As the school year wraps up, it’s important for students to keep building their skills and fill any learning gaps. That’s why EPLA is excited to offer our annual Summer Bridge Workshop-a week-long, hands-on program designed to help students stay sharp, strengthen their foundations, and get ready for next year.Summer Bridge is the perfect way […]
Author Archives: Arielle Bejar
National School Lunch Week – October 14th – 18th Ahoy, mateys! Get ready to set sail into National School Lunch Week with this year’s theme: “School Lunch Pirates: Find Your Treasure!” Join us from October 14th to October 18th! We’ll be boosting student participation and fueling your journey with a treasured school lunch! Gold coins […]
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Attention: Two hour delay to start time due to inclement weather.
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You hear the big school dance is coming up, but you and your friends in the Jaguar House think dances are well…boring, or at least ancient, circa 1992? You could just complain about it. Instead, since it’s El Paso Leadership Academy (EPLA) East, you go to your House Rep and ask them to bring it […]
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A strong cup of coffee in hand, a passion for education (especially social studies), and a game or two of League of Legends – can you guess who this leader at El Paso Leadership Academy (EPLA) East is? It’s Mr. Enrique Avalos, our Dean of Instruction, that’s who! At our tuition-free middle and high school, […]
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What do you wish you knew as a high school student that would help you reach your dreams? The way to write a great college essay? The steps to applying for college and financial aid? Different career opportunities you could use right here in El Paso…but could also transfer if you wanted to leave…even for […]
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Picture this: You skip hanging out with your friends. You don’t head to the amazing esports lab, or the incredible music production studio. Instead you head to a study table in the open forum where you join classmates to compare notes on a science and discovery project. Here you are, accepting responsibility and showing up, […]
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First of all, you’ve got this. Middle and high school can feel overwhelming and just when you feel like you’ve figured it out, something changes! No matter, because you have your own personal cheerleading team here at El Paso Leadership Academy (EPLA) East, serving 6th – 10th grades and growing. We’re here to encourage you […]