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The Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday voted to appoint longtime Canutillo volunteer and parent Sergio Martinez to fill the Board  vacancy created when Blanca Trout opted not to serve after being elected on Nov. 5. 

Four of the six elementary schools in Canutillo ISD are among the best in the United States, according to a ranking of top-performing campuses by U.S. News & World Report magazine. 

Canutillo Independent School District Trustee-Elect Blanca Trout will not serve the term to which she was elected to concentrate on pressing family matters, she said in a letter to the community on Tuesday.

The Canutillo Independent School District on Wednesday broke ground on the installation of state-of-the-art lighting systems in the Canutillo High School baseball and softball fields, the first project in the Canutillo Bond program voters approved in May. 

The Canutillo High School Math Team’s exceptional skills added up to a great sum of success at a citywide math competition this weekend.

In response to changes to Election Day protocols that hinder our ability to fully secure campuses during the voting process at schools serving as polling sites, the Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees has decided to suspend classes for students on Tuesday, Nov. 5. 

In 2014, the Canutillo High School Varsity Football Team achieved a feat unmatched by any other El Paso team in modern football history — reaching the state playoff semifinals and thus bringing a sense of pride that was felt beyond the district and into the entire Border community. 

Kimberly Escarcega was selected as one of only five students in the region to participate in the distinguished Scherr Law Firm Scholarship and Internship Program. 

Four Canutillo Independent School Districts earned the prestigious Purple Star Designation from the Texas Education Agency honoring their commitment and service to military-connected students and their families.

The Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday adopted a fiscal year 2024 tax rate of $1.1552 per $100 valuation – a half-cent reduction from the tax rate set last year.

The Canutillo Bond Accountability Committee (CBAC) recently welcomed its new leadership, with Antonio (Tony) Castillo stepping in as chairman and Christian Lopez taking on the role of secretary. Community member Jesse Anchondo was elected as the committee’s vice chair with district parent Donna Sanchez voted in as vice secretary.

Canutillo ISD students have their heads in the clouds with multiple invitations to create artwork for La Nube STEAM Discovery Center in Downtown El Paso. Alan Diaz, a 4-year-old Montessori student at Garcia Elementary School, is the latest CISD student to be offered an opportunity to showcase their work at the new center.

The Canutillo Independent School District celebrated the grand opening of the Employee Development Service (EDS) Goodwill Store at Canutillo High School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially launch the student-led initiative.

This school year, the voices of the Canutillo ISD student body will be heard loud and clear through the efforts of two new student advisors appointed to the Board of Trustees.

Ten candidates will seek to fill four spotson the Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees during the upcomingGeneral Election.

Everyone knows the “Guardians of the Galaxy” and now, thanks to the artistic talents of Canutillo High School junior Faith Delgado, El Paso has been introduced to the “Guardians of the Desert.”

The Paso del Norte Health Foundation stopped by Deanna Davenport Elementary this week as students returned to school for the start of the academic year.

As a child, Ruth Flores always envisioned herself at the head of the class. This school year, her vision has come to fruition as she steps into her new role as a teacher at Deanna Davenport Elementary School upon earning her long sought teaching certification.

This school year, a familiar face will be taking on a new role. Jennifer Carrera, the former nurse at Alderete Middle School, has been appointed as the nurse coordinator for the Canutillo Independent School District.

If you ask the students in Canutillo Elementary Kindergarten teacher Kaitlynn Escontrias’ class what their favorite book is, the answer might surprise you.

It’s not a Dr. Seuss classic or a bestseller like “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein.

The Canutillo Independent School District will offer free breakfast and lunch service this summer to all children ages 18 and younger as part of a federal program designed to continue nutrition services during the break.

The Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday voted unanimously to create the 2024 Canutillo Bond Accountability Committee that will help oversee the management of the historic bond approved by voters in the District on May 4.

All schools in Canutillo ISD were recognized with the 2023-24 No Place for Hate designation, marking a significant achievement in fostering inclusive and respectful learning environments across the District.

This is National Teacher Appreciation Week, the time we say thank you to our CISD educators for the work they do every day! Several local and national brands are joining in the celebration and offering teachers (and school employees, too!) some great freebies and deals.

The Canutillo Independent School Public Information Office earned nine Gold Stars – the highest designation given – at the 2024 Star Awards Program of the Texas School Public Relations Association. The awards were in recognition of work done to promote students and employees in the District.

The Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved a change to the current school calendar that will move the last day of classes in the District from Thursday, May 30, to Wednesday, May 29. The change will accommodate those families and staff members who wish to attend or participate in the Canutillo High School graduation ceremony, scheduled for 10 a.m. on May 30 at the Don Haskins Center.

Starting next fall, thrift shoppers will be able to buy vintage clothes and wares from a new on-campus Goodwill Store that will be staffed by enterprising Canutillo ISD special-education students who will be getting life-changing job skills.

Canutillo Independent School District Trustee Blanca Trout has been re-elected to serve an additional two-year term on the Texas Association of School Board (TASB) Legislative Advisory Council (LAC) for the 2024-26 term.

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Canutillo ISD spoke to three couples who trace their romantic roots to our schools. They shared their stories and spoke about the impact CISD had in establishing their love. Read on to hear the Canutillo Love Stories of Ricardo & Carmen Castañeda, Jorge & Maleny Marquez and Juan & Vanessa Cervantes — the high-school sweethearts whose love stories continue to inspire and endure.

The Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees tonight accepted the recommendation of its Facility Advisory Task Force and called for a May 4 bond election to address growth and the continued loss in enrollment because of lack of schools in new neighborhoods in the District

Teachers in the Canutillo Independent School District are cashing in on their top performance in the classroom. The District boasts an impressive achievement with 47 of its teachers being recognized by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program.

CREEED today announced a $450,000 grant to the Canutillo Independent School District (Canutillo ISD) as part of a partnership between the two organizations to improve student outcomes in both Algebra and English I programs. The grant provides funding for eighth grade students to receive accelerated and intensive instruction in Algebra and English.

Dr. Oscar Rico has been named Executive Director of Operations for the Canutillo Independent School District, Superintendent Dr. Pedro Galaviz announced on Tuesday. 

Students in the Canutillo Independent School District today are 100 days smarter and well on their way to reaching their academic goals.

Canutillo students dominated the elementary UIL competition this weekend, once again showing why CISD is the Best Small District in Texas and the region’s only Triple A Rated School District.

The holiday season is heating up for kids throughout the District due to a collaboration between Canutillo ISD, the non-profit organization Knights of Columbus -12160 Chapter and Charlie Clark Nissan El Paso.
 

Canutillo Independent School District Trustee Armando “Mando” Rodriguez earlier this month was sworn in as president of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) – the largest and most influential organization for elected school board members in the state – during a special ceremony in Dallas.
 

El Pasoans can show their unwavering support for education by donating to the Canutillo Alumni Foundation for Education (CAFÉ) in honor of National Giving Day.
 

To kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, campuses throughout the District chose to show passion for their culture through fashion by encouraging students to participate in “Wear your Cultural Clothes Day.”
 

Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees Vice President Armando Rodriguez earlier this month received the Golden Molcajete Award — one of the highest honors given to members of the Mexican American School Boards Association (MASBA).
 

In an effort to promote safety in the workplace and prevent accidents that can negatively impact teaching and learning, the Canutillo Independent School District Human Resources Division on Friday distributed safety footwear to qualifying auxiliary personnel.

Canutillo ISD is ready to proceed with the vision of its constituents to usher in a new era for the District. The Board of Trustees recently adopted a new mission, vision and core beliefs as prescribed by the joint efforts of District leaders, staff, parents, students and members of the Canutillo community who worked to develop the District’s five-year strategic plan.

Sandra Albizures is trading the pots and pans of the Canutillo ISD cafeterias for the lesson plan books and computers in our classrooms as the former child nutrition services employee joins the teaching ranks in the District.
 

Canutillo ISD is trailblazing the standard of safety and security in schools by becoming the first and only district in the region to have a fully equipped Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) department to add to its security measure arsenal.

Jose Barraza, Canutillo ISD assistant director of human resources, has been elected to serve on the Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators (TASPA) Executive Board representing District VI.

The Canutillo ISD Finance Department team has another notch on their belts when it comes to excellence in financial integrity and transparency. The District has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) as a result of the group’s efforts.

The 6,000 students that make up the best and brightest students in El Paso County returned to school as the Canutillo Independent School District celebrated the first day of the 2023-24 academic year on Monday.
 

Tender loving care was the overarching theme of the day as Canutillo ISD teachers and staff gathered at Canutillo High School to close out the third and final day of the GRIT professional development conference.
 

The Canutillo Independent School District is lending a helping hand to the community by providing free hygiene essentials through the Superior Care Closet.

Canutillo ISD teachers and staff rose to the occasion by bringing spirit and excitement to welcome the new school year at the annual GRIT Convocation and Conference, the District’s official kick off of the school year.

