EPISD BASEBALL UPDATES

Due to inclement weather and the forecast for additional rains, the JV baseball game between Winn HS and Medina Valley HS has been cancelled.

Also, the EPISD JV baseball tournament scheduled for this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday has been cancelled.

Let the 2016 Special Olympics Begin!

The 2015-2016 EPISD Special Olympic Games were held at the Student Activity Center (SAC) on March 8, at the Cozel Foster Stadium at 9 a.m. Athletes are represented from the various schools within the EPISD school district, including elementary, junior high and high school level. While a majority of the Special Olympics track-and-field events are similar to traditional ones, there are some adjustments made for these athletes as well as some different events.  These special athletes love to participate and have fun!

The annual event utilizes hundreds of volunteers. Special education staff is responsible for much of the success of the day. The event is coordinated by Ms. Elizabeth Torres, Special Education Director.

WINN'S GOT TALENT!!

Within our great district we have talented and highly intelligent students. Creativity can be found in all of our campuses, but recently C.C. WINN HS student, Maria V. Martinez has been putting those SKILLS to work in the form of a screen play. 
The screen play writer has a lot to offer in the story telling business and she is getting her story ready for the masses. Soon enough, "The Frontera Film Festival" will be upon us and we will get to see her skills in motion. 

We applaud her efforts, her excellent instructor, Mr Jesse Fuentes, and the entire CATE Department. 

We can't wait to see what this talented young lady has to offer!

Our Bulldogs LOVE TO READ

Benavides Heights Elementary School students and families warmed up with a good book on Thursday, January 21.

Families and staff gathered to celebrate literacy with an evening of reading. Students, teachers, staff and community, joined together to celebrate literacy at its finest. 

Families listened to a special read-aloud from special guest readers  from our neighboring High School C.C. Winn and people from our community.  Guest readers were: Matthew Uriegas (C.C. Winn Asst. Principal); Marilu Uriegas (C.C. Winn College Advisor); Joe Cruz (Eagle Pass Historian/Downtown Manager); Walter Galindo, Juana Rodriguez, and Irene Moreno (SWTJC Creative Writing Club); John Byrne (EPHS Asst. Principal); Luis Sifuentes (City Councilman); Juan De Luna (EPHS English Teacher); Olivia Garcia (EPHS Dean of Instruction) Pablo Garcia (C.C. Winn Student Council Rep.) Hilda De Leon (UMC Physician Assistant); Rudy Bowles (EP School Board Member); Eric Villasenor (C.C. Winn Head Football Coach); and Jay Mendoza (C. C. Winn Asst. Principal).

 Everyone enjoyed an exciting night of celebrating reading.

For more highlights on the night visit our Facebook and Twitter page. 

March 7th -11th, 2016, Educational Diagnosticians' Week

"Making a DIFFERENCE in the Lives of Students with Special Needs"

"A rigorous and well' rounded education places young Texans firmly on the path to success.  For some children, learning new things and succeeding in their classes is a smooth process.  For others, additional of specialized instruction is necessary for maximum success. when this happens: educational diagnosticians play a vital role." - Gov. Greg Abbot

Educational Diagnosticians share an ability to assess and diagnose the learning problems of students.

They are a part of a multidisciplinary team who utilize their particular skills and areas of expertise to make the best decisions for placing students with learning problem.  They also provide support to personnel who counsel the children and consult with teachers, parents, and others on the child's progress.

Therefore, in an effort to recognize the important efforts of these folks, a week in March is designated each year as Educational Diagnostician' Week.

Let us take the time to encourage all of our EPISD family to recognize the important efforts of our diagnosticians.  Their hard work contributes to the future of our students  

Way To Go WINN STUCO!

C. C. Winn Student Council President, Vice President and sponsors attended the TASC State Report Judging on February 26, 2016 at  O’Connor High in Helotes, TX. 

WINN StuCo member include:

President—Andrea Martinez

Vice President—Jazmin Hernandez

Treasurer—Griselda Solis

Recording Secretary—Valeria Sornia

Corresponding Secretary—Benny Ibarra

Historian—Miguel Maldonado

Reporter—Pablo Garcia

Parliamentarian—Luisana Moreno

After a full year of projects and hard work....WINN StuCo is happy to announce that they've made Sweepstakes for yet another year! They were awarded recognition in all 5 categories: Pride & Patriotism, D.A.S.H. (Drugs, alcohol, safety, and health), Energy & Environment, Community Service, and Outstanding Council.  Next, the C. C. Winn Student Council will be attending the annual State Convention in April in Arlington, Tx.

Attention EPISD Students and Parents.......

The application deadline has been extended for all EPISD Advanced Academies. 
If you are interested in applying there is still time. Applications must be submitted before 
March 11, 2016!