FFA CONQUERS CONTEST SEASON

Friday November 20, Eagle Pass FFA competed in 3 competitions.  Our Chapter Quiz team placed 2nd and advanced to state.

The week of November 23rd - 29th, Eagle Pass FFA competed in 5 Area X FFA Leadership Development Competitions and advanced to state in 3 of them.

Both Chapter conducting teams (parliamentary), Freshmen and upperclassmen, placed 2nd.

The upperclassmen FFA Quiz team, that takes a 150 question test over Agricultural knowledge placed 2nd.

These 3 teams compete at state level this week.

The other 2 Area competing teams were the Freshmen Quiz team and our FFA Broadcasting team.

Eagle Pass FFA has never had a Broadcasting team advance to Area level before, and this team did, and competed well!.

EPISD is very proud of these students that are competing so well, even with the state of affairs of our world!

Good luck FFA and job well done to all the participants!

December Parent Engagement Meetings

 

EPISD DECEMBER EOC SCHEDULE - DEC 8 - 11

 

COVID SCREENER REMINDER FOR IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION

 

EPISD MEAL DELIVERIES FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30TH - DECEMBER 4TH

 

WHS & EPHS FOOTBALL TICKET SALES

 

Day 5 of Diabetes Awareness Week at Tigerland

November 13th at Graves Elementary Tigerland supported the 5th Day of Diabetes Awareness Week by wearing crazy socks for Stomp Out Diabetes! 

Go Tigers 

Diabetes Awareness at Graves Day 4

 On Thursday November 12, 2020 Graves Elementary Staff participated in Day 4 wearing Super Hero Outfits. Tigers stand together with their Diabetes Superheroes for Diabetes Awareness Week! 

Go Tigers

Tigers participated in Day 3 Diabetes Awareness Week

 On Wednesday November 11th, 2020 Graves Elementary Staff participated in Day 3 of Diabetes Awareness Week and wore their Patriotic Wear with Stars and Stripes as they salute our Veterans and those at war with diabetes. 

Go Tigers!

RVE SAR Named Recruiter of the Year

 Eagle Pass Independent School District is pleased to announce Rosita Valley’s Service Advocate Recruiter (SAR) Mrs. Gina Morua was named Texas’ Recruiter of the Year by the Association of Migrant Educators of Texas.

Mrs. Morua has been at Rosita Valley Elementary School for six years and during her time there, she has fostered a strong and caring relationship with her campus’ migrant families and students. She constantly strives for the best resources and learning opportunities for her students. Her dedication to the program and professionalism has gained her not only the respect, but the trust of her peers and migratory families.

 It is with immense pride that Superintendent Samuel Mijares, Migrant Director Timoteo Chaires, and Rosita Valley Principal Cynthia Guedea congratulate Mrs. Morua for her award and dedication to her profession.

https://episd.smugmug.com/Nov-19-2020-Migrant-Recruiter-of-the-Year-2020/

EPHS EAGLES SIGN THEIR LETTERS OF INTENT

Eagle Pass High School Seniors, Edward Mendoza and Sergio Lopez, sign their letters of intent on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. 

Edward Mendoza commits to attend and play for Texas State University in the Fall of 2021. 

His parents, EPHS Baseball Coach, Reynol Mendoza and EPHS Counselor, Tinna Mendoza, along with grandparents were present to witness the momentous occasion. 

Sergio Lopez signs with Alvin Community College. 

The future Dolphin is surrounded and fully supported by parents, Sergio and Melina Lopez as well as proud brother and former baseball Eagle, Salvador Lopez. 

The entire EPHS Family wish both these boys the best as they pursue their dreams doing what they love!

EAGLE PASS FFA LDE RESULTS

Despite all the obstacles that have been placed in front of them this school year, the Eagle Pass FFA students continue to move forward and compete. 

November 16th - 17th, students from WHS and EPHS competed in the Winter Garden District Leadership Development events in the first ever virtual contest. 

The students showed the Winterguard District that they are still a force to be reckoned! All 1st and 2nd place teams advanced to the Area X FFA Career Development events that will take place November 20, 23, & 24 virtually. 

The placements and contest descriptions are below.

Good luck FFA and job well done to all the participants!

3RD PLACE: Agriculture Advocacy

This contest is designed to inform the general public and consumers about the importance of the agriculture industry and how agriculture impacts human lives.

1ST PLACE: Agriculture Issues Forum

In this contest students research and analyze a current agriculture issue, create a portfolio and also develop and deliver a presentation that stresses both pros and cons of their selected issue.

