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October 19 to 25, 2026
A Message From Principal Rios
October 19-25, 2026
- Monday, October 19: Montwood High School Synergi4 at Slider. Virtual Campus Presentation during Stallion Academy by SCEI Mrs. Reyes.
- Tuesday, October 20: Fall Interim Assessment for 6th and 7th grade mathematics and 8th grade RLA.
- Wednesday, October 21: Fall Interim Testing Make Up Day. 504 day at Stallion Country.
- Thursday, October 22: Band Picture Day. 8th grade Academy and Early College Applications due to the counselors.
- Friday, October 23: Students Yearbook Picture Day. MP1 honor roll and attendance recognitions.
- Saturday, October 24: One Act Play rehearsal from 9-12.
Halloween Dress Code:
Stallion scholars are approved to wear their best Halloween costume on Friday, October 30, 2026. Stallion dress code will be enforced, no bare midriff or short skirts, appropriate shoes must be worn. You must be able to sit, walk, breathe, see and hear (no masks that cover the face). Costumes may not promote the use of drugs, alcohol or weapons of any kind. No pretend "props" weapons such as water pistols, knives, swords or handcuffs. Costumes may not be offensive or inappropriate in any way. A student costume contest will be held by student council during each lunch shift in the cafeteria.
When visiting our campus, it is important to bring an ID to request approval for entering our school building. Our campus is safe and secure and it provides our students a safe and supportive learning environment. Once you ring the door bell, you will be attended to by our receptionist over the door bell intercom system. You will be asked to state the purpose for your visit. If approved, our receptionist will be able to buzz you in to enter the front desk receptionist area. Note that any family member not listed on the students demographics will not be approved to visit with our Stallion scholar. A campus administrator is always available to assist you and your family. Our school office hours are Monday thru Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact us at 915.937.5400.
Stallion scholars make sure you are arriving on time, taking attendance for each class and actively participating. Our goal as a campus is 97% and above. Stallions, if you have any questions in regards to attendance, please reach to your teachers or our campus PEIMS attendance specialist, Mrs. Bianca Ozaeta at 915.937.5400.
Respectfully,
Brandon Rios
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Prop A
Early voting for the Nov. 3 election is October 19 to 30. If you are not registered to vote, you can do so now through Oct. 5. Click here to obtain a Texas Voter Registration Application from the El Paso County Elections Department webpage.
Are you 65 or older, or a homeowner with a disability in Socorro ISD?
Marcelo Campos explains how the Over 65 and Disability Homestead Exemption can affect your Socorro ISD school property taxes and what the tax ceiling means for you. For these homeowners, school taxes are frozen and cannot exceed the established frozen amount.
Learn more about the Over 65 Homestead Exemption and disabled person and disabled veteran homestead exemptions.
For more information, visit http://epcad.org or call (915) 780-2000.
How unfunded mandates affect Socorro ISD
What are unfunded mandates, and how do they affect Socorro ISD?
The state has increased requirements for school districts in areas including special education and mental health services without providing funding to cover all associated costs.
Take a closer look at these requirements and how Proposition A would provide additional funding for them.
Explore the details at https://sisd.net/propa.
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2026-2027 Bell Schedule
Dress Code
Dress Code Updates: Changes from Previous School Year
**Slider Student Dress Code**
It is the philosophy of the Socorro Independent School District and William D. Slider Middle School that all students should maintain high standards of dress. A committee of parents, students, and teachers adopted a uniform policy for Slider Middle School.
Shirts & Required Colors:
· Students will wear a white, navy blue, or forest green collared polo shirt with or without a Slider school logo.
· White, navy blue, or forest green T-shirts will be allowed only if they have the Slider school uniform logo.
Pants/Shorts/Skirts/Skorts Required Colors and Style:
· Students will wear khaki, tan, or blue pants. No black pants or other colors will be permitted.
· Pants must be in good repair. No ripped or torn pants, please. Slits of any kind are also not permitted.
· Regular and uniformed pants allowed.
· Tights, yoga pants, wide-leg and baggy-fit pants are not acceptable.
· The length of the pants must not touch/drag along the floor, and they must fit according to the waist size of the student. “Sagging” of the pants will not be allowed on campus.
