Ysleta ISD
@YsletaISD
Followers
18K
Following
20K
Media
5K
Statuses
35K
Official news and announcements for the Ysleta Independent School District in El Paso, TX maintained by the Department of Communications and Marketing.
Joined February 2009
Thank you to @thegreatkhalid whose genuine love of the 915 was on display today @Del_Valle_MS for @CapistranoES & @Presa_Wildcats! @tgr8kfoundation distributed over 735 gifts to our students! #THEDISTRICT #DistrictOfChampions #WeLoveYou #ChristmasJoy
10
127
1K
Today marks the first anniversary of the horrific August 3 shooting in El Paso. We lost 23 members of our community. On behalf of the YISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent, we join our El Paso community to honor the memories of those we lost. #THEDISTRICTcares #ELPASOSTRONG
5
184
525
Longtime Ysleta ISD educator and administrator Rebecca O'Neill will forever remain in our hearts. Thank you for your loving dedication to our students. Rest in peace.
5
47
400
Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of beloved teacher David Butterfield & daughter Kristina, a standout Hanks HS student. We send our deepest sympathies & earnest wishes for comfort, strength and peace to their family, friends & loved ones. They will be deeply missed. ❤️
4
68
370
#THEDISTRICT is pleased to announce the appointment of Victor Lara as the new principal at Riverside High School, effective July 1.
31
35
358
In commemoration of #915Day, central office employees at #THEDISTRICT are showing their support of #ElPasoStrong! #THEDISTRICTofChampions #WeDeliverExcellence
4
70
347
Out of an abundance of caution, due to the active shooter situation, all Ysleta ISD extra-curricular activities, including sporting events, are canceled. Please follow updates from local law enforcement. #THEDISTRICT.
1
136
309
Congratulations to our Superintendent of Schools Dr. Xavier De La Torre for being named the 2023 Superintendent of the Year by ESC-Region 19! Your exemplary leadership, guidance, and unfailing dedication to our students and schools makes us #THEDISTRICTofChampions!
9
49
317
Ysleta ISD is now a TEA "A"-rated district!! 🅰️👏 👏 .Congratulations to our staff, faculty, and administrators -- your hard work has paid off! Leadership matters! . #THEDISTRICT.#Aalltheway.#DistrictofChampions.#WeDeliverExcellence
3
94
308
Eastwood Heights ES teacher Mandy Weyant, was killed by a hit and run driver over the Thanksgiving break. Mandy was a huge Packers fan, so we are asking our community to honor her love of life by wearing green & yellow on Nov. 28 in her memory. #THEDISTRICT #RIP #INOURPRAYERS
6
109
290
Dr. Catherine Kennedy becomes an inductee of the El Paso Commission for Women Hall of Fame bringing everyone to tears with her loving, inspiring, and moving message to all educators and to women!
12
49
295
Thank you Jerry Jones and the @dallascowboys for hosting our @EastwoodHQ Troopers! #THEDISTRICT #GoTroop
3
45
271
As a result of stricter guidelines by the city's health department & an increase in COVID-19 cases, YISD has made the difficult decision to cancel the stadium graduations. We understand our families may be disappointed, but the safety of our community is of the utmost importance.
19
79
253
Kudos to the Eastwood Trooper football players for volunteering at Vitalant Blood Services on Sunday! @EastwoodHQ @EHSCoachLopez #THEDISTRICT #ElPasoStrong
1
35
266
In commemoration of #915Day, central office employees at #THEDISTRICT are showing their support of #ElPasoStrong! #THEDISTRICTofChampions #WeDeliverExcellence
7
54
267
#THEDISTRICT expresses its deepest sympathy in the passing of Jeffrey Ellsworth, an employee of Ysleta ISD who embodied kindness and enthusiasm in his service to students and the community. His memory will remain alive in our hearts forever.
