The Socorro Independent School District honored its community partners at the annual SISD Partners in Education Recognition event on April 24 for their significant contributions that have made a positive impact on students, educators, and schools throughout the 2023-24 school year.
E.P. Dentistry 4 Kids was named Business Partner of the Year and Vista Del Sol Environmental Science Academy was recognized with the School Partnership of the Year award.
During the luncheon at the Starlight Event Center, Acting Superintendent James Vasquez thanked the district’s long-standing partners and extended a warm welcome to new partners joining the Team SISD family.
“Today is a special recognition not only because we get to personally say thank you to our amazing partners, but because we get to honor those that have stepped up and made a difference in outstanding ways,” Vasquez said.
Millie Arroyo, parent liaison at Vista Del Sol Environmental Science Academy, received the School Partnership of the Year award after being nominated by Boss Chicken.
“I'm doing it for the good of the school, for the good of the community,” Arroyo said. “I think without the support of the school’s leadership, it would be very difficult. But I know that I could count on their support, and I am very honored to have been chosen for this award.”
Mary Lou Gonzalez, community relations specialist at EP Dentistry 4 Kids, which was named Business Partner of the Year, said the collaboration between SISD and her organization has blossomed over time. She said the opportunity to impact one student’s life can make a world of difference.
“It all started with talking a little bit about oral health,” Gonzalez said. “Then it went into sponsoring donations, like school supplies, their teachers, celebration items. The little bit of work that we get to do with the schools, we can see where the students are being impacted in a positive way.”
2024 Team SISD Honor Roll winners
A & A Custom Engravers
Elks Lodge #187
Home Pros Real Estate Group
IPO Payroll Service
Barnes and Nobles
Theta Delta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
United States Border Patrol
Craze
Little Caesar's Pizza
Marco's Pizza
Education Empowerment Award winners
El Paso Animal Services
Lonestar Insurance/Progressive
Peter Piper Pizza