UPDATE: EPHS Homecoming Parade & Pep Rally

The Eagle Pass High School  Homecoming Parade is right around the corner.  Student organizations, floats, club representatives, school bands, along with cheer and dance teams will all be present to take part in the fun!

• The EPHS Student Council would like to invite the entire community to attend on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at the Maverick County Lake.

Pre-Parade line up will begin at 5:00 pm and the Parade starts promptly at 6:00 pm, beginning and ending at the Maverick County Lake. Immediately following the Parade will be the Homecoming Pep Rally.  Families are encouraged to bring out lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the night festivities.  Join the Eagles and the EPHS family in cheering on the football team and the homecoming club representatives. 

EPJ Celebrates RED RIBBION WEEK

Several Local and Federal agencies gathered at Eagle Pass Junior High as special guests of Principal Mario Escobar, to commemorate Fallen DEA Special Agent Enrique Camarena, who fell victim to the "War on Drugs" while working undercover in Guadalajara Mexico. In attendance were EPISD Trustee & EPPD Senior Motorcycle Officer Humberto Torralba II, EPISD DARE Officer Rick Flores, DEA Group Supervisor Rick Johnson, USCBP Public Affairs Officer Ethelvina Felan, and EPISD Public Relations Officer Melissa Gratkowski as the keynote speaker.

Red Ribbon rallies are held across the nation during the month of October, as a reminder of the constant dangers of drugs and where all in attendance make a drug-free pledge.

 

 

 

 

UPDATE ON THE WEEKEND GAMES

Memorial Junior High (7th and 8th) Football Games scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2015, at the Student Activity Center (S.A.C) ARE CANCELED!

  

National School Bus Safety Week on October 19-23, 2015

Eagle Pass Independent School District celebrates National School Bus Safety Week on October 19-23, 2015.  Schools and safety advocates throughout the Maverick County are using the week as an opportunity to highlight the importance of school bus safety.   This week, The Texas Department Public Safety will be working side by side with our School District bus drivers to ensure public vigilance within our school zones.   Motorists should be reminded of their important role in stopping and exercising care and patience when a school bus flashes its red lights and extends its stop arm.This year’s theme, “Be smart. Be seen. I wait in a safe place!” reminds us that children aren’t just at risk when boarding or exiting a bus; they must also stand in a safe, visible space when waiting for the bus to arrive.

On Monday, October 19, 2015, troopers within Eagle Pass and across the state of Texas could be found riding on EPISD school buses looking for motorists passing stopped school buses and other crash-causing violations. This week troopers will be highly visible, enforcing the law in and around school zones and following school buses on their daily routes.

“Today, we had a total of 12 troopers ride along with 5 different EPISD busses,” said Sergeant Juan Maldonado of The Texas Department of Public Safety. “The community should be aware that although this is a weekly event, we certainly do plan on continuing our relationship with EPISD Transportation and will do this again in the spring.”
 

Motorists approaching a stopped school bus from either direction should remember they are required to stop a least 10 feet back from buses displaying red flashing lights and an extended stop arm. For years, school buses have provided safe access to learning for Eagle Pass school children through secure and dependable transportation to schools. School Bus Safety Week reminds students, parents and motorists of their important role in school bus safety.  More than 5000 students ride the school bus in Eagle Pass, Texas each day, with more than 26 million school children transported in 480,000 school buses nationwide.

 

 

 

EPISD October Teacher of the Month - Mrs. Sandra Salinas

The 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.

Mrs. Sandra Salinas, of Graves Elementary, has been selected as the “Teacher of the Month” for October 2015.  Mrs. Salinas is described by her peers as an over-comer, a problem solver, an innovator, and a dynamic member of the Graves 4^th grade team.  Mrs. Salinas remains current with the latest instructional strategies and technologies.  She has a natural ability to reach a troubled or struggling student with a simple, yet profound approach; using motherly instincts and empathy coupled with years of educational experience.   To say that Mrs. Salinas is a professional at her craft is an understatement.  This veteran educator with twenty years of experience under her belt is able to accelerate and challenge even her brightest students as a result of her professional development experiences.   She teaches her students to strive for excellence and nothing less, and to develop a passion and love for education.   In addition to her positive attitude, she epitomizes the definition of team player by consistently helping other teachers during difficulties with lessons or activities.  Mrs. Salinas is known for giving the best of herself on a continuous basis to the students, parents and the staff of Graves Elementary.  She is a caring, cheerful, and experienced educator who is admired by her students and respected by parents.  It is because of all these reasons that she is being awarded the title of “Teacher of the Month.”

A segment will appear on iVision throughout the month of October detailing many more accomplishments of Mrs. Sandra Salinas.  This month she will also appear on community media, news publications and the EPISD website.


A teacher will be selected each month through June 2016 for a total of nine (8) honorees.  The “Teacher of the Month” will be chosen based on educational achievements in the classroom, community contributions and innovativeness of the program/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.

Each T.O.M is receiving a “V.I.T (Very Important Teacher) Parking Pass”, a jean voucher for a month, 20 free meals at the Campus Café, and Class Cash to purchase class room supplies. Additionally, each “Teacher of the Month” will receive donations from local businesses.  Thank You

Chili’s, Ancira Ford – Eagle Pass, Ashley Furniture, and Bath and Body Works.

National Night Out

On October 13th 2015, the Eagle Pass Police Department's, Detective Hazel Diaz, hosted the annual "National Night Out" at Academy Sporting Goods.  The Eagle Pass ISD Police Department was invited and Chief of Police Jose A. Ramos assigned DARE Officer Rick Flores, Officer Riosario Fuentes, and DAREN the Lion to participate and represent the agency.  

National Night Out is a community-police awareness-raising event in the United States that has been held annually since 1984.

The event is meant to increase awareness about police programs in communities, such as drug prevention, town watch, neighborhood watch, and other anti-crime efforts.

 

 

Thank You EPISD PrinciPALS

In honor of National Principals months, Eagle Pass Independent School District recognizes their principals for the entire month of October.

Eagle Pass Indrpendent School District recognizes their principals at tonight board meeting.  The meeting will take place at the Deluna Center, 649 Webster St.  and will begin promptly at 6:00.