Canutillo ISD Board of Trustees Vice President Armando Rodriguez has been elected to serve on the board of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund Class of 2025.
 

Along with the upcoming school year comes a fresh pool of talent. Canutillo ISD welcomed a crop of new recruits during New Employee Orientation.
 

As the summer vacation winds down our District and campus leaders are in full swing working together to hone their leadership skills in preparation for the coming school year.
 

Students, teachers and staff at every campus in the Canutillo Independent School District renewed their commitment to inclusivity and collaboration by earning the coveted No Place for Hate designation for work done during the 2022-23 school year.

Families in the Canutillo Independent School District and El Paso County starting next school year will have two new options for high-level educational opportunities for their 3-year-old children.
 

This summer, STEM is heating up in the Canutillo Independent School District. Students throughout the District are learning about what is hot in science, technology, engineering and math by taking part in the District’s STEM camps. The camps started this week and will last two weeks.

Canutillo ISD will be providing free breakfast and lunch to kids 18 and under. Breakfast will be served 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and lunch will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The Holdsworth Center, an Austin-based nonprofit focused on leadership in public education, has selected the Canutillo Independent School District to join the Holdsworth Leadership Collaborative, an 18-month program that will help Canutillo build a strong bench of aspiring principals who are ready to step into school leadership positions when they arise.
 

The Canutillo Independent School District is a nominee for the Secretary of Defense Employee Support Freedom Award recognizing employers who have gone above and beyond in its support of military guard and the reservists.
 

The Canutillo Independent School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday night approved a compensation package for the 2023-24 school year that includes a 5 percent salary increase for teachers and a 3 percent pay hike for all other employees.

The Canutillo ISD boardroom was all abuzz with excitement and anticipation as 50 students from throughout the District vied to take the top spot in the Spanish Spelling Bee.
 

This is National Teacher Appreciation Week, the time we say thank you to our CISD educators for the work they do every day! Several local and national brands are joining in the celebration and offering teachers (and school employees, too!) some great freebies and deals.

Two teachers and a custodian were named the top employees of the Canutillo Independent School District last Friday during a first-of-its-kind ceremony at Canutillo High School that brought together 250 people to celebrate the work of teachers and auxiliary employees.
 

The future of technology looked bright as students throughout the District came together to explore the world of STEM and robotics at the Robotics Fair hosted by Canutillo Middle School STEAM Academy.
 

The Canutillo Independent School District on Tuesday approved a resolution calling for Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath to reconsider his decision to remove the Board of Trustees and Superintendent of the Houston Independent School District and replace them with an appointed Board of Managers.
 

Oh, the places you’ll go when you read a good book. Students throughout the Best Small School District in Texas spent the week reading here, there and everywhere as they celebrated Read Across America Week.

Designated teachers in the Canutillo Independent School District will soon see a salary increase as a reward for being amongst the state’s highest performing teachers through the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA).
 

The gymnasium at Jose J. Alderete Middle School was filled with anticipation, excitement and an abundance of trifolds booming with science flair as students throughout the District gathered to participate in the Canutillo ISD District Science Fair.

The Public Information Office of the Canutillo Independent School District on Wednesday received 10 Star Awards from the Texas School Public Relations Association for their work in promoting student and staff success in the District.
 

Students across the District spent the week learning that kind gestures go a long way as they celebrated National Random Acts of Kindness week with dress-up days and performing spontaneous, yet thoughtful, acts of kindness towards their peers, teachers and family members.

It’s Valentine’s Day and to celebrate this most romantic of holidays we bring you a love story between two Canutillo High School sweethearts who met in the 1980s and remain committed to each other … and the District.

The Canutillo Independent School District is among a handful of state districts in to have earned the prestigious Award of Excellence in Financial Management award from the Texas Association of School Business Officials – the largest school-finance organization in the state.
 

Students in the Canutillo Independent School District on Tuesday celebrated reaching the 100th day of learning for the 2022-23 school year the only way they know how: by having tons of fun!

Students in the Best Small District in Texas were in it to win it at this year’s University Interscholastic League (UIL) competition where teams from Congressman Silvestre and Carolina Reyes Elementary and Jose J. Alderete Middle School were named District Champions by taking first place in their grade level academic divisions.

Renewed energy and positive vibrations filled every Canutillo Independent School District campus on Wednesday as all students were welcomed back to school following the much-deserved winter break to finish the rest of the 2022-23 academic year.