents with children enrolled in different campuses may now pick up meals at one location instead of traveling to each of the schools in which they’re enrolled.

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EPISD Senior Spotlight: Jai Patel, Coronado High

We continue our EPISD Senior Spotlight series with the four seniors who last week were named semifinalists for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program. Today we feature Coronado High's Jai Patel.

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Interested in a U.S. Service Academy? Rep. Escobar is now accepting nominations

Seniors interested in the distinct honor of a service academy appointment can start the nomination process now through Congresswoman Veronica Escobar’s website. Deadline is Nov. 16.

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EPISD Senior Spotlight: Sergio Borunda, El Paso High

We continue our EPISD Senior Spotlight series with the four seniors who last week were named semifinalists for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program. Today we feature El Paso High's Sergio Borunda.

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EPISD students can create own mobile app for congressional contest

Know of an app you’d like to create? Design, create and submit it in the Congressional App Challenge for a chance to be featured among other winners at the U.S. Capitol.

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EPISD Senior Spotlight: Srilakshmi Muthyala, Coronado High

We continue our EPISD Senior Spotlight series with the four seniors who last week were named semifinalists for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program. Today we feature Coronado High's Srilakshmi Muthyala.

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The EPISD Q&A: Isela Granados, Irvin High dance teacher

The EPISD Q&A gives us an insight into the teachers and staff members who are helping the District continue its mission of providing high-quality services to the4 students of El Paso. Today, we feature Irvin High School dance teacher Isela Granados

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EPISD Senior Spotlight: Jack Himes, Franklin High

We continue our EPISD Senior Spotlight series with the four seniors who last week were named semifinalists for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program. Today we feature Franklin High School's Jack Himes

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EPISD announces timeline for in-person instruction

EPISD will reopen campuses for in-person instruction in phases starting on Oct. 1 for students whose parents chose on-campus. The District will continue to offer full virtual learning to students who wish to remain at home during the pandemic.

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EPISD Senior Spotlight: Taekyu Lee, Coronado High

We continue our EPISD Senior Spotlight series with the four seniors who last week were named semifinalists for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program. Today we feature Coronado's Taekyu Lee, a future medial professional who has also found a passion in music performance.

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El Paso Symphony program at Hart, Guillen wins national award for social work

Congratulations to the El Paso Symphony Orchestra's Tocando program at Guillen and Hart for winning this year's the Manhattan Institute’s 2020 Civil Society award. It's one of only five programs nationally to receive the award and the $25,000 prize.

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Need help with classes? STEP can help.

Coronado High seniors Jordan Katz and Hamzeh Hamdan co-founded Student Tutors of El Paso, or STEP, to help EPISD student who may struggle through virtual learning. The service has expanded to more than 25 tutors available free of charge online.

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EPISD seniors earn five of El Paso's six National Merit Scholarship semifinalist spots

Seniors from Coronado, El Paso and Franklin high schools were selected as semifinalists for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship. Of El Paso's six semifinalists, five are from EPISD!

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EPISD student athletes, performers return to practice under strict health guidelines

Athletes and performers in EPISD returned for fall practices on Tuesday under strict health guidelines. The University Interscholastic League allowed fall sports and half-time performers to resume practices using precautions like temperature checks and face masks.

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Class of 2021 graduation dates set

The El Paso Independent School District today announced the graduation dates for the Class of 2021 commencement ceremonies. Congratulations seniors!

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Curbside library book checkout keeps students reading at home

While EPISD offers students many e-books to read from home, some children still prefer the good ol' paper option. Thankfully, some librarians are are allowing students to safely check out books using curbside service. Check it out!

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