Here's What You Need to Know About High School Fan Policies
As the high school football season gets ready to kick off this week, several school districts revealed their plans for limited fan capacity at football games and other sports for the fall. Continue...
View ArticleWho’s Allowed at Sporting Events at Local Districts
Some High School sports such as volleyball are already under way and depending on which district your child attends, the amount of people allowed at a game, if any, differs depending on where that team...
View ArticleYISD Changes Course, Not Allowing Fans at Games
In light of the rapidly rising cases of coronavirus in the area, YISD officials have made the decision to not allow fans at sporting events effective immediately. Continue reading…
View ArticleYISD Providing Free Meals to All Kids during Fall Intersession
Free Grab and Go meals regardless of enrollment status. Continue reading…
View ArticleEPISD Might Return To Face-To-Face Learning But Should They?
Child care, internet access, possible exposure to COVID-19, potentially rising infection numbers post-holiday season. Is reopening schools a good idea? Continue reading…
View ArticleYoung Kids Will Go Back To Class First - EP Parents Aren't Happy
Students can go back to class if they opt in, but what happens if there is another spike? Is putting young ones in the classroom really a good idea? Continue reading…
View ArticleWhen Are El Paso Area School Districts Spring Breaks This Year?
Last year we had the neverending COVID-19 Spring Break. This year, things will be different but kind of the same. Continue reading…
View ArticleYISD Announces its Plans for Administering STAAR Test
YISD will make use of its campuses and other district facilities along with the five-week window provided by the state in order to administer the STAAR test. Continue reading…
View ArticleSign of the Times? Schools Seeing More In-Person Students
Viva El Paso back on? Check. City waterparks set to open this Summer? Check. Schools beginning to see more students physically attending class? Check. Continue reading…
View ArticleSchool Districts Weigh In On 2021 Proms And The News Isn't Good
The sun will come up tomorrow even if your kids don't go to prom. School districts are doing the right thing. Continue reading…
View ArticleYISD Will Require Wear Face Masks Beginning Friday
Good job YISD. You've done the right thing. Continue reading…
View ArticleFree ‘Supper Program’ Being Offered at 10 YISD Campuses
Students can grab a bite after school before rehearsal or practice Continue reading…
View ArticleCoronavirus: El Paso School Districts Disinfecting Classrooms
El Paso-area schools have begun taking measures. Continue reading…
View ArticleYISD Goes Online For The Rest Of The School Year
Dr. Xavier de la Torre, announced today that the district will not be reopening school campuses for the remainder of this school year. Continue reading…
View ArticleYISD to Provide Breakfast and Lunch for Kids During Summer Months
Grab & Go meals will be distributed Mon - Fri. Continue reading…
View ArticleCity of ELP Partners With YISD to Expand Free COVID-19 Testing
More COVID 19 testing sites are opening to accommodate the El Paso community getting tested. Continue reading…
View Article3 Major El Paso School Districts Looking At Year-Round School
A recent survey of the El Paso American Federation of Teachers, revealed that 53% of EPISD teachers want to move to a year-round schedule. Continue reading…
View ArticleYISD Updates Summer Food Service Program Locations
Grab & Go meals will be distributed Mon - Thur, but at fewer sites Continue reading…
View ArticleYsleta ISD Leaning Towards Year-Round School Calendar
Superintendent addresses changing to year-round schedule. Continue reading…
View ArticleBishop Sites Say Yes to Phase Two Opening
Not all churches are going to be able to follow these guidelines. You should call and make sure your favorite church is going to be reopening. Continue reading…
View ArticleYISD Announces Summer Sports Activities Can Resume This Week
Summer sports and workout activities can resume for YISD schools beginning Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Continue reading…
View ArticleHigh Schools Shut Down Summer Workouts Due to Positive Cases, Recent Surge in...
High schools across El Paso are starting to shut down summer workout programs as cases start to pop up internally. In accordance, some schools are shutting down their programs and citing the rising...
View ArticleYISD Students May Return in August or Continue Online Learning
YISD has announced its plans for the upcoming school year. Parents can choose in-person or remote instruction. Continue reading…
View ArticleYISD Delays Start of School to August 17
YISD announced that the first day of school has been pushed back to August 17, 2020. All students will begin the year with three weeks of online classes. Continue reading…
View ArticleYISD Launches Back to School Website as Resource for Parents
YISD has launched yisd.net/backtoschool which is specifically designed to keep families informed on what their child’s school experience will be in the Fall. Continue reading…
View Article2020-2021 El Paso-Area Academic School Calendars
Reference guide for class breaks, holidays and grading periods. Continue reading…
View ArticleHere Are El Paso School District Contact Numbers And Websites
A lot of districts put information out on their social media pages and websites. Make sure you like your district's pages so you keep up to date. Continue reading…
View ArticleYISD to Give Away Surplus Desks on Friday
YISD announced that on Friday, they will be giving away surplus desks to families of their students at the site of what was formerly South Loop Elementary. Continue reading…
View ArticleEl Paso Area School District Classroom Reopening Schedules
We did a quick roundup of the school districts who have announced the return-to-the-classroom dates. Continue reading…
View ArticleLimited Info Will Be Released About School Related COVID-19 Cases
Most El Paso school districts and the City are not going to let you know which schools have COVID-19 outbreaks. Continue reading…
View ArticleYISD Teachers To Juggle In-Classroom And Online Learning
Some parents aren't happy about this arrangement, but remember, this was always going to be a difficult school year. Keep that in mind as we go forward. Continue reading…
View ArticleEPISD Cancels Indoor Road Games Because of Fans in Attendance
El Paso Independent Schoool District canceled a handful of games on Tuesday against programs from Ysleta Independent School District as a result of a dispute against fan attendance at indoor gyms....
View ArticleEP School Districts Need Your Help With Census-You Could Win $100
You pay taxes to the IRS every year. Get some of that money back for El Paso by filling out the Census and maybe win a $100 gift card while you're at it. Continue reading…
View ArticleWords of Encouragement For El Pasoans Going Back to School
We know how stressful going back to school is, so here are some kind words of motivation from El Paso educators. Continue reading…
View ArticleFree After-School Meals Now Being Offered at 12 YISD Campuses
'Supper program' provides no-cost meals Continue reading…
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