21
21
241
.@YsletaISD is pleased to announce the appointment of James Vasquez as the new Associate Superintendent of Student Services. ➡️ READ MORE:
27
27
248
YISD is proud to announce that @ParklandMS Principal, Dr. Angela Reyna has been named the 2020-2021 Regional Middle School Principal of the Year by @TASSP1! She was selected for this honor by demonstrating excellence in four areas & outstanding leadership! #THEDISTRICTofCHAMPIONS
7
16
246
The @EastwoodHQ and Plano Senior HS bands came together in solidarity to perform the Trooper fight song! #ElPasoStrong #TexasStrong
2
38
228
Superintendent De La Torre participates in a press conference with El Paso area superintendents in an act of solidarity to support children who are being held at the Tornillo Port of Entry. #THEDISTRICT
2
54
229
#THEDISTRICTofChampions once again!!!.Del Valle High School's Ramon Benavides has just been announced as the TEXAS STATE TEACHER OF THE YEAR!!.He is the Texas representative for the national competition and the 7th YISD Teacher to win at the state level!.Congratulations! 👏 👏
7
38
231
#THEDISTRICT extends its heartfelt condolences on the passing of longtime Ysleta ISD employee Willie Cager, an outgoing and passionate individual who served our students and community with humor and enthusiasm. His legacy will live on in our hearts forever.
3
33
226
You heard right! 👂 👂 Ysleta ISD is now a TEA "A"-rated district!! Job well done! 🎉 . #THEDISTRICT.#Aalltheway.#DistrictofChampions.#WeDeliverExcellence
3
62
226
BREAKING: YISD Board of Trustees votes unanimously to DECREASE tax rate for YISD homeowners for the second consecutive year! Tax rate will be $1.455 per $100 of home valuation. With our additional 20% homestead exemption, YISD homeowners pay less in taxes than neighboring ISD's.
4
61
219
The safety & health of our staff & students remain priority number one. #THEDISTRICT is aware of the Gov. Abbott's announcement. We will continue to follow current safety guidelines including the use of face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as we await guidance from TEA.😷
6
46
206
#THEDISTRICT congratulates our amazing Chief Academics Officer, Dr. Brenda Chacon, for being honored by the ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals For America)! Her commitment to excellence and inspiring work have earned her this well-deserved recognition! 👏 👏 . #Poderosa
23
32
223
The first case of COVID-19 has been presumptively confirmed in El Paso. Currently, information indicates the patient does not attend school or work in Ysleta ISD. While this is sad news, it is not unexpected, and we are keeping the patient in our thoughts and prayers.
4
41
212
Check it out! Spectrum to offer free internet access for students due to the Coronavirus.
0
82
209
Congratulations to Dr. Catherine Kennedy, Associate Supt. of Middle Schools! 2019 El Paso Commission for Women Hall of Fame Inductee! Way to go Dr. Kennedy! #THEDISTRICT #WeDeliverExcellence #HallofFame
15
37
210
The El Paso Department of Public Health has recommended all school districts to close schools until April 6. The Ysleta Independent School District will follow this recommendation.
2
72
207
#THEDISTRICT congratulates Bel Air HS Principal Charles Garcia for being named the TASSP Region 19 Principal of the Year! Go #BigRedPride! @Belair_cheer @BelAirStuco
10
24
204
#THEDISTRICT would like to wish Dr. Catherine Kennedy, Associate Superintendent of Middle Schools, a very Happy Birthday! 🎂 🎁 🎈 . #THEDISTRICTCARES❤️ .#WeDeliverExcellence
39
12
208
Congratulations Robert Martinez! New Principal of Eastwood High School! #TrooperClap 👏.#LeadershipMatters
6
13
202
#THEDISTRICT and Riverside High School's Varsity Baseball Coach Rick Solis was named Coach of the Year by the El Paso Baseball Hall of Fame! 👏 👏 👏 .Congratulations! Job well done!
12
36
199
Members of the Del Valle High School Football Team assisting at the blood drive at ALFC #ELPASOSTRONG #THEDISTRICT @DVHSYISD
1
31
185
Congrats to Supt Dr. Xavier De La Torre, named chair of the Texas Urban Council of Superintendents! TUC is a network of the state’s largest urban school districts that advocates for traditional urban public schools. #THEDISTRICTofChampions #WeDeliverExcellence #LeadershipMatters
3
40
190
Wishing our Associate Superintendent of School Improvement, Jessica Macias, a very Happy Birthday! 🎂 🎁 🎈 . #THEDISTRICTCares
27
7
194
#THEDISTRICT will provide free school supplies for all students this year! They will receive their package on the first day of school. This is just another way we will help our community and help our kids be college and career-ready! #WeDeliverExcellence!
