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Happy Veterans Day! El Paso ISD honors the incredible sacrifice of those who contributed to preserving our freedom. Thank you for your service. El Paso's District will continue its commitment to serving you. #ItStartsWithUs

ICYMI: Dignitaries from El Paso ISD and Fort Bliss gathered Nov. 3 to mark the completion of the new $40 million Captain Gabriel L. Navarrete Middle School, a 2016 Bond project on military land. #ItStartsWithUs

El Paso ISD teachers are an integral part of helping UTEP - The University of Texas at El Paso train educators of the future. The district's teachers are part of the Miner Teacher Residency program, where they engage in a year-long mentor experience with UTEP students who hope to become teachers. #ItStartsWithUs

Attendance is the No. 1 predictor for student success, and El Paso ISD campuses do the utmost to give students safe, comfortable environments that draw them to class consistently. This year, we will recognize schools that display exceptional attendance efforts. This fun initiative will feature campuses and students on social media. We hope these small incentives will go a long way toward creating a districtwide culture of attendance. Your campus could be next! Show up! You matter! Learn more ➡️ episd.org/showup #ItStartsWithUs

Making sure every child is nourished is the mission of El Paso ISD Food and Nutrition Services. The department serves 60,000 delicious meals a day throughout the district that provide the essential nutrition students need to be ready to learn. #ItStartsWithUs

GIRL POWER! 👧 More than 275 female students from all El Paso ISD high schools participated in the Girl Power showcase Oct. 21 at Franklin High School. Students learned about STEM career fields and the options available to them throughout the district. The event was organized by the Career and Technical Education Department in collaboration with the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation, Blended Learning, and Franklin’s STEM program. #ItStartsWithUs

October is National Principals Month and El Paso ISD is celebrating its school leaders all month long. Our "Called to the Principal's Office" 🏫 series showcases one of our principals and offers a closer look at what led them to the highest seat at their campus. Rose Gandarilla’s return to her alma mater this summer to lead a new generation of Bowie Bears is more than a dream for her — it’s a calling. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/episd_bowie #ItStartsWithUs

New York Times best-selling author Matt de la Peña read his award-winning books to students this week at Bobby Joe Hill PK-8 and Don Haskins PK-8 schools. The Newbery Medal-winning author of seven young adult novels told students that reading opens pathways to their dreams. 📖 #ItStartsWithUs

October is National Principals Month and El Paso ISD is celebrating its school leaders all month long. "Called to the Principal's Office" 🏫 is a new series that showcases one of our principals and offers a closer look at what led them to the highest seat at their campus. Today, we meet Bobby Stives, an Irvin High School 🚀 graduate who once dreamed of becoming a professional bowler. But a stint as a substitute teacher changed the trajectory of his career and led him back to his alma mater as principal. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/episd_ihs #ItStartsWithUs

Attendance is the No. 1 predictor for student success, and El Paso ISD campuses do the utmost to give students safe, comfortable environments that draw them to class consistently. This year, we will regularly recognize schools that display exceptional attendance efforts. This fun initiative will feature campuses and students on social media. We hope these small incentives will go a long way toward creating a districtwide culture of attendance. Your campus could be next! Show up! You matter! Learn more ➡️ episd.org/showup #ItStartsWithUs

It starts with us! Ruth Bohlin enhances the campus experience for Burges High School students. As student activity manager, she creates opportunities for engagement, programming and fun! Thank you, Ruth, for helping our students thrive! #IOB 🐴🟪🟨 #ItStartsWithUs

Check out the September 2022 edition of Dialogue with Diana, the monthly catch-up with Superintendent Diana Sayavedra. This month she talks about: ✅ Board of Trustees meeting ✅ National Merit Scholarship semifinalists ✅ HeARTs That Heal student art exhibit #ItStartsWithUs

Texas Parks and Wildlife's $60K Bike On: Bike Safety and Outdoor Learning grant comes to El Paso ISD this fall to teach middle school students lessons in safety, riding and maintenance using a set of 50 mountain bikes that will rotate between campuses. In December, a districtwide event will give middle school students and their families a chance to test out their new skills on a Franklin Mountain trail. Ride on, El Paso ISD! 🚲 #ItStartsWithUs

