YWA Updates

We anticipated receiving an “A” rating, but we are thrilled to share that we were also awarded all seven academic distinctions—the highest possible recognition! Even more exciting, we were the only high school in EPISD to achieve this honor.

The distinctions were awarded in the following areas:

• Mathematics

• Reading/ELA

• Science

• Social Studies

• College Readiness/Post Secondary Readiness

• Academic Growth
  
• Achievement Achievement
  

This recognition is a tremendous honor for our students, teachers, and administrators. Distinctions are based on how well schools perform relative to campuses with similar demographics and programs. To earn a distinction, a school must rank in the top 25% of its comparison group. Out of 40 peer schools, we ranked in the top 10 in every category!

Congratulations to our entire Warrior community on this outstanding achievement!

YWA will conduct the Panorama Survey on Tuesday. See flyer. Opt-out forms are available in the front office.

YWA realizará la Encuesta Panorama el martes. Consulte el folleto. Los formularios de exclusión están disponibles en la recepción.

We are launching an Attendance Competition this month! The middle school class with the best attendance rate will get a free dress day and the high school class with the best rate will get an extended lunch on October 2nd!

Any student with PERFECT ATTENDANCE for the whole month of September will receive a special treat on October 2nd!

Help us keep our Top Attendance Rating in the District! We are currently in 2nd Place! We want 1st Place!

Attendance Matters! Students with excessive attendance issues will be placed on an improvement plan!

Please join us for our next Middle School Softball games:

• September 13th- YWA vs. Charles MS at Alta Vista Park (Home Game) - 9am and 10:30am
• September 20th- YWA vs. Tinajero at Jefferson HS - 9am and 10:30am
  
• September 25th- YWA vs. Bobby Jo Hill at Alta Vista Park (Home Game) - 6pm and 7:30pm
  

Just a gentle reminder:

Families have until October 20, 2025, to purchase the full formal uniform. We understand that Lands' End does have some items on back order. We knew this before posting the uniform details, that is why we pushed our start date to October 20th! We will work with our families if there continues to be a delay at that time!

PLEASE NOTE: The only item that MUST be purchased through Land's End is the gray plaid skirt. All other items can be purchased from other vendors as long as they are comparable to the proposed uniform. Please note the gray plaid skirt is the only skirt type allowed; black skirts will not be allowed. Students do not have to wear a skirt if they prefer black dressy uniform pants. The blazer logo should be embroidered, all other items can be iron-on (PTSO offers the iron-on for $1.00 in C103).

In the meantime, students are required to wear a school-color polo with the YWA logo and black uniform bottoms (leggings are not permitted).

✨ Need Support?
We are committed to supporting families in need. Please click the link below if you require assistance with uniforms: https://forms.office.com/r/p7JAH6t0Ak

OR if you are inclined to help a family in need or donate items, click on the following link:

https://forms.office.com/r/QqhyBSQwGx

🚫 Please Note:

• Leggings, jeans, and baggy pants are not permitted.

• As we launch the school year with our new uniform, dress code and uniform checks will be enforced. Please review the guidelines carefully.

• Facial & NOSE piercings and excessive makeup are not allowed under EPISD dress code guidelines. Students should remove all facial piercings and apply only modest makeup. Parents, we appreciate your support in helping us uphold these expectations in alignment with EPISD policy.

  
  

For any additional questions or concerns, please contact our Secretary,

Ms. Jaclyn Dominguez:
📞 915-236-4892

📧 jydoming@episd.org

We’re excited to officially welcome the Class of 2029 to high school at our upcoming 9th Grade Coating Ceremony!

As a special gift, Dr. Ontiveros will be purchasing either a YWA Blazer or a YWA Letterman-style Sweater for every 9th grade student—students will get to choose their preferred item!

9th Grade Parents can send us their request through this link: Complete this form: https://forms.office.com/r/6YjPGHFqTM

📏 Sizing information and additional details will be shared soon!

📅 Save the Date: September 25, 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM

Location: YWA Cafeteria

This year, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 1481, which prohibits the use of cell phones and electronic devices in schools during the instructional day.

