April is Month of the Military Child! Our #TeamSISD military families exemplify the true spirit of service and sacrifice. Our young heroes display incredible strength and resilience each and every day, and we are honored to celebrate them. #PurpleUpDay is April 15! Wear purple to honor our military students and families to show our gratitude and support!
April is Autism Awareness Month—a time to move beyond awareness and embrace meaningful acceptance. Through understanding, inclusion, and support, #TeamSISD is creating lasting change. We are incredibly grateful for our dedicated autism specialists, whose commitment helps students reach their highest potential. Through targeted interventions, they empower students to develop essential life skills, build independence, and master new tasks every day!
Happy National Occupational Therapy Month! A huge thank you to our incredible #TeamSISD occupational therapists for empowering our students with the skills and solutions they need for daily success. Your dedication to advocacy, health, and well-being makes a lasting impact, and we truly appreciate all that you do!
Parents are invited to the Dual Language Academy Parent Information Nights to learn more about the Dual Language Academy. The Academy teaches students to become bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish. For more information and the dates and locations for the sessions, visit https://www.sisd.net/o/sisd/page/dual-language-academy.
Congratulations to 19 Montwood High School Rams who were awarded Excellence Scholarships from The University of Texas at El Paso. These scholarships, which range from $2000 to $8000, will allow these #TeamSISD students to pursue their dreams of higher education at UTEP this fall
#TeamSISD Career and Technical Education students to provide free income tax preparation through VITA program. Read more: https://www.sisd.net/article/2032033
Congratulations to Montwood High’s Sebastian Gutierrez for hitting a major milestone - 1,000 career points! A true playmaker on the court, the standout small forward has been a varsity powerhouse since his freshman year, earning First Team All-District and All-District Academic honors. Keep lighting up the scoreboard, Sebastian! 🏀
It’s truly uplifting to witness our passionate #TeamSISD counselors actively engaged in the Regional School Counselor Conference today! A special shoutout to our very own Texas School Counselor of the Year, Rosie Rodriguez, who proudly represented #TeamSISD as the keynote speaker, sharing invaluable insights from her career with fellow Region 19 school counselors.
Thank you, #TeamSISD, for 100 amazing days! A sincere thank you to our students, parents, and teachers for creating warm, inspiring spaces where the classroom becomes a place where curiosity sparks, challenges turn into triumphs, and potential is unlocked. Let's stay #AllIn, making each day brighter than the last! 💡
Two exceptional student-athletes from Eastlake High School have taken the next exciting step in their journey, officially signing their letters of intent to continue their softball careers and pursue higher education at El Paso Community College. Congratulations to Gabriella Martinez and Lena Rojas! May your future be filled with success both on and off the field!
It's National School Counseling Week! Our #TeamSISD counselors are the heart of our schools, weaving together care and wisdom to help every student flourish. Beyond academics, they are the steady hands that lift students up and the guiding lights that lead them toward success. Thank you for al you do!
In celebration of School Board Recognition Month, principals, students, employees, and community members across #TeamSISD have expressed their gratitude and support for our board. A sincere thank you to our Board of Trustees for your unwavering dedication, steadfast commitment, and tireless efforts in shaping a brighter future for our students!
Trustees recognized the Pebble Hills High School marching band that has excelled in representing #TeamSISD on regional, national, and international stages. Pebble Hills High School's marching band made history in 2024 as the only Area A and El Paso band to compete at the State Open Class Marching Band Contest in San Antonio and perform at the prestigious Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. Well done, Spartans!
The Board of Trustees, along with representatives from Socorro AFT, proudly honored six exceptional 2024 Thrive Scholarship recipients from #TeamSISD. These scholarships open doors of opportunity, enabling students to achieve their dreams, fulfill their potential, and build brighter futures through education.
Trustees recognized Manuel Gurrola, a teacher and athletic trainer from El Dorado High School whose heroic actions made a significant difference for a basketball official in need. He quickly administered treatment eliminating the need for an ambulance or emergency responder assistance. Thanks to Mr. Gurrola’s swift response, the official recovered quickly and was able to officiate another game an hour later. Great job, Mr. Gurrola!
Board of Trustees honored Socorro High School tennis coach, Coach Mike Bezemek, who was inducted into the Texas Tennis Coaches Association Hall of Fame in December. He is only the second El Pasoan to earn this honor. Coach Bezemek began coaching in the 1990s and joined the Socorro Bulldogs in 2000, developing athletes and fostering discipline, with many reaching collegiate tennis. Congratulations, Coach Bezemek!
Best of luck to our #TeamSISD high school students competing today in the district science fair! With projects tackling diabetes, brain plaque, prosthetics, Wi-Fi spoofing, and more, these talented innovators are paving the way as problem solvers for the next generation.
Join us for #TeamSISD’s 13th Annual Mother-Daughter Conference on Jan. 25 at Americas High School. #TeamSISD girls (grades 6–12) and their mothers or mother figures are invited to connect, learn, and grow through sessions on college, self-defense, social media safety, and more. For more info: http://sisd.net/page/mother-daughter-conference.
#TeamSISD extends our heartfelt gratitude to our SISD board trustees for their dedication, leadership, and tireless efforts in guiding our school district. Their commitment to excellence in education ensures our students have the resources and support they need to thrive.
