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El Paso Leadership Academy (EPLA): Respecto a COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Viernes 13 de Marzo de 2020 HORA: 8:00 PM   Estimadas familias de EPLA y Colectivo: Primero quiero asegurarles a nuestras familias que entendemos que existe cierta incertidumbre y preocupación acerca de COVID-19, denominado Coronavirus. Si bien no hay casos reportados de COVID-19 en el Condado de El Paso, estamos tomando las precauciones necesarias para […]

EPLA Scholars First to Participate in City of El Paso Neighborhood Leadership Academy

The NLA, Neighborhood Leadership Academy is a 20-week course that gives participants an intimate look into city government.  Participants receive first-hand information about City services and programs through comprehensive presentations from City department leaders, and on-site field trips to various public facilities. Mr. Monteros is a two-time participant and sponsors two scholars, Juan Baez (8) […]

EPLA Represents El Paso at Texas Student Council Leadership Conference

SAN MARCOS, TX, November 2019: For the first time El Paso Leadership Academy scholars attended the annual Texas Association of Student Councils Middle-Level Conference in San Marcos, TX the weekend of November 15-16, 2019.  A delegation of twelve scholars and three staff advisors, including Mