Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Monday, June 28, 2021
G/T Science & Technology Summer Program Days 6-7
Students tested chemical reactions using vinegar & baking soda. Students also created homemade lava lamps using oil, water, food coloring, and Alka Seltzer tablets.
4th Grade:
"Mindstorm Obstacle Course" Students programmed their EV3 robots to tackle different obstacle courses.
5th Grade:
"Slime Solutions" Students making slime using different ingredients. Students recorded the steps and their observations using iMovie.
6th Grade:
"Drone Pellet Launch" Students used the Free Flight Mini app and cannon accessory to fly drones and launch pellets into a net.
Thursday, June 24, 2021
EPISD Bilingual Summer Program
The program began on June 16th at Graves Elementary.
The 15- day program offers opportunities for students to develop English oral language skills.
The students enjoyed different lessons while also integrating Google Classroom using their Chromebooks.
Mrs. Maritza Garcia, program supervisor, would like to thank all parents and Mr. Jaime Gonzalez, EPISD Bilingual Director, for all their support.
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
G/T Science & Technology Summer Program Days 4-5
LEGO® BOOST lets students create models with motors and sensors, and then bring their creations to life through simple, icon-based coding commands. Students use the iPad app to create and code multifunctional models.
3rd Grade: "Homemade Butter & Pancakes"
Students learned that when the cream is shaken, the fat molecules in the cream leave their normal position and clump together. After a while, all of the fat molecules cling together, forming a lump of butter and leaving the buttermilk behind.
4th Grade: "LEGO MINDSTORM EV3"
Students combined LEGO Technic building elements, powerful hardware, and Python programming. The EV3 Intelligent Brick, motors, and sensors let students analyze and apply real data, as they design and build advanced and diverse robotics inventions.
5th Grade: "Hydraulic Boxes"
Students are building a box with a lid that can be raised and lowered with a simple hydraulic system.
6th Grade: "Drones & Game Coding"
Students coded their drones to fly over and under obstacles using the Tynker app. Students also started coding their own games on code.org.
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Monday, June 21, 2021
WEEK 1- EPISD G/T Science & Technology Summer Program
3rd Grade: "Shine Bright Like A Penny"
Students explored why pennies don't stay shiny and test different methods to bring the shine back!
4th Grade: "Father's Day Tool Box"
Students built a craft toolbox and filled it with memories for Father's Day.
5th Grade: "Catapult Challenge"
Exploring physics has never been so exciting for kids because everyone loves to launch stuff in the air! This STEM activity incorporates easy math connections, engineering design processes, student-driven learning, and hands-on fun!
6th Grade: "Drone Coding & Flight School"
Students used the Tyner app to code a box flight for their drones. While coding with Tynker, kids apply critical thinking, pattern recognition, focus, problem-solving, debugging, resilience, sequencing, spatial visualization, and algorithmic thinking.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Monday, June 14, 2021
12 Year Perfect Attendance EPHS Recipients
EPHS would like to congratulate their 3 students that acheived 12 years perfect attendance!
Congratulations Eagles and way to dedicate your time to school!
April Leura
Luis Orlando Gonzalez
Charles John Schuessler IV
Congratulations Eagles
Mr. Barry Donley, Retiree
Mr. Daniel Uvalle, Retiree
Mr. Juan Gonzalez
Mrs. Sarah Torralba
Mrs. Cynthia Sepulveda
Mrs. Ana M. Barrera
Mr. Steven Hilton (not pictured)
Eagle Pass High School Administration and Staff wish these Eagles many blessings in thei
r next journeys.
r next journeys.
Thursday, June 10, 2021
EPHS POWDERPUFF FOOTBALL
Seniors enjoyed the competition amidst a virtual school year of learning.
EPHS POWDERPUFF VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
Congratulations are in order for FULL SEND, composed mostly of baseball athletes.
They claimed the 2021 Volleyball Tourney Championship!
Everyone had a great time seeing familiar faces at a school function.
EPHS ATHLETE COMMITMENT
Senior, Armando De Los Santos has accepted an offer from Concordia University Texas.
Armando has been a stellar athlete and student while at Eagle Pass High School.
His coaches are very proud of his accomplishments. Best wishes as he pursues bigger, better things!
Congratulations Armando De Los Santos!
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
EPISD Special Education Department Celebrates Retirement
Mrs. Moreno will be retiring at the end of this school year and her absence will definitley be felt at Graves Elementary and the AI Unit.
Congratulations Mrs. Moreno and we wish you the best!
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
2021 Graduation Tips and Procedures
TIP 1:
EPISD SAC gates will open at 6:30 p.m. and
the ceremony will begin promptly at 8:00 p.m. With nearly 500 seniors
graduating from both high schools, traffic can be overwhelming which is why we
highly recommend for families and graduates to car pool. We also suggest that
guests use the alternative route to the Student Activities Center.
Taking Loop 480 to 277 will help divide the traffic in front of the Student Activity Center and aid the process of allowing vehicles to enter and exit the parking lot.
Tip 2:
Dress code! All students participating in graduation ceremonies must adhere to the school's dress code policy. This includes that men must be freshly shaven and without piercings. Any student who does not comply will not be able to participate. This includes markings, messages, or labels on the cap or gown. And finally, sorry ladies, but high heels are not allowed on the field! Girls can only wear flat-foot shoes.
Tip 3:
Graduates are suggested to arrive no later than 7:00 pm and they will enter through a designated sidewalk on the home or visitor side. They will remain distanced on the line and will have their cap and gown on their left arm. They will be asked to walk through a metal detector to check for prohibited items. Once students are cleared, they will be given an identification card and asked to report to their assigned seat. There will also be a water station where students are encouraged to get water as it will be hot while waiting for the ceremony. It will not be necessary for the student to dress in a full cap and gown until 7:30 p.m. for comfort and health purposes. Each student is expected to behave appropriately and act respectfully towards all people at the ceremony. If the behavior becomes a problem, the student will be dismissed from the ceremony and will have to pick up their diploma the next business day at their home campus.
Tip 4:
Certain items are not allowed on the field! The graduate cannot bring backpacks, purses, sacks or bags of any kind. Foreign objects such as beach balls, balloons, air horns, fireworks, etc. are not allowed. If you are caught with a controlled substance or under the influence, you will be removed! Also, for guests, ICE CHESTS ARE NOT ALLOWED on the premises! Water will be sold at both the home and visitor concession stands.
Tip 5:
When it is your turn to line up to receive your diploma, only 3 students will be allowed on the ramp to the stage at a time. As you walk up the ramp to the stage, you will hand over your identification card to the designated staff member and will only walk on stage when you hear your name. Then, you will walk to your designated spot on stage to take your photo with your diploma. You will then walk down the center ramp and return to your seat immediately after the photo.
Tip 6:
This year, photos taken of the graduate receiving their diploma will be free to download off the district’s website. You will go to https://episd.smugmug.com/ and then click on either the EPHS Graduation or WHS Graduation album. Once you click on the album, you will be able to scroll and look through all the photos that were taken at graduation. When you find the photo(s) you would like to download, you will click on it and then click the download icon to receive your free photo(s).
Tip 7:
The last bit of information is for
inclement weather. If it rains on graduation day, CC Winn High School’s
Ceremony will move to Saturday, June 12th at 10:00 am and Eagle Pass High School
Ceremony will move to Sunday, June 13th at 10:00 am. So, if it's raining on your
assigned graduation day, make sure to tune in to your local radio station, check
EPISD social media accounts, or call your campus for more details. If the rain
continues on your rescheduled date, the ceremony will be canceled and you can
pick up your diploma the next business day at your respective campus.
Tejano Crossroads Media Festival
The Tejano Crossroads
The event was free to the public.
Mr. Frank Sanchez spearheaded this event successfully. Congratulations to all students showcasing their films. Thank you Mr. Sanchez for always promoting your talented students and their hard work.
Monday, June 7, 2021
2021 -2022 EPISD Spirit Ambassadors
The EPISD Spirit Ambassadors are students from both Eagle Pass High School and CC Winn High School that embody respect, unity, and spirit.
This group of 12 students will continue in their predecessors' footsteps and promote the merits of attendance, anti-bullying, and school news at all campuses through PSAs, speeches, and presentations.
Congratulations Class of 2022!
EPISD Spirit Ambassadors
Demi Camarillo
Kiana Esquivel
Tayler Gloria
Brenda Heredia
Kaylee Hobbs
Dakota Kypuros
Cielo Mijares
JoAnn Mynar-Melendrez
Ariana Ramirez
Ben Rodriguez
Valerie Sanchez
Bianey Villasana
EPISD: MARKED FOR EXCELLENCE
HBG Senior Sunset Parade
Congratulations Seniors Class of 2021.
Good luck in your future endeavors!
Friday, June 4, 2021
EPHS SUNSET DRIVE 2021
Eagles were showered by love, music, signs, chants, and cheers throughout this festivity.
EPHS Principal, Mr. Huerta, his Administration Team, and the entire Eagle Staff wish the Seniors nothing but good vibes and much encouragement to realize their dreams after high school.
GO EAGLES!
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Letter Signing at EPHS
Kaylynne was surrounded by family and celebrated by EPHS & EPJ Administration as well as coaches and other staff members.
She expressed great gratitude towards all that have touched her life and provided support in this journey of hers.
EPHS wishes Kaylynne only the best as she looks to accomplish so many more things!
Congratulations Kaylynne Ruiz!
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Congratulations to Mrs. Nelly Cantu: May Teacher of the Month
Eagle Pass Independent School District has partnered with local businesses throughout our city to highlight the Teacher of the Month program, which honors educators who have made a difference in our community. The program recognizes outstanding kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and high school teachers in Eagle Pass, Texas.
May's Teacher of
the Month is none other than Benavides Heights Elementary School's, Mrs. Nelly
Cantu. Mrs. Cantu always seeks the best practices and innovative ways to reach
her students and as the Life Skills teacher for Benavides, Mrs. Cantu always
reaches for the stars for her students. She has even received the Education
Foundation Grant on two occasions in her pursuit for the best for her Bulldogs!
She does not focus on student limitations, but rather on their strengths and
endless possibilities. During her 10 years at Benavides, she has encouraged
students to reach their maximum potential by setting high, yet attainable
goals.
Mrs. Cantu's
unwavering dedication and humble rapport with her students and parents have not
gone unnoticed by other in the community. She is often highly recommended by
the parents of other special needs parents seeking the best learning
environment for their child. Her dedication and love for teaching have not been
deterred, even during this difficult time our world is currently facing. Her
zeal does not stop with her own students, Mrs. Cantu is also a delightful college
that is willing to share her knowledge and expertise with others. She
graciously welcomes all who enter her classroom, which is great because it has
been the model Life Skills classroom for Unit teachers for many years!
For all these
reasons and more, Mrs. Nelly Cantu is Teacher of the Month.
A
segment will appear on iVision throughout the month of June detailing many
more accomplishments of Mrs. Cantu. This month she will also appear on
community media, news publications and the EPISD website throughout
March 2021. A teacher will be selected each month through May 2021
for a total of eight (8) honorees. The “Teacher of the Month” will
be chosen based on educational achievements in the classroom, community
contributions and innovative programs and techniques used by the teacher. The
“Teacher of the Month” will receive a certificate of recognition and will be
featured on iVision, local media news, news publications and radio
broadcasting. Additionally, each “Teacher of the Month” will receive
donations from local businesses.
Each
T.O.M is receiving a “V.I.T (Very Important Teacher) Parking Pass”, a jean
voucher for a month, Whataburger Gift Card, and Class Cash to purchase class
room supplies. Additionally, each “Teacher of the Month” will receive donations
from local businesses. Thank You Border Federal Credit Union, Ashley
Furniture, 1212 Chisolm Group, EPISD Spirit Ambassadors, and Peter Piper
Pizza.
Congratulations to Mr. Norman Carreon: February Teacher of the Month
February's Teacher of the Month is none other than Eagle Pass Junior High School's, Mr. Norman Carreon. Mr. Carreon is a superb teacher that has passion about his craft! His method of teaching is like no other. He has well thought out lessons that captivate the minds of his students and he is always looking for ways to improve his strategies.
His room is like entering a whole other world reared for teaching and learning! He is the kind of teacher that exemplifies no child left behind! He is kind, patient, and caring towards all his students. He makes all his students feel welcomed and he is always willing to help and lead his fellow teachers as well. He always shares with the department his lesson plans, materials, and resources. The Math Department at EPJ constantly gets emails from Mr. Carreon on strategies to use in their classrooms.
Mr. Carreon is quick to volunteer, lend a hand to anyone around him and for all these reasons and more, Mr. Norman Carreon is Teacher of the Month.
A segment will appear on iVision throughout the month of June detailing many more accomplishments of Mr. Carreon. This month she will also appear on community media, news publications and the EPISD website throughout March 2021. A teacher will be selected each month through May 2021 for a total of eight (8) honorees. The “Teacher of the Month” will be chosen based on educational achievements in the classroom, community contributions and innovative programs and techniques used by the teacher. The “Teacher of the Month” will receive a certificate of recognition and will be featured on iVision, local media news, news publications and radio broadcasting. Additionally, each “Teacher of the Month” will receive donations from local businesses.
Each T.O.M is receiving a “V.I.T (Very Important Teacher) Parking Pass”, a jean voucher for a month, Whataburger Gift Card, and Class Cash to purchase class room supplies. Additionally, each “Teacher of the Month” will receive donations from local businesses. Thank You Border Federal Credit Union, Ashley Furniture, 1212 Chisolm Group, EPISD Spirit Ambassadors, and Peter Piper Pizza.
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