Roadrunner Monthly News
October 2026
Principal's Corner
Western Hills Families,
Next week, we will celebrate Red Ribbon Week as we focus on the importance of remaining drug-free and making healthy, positive choices. Each day will feature a different dress-up theme to help students participate and learn in a fun and meaningful way. Please refer to the flyer included in this newsletter for the daily themes.
Thank you for helping us support this important message in our school and community. Together, we can encourage our students to make safe, healthy choices and build a brighter future!
It starts with us.
Let’s build it together! 🧱💙
With appreciation,
Don Belknap
Principal
Western Hills Monthly Spotlight
Western Hills Appreciates our Front Office Team
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
Science Spotlight
Transportation
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.
Thanksgiving Luncheon Tickets
PK - 2nd Lunch ticket link/QR Code
Parents MUST create a School Cash Online Account and purchase the ticket connected to their child.
3rd-5th Lunch ticket link/QR code
Parents MUST create a School Cash Online Account and purchase the ticket connected to their child.
How do I set up a School Cash Online Account?
Please open the files below to learn more!
Veterans Wall of Honor!
Roadrunners,
If you would like to honor a Veteran or Active Duty family member, please fill out one of the below bricks and turn it into the office with a picture of the Veteran. We will return the pictures.
Thank you!
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
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.

