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Roadrunner Monthly News

February 2026

Roadrunner Monthly News February 2026
RoadrunnerMonthly NewsFebruary 2026

Principal's Corner Principal's Corner

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Dear Families,

We are looking forward to our upcoming parent-teacher conferences and the opportunity to connect with you about your child’s learning and growth.

Conferences are a time to celebrate progress, share information, and work together to support each student’s success. Your partnership is important to us, and we appreciate the time you take to meet with your child’s teacher.

Thank you for your continued support and for being an important part of our school community.

Warm regards,

Don Belknap, Principal

Western Hills Elementary

915-236-3850

February Calendar February Calendar

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Attendance Information Attendance Information

Let’s Lead the District in Attendance!

We’re excited to share that our school is competing with others across the district for **top attendance! ** Strong attendance means strong learning, and every day your child is here makes a difference.


We can’t do this without you. Your support in getting students to school on time and every day helps us shine and shows the power of our school community.


Thank you for partnering with us and helping us lead the way. Let’s keep it going!

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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!

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Western Hills Robotics Western Hills Robotics

Robotics competition

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Congratulations to our Robotics Teams!

We are incredibly proud of your hard work, teamwork, and dedication. Your commitment and perseverance truly shine, and you represent our school with excellence.

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Western Hills Team 1

97/100 points round 1

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Western Hills Team 2

92/100 points round 1

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Western Hills Robotics Teams

Team one- Round 2

97/100 pts.

Team two- Round 2

97/100 pts.

Science Newsletter Science Newsletter

JANUARY 2026

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Roadrunner Events Roadrunner Events

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5th Grade PTA Fundraiser!

💘 Get your Valentine’s Cookies! 💘


✨ 6 Chick-fil-A cookies for just $10


📆 Orders open: Jan 19 – Feb 5

🚚 Delivery: Friday, Feb 13

📚 Delivered straight to classrooms! all grades, teachers, and staff!


You can:

• Send cookie packs to your child

• Surprise friends, teachers, and school staff

• Buy extra packs as gifts for family and friends (we’ll deliver them to your child’s classroom!)


💛 A portion of the proceeds will help support our 5th Grade Graduation.


Thank you for spreading the love and supporting our school community! 💕

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/5th-grade-cookies/items

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Important Links Important Links

Parent Portal Parent Portal

Welcome -

Welcome to the El Paso Independent School District Parent Portal / Bievenidos al Portal para Pdres de Familia del Distrito Escolar Independiente de El Paso.   Click here to download the new EPISD App to receive notifications on news, social, media and emergencies.   Note to Parent: Forgot user ID? Retrieve It You only need one account to view all of your EPISD enrolled students. Note to Employee/Parent: You must use your District login and password to access the Parent Portal.    For Assistance, please contact your Campus PEIMS Clerk and/or Registrar. Thank you for your support of EPISD!

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VIPS Background check VIPS Background check

El Paso ISD

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Western Hills Website Western Hills Website

Western Hills Elementary Environmental Science Academy

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Roadrunner PTA 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 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 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.

Western Hills Elementary School
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