SISD, UTEP collaborate to offer doctoral degrees for educators

Chester Jordan teacher honored by Fort Bliss for recycling efforts

Ernesto Serna volunteer earns Heroes for Children state award

SISD to host annual Military Fair Aug. 13

The Socorro Independent School District invites military families to its annual Military Fair from 9 a.m. to noon, Aug. 13 at El Dorado High School, 12401 Edgemere.

Montwood graduate has bright career after exploring SISD’s endless opportunities

Ruby Luevanos, a Montwood High School and Texas A&M alumna, was one of 17 students who completed a summer internship with the United States Department of Education’s Office of English Language Acquisition.

SISD pays tribute to retirees, recognizes their years of service

The Socorro Independent School District recently honored twenty-one employees whose combined service represented 538 years of commitment, dedication and excellence to the district.

Team SISD students back in class, eager to learn and excel

More than 45,300 students in 47 schools across Team SISD were back in the classroom on Aug. 1 ready to tackle the new school year with endless opportunities to achieve academic success and prepare for college, careers and beyond.

SISD teachers prepare for successful new school year

Teachers and administrators across the 47 schools in the Socorro Independent School District gathered at Eastlake High School June 26 to kick-off the 2016-2017 school year.

Team SISD outperforms state in FAFSA completion, aims for more in 2016-17

With a focused effort on college readiness, including helping students capitalize on financial aid and scholarship opportunities, the Socorro Independent School District increased its Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion rate over last year and surpassed the state and region rate.

Socorro baseball athlete signs to university, advances in athletic career

Baseball season didn’t come to an end at the close of the 2015-2016 school year for Jonathan Rodriguez, a senior at Socorro High School.

Americas, El Dorado freshmen to start new year with laptops

Incoming freshmen at Americas and El Dorado high schools registered for the 2016-2017 school year July 18-19 and went home with their class schedule and a new laptop to go with it.

Uniform Swap benefits students, becomes largest recycling event in city

What started off as a uniform exchange between two parents grew to become an annual uniform swap and the largest recycling event in El Paso, helping more than 1,000 students receive uniforms upon their return to school.

SISD offers free workforce classes to adult ESL students

Team SISD’s Community Education department will offer free workforce training certification classes to adult ESL students beginning Aug. 8 at three SISD campuses.

SISD earns national excellence awards for videos, branding

The Public Relations Department in the Socorro Independent School District has earned five publication and electronic media awards from the National School Public Relations Association for projects produced in the last year.

Teachers prepare for new year with WIN, BFF workshops

While students are enjoying their summer break, teachers in the Socorro Independent School District are already preparing for another successful school year with professional development workshops and trainings.

Families can donate, receive school clothes at uniform swap

The seventh annual Horizon City Lions Club’s annual School Uniform Swap, in partnership with the Socorro Independent School District, will be from 8 a.m. to noon July 16 at Eastlake High School.

Team SISD to provide free half-day universal pre-kindergarten

The Socorro Independent School District proudly will offer free half-day universal pre-kindergarten for all students in Team SISD regardless if they do not meet state requirements for free pre-k.

SISD trustee elected to TASB Legislative Committee

Socorro Independent School District Board Secretary Cynthia Najera has been elected to represent the Legislative Advisory Council (LAC) on the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Legislative Committee.

SISD saves energy, earns $61,000 rebate in SCORE program

The Socorro Independent School District continues to work with El Paso Electric to promote energy savings and efficiency through the company’s Schools Conserving Resources (SCORE) Program.

2016 Smile Team SISD – Superintendent’s Photo Contest winners

Team SISD students, parents and employees photographed their best moments of the 2015-2016 school year and entered their images in the Smile Team SISD – Superintendent’s Photo Contest.