YWA Updates

YWA has been selected nationwide to receive a FLY:FWD Wish List from Operation Warm and the Philadelphia Eagles! This initiative provides brand-new sports bras to young women, helping them feel comfortable, confident, and empowered to stay active.

Our PTSO is thrilled to distribute these items to our students at YWA. We will be hosting a presenter- Felipa Solis - who is a Breast Cancer survivor. She will speak to our students on Monday, October 6th- during our Warrior Rally!

You can opt out if you DO NOT want your student to participate in this event. See attached!

You can email the opt out form directly to Dr. Ontiveros at ccontive@episd.org before Monday 10am so we can pull your student out of the event. They will be placed with a teacher who will conduct an advisory lesson in place of attending the event with our speaker.

TO OPT OUT of the Presentation Click on this link: https://tinyurl.com/PresenterOPTout

Important Details:
Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Sign UP Here: https://ywasportsbra.cheddarup.com

Distribution dates: October 6th & 7th to the student's advisory teacher.

Each student may receive one sports bra only. If you would like your daughter to receive one, please complete the form with her name, advisory period, and preferred size (all sizes are in girls, not woman's).

Sincerely,
Dr. Ontiveros

We'll be hosting intersession this coming Wednesday thru Friday (October 8-10) from 8:30am to 12:30pm- Breakfast, lunch, and transportation will be provided! Students were sent an invitation during our Parent-Teacher Conferences, back on Sept. 17th.

Intersession is MANDATORY for for any student who did not meet STAAR/EOC requirements from last year AND still require HB1416 hours. Some students have already completed their hours, those students are welcome to attend, but it is NOT a requirement. If you finished your hours of tutoring, you are good to go!

Students who are failing any high school course (this includes middle school students taking a high school course) have also been invited to attend. Please check your email, Mrs. Favela sent an invitation to the parents of these students.

Let us know if you have any questions: Mrs. Favela at cuvasque@episd.org

YWA will host intersession from October 8-10th. Our campus and all EPISD schools/office will be closed October 13-17th. We will return on October 20th! Enjoy your Warrior!

Dear Parents,

A few of our families have not completed the Parent FORMS through Parent Portal. We will be sending you a kind reminder to complete the forms.

These forms help us determine whether our school can receive additional funding for families who are:

1. IMPACT AID- for Military or Federally connected families, and

2. INCOME DETERMINATION- Families meeting the criteria as low socio-economic.

These areas are critical in securing funding that allows us to better support students in need. Please take a moment to review your email—you should have received a message that looks like the example shown below. We ask every family to complete the form, regardless of whether or not you meet the criteria.

We will also remind you during Parent-Teacher Conferences to ensure that we have accurate reporting. Thank you for your continued support in helping us provide the best for our students!

Click on the following link to access Parent Portal

We are proud to announce that our 6th graders and 12th graders won the attendance challenge last week! Attendance is critical for our funding and to ensure your student does not miss out on critical instruction! The 9 weeks ends on TUESDAY, October 7th! Please make sure you check on your students grades and let us know if you have any questions.

Any student with PERFECT ATTENDANCE for the whole month of September will receive a special treat this coming week! Help us keep our Top Attendance Rating in the District! We are currently in 2nd Place! We want 1st Place! Attendance Matters! Students with excessive attendance issues will be placed on an improvement plan!

October 25th @ 8AM- YWA will host this race!

October 30th @ 3:45pm at Murphree

November 6th @ 3:45pm at Bobby Joe hill

November 13th @ 3:45pm at Magoffin MS

*ORDER OF RACES: 7th Girls, 7th Boys, 8th Girls, 8th Boys

District Division Meets

November 19th @ 1pm (Location to be Determined)

Just a gentle reminder:

Families have until October 27, 2025, to purchase the full formal uniform. We understand that Lands' End does have some items on back order. We knew this before posting the uniform details, that is why we pushed our start date to October! We will work with our families if there continues to be a delay at that time!

PLEASE NOTE: The only item that MUST be purchased through Land's End is the gray plaid skirt. All other items can be purchased from other vendors as long as they are comparable to the proposed uniform. Please note the Land's End gray plaid skirt is the only skirt type allowed; black skirts will not be allowed. Students do not have to wear a skirt if they prefer black dressy uniform pants. The blazer logo should be embroidered, all other items can be iron-on (PTSO offers the iron-on for $1.00 in C103).