· No military style cargo pants are permitted.
· No ragged edge, daisy dukes, spandex or hot pants or short shorts are permitted.
· Shorts may not be rolled up. The length of skirts, skorts, and shorts must extend below the student’s fingertips when the student’s arms are extended at his/her sides.
· Capri style pants are permitted.
Jackets/ Sweaters Required Colors and Style:
· These must be zippered or buttoned down and can be worn as seasonably appropriate.
· Jackets/coats must not cover the Slider logo while in the building.
· Thermals, turtlenecks, or solid school colored long-sleeve shirts may be worn under the Slider logo shirts during cold weather.
· Pull-over must be a white, navy blue, or forest green color with a Slider school logo.
· No “Cookies” logos or any other clothing representing any references to drugs or alcohol or weaponry are allowed.
Accessory Dress Requirements/Restrictions:
1. Caps, hats, bandannas, headbands, stocking caps and hoods etc. may not be worn. All of these accessories need to be left at home.
2. For reasons of health and safety the following will not be allowed: sunglasses worn inside the building, and jewelry/ piercings in lips, eyebrows, nose, tongue, chin etc.
3. No weapon like or oversized jewelry is allowed, including studded leather bracelets, oversized chains, or chained wallets. Beaded jewelry that uses fish line is particularly unsafe.
4. Shoes must be worn at all times. Closed toe and closed heel shoes are required. Shoes must have hard soles and be specifically designed for outside wear. Platform shoes (greater than 1 ½ inches) are not permitted for reasons of safety. Crocs (clogs) are not allowed on campus unless approved by administration for dress-up days.
Uniform Vendor
Free Dress Passes
Duck Duck Disguise
Spooky Book Fair
Spirit Week
MP2 Extended Learning Camps 2026-2027
SocioEconomic Form
Halloween Boo Bash
Slider Yearbook
SISD 4th to 8th graders invited to Career Awareness Showcase Oct. 24
SISD students in grades 4th through 8th and their parents are invited to attend the Career Awareness Showcase from 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 24 at Pebble Hills. The event is an opportunity for participants to explore the exciting programs and courses offered in SISD, including the Aztec Architecture Academy, the Libertas Academy, the Health Professions Academy and more. Students and teachers from all of SISD’s Career and Technical Education programs and advanced academic academies will showcase their learning and provide information about their specialized programs of study.
Students, parents, teachers and employees can also participate in a career costume contest and enter a raffle to win prizes.
Career Awareness Showcase flyer (English)
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Campus Personnel 26-27
Athletics 26-27
William D. Slider Athletic Schedules
- First Nine Weeks
- Baseball
- Softball
- Girls Soccer
- Boys Soccer
- Second Nine Weeks
- Football
- Volleyball
- Cross Country
- Third Nine Weeks
- Basketball
- Fourth Nine Weeks
- Track
No pass no play, students must be passing all classes to stay active in athletics
Coaching Staff:
Athletic Coordinator: Gus Hernandez
Football: Gus Hernandez, Adrian Carbajal. Carlos Perez & Ruben Melendez
Volleyball: Elizabeth Hernandez & Edrick Arreola
Cross Country: Vicente Carrillo
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Important Numbers
Security: Mr. Alvarado 915-937-5407
Receptionist Ms. Alvarado 915-937-5400
Secretary Mrs. Machin 915-937-5405
Registrar: Mrs. Ozaeta 915-937-5413
Scheduling: Mrs. Garcia 915-937-5412
CNS Ms. Garcia 915-937-5417
Library Mrs. Hash 915-937-5420
Nurse Ms. Licon 915-937-5496
CIS Mr. Rangel 915-937-5409
Counselor Dieter 915-937-5410
Counselor Campoya 915-937-5414
LPAC Aide Ms. Benavidez 915-937-5426
Assistant Principals Ms. Saucedo & Ms. Gonzalez 915-937-5400
Principal Mr. Rios 915-937-5400
William D. Slider Middle School
Website: https://www.sisd.net/williamdsliderms
Location: 11700 School Lane, El Paso, TX, USA
Phone: 915-937-5400
Twitter: @Slider_Middle