The Socorro Independent School District’s Bond Accountability Committee took a tour of Eastlake High School on March 12 as part of its regular meeting.
Crazy hair, crazy socks and crazy costumes were all part of the NEA’s Read Across America celebrations in schools across the Socorro Independent School District. Elementary and K-8 schools celebrated the annual reading event with myriad activities surrounding the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss.
Americas High School is proud to announce the opening of the Libertas Academy, which will be implemented for the 2013-14 school year.
The 2013 AP exams will be administered over two weeks in May: May 6 through 10 and May 13 through 17 for students enrolled in Socorro ISD schools.
The University of Texas at El Paso head football coach Sean Kugler took time out of his busy schedule recently to motivate students at Robert R. Rojas Elementary School as they prepare for their upcoming State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) tests.
The Socorro Independent School District will be having pre-registration for Pre-K and kindergarten students for the upcoming 2013-14 school year on March 11-14, with Pre-K registration scheduled from 8 to 11 a.m. and kindergarten (for those students new to the district) from 1 to 3 p.m.
About 900 parents, students and community members attended a community meeting to learn more about James P. Butler Elementary School and SSG. Manuel R. Puentes Middle School, the two newest schools in the Socorro Independent School District, on Feb. 28 at El Dorado 9th Grade Academy.
El Dorado High School AVID students presented a Black History Showcase featuring a student art show and a musical and dance performance by students and groups from the community.
Two Montwood High School students Bethany Wilburn and Daisy Jordan were honored by El Paso Congressman Beto O’Rourke for being Presidential Essay Award winners.
SISD elementary students are celebrating the NEA's Read Across America campaign to promote the love of reading this month. The elementary and K-8 campuses are advocating reading awareness with guest readers, author studies and activities celebrating the cherished children’s book author Dr. Seuss.
Two of the three female athletes who earned this year’s prestigious Flo Hyman award in El Paso County are students in the Socorro Independent School District.
The SISD student calendar for the 2013-14 school year is now available.
The Socorro Independent School District has posted the 2012 No Child Left Behind (NCLB) report cards for the state, district and schools on the SISD website as required by the federal NCLB Act.
The Socorro Independent School District will defer the 15 percent grading policy on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness End-of-Course (STAAR/EOC) examinations for the 2012-2013 school year.
More than 100 groups participated in the citywide Americas Cup 2013 dance and cheerleading competitions on Feb. 16 and 17 at Americas High School.
Horizon Heights Elementary school kicked off its new Watch DOGs (Dads of Great Students) program with an impressive start drawing 600 people to the initial meeting.
The Elite 8 Teachers of the Year for the Socorro Independent School District were named on Feb. 18 at a reception celebrated in honor of all of SISD’s Campus Teachers of the Year at the District Service Center.
More than 600 middle and high school students competed in the Socorro Independent School District science fairs and about 120 of those students will advance to the Sun Country Regional Fair on Feb. 22 and 23 at the University of Texas at El Paso.
The Socorro Independent School District recognizes the challenges military families face as they transition from city to city and must readjust in new communities.
The latest SISD-TV news program is now available for viewers to watch news, events, and students and staff achievements from around the Socorro Independent School District. Montwood High School senior Cassidy Banks is the host for this program.
Financial Aid Nights will be conducted at SISD high schools in order to help parents and students fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA. SISD’s goal is for all seniors to complete the FAFSA.
An eagerly anticipated improvement project in the City of Socorro will give students and their families a safer path to schools in the Socorro Independent School District.
The SISD Volunteer After School Sports Program (VASSP) offers students in grades Pre-K to sixth an opportunity to participate in sports and recreational activities while motivating them to attain an interest in their classes and maintain their grade point average.
The Child Nutrition Services Department in the Socorro Independent School District has earned a six-cent increase in reimbursement for school meals as the result of a 100-percent score on a Texas Department of Agriculture review.
Congratulations to the 2013 SISD Campus Teachers of the Year.
Socorro varsity baseball player Armando Salas celebrated with classmates, his coach and parents at a signing ceremony in January at the Socorro High School library.
The annual Socorro Independent School District High School Science Fair will be Feb. 9 at the District Service Center, 12440 Rojas Drive.
The Socorro Independent School District Health Services Department is encouraging students, parents and staff to stay healthy and be proactive in preventing the flu.
Americas High School orchestra student Joseph Nuñez and El Dorado High School band student Aaron Arteaga were selected for the 2013 Texas All-State Orchestra and All-State Band, respectively. Nuñez and Arteaga will perform at the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) conference in February in San Antonio.
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Five Socorro High School football players have been named to the 2012-2013 Football Academic All-State list by the Texas High School Coaches Association.
The Montwood Rams boys varsity basketball team defeated the Eastwood Troopers Friday night, 38 to 28, giving longtime Montwood coach Tony Harper his 900th win of his career.
The SISD Board of Trustees was named the 2012 Region 19 School Board of the Year for their ethical leadership and commitment to student achievement. Join us in January as we thank the Board and recognize their dedication to student success.
SISD Superintendent Dr. Jose Espinoza and the superintendents of YISD and EPISD met with the El Paso delegation of legislators Jan. 7 at the state’s capitol to share input on the issues the school districts are facing in El Paso and on the border.
Two new principals were named at the SISD board meeting Dec. 18 to lead O’Shea Keleher Elementary School and Montwood Middle School.
As we move forward with our Tyler Munis implementation, Socorro ISD will be replacing our current Winocular Application System and moving to the new Munis Applicant Tracking System starting January 7th, 2013.