10
64
192
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona (@SecCardona) has appointed @ParklandES Principal Dana Boyd (@DanaBoyd0922) to the National Assessment Governing Board!. Learn more: #WeDeliverExcellence
7
13
187
#THEDISTRICT is delighted to announce the 2023-24 Top 10 Teacher of the Year finalists for their outstanding commitment and dedication to our students, schools, and public education! Congratulations to all of our campus Teachers of the Year! 🙌🙌🙌. #WeDeliverExcellence
8
30
191
We are heartbroken by the tragic event in #Uvalde today. We grieve alongside our fellow Texans. Our hearts are with the Uvalde CISD community tonight.
1
36
187
Not just a rumor, but a FACT!! Ysleta ISD, the "A"-rated District of Champions, is the #1 school district in El Paso for the second year in a row! Congratulations to everyone at #THEDISTRICT!!👏 👏
4
46
182
Congratulations to our own @YsletaISD Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Xavier De La Torre (@DeXavierluke)! He was just sworn in by Texas Rep. @ArtFierro79 in Austin as the next President for the Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (@TALAS4edu)!
2
19
178
Two administrators have been named the best in the El Paso region for their professionalism, leadership, and dedication to serving YISD students and schools. Congrats Charlie Garcia @BelAirHigh & Carey Raymond-Holden!
9
20
172
Ysleta ISD is pleased to announce four new middle school principals: Amy Bejarano-Alarcon, Del Valle MS; Dr. Angela Reyna, Parkland MS; Javier Salgado, Desert View MS; and Jacob Valtierra, Riverside MS. Congratulations! #THEDISTRICTofChampions #WeDeliverExcellence
4
18
175
Let’s welcome Valerie Hairston, the newly appointed principal of Del Valle High School! 🥳🔥 You’re a perfect fit for #THEDISTRICTofChampions. With your leadership, the future shines brighter than ever! 🌟🎉👏 ➡️ Click to read the full story:
7
14
173
#THEDISTRICTofChampions! Bel Air HS boys state champion soccer team, Eastwood HS state champion cross country team, and Hanks HS girls state champion wrestling team introduced at the 2019 YISD Convocation. #ElPasoStrong
1
23
167
Only 6:13 am and already 152 cars in line and counting! #THEDISTRICT is happy to help our community! First car lined up at 3 am!
1
28
173
Vitalant Blood Services will conduct a blood drive on Monday, Aug. 5 from 9 am to 4 pm at YISD Central Office, 9600 Sims in the Atrium. The drive is for walk in donors only. Donors should be over 16 (with parental consent). Please bring a picture ID.
2
122
168
Principals are the heart of #THEDISTRICT! Thank you for all you do! Great schools have great principals!
2
41
166
Each year in the U.S. there are an estimated 15,780 children between the ages of birth and 19 years of age who are diagnosed with cancer. Join #THEDISTRICT in support of these young individuals and post pictures of you and your family wearing gold/yellow.
0
40
165
Happy Birthday to Dr. Xavier De La Torre, #THEDISTRICT Superintendent of Schools! We hope you have an amazing day! 🎂🎁 🎉 🎈 . #THEDISTRICTCares
18
22
175
#THEDISTRICT is pleased to announce the appointment of Rubina Flores-Jurado as the new principal of Mission Valley Elementary School, effective July 1.
22
7
169
A grandparent's love reaches their grandchild no matter the distance between them. It stands the test of time & .fills their hearts through laughter, stories, patience, and caring deeds. #THEDISTRICT would like to wish all grandparents a very happy & love filled Grandparents Day!
1
31
165
#THEDISTRICT is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Zubiate as the new principal of Eastwood Middle School (@EastwoodMS). Congratulations Mr. Zubiate and welcome to the Raider family! 🏫 🎉 . Full story ▶️:
18
18
164
YISD Supt Dr. Xavier De La Torre accepting the largest team trophy at the 2018 El Paso Marathon. Over 230 employees took part in today's race. Way to go! #THEDISTRICT #raceelpaso
0
31
159
Thank you to our Board of Trustees for approving salary increases from the midpoint for all employees in 2023-24 at #THEDISTRICTofCHAMPIONS!. Click the link for information on YISD job openings:
1
42
162
Welcome to #THEDISTRICT @MaribelMguillen, new Principal of Riverside High School! You are now #BrandedforLife!.#LeadershipMatters
4
24
168
Meet Nick and Manny Corral, both proud graduates of @JMHanksHigh. They work @blueorigin and were part of the historic launch!.Manny graduated from @MIT and .Nick from @UCBerkeley. Mom and Dad are also @YsletaHS grads! .Proof that #THEDISTRICT makes you College and Career Ready!
