Roadrunner Bimonthly News
September 15, 2025
Principal's Corner
Dear Western Hills Families,
What a memorable week it was! We were thrilled to celebrate Grandparents Day and welcome so many special guests into our school. The smiles, dances, and connections shared were heartwarming and served as a beautiful reminder of the importance of family and community in a child’s educational journey. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the event such a success!
At Western Hills, we continue to emphasize the power of kindness in our classrooms, hallways, and playgrounds. Whether it’s a helping hand, a thoughtful word, or simply a smile, we are proud to see our students demonstrating respect and compassion each day. Thank you for reinforcing these values at home, too. Together, we are helping our students grow not only academically but also as kind, thoughtful people.
Looking ahead, we want to remind you that Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held this Tuesday. These conversations are a valuable opportunity to celebrate your child’s progress, discuss goals, and strengthen the home-school connection. Your partnership is essential to your child’s success, and we are grateful for your involvement.
Thank you for being such an important part of our school community. Let’s continue working together to support, encourage, and inspire our students every day.
Mr. Belknap
Principal Western Hills Elementary School
September 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
Roadrunner Events
Book Fair is scheduled for Sep. 15-19
It will be open after school every day, 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., as well as on P/T conference day, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in the multi-purpose room.
Mark your calendar- Fall Pictures 9/25/25!
Coronado Homecoming Parade
👸 🤴 All Roadrunners who turned in a waiver for the Coronado Homecoming Parade, please arrive to the Ag parking lot by the tennis courts by 5pm on September 17, 2025. Wear your favorite Disney Character costume. Reminder, only those parents/students with a waiver may participate.
We are asking for donations of bags of candy, to throw out at the parade. Please bring all donations to the Front Office. Thank you! 🍭
FALL 2025 FUNDRAISER! VERTICAL RAISE
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
Margie Chavez, Asst. Principal - mmchave1@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.