NJROTC units from Americas, Eastlake and Socorro high schools conducted their annual military inspections to showcase the skills and knowledge the cadets have acquired from the program.
Giving back to the community is an important part of the holiday season for many students, faculty and staff in the Socorro Independent School District. Team SISD members found many ways to help those in need during the 2012 holiday season.
The first graders at Hurshel Antwine Elementary School were treated to a special visit by El Paso Mayor John Cook in December. The mayor talked to the students about the importance of reading, played his guitar and answered their questions about his job as the city’s leader.
Congratulations and thank you to all the students who entered the Annual Winter Holiday Art Contest.
SISD-TV: Episode 1 features Superintendent José Espinoza, the Board of Trustees which was named the Region 19 School Board of the Year, a Bond 2011 update, varsity athletics at Eastlake High School and the new turf at SISD high schools.
Celebrate the fall season with your local school community.
The annual Socorro Independent School District Middle School Science Fair will be Dec. 1 at the District Service Center, 12440 Rojas Dr.
The Socorro Independent School District was recently awarded with the 2012 Gold Leadership Circle award illustrating the District’s financial transparency and fiscal responsibility for all stakeholders in the community.
Sixth through 12th-grade boys and their dads were focused on “Building Ties” at the 3rd annual Socorro Independent School District Father-Son Conference Sept. 29 at Montwood High School.
Socorro Independent School District employees gathered at the District Service Center on Sept. 29 for the annual health fair.
Active student participation and leadership experience are key concepts instructed at Chester E. Jordan Elementary School.
Rojas Elementary School celebrated its 25th anniversary with an emotional ceremony featuring special guests and student entertainment on Sept. 26 at the school.
The Socorro Independent School District is looking to its community for input in the naming of the District’s newest elementary and middle schools, which are scheduled to open in August 2013.
The SISD Foundation hosted its annual golf tournament Sept. 14 at the Vista Hills Country Club. More than 130 golfers played in the tournament, which is the biggest fund raiser for the District’s foundation for student scholarships.
Mission Early College High School has been named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan based on overall academic excellence.
Myrtle Cooper Elementary treated fathers of students at the school to a special continental breakfast and presentation Aug. 24 at their first Donuts for Dads event.
The Socorro Independent School District celebrated a summer graduation ceremony Aug. 22 at Socorro High School for about fifty students who completed their required credits over the summer months.
The Socorro Independent School District and Sierra Providence East Medical Center celebrated a special reception for the 4th annual Art for Your Health Best of Show student exhibit Aug. 11 at the medical center on Joe Battle Blvd.
Two administrators from the Socorro Independent School District have been selected by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) as the 2012-13 Region 19 Assistant Principal of the Year and the 2012-13 Region 19 Middle School Principal of the Year.
Children’s author Michael Finklea visited elementary students in the Socorro Independent School District the week of Aug. 6-10 to share his message of perseverance and best practices in writing.
The Socorro Independent School District Board of Trustees has been selected as the 2012 Region 19 School Board of the Year as part of the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) School Board Awards Program.
Graduations for the Class of 2013 in the Socorro Independent School District have been scheduled.
Socorro High School student Victoria Navarro had the opportunity this summer to work with NASA scientists, meet with an astronaut and enhance team building skills while working on a mission to Mars.
Homecoming celebrations will be taking place soon at high schools in the Socorro Independent School District. Honoring an outstanding graduate from the schools will be part of many celebrations. Read more below to see who is seeking outstanding ex-students.
Two El Dorado High School students displayed their talent and athleticism at the United States Track and Field Junior Olympics from July 23-29 at Hughes Stadium in Baltimore. Their outstanding performances earned them high rankings among the top track and field athletes in the nation.
Socorro High School celebrated an updated weight room for student athletes with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 27. Coaches, student athletes, SISD administration, Board Trustees and special guests were invited to officially open the improved facility for students at Socorro High School.
The Board of Trustees for the Socorro Independent School District has named Dr. Joe Espinoza as the sole superintendent finalist for the District. The Board of Trustees announced its decision during a special board meeting on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. Dr. Espinoza is from Houston ISD, where he has been a school improvement officer (area superintendent) since 2010.
The Socorro Independent School District is dedicated to providing a comprehensive, quality education for all students in the District and to offer parents the resources and knowledge to help their children succeed in our schools. In addition, the District is committed to keeping parents and community members informed on services, procedures and regulations that the District must abide by at the state and federal level. As such, please see the following public notices from the Socorro Independent School District.
Recognizing that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and the success of the Breakfast in the Classroom program which was implemented at all Pre-K-5 and Pre-K-8 campuses last year, SISD will continue the breakfast program free of charge beginning on July 30, 2012.
Three Socorro ISD Trustees will visit Houston and Fort Worth school districts to learn more about the final two candidates continuing in the District’s search for a new superintendent. The Board anticipates naming a finalist candidate to serve as the SISD superintendent of schools in August 2012.
Donations are being accepted now for the annual School Uniform Swap sponsored by the El Paso County Lions Clubs. You may turn in clean, used uniforms for a credit slip for the Distribution Swap Day, which will be from 9 to 11 a.m. July 14 at Eastlake High School, 13000 Emerald Pass Ave. Or, you may also donate clean, used uniforms that your children have outgrown for other students to use.
More than 2,600 seniors graduated from five high schools in the Socorro Independent School District June 1 and 2 at the Don Haskins Center. The graduates participated in commencement ceremonies and were congratulated by SISD board members, superintendent, faculty and staff, family and friends. The Class of 2012 in SISD earned more than $28 million in grants and scholarships.