0
18
167
Happy Birthday to our very own Dr. Brenda Chacon, Associate Superintendent of Elementary Schools! Have a fantastic day!
18
14
165
"The best of the best!" Coach Angie Armendariz from Constance Hulbert ES is now the Ysleta ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year! #THEDISTRICTofChampions
4
19
164
🎉#THEDISTRICT is pleased to announce the appointment of Amelia Garcia as the new principal of Ysleta High School. Let's give her a warm round of applause! 👏👏 . Click to read the full story:
19
19
161
Vitalant Blood Services conducting a blood drive today from 9 am to 4 pm at YISD Central Office, 9600 Sims Drive in the Atrium. The drive is for walk in donors only. Donors should be 16 (with parental consent) & over. Need picture ID #TheDistrict @YsletaISD #ElPasoStrong
0
41
159
Happy National Boss's Day to @DeXavierluke! You have steered our ship through these rough and uncharted waters with poise, laser focus and clear vision; never forgetting #THEDISTRICT's stakeholders well-being and student learning. We are grateful for your leadership!
2
36
164
She answers every call, returns every email, listens to everyone that needs help, and does it with smile. You inspire all moms who are just trying to get their work done! We love you @BrendaChR1! #LeadershipMatters #WeDeliverExcellence.
I want to give a huge shout out to Dr. Brenda Chacon, associate superintendent of elementary schools with @YsletaISD. Her cute little 3 year old kept making an appearance during our interview today. Much respect to all of the moms working from home right now! #WorkingMoms 💪
1
21
162
We are proud of everything our teachers have accomplished! They continue to execute instruction with expertise & their passion continues to foster relationships, even virtually. Thank a teacher, mention us, & use #TeachersCan Here's a challenge, which PLC will submit the most?
2
60
154
#THEDISTRICT would like to wish our intrepid and inspirational leader, @DeXavierluke a very Happy Birthday! 🎂
11
17
161
#THEDISTRICT is pleased to announce the appointment of new principals at four campuses, effective July 1!. READ MORE: ▪️Monica Triplett, .@Tierradelsol_es. ▪️Gabriel Lopez, .@BelAirMiddle. ▪️Ivan Cedillo, .@DVHSyisd. ▪️Bonita Torres, .@EastwoodHQ
13
17
156
This just in!.@R_Benavides2 from @DVHSYISD was just named the @ESCRegion19 Teacher of the Year!!! .You make us proud!! .#THEDISTRICTofChampions!.#WeDeliverExcellence .👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Congratulations!
25
23
156
Congratulations to #THEDISTRICT’s Top Five Elementary Teachers of the Year!.#WeDeliverExcellence
2
14
160
#THEDISTRICT would like to wish our Associate Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction, Louisa Aguirre-Baeza, a very Happy Birthday! 🎂 🎁 🎈 . #THEDISTRICTCARES❤️ .#WeDeliverExcellence
27
6
159
Ysleta ISD Associate Superintendent of Middle Schools Dr. Catherine Kennedy has been appointed president-elect for the current school year of the new El Paso chapter of the Texas Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (@TALAS4edu). #WeDeliverExcellence🏅
18
19
155
🎉 On this special day, we extend our warmest birthday greetings to Dr. Xavier De La Torre, Superintendent of Schools for #THEDISTRICT! We hope your day is nothing short of extraordinary!🎈 🎂
10
17
155
My 11 year old came to me with an idea. #elpasoCHALLENGE He challenges ALL El Pasoans to commit 20 Random Acts of Kindness. One for every person that was killed in our city’s mass shooting. Let’s get this done El Paso. @abc7breaking @kels1142 @YsletaISD @EPPOLICE @elpasoisd
1
42
144
#THEDISTRICT sends its heartfelt condolences to the family & loved ones of Bowie High School marching band student Daniel Esparza, and prayers 🙏for strength & peace to them and the entire Bowie HS & El Paso ISD communities. May Daniel's memory live on in our hearts forever. 🕊️.
