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EPISD Student Spotlight: Mia Cadena, Burges High School

The EPISD Student Spotlight highlights extraordinary students from the District who are working hard to make a difference in and out of the classroom. In this edition, we speak with Burges High senior Mia Cadena, one of the founders of the Bella's Bargains second-hand store on campus that helps low-income and homeless students access clothing and other items.

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UTEP, EPISD partner to create bi-cultural, bi-literate computer science curriculum

EPISD and the University of Texas at El Paso recently partnered to create a bi-literate, bi-cultural curriculum aimed at increasing the number of Latinos and Latinas in the field of computer science.

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EPISD Board adopts 2021-22 budget, compensation plan

Trustees on Tuesday approved the 2021-22 operating budget that includes a 1 percent salary increase and two Employee Retention Stipends of up to $2,000 for all eligible employees.

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UPDATE: Vaccinate Before You Graduate campaign extended to students ages 12 and up

Following recent approval COVID-19 vaccines for younger children, EPISD is expanding its Vaccinate Before You Graduate campaign to students ages 12 and up. Click the below to find dates and times for vaccination clinics at all traditional EPISD high schools.

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EPISD Student Spotlight: Avery Escamilla-Wendell, El Paso High

The EPISD Student Spotlight highlights extraordinary students from the District who are working hard to make a difference in and out of the classroom. In this edition, we speak with El Paso High's Avery Escamilla-Wendell, a senior who will turn her passion for healthcare and filmmaking into a career as she heads to college at the University of Texas at El Paso.

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EPISD Libraries offer Summer Literacy Camps

Travel the world with our free EPISD Summer Literacy Camps! There’s something for everyone with summer enrichment camps available from elementary to high school students.

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Let the music play! EPISD High School Community Band in concert

After weeks of rehearsals, the EPISD High School Community Band had its inaugural concert last week in Andress High School's beautifully redone Student Quad. The band was created this year in response to the cancelation of the concert season due to the pandemic.

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Richardson IB students tie dye face masks for community organizations

Members of Richardson Middle's International Baccalaureate program this week used their art skills to benefit community centers in need of face masks. The students tie-dyed 600 white masks to give their users a little flair as they wear them to stay protected.

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Middle-school student musicians compete in person, virtually

Nearly 1,000 middle-school student musicians participated in this year's EPISD Solo & Ensemble Competition either safely in person or via Zoom or pre-recorded video. The competition allows students to grow as musicians.

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Seven EPISD students qualify for National History Day tournament

Students from El Paso High and Hornedo and Wiggs middle schools recently qualified to compete at the National History Day tournament later this school year. The students all presented projects around the theme "Communication in History." Good luck at nationals!

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Local businesses celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with deals for educators

It’s National Teacher Appreciation Week and people throughout El Paso are showing their gratitude to their favorite teachers. That includes local businesses that are giving away great deals for teachers and other educators.

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Vince Sheffield: Teachers have a profound impact on the lives of students and families

Message from Interim Superintendent Vince Sheffield honoring EPISD's educators during National Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you, EPISD teachers!

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CCTE students have strong showing at state competitions

Students enrolled in EPISD’s CCTE courses recently competed in regional and state tournaments and represented their schools and the District with honor. Several students qualified for national and international tournaments later this year.

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Jones brothers honor father's memory with shoe giveaway

Sixty Hawkins Elementary School students walked away with some brand-new Adidas sneakers last week, all courtesy of NFL players and Burges High alumni Aaron and Alvin Jones. Students honored the memory of the brothers' dad, who worked with the school on several projects.

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EPISD Student Spotlight: David Gonzalez, Burges High School

The EPISD Student Spotlight highlights extraordinary students from the District who are working hard to make a difference in and out of the classroom. In this edition, we speak with Burges Early College's David Gonzalez, a Harvard-bound senior who has excelled academically and athletically.

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District News

EPISD Student Spotlight: Mia Cadena, Burges High School

UTEP, EPISD partner to create bi-cultural, bi-literate computer science curriculum

EPISD Board adopts 2021-22 budget, compensation plan

UPDATE: Vaccinate Before You Graduate campaign extended to students ages 12 and up

EPISD Student Spotlight: Avery Escamilla-Wendell, El Paso High

EPISD Libraries offer Summer Literacy Camps

Let the music play! EPISD High School Community Band in concert

Richardson IB students tie dye face masks for community organizations

Middle-school student musicians compete in person, virtually

Seven EPISD students qualify for National History Day tournament

Local businesses celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with deals for educators

Vince Sheffield: Teachers have a profound impact on the lives of students and families

CCTE students have strong showing at state competitions

Jones brothers honor father's memory with shoe giveaway

EPISD Student Spotlight: David Gonzalez, Burges High School

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