Roadrunner Monthly News

Western Hills Families,

October is here, and our school year is in full swing! Our students are learning, growing, and building relationships each day. Thank you for partnering with our teachers and staff to support student success.

As we continue our theme, “It Starts With Us — Let’s Build It Together,” we are reminded that every student, family, teacher, and staff member is an important piece of our Western Hills community. Together, we can build strong academic habits, positive relationships, and a culture where every student feels supported and encouraged.

Please continue to support learning at home by reading with your child, asking about their school day, encouraging perseverance, and making regular attendance a priority. Your partnership makes a difference!

As we move through October, let's continue to remember that every interaction is a building block, every encouraging word matters, and every student is important.

Together, we are building Western Hills—one student, one family, one classroom, and one day at a time!

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

It starts with us.
Let’s build it together! 🧱💙

With appreciation,

Don Belknap

Principal

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 your child to ride the bus, the school MUST have a blue transportation form turned into the office. Please make sure your child's teacher is aware how they will be going home every day.

SPED Parents and Parents with riders 2nd Grade and lower:

Please ensure you have someone at the stop for when your student is dropped off. If you are not there, they bring the students back to the school.

Parents MUST create a School Cash Online Account and purchase the ticket connected to their child.

Parents MUST create a School Cash Online Account and purchase the ticket connected to their child.

Please open the files below to learn more!

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/

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

Students will have the opportunity to participate in sustainability projects relevant to our desert region through hands-on environmental learning experiences.

To deliver exceptional education, empowering students to reach their potential.