0
30
148
Ysleta ISD is saddened to learn of the death of legendary basketball coach Jim Forbes. He was a 1970 graduate of Bel Air High School. Forbes brought home the silver medal in basketball during the 1972 Olympics. His number was retired in 2012 in his honor. 📸 :@elpasotimes
1
21
149
#THEDISTRICT would like to wish Associate Superintendent of School Improvement, @JMacias_CI a very Happy Birthday! .#THEDISTRICTCares ❤️
31
14
153
Leadership in #THEDISTRICT honored retiring administrators Pat & Becky O'Neill today for the impact they have made to the students and staff during their many years of service. Best wishes from your Ysleta family! #LeadershipMatters
1
20
150
Were you happy with the announcement of free school supplies?.Guess what! #THEDISTRICT does it again!.This coming year, EVERY SINGLE YISD STUDENT WILL HAVE FREE MEALS ALL YEAR LONG! 🌭🥛🍔😋.Nourishing kids to be college and career-ready!.#WeDeliverExcellence
6
42
147
#THEDISTRICT and Superintendent @DeXavierluke encourage you to to VAXX up or MASK up to help keep our students safe and keep #ELPASOStrong!
5
47
151
The YISD Board of Trustees approved a year round calendar for the 2020-2021 School Year. Please visit this link for more information:
3
59
147
🎉Happy birthday to our Associate Superintendent of Middle Schools, Jessica Macias. May your special day overflow with joy and unending happiness. 🎂🎈
24
11
152
#THEDISTRICT is adding another week to Oct. intersession until Oct. 23. Learning Hubs & Online Learning will resume Mon. Oct. 26. TEA approved a two-week waiver to delay the start of in-person instruction. Teachers & staff report Fri. Nov. 6. F2F Learning will begin Nov. 9.
0
83
149
Whoohoo! Congratulations to Michelle Sandoval, Secondary Texas Teacher of the Year from Parkland Middle School!This is the sixth win for YISD #TheDistrictOfChampions.The most wins for any Texas ISD! @ParklandMS
4
20
148
In the best interest of the health and safety for our students and teachers, YISD will delay the start of classes until Monday, Aug. 17. Students will begin with at least three weeks of online instruction. Click here to view the calendar:
0
75
140
In response to the rise in new COVID-19 cases in El Paso and in cooperation with local health authorities, Ysleta ISD is implementing its approved Code-Red provisions. Teachers will NOT be required to report to campuses on Monday, Oct. 5, as previously planned. #THEDISTRICTcares
9
52
144
#THEDISTRICT would like to wish Jessica Macias (@JMacias_CI), Associate Superintendent of School Improvement, a wonderful birthday.🎂 🎁 🎈 .#THEDISTRICTCARES❤️ .#WeDeliverExcellence
27
9
147
El Paso native and @packers football player @Showtyme_33 Aaron Jones visited Edgemere ES today show his commitment to literacy by reading to students. Thank you for supporting our @EDGESlib Roadrunners! #THEDISTRICTofChampions
1
14
140
#TrooperClap and Happy Birthday go out to @dem915boys, Principal of @EastwoodHQ! Have a wonderful day!
24
13
147
#THEDISTRICT would like to offer our condolences to the @Andrews_ISD community during this difficult time. Mustangs, we are with you.
0
22
142
Congratulations to our very own Superintendent Dr. Xavier De La Torre, who accepted his Region 19 Superintendent of the Year award tonight! #LeadershipMatters
3
21
146
#THEDISTRICT is pleased to announce the appointment of Jesus Ortiz as the new principal of Parkland Middle School (@TheParkMS ). Congratulations Mr. Ortiz and welcome to the Novillero family! 🏫 🎉 . Full story ▶️:
16
14
143
#THEDISTIRCT is pleased to announce new elementary principals: Maritza Balderrama, North Star ES; Juan Guzman, Scotsdale ES; Stephanie Lahrman, North Star ES; Michelle Romero, Tierra Del Sol ES; Norma Sierra, Mesa Vista ES; and Irene Youngs, Pebble Hills ES. Congratulations!
3
12
142
Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Ysleta ISD Top Ten Teachers of the Year! #THEDISTRICT #WeDeliverExcellence
4
16
140
#THEDISTRICT is pleased to announce the appointment of 2 new principals for the 2023-24 school year. Click to read the full story:
14
14
140
Congratulations to the 2020-1 Top Ten Teacher of the Year Finalists! The announcement was made at a reception on March 4. These dedicated teachers were selected by their campuses to represent the hard work and a determination to help all children succeed. #THEDISTRICTofChampions
3
19
137