In preparation for the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year, the Ysleta Independent School District announced Wednesday the appointment of new principals at four campuses, effective July 1. Rita Lopez, current principal at Parkland Pre-K Center, has been chosen to serve as principal at Ysleta Pre-K Center. Lopez began her career in education as a teacher at […]Read More
Lancaster Elementary School teacher Diana Beltran and Del Valle High School teacher Ramon Benavides were named Ysleta ISD’s top 2021-2022 Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year, respectively, at a special event Friday, May 21, at the Hotel Paso Del Norte in downtown El Paso. In addition, George Armenta from the Technology Information Systems (TIS) […]Read More
In preparation for the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year, the Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) announced Thursday the selection of two Associate Superintendents, an Early College High School Principal, and Central Office Director. Louisa Aguirre-Baeza, current Interim Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, has been selected as the Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. Aguirre-Baeza began […]Read More
Valle Verde Early College High School and Bel Air High School are among the city’s top-ranked public high schools, and five Ysleta ISD high schools were among the top 10 highest-ranked comprehensive public high schools in the El Paso area, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best High Schools list. This year’s Best […]Read More
Ysleta Independent School District officials announced Tuesday that the district was among only 15 in the nation to win a 2021 Magna Award from the National School Boards Association (NSBA) that recognizes districts across the country for programs that advance equity and break down barriers for underserved students. “Here at the Ysleta Independent School District, […]Read More
Ysleta Independent School District announced that they will open registration Thursday, April 1, for all incoming pre-K and kindergarten students for the 2021-22 school year. District officials say their program offers “a safe, quality, and engaging learning experience” for all El Paso families with 4- and 5-year-old children. The Ysleta ISD pre-K program is designed […]Read More
Despite the crazy weather for this year’s El Paso Marathon, one returning team continued their stretch of successful outings: Team Ysleta ISD. For the past four years, the Ysleta Independent School District has participated in the El Paso Marathon, clinching several accolades along the way. Although a winter storm froze the Sun City that weekend, […]Read More
Ysleta ISD principals Dana Boyd and Norma Myers were selected and honored by Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) for their work on Thursday. First off, Dana Boyd, Principal of Parkland Elementary in Ysleta ISD, has been elected to serve as the 2021-2022 Member At-Large for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). […]Read More
Ysleta Independent School District officials said Tuesday that more than 2,500 of its 6,000 employees will have received a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of this week – and officials hope to vaccinate all employees who are willing to receive it by the end of this month. “Safety is at the forefront of everything we […]Read More
The Ysleta Independent School District announced Monday a new plan that will allow parents of participating student athletes to attend outdoor sports competitions this spring, in accordance with established safety and health protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Guidance for indoor athletic events this spring will be released in the coming weeks. According to […]Read More
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