✨ Need Support? Please note our first order has been placed! We will notify families when the items arrive!
We are committed to supporting families in need. Please click the link below if you require assistance with uniforms: https://forms.office.com/r/p7JAH6t0Ak

OR if you are inclined to help a family in need or donate items, click on the following link:

https://forms.office.com/r/QqhyBSQwGx

🚫 Please Note:

• Leggings, jeans, and baggy pants are not permitted.

• As we launch the school year with our new uniform, dress code and uniform checks will be enforced. Please review the guidelines carefully.

• Facial & NOSE piercings and excessive makeup are not allowed under EPISD dress code guidelines. Students should remove all facial piercings and apply only modest makeup. Parents, we appreciate your support in helping us uphold these expectations in alignment with EPISD policy.

  
  

For any additional questions or concerns, please contact our Secretary,

Ms. Jaclyn Dominguez:
📞 915-236-4892

📧 jydoming@episd.org

At YWA, we will continue enforcing our Cell Phone/Electronics Policy with an important update:

🔹 Students are not permitted to use electronic devices at any time—from morning arrival until afternoon dismissal.
🔹 All devices must be stored in a purse or backpack and may not be carried on the student’s person (i.e., in pockets or hands).

Thank you for your continued support in maintaining a focused learning environment.

The law defines “personal communication devices” broadly to include:

• Cell phones

• Smartwatches

• Tablets

• Laptops

• Radios, pagers, and other digital communication-capable devices

  
  

✅ Allowed Exceptions

The law allows students to use their devices in limited cases, including when required by:

• An Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 plan

• A medical directive from a physician

• Legal safety requirements or approved emergency procedures

Please review the full policy carefully to ensure understanding and compliance.

Please use the link below to access our LIVE Calendar—updated regularly as new events are confirmed. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

🔗YWA LIVE LINK

Monday - October 6 (A Day)

• Warrior Rally (Homecoming Court Presented, Fashion Show, Breast Cancer Awareness & Sports Bra Giveaway!)

• MS Cross Country Starts

  
  

Tuesday- October 7 (B Day)

• End of 1st 9 Weeks

• Homecoming Court Vote - all high schoolers and staff will vote for court via link sent through email)

• HS Volleyball vs Irvin @ Home 4:30, 5:30, 6:30

Wednesday - October 8 ( INTERSESSION)

• TSIA Testing for any HS grade in D114 (9:00am - last accepted tester at 1:00pm)

• HALLWAY DECORATING - 8am to 12:30pm

Thursday - October 9 (INTERSESSION)

• HALLWAY DECORATING- 8am to 12:30pm

Friday- October 10 (INTERSESSION)

• HALLWAY DECORATING- 8am to 12:30pm

• HS VB @ Austin 5:30, 6:30

  
  

FALL BREAK - OCT 13-17

Homecoming Week - October 20-25

Monday - October 20 (A Day)

• Pep Rally 2:30pm (Assembly Schedule)

  
  

  
  

  
  

Tuesday- October 21 (B Day)

• Women in STEM Series 10:30am

• TACROA Junior/Senior College Fair & UTEP tour - 8:30am - 2:00pm

• Tailgate Party 4:00 - 6:00pm (out in front of the band room, setup begins at 1:00pm)

• Homecoming VB Game 4:30 (Homecoming Court Walk, 5:30 JV (Senior Night), Varsity 6:30pm

Wednesday - October 22 ( A DAY)

• MS Volleyball Tryouts

• Stuco Hoco fun at lunch

• Warrior Parade - line up in back parking lot at 4:30pm, parade starts at 5:30pm

Thursday - October 23 (B DAY)

• Stuco Hoco Fun at lunch

Friday- October 24 (A DAY)

• Senior field trip to YWLA for Congresswoman Escobar 10:00am - 1:45pm

• PINK OUT for Bowie VB Game

• HS VB @ Bowie 5:30, 6:30

Saturday - October 25

• MS Cross Country Meet at YWA

• Homecoming Dance at YWA 8:00-12midnight