Socorro Independent School District

#TeamSISD middle/high school students, parents had a great evening learning about El Paso Community College at the EPCC Round Up. Thank you El Paso Community College for the partnership to help students connect with admissions experts, explore programs of study and learn how to enroll at EPCC.

The 11th annual McDonald's Classic Basketball Tournament started this week with top-ranked girls and boys teams from throughout the country. The action will continue today and Saturday with all games being played at Eastlake HS. Tickets at: https://www.sisd.net/page/tickets 🏀

Learn more about EPCC! #TeamSISD middle school through high school students and their parents are invited to attend the El Paso Community College Round Up event from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Socorro ISD District Service Center, 12440 Rojas (79928).

SISD seniors are invited to apply for the 2023-24 SISD Foundation Scholarship. Applications and supporting documents are due by March 1, 2024. Apply online at https://www.sisd.net/o/sisd/page/sisd-foundation. Applications must be submitted online, no hand-delivered, hard copy applications will be accepted. For questions or more information call 915-937-1618.

8th grade students and their parents are invited to learn about the SISD’s advanced academies and how to apply during two virtual sessions and one in-person session. Two virtual sessions will be Tuesday, November 28 and Wednesday, November 29. An in-person presentation will be Thursday, November 30 at the District Technology Service Center, 12440 Rojas Building B. For the virtual and in-person meetings, a general session will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Individual academy talks and visits will be from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Parents can use their student’s Schoology account to log into the virtual sessions or use the links below to log in: November 28: https://tinyurl.com/4b3xmy5k November 29: https://tinyurl.com/mr493jvc

Happy Thanksgiving, #TeamSISD! Wishing our incredible students, teachers, staff, and community a wonderful holiday filled with the warmth and happiness of the season.

We hope you take time this break to connect with loved ones and recharge. Even though our schools are closed, you will continue to have access to services provided by Socorro ISD. Call 888-515-0595 or visit caresolace.com/sisd.

High school graduating seniors can apply for the 2023-24 SISD Foundation Scholarship through March 1, 2024. The application is available on the SISD Foundation Excellence in education webpage: https://www.sisd.net/o/sisd/page/sisd-foundation. Applications must be submitted online. No hand-delivered, hard copy applications will be accepted. For questions or more information, call 915-937-1618.

The Board of Trustees honored the Pebble Hills High School marching band for advancing to the 2023 UIL 6A State Marching Band Championship. The marching band competed against 43 high school marching bands across Texas at the Alamodome on October 30. Congratulations, Spartans!

The Board of Trustees recognized the SISD Foundation Excellence in Education Board of Directors for raising more than $1 million in scholarship funds. This milestone was achieved at the 16th annual golf tournament in October, which raised $179,000 this year alone. Well done!

Trustees honored eight #TeamSISD school counseling teams for earning the 2023 Lone Star State School Counselor Association Award. These counseling teams made up more than half of the 11 counseling programs recognized by the state association. Congratulations!

Trustees honored Zulema Zuniga from Sgt. Roberto Ituarte ES for being named a 2023 Lone Star School Counselor of the Year finalist. The award recognizes outstanding school counselors who serve as advocates for Texas students and ensure their success. Great job Ms. Zuniga!

The Board of Trustees recognized the Eastlake High School volleyball team for winning 2023 UIL 6A bi-district and area championships. The team ranked 17th in the state and earned the first area championship for volleyball in the school’s history. Well done, Falcons!

Trustees honored Diego Romero from Americas High School and Mark Barajas from Pebble Hills High School who qualified and competed at the 2023 UIL 6A State Cross-Country Championships. Congratulations to these amazing athletes!

The Board of Trustees recognized the winners of the #TeamSISD Dia De Los Muertos Showcase. With over 400 submissions, the Dia De Los Muertos artwork showcased a variety of elements, including calaveras, colorful canvases and flowers. Congratulations!

Congratulations to Kade Sandoval, a fifth-grade student at H.D. Hilley Elementary, for leading the Pledge of Allegiance at this month’s board meeting! Kade has emerged as one of her school’s top leaders. Read her story at: https://www.sisd.net/article/1342313

#TeamSISD celebrates Veterans Day by saluting the many veterans among our faculty, staff, alumni, and in our community. We honor your legacy to the principles of liberty and freedom for which you have sacrificed so much to preserve. Thank you.

The Socorro Independent School District will be closed on Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of Veterans Day. Classes will resume, and offices will re-open on Monday, Nov. 13. In case of an emergency, please contact SISD Police Services Dispatch at 915-937-4357.

Witches cackle, ghosts go boo, Happy Halloween to you! 👻 Share your pics using the hashtag #SISDHalloween2023! 🎃

The Pebble Hills HS marching band gives an amazing performance at the 2023 State Marching Band Championships. The show titled “Letter from the Heart,” is about a soldier named Daniel and his sweetheart, Sarah, exchanging letters during World War II. Well done, Spartans!