El Paso ISD is conducting its annual Federal Impact Aid Survey for all students enrolled in the district to identify students who: • Reside on federal property • Parents are active-duty military • Parents report to work on federal property El Paso ISD does not receive property tax funding for those residing on federal property. To compensate for this reduction in tax revenue, the federal government authorizes payments to the school district based on the pupil's residence or the parent's employment on federal property. Completing the survey is crucial to the operational budget of El Paso ISD. Learn more ➡️ www.episd.org/survey #ItStartsWithUs

If you see something, say something. Together we can provide the safest environment for our El Paso ISD students. If you see something, say something. If you hear something, say something. If you, or someone you know, are thinking of hurting yourself or others, tell someone. #ItStartsWithUs Report It ➡️ 915-230-2525 Learn more ➡️ episd.org/reportit

Local influencer donates $6,500 worth in back-to-school gear 🎒to Magoffin Middle! Thank you Danny Cashout! #IamEPISD #EPISDProud

TMECHS presents - Max's Life Lessons 🌟 Meet Max! The new TransMountain Early College High School mascot shows you how to use a 🧯 fire extinguisher. The TMECHS student council will share life lessons in "Things You Should Know, but Don't" as their D.A.S.H. project. Stay tuned for future life lessons! #EPISDProud #ItStartsWithUs

Take a peek inside the new Tinajero PK-8 School 👀 The new campus features modern learning spaces ✨ and includes a new gymnasium, library, fine arts section and an HVAC upgrade to refrigerated air. View Photo Gallery ➡️ https://bit.ly/EPISD3T #ItStartsWithUs

Check out the August 2022 edition of Dialogue with Diana, the monthly catch-up with Superintendent Diana Sayavedra EPISD. This month she talks about: ✅ Return to School ✅ Community Partners ✅ District Tax Rate

Tiberius makes a fiery start this new school year! 🔥 Shout out to El Paso High School for the warm welcome. Let's make this the best year yet Tigers! 🐅 #IamEPISD #EPISDProud #ItStartsWithUs

Good Morning El Paso ISD! ☀️ Here's Mya from Bobby Joe Hill PK-8 reporting on the latest news 📺 with guest host, Robert Holguin KFOX, the KFOX evening news anchor. Future journalist in the making! 👏 #ItStartsWithUs #EPISDProud

If you see something, say something. Together we can provide the safest environment for our El Paso ISD students. If you see something, say something. If you hear something, say something. If you, or someone you know, are thinking of hurting yourself or others, tell someone. #ItStartsWithUs Report It ➡️ 915-230-2525 Learn more ➡️ episd.org/reportit

It starts with Amy Martinez Perez! ⭐ Dual language superstar educator and El Paso ISD 2021-22 🏆 Elementary Teacher of the Year, Ms. Martinez Perez, empowers her students through collaborative learning. She makes learning fun to inspire students to be present every day! #ItStartsWithUs

It starts with Coach Sugar! ⭐ El Paso ISD 2021-22 🏆 Teacher of the Year, Andreana Harkless, inspires her students to reach higher and succeed in school by staying positive. Let's go Sugars! #ItStartsWithUs

A new chapter for the Jefferson/Silva High School Silver Foxes 🦊! Check out their new three-story classroom building. #ItStartsWithUs #EPISDProud

The Silver Foxes are ready to thrive! 🦊 Jefferson/Silva High School officially cut the ribbon on their new #EPISDBond three-story classroom building that includes a sun-filled library 📚 and a separate new weight room. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/EPISD223b #ItStartsWithUs

It's SPIRIT WEEK 🤠 at all El Paso ISD high schools! Show your school spirit by dressing in your tacky tourist outfit, look ☮️ groovy in your hippie attire and join in on 👯 twin day. Check your high school Instagram account for your school's spirit week dress-up details! #IamEPISD

Today, tomorrow and every day we are 🌟 #ElPasoStrong. Burges High School students remembered the lives that were lost on Aug. 3 through a "El Liston" campaign that reminded the community of the resiliency and strength of El Paso.

Thank you Coronado High School T-Birds for honoring the victims of the Aug. 3 tragedy with a heartfelt performance. 🌟 #ElPasoStrong

Ready to learn! ✏️ El Paso ISD 2022-23 school year is off to an awesome start. #ItStartsWithUs