At YWA, we will continue enforcing our Cell Phone/Electronics Policy with an important update:

🔹 Students are not permitted to use electronic devices at any time—from morning arrival until afternoon dismissal.
🔹 All devices must be stored in a purse or backpack and may not be carried on the student’s person (i.e., in pockets or hands).

Thank you for your continued support in maintaining a focused learning environment.

The law defines “personal communication devices” broadly to include:

• Cell phones

• Smartwatches

• Tablets

• Laptops

• Radios, pagers, and other digital communication-capable devices

✅ Allowed Exceptions

The law allows students to use their devices in limited cases, including when required by:

• An Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 plan

• A medical directive from a physician

• Legal safety requirements or approved emergency procedures

Please review the full policy carefully to ensure understanding and compliance.

We offer free breakfast and lunch to all students!

-Breakfast is served daily from 7:30am to 8:20am

Students may also bring their own lunch from home.

• A limited number of microwaves are available in the cafeteria for student use.

• Please note: We do NOT provide refrigerator storage for student lunches.

🏫 Cafeteria Guidelines

• Middle School students must remain in the cafeteria or directly outside the cafeteria during lunch to ensure proper supervision. They are not permitted to walk around the campus during lunch.

• High school students are permitted to eat outside of the cafeteria, but they are expected to clean up after themselves to help maintain a clean and welcoming campus environment.

🚫 Food Delivery Policy

• No food deliveries are allowed for any student during instructional time. Deliveries will not be accepted.

• Food deliveries (including Uber Eats, DoorDash, etc.) are NOT permitted for middle school students.

  • Middle School Parents are welcome to bring lunch in person or join their student for lunch.

🚶 High School Open Campus Privilege

• YWA is an open campus for high school students during lunch.

• Students are permitted to leave campus; however, they must return on time for their afternoon classes. Late returns may result in disciplinary action and revocation of open campus privileges.

• Thank you for helping us maintain a safe, clean, and respectful environment for all Warriors!

📅 Please use the link below to access our LIVE Calendar—updated regularly as new events are confirmed. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

🔗YWA LIVE LINK

📌 Monday - September 8 (A Day)

• Warrior Rally

• 6th grade soccer practice

Tuesday - September 9 (B Day)

• HS Volleyball vs Andress @ HOME 4:30, 5:30, 6:30

Wednesday - September 10 (A Day)

• Herff Jones Senior/Junior Mtg 10:00am in cafeteria (Boards of both groups to stay for a brief design mtg

Thursday - September 11 (B Day)

• Grandparents Breakfast and 9/11 Remembrance Day

Friday - September 12 (A Day)

• PEL 7th Grade Math Session for parents - 12:05pm

• UIL Grade Check 4:00pm

• HS Volleyball @ Fabens 4:30, 5:30, 6:30

Saturday - September 13

• MS Softball @ Alta Vista 9am & 10:30am

Monday - September 15 (B Day)

• Dept. Heat Mtg. 7:45am

• Warrior Rally

• 6th grade soccer practice

Tuesday - September 16 (A Day)

• Apply Texas Support for UTEP and EPCC 10:00am (seniors only)

• Faculty Mtg 4:15pm

• Folklorico for Parents 5:15pm

• HS Volleyball vs Innovation @ HOME 4:30, 5:30, 6:30

Wednesday - September 17 (B Day)

• Club / Sports Expo Day (grade levels will be called to the cafeteria)

• Student Early Release Day 12:30pm

• PTSO Sponsored Lunch for Teachers

• Parent / Teacher Conferences 1:00-6:00pm

• Herff Jones orders 4:00-5:55pm

• 6th grade soccer practice

Thursday - September 18 (A Day)

• PEL 8th grade Math Session for Parents - 12:05pm

Friday - September 19 (B Day)

• HS Volleyball @ Irvin 4:30, 5:30, 6:30

Saturday - September 20

• MS Softball @ Jeff 9am & 10:30am