Roadrunner Monthly News
December 1, 2025
Principal's Corner
Welcome Back, Roadrunner Families!
We hope you had a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving break filled with family time, gratitude, and great memories. As we return to school, we are excited to welcome our Roadrunners back into the building!
The next few weeks are an important and joyful time of learning. Students will be diving into new skills, reconnecting with friends, and participating in activities that help them grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Our staff is ready to support every child as we head into this busy and exciting season.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for all you do to keep our school community strong. We’re grateful for our Roadrunner families and look forward to a fantastic few weeks ahead.
Welcome back, and let’s finish the year strong—Go Roadrunners!
Mr. Belknap
Principal Western Hills Elementary School
December Calendar
Attendance Information
How to Contact Attendance Clerk
Please email the following to our attendance clerk:
- Doctor's notes, dentist's notes, appointment slips, passport appointment paperwork, funeral announcements
- We will no longer take phone calls for verified absences.
- Email: westernhills_notes@episd.org
Parents, for the month of November we will be having an Attendance competition between each grade level. The class in each grade level with the best attendance will get extra recess time!
Roadrunner Events
Important Links
Parent Portal
VIPS Background check
Western Hills Website
Roadrunner PTA
Whether a parent, family member, educator, or community member, your PTA membership will impact the lives of millions of Texas children. Thank you for joining us in ensuring every child has a representative voice.https://www.joinpta.org/
Important Contacts
Don Belknap, Principal - drbelkna@episd.org
Danielle Coppinger, Asst. Principal - drcoppin@episd.org
Raquel Hernandez, counselor - rherna11@episd.org
Janet Chaparro, counselor- jmchapar@episd.org
Pam Newby, nurse - panewby@episd.org
Lisa Guzman, secretary - ljguzman@episd.org
Heather Dunscomb, PEIMS clerk - hdunscom@episd.org
Judith Ramirez, LPAC- jramire2@episd.org
Roadrunner Mission & Vision Statement
School Mission:
Students will have the opportunity to participate in sustainability projects relevant to our desert region through hands-on environmental learning experiences.
School Vision:
To deliver exceptional education, empowering students to reach their potential.

