October Newsletter

Department of Defense grant helps expand strength and conditioning program in EPISD

A $1.5-million Department of Defense Education Activity grant will help expand the popular Raise Up the Bar strength and conditioning program from the three middle schools offering it today to 15 more military-connected campuses.

EPISD Student Spotlight: Irving Henry Benoit, Silva Health Magnet

In this edition of the EPISD Student Spotlight we speak with Silva Health Magnet High School's Irving Henry Benoit, a senior pharmacology student who recently was selected to the pre-selection squad for the Mexican national hockey team.

EPISD expands Community Schools program to Jefferson feeder pattern

EPISD's Community Schools Program, an innovative system that aims to bring educational and public services to students and their families, has expanded to campuses in the Jefferson feeder pattern. The program began in the Bowie feeder pattern and has proven successful at increasing participation among students and their families.