3RD PLACE: Agriculture Skills Demonstration

In this contest members perform an actual demonstration of an agricultural skill including anything in the Agricultural Science and Technology Curriculum using effective public speaking and communication methods.  The topic for this team was Artificial Insemination of Cattle.

2ND PLACE: Freshman Chapter Conducting

  In this contest teams conduct a mock chapter meeting to demonstrate knowledge of basic parliamentary law and the use of correct parliamentary procedures.

1ST PLACE: Senior Chapter Conducting

This is the same contest as Freshman conducting however more advanced and more detailed.

3RD PLACE: Senior Creed Speaking

In this contest a member presents the FFA creed from memory and answers questions about its meaning and purpose

2ND PLACE: FFA Broadcasting

In this contest a team of 3 members presents an informative radio program covering 1 or more agricultural subjects that is current in nature and local in content

2ND PLACE: Public Relations

In this contest a team of 4 FFA members develops and presents a 5-8 minute program to inform a specified target audience regarding the Texas FFA and what it represents

2ND PLACE: Freshman Quiz

In this contest students take an exam testing knowledge of Parliamentary Procedure and FFA Knowledge including history, facts, business structure, leadership and programs.

1ST PLACE: Senior Quiz

This is an exam testing team members’ understanding of the FFA, Agriculture education, current events and parliamentary procedure.

2020 Festival of Lights Drawing/Essay Contest

 The 2020 Festival of Lights Drawing & Essay Contest is here! The contest is open to all Eagle Pass students from Pre-K through 12^th grade.  

Winners will receive a $50 gift card and will turn the light switch on for all the Christmas lights at San Juan Plaza on Friday, December 4, 2020.  

Drop off entries at the Multipurpose Center in the red mailbox (480 S Adams St). 

For more information, please call our Recreation Office at (830) 773-4343.

Perfecto Manch Perfect Attendance

  On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, Perfecto Mancha Elementary proudly announced their Attendance Winners.

CONGRATULATIONS AND STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE WINNERS!

EPISD Comes Out for Diabetes Awareness

 EPISD would like to thank the many schools that participated in the virtual Diabetes Awareness Week November 9th - 14th

It was great that our district was able to ban together in the name of such a great cause!

EPISD Diabetes Awareness

Hey EPISD Family, Did you know that November is National Diabetes Month?

Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions in school-age youth in the United States, affecting about 193,000 youth under 20 years old. And in that very large number, we have diabetes warriors right here in our own district! 

Each year the importance of diabetes education prevention grows in mounds and as a school district it is important that we stay informed! Diabetes is an invisible disease that needs to be made visible and if we all work together we can make sure our students fighting diabetes know they have our support! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpTBpz8FMwU

WHS NOV 20 FOOTBALL TICKET SALES

 

Thanksgiving Break Curbside Meals

 

EPISD Federal Programs Celebrates Veterans Day

Wednesday, November 11th, Eagle Pass ISD's Federal Program ladies wore their most patriotic wear in honor of Veterans Day.

Thank you to all our Veterans for their service and fighting for our freedoms!

EPISD Celebrates Veterans Day

 Veterans Day gives Americans the opportunity to celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans. 

Every year, we commemorate our Veterans on November 11th to honor all and thank them for their service. 

The importance of Veterans Day is to celebrate all of America’s veterans for their bravery, sacrifice, and love for their country.  

Happy Veterans Day to all those that have fought for our freedom! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7bPAGe12ME

Diabetes Awareness Week Day 2

  Tuesday November 10th Graves Elementary Staff participated on Day 2 of Diabetes Awareness Week: Athletic Wear Day! 

The 5th grade teachers posed showing off their athletic attire. Go Tigers

EPHS Creates Podcast

 Eagle Pass High School is proud of their A/V program for continuing to develop their programs despite being socially distanced.

The Eagles have been developing different content that is veered to what students are currently experincing right now in the world.

Larissa Valdez' podcast (in the link below) centers around the unique aspects and talents in Eagle Pass, TX. Many believe that there is nothing interesting in a border town, yet to their surprise there are hard working individuals who inspire the creative youth of these isolated societies.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM9F1vGiblI

Tigers participated in Diabetes Awareness Week Day 1

Monday, November 9th, Graves Elementary Staff participated in Day 1 of Diabetics Awareness Week with Staff pairing up with their besties on Dynamic Duo Day! 

Go Tigers

MJH Recognizes their Veterans

Wednesday, November 11th, MJH celebrated the Veterans on their staff: Assistant Principal V. Moreno, and Social Studies teachers B. Campos and P. Pruitt. 

Thank you for your service!

A.R. Program at Graves

Friday, November 6th, Graves Elementary Librarian Mrs. A. Libson announced her Top AR Students, Classrooms & AR Basket Winner! 

Mrs. Soto Gonzalez school Principal, along with the help of Instruction Aide Mrs. Byrne, helped Mrs. A. Libson pick winning ticket for AR. 

Basket drawing, the lucky winner was 3rd grader Emmanuel Torres in Mrs. C. Romero's class. 

Liam Guerrero was one of the 10 Top AR students this 9 weeks showing his prize baggie. 

All Tigers that met their A.R. goals received Incentives for the first 9 weeks. 

Mrs. A. Libson is very proud of all her Tiger readers. Go Tigers!

EPHS Attendance Challenge Winners

 On Thursday, November 5, 2020, Eagle Pass High School proudly announced their Attendance Challenge Raffle Winners for the 1st 6 weeks.

CONGRATULATIONS AND STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE WINNERS!

Luis G. Negrete, EPHS Senior

Aleah Barrientos, EPHS Junior

Christopher Diaz, EPHS Sophomore 

Sarah Rincon, EPHS Freshman

EPHS Creates Podcast

 Eagle Pass High School is proud of their A/V program for continuing to develop their programs despite being socially distanced.

The Eagles have been developing different content that is veered to what students are currently experincing right now in the world.

Larissa Valdez' podcast (in the link below) centers around the world of athletics and how students are developing mental toughness and finding ways to rise to today's challenges. Listen to the pod cast to hear 3 perspectives from athletes in football, tennis, and cross country.  

https://youtu.be/lTnQo0hSY7U

C.C. Winn High School Teens Place in Track-A-Thon Contest

EPISD would like to take this time to applaud the efforts of CC Winn High School Student Council members Sarai Rocha and Hector Saldana for proudly representing their school and district in Teen in the Driver's Seat Track-A-Thon Contest. Teens in the Driver's Seat® in partnership with Union Pacific held Track-A-Thon with the specific theme of Pedestrian Rail Crossing Safety. The contest accepted video, essay, or slideshow pitches as contest submissions by individuals or teen teams. The Track-A-Thon was created for students to submit their most innovative idea to prevent pedestrian rail crossing incidents. The innovations could be communication campaigns,awareness activities, new technology, or infrastructure advancements. 

Rocha and Saldana utilized their personal experience and that of their peers to come up with high-quality obstacle detection through advanced CCTV cameras and increased signage outlining threats to pedestrians crossing railroad tracks. Rocha noted that she had often missed signs at railway crossings or didn’t understand how severe the consequences of disregarding these signs could be. To increase awareness for youth her age, Rocha recommended adding signs that outline the various threats pedestrians can encounter. Saldana took a more technological approach to his solution with a recommendation for high-quality detection through CCTV cameras. These cameras are commonly used for security and have a variety of assets including wide lens, night vision and advanced data storage. Saldana noted that this would help researchers understand trends of pedestrians and how to increase safety.

We are proud to say that Sarai and Hector claimed 2nd and 3rd place respectively!

Way to go Mavs!

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EPHS NOV 13 FOOTBALL TICKET SALES

 

EPISD VIRTUAL DIABETES AWARENESS WEEK

 

Tickets Not Available For Purchase at LISD

Due to Covid-19 mitigation procedures, the football games in Laredo at Shirley Field in on Thursday, November 5th (Winn HS vs. Martin HS) and Friday, November 6th (EPHS vs. Nixon HS), will have limited attendance. 

Laredo ISD has limited attendance to three tickets per player, and three tickets per coach. 

No one else will be allowed to attend and no tickets will be available to be purchased at the gate.

The games will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Laredo ISD ITV website.

EPISD HR Department Celebrates Dia de los Muertos

 Monday, November 2nd, EPISD Human Resources Department proudly displayed their ofrenda in honor of Dia de los Muertos.

Dia de los Muertos is a time when family and friends can gather to pray for and to remember friends and family members who have died. Creating an ofrenda or altar is a way to honor and celebrate those that have left us.

EPISD Tops Red Ribbon Participation

 EPISD would like to thank the many schools and organizations that participated in the virtual Red Ribbon Week on October 26th - 30th!

It was great that our district was able to ban together in the name of such a great cause like saying no to drugs!

We hope to see the same participation for Diabetes Awareness Week on November 9th - 13th!

EPISD - EQUIPPED FOR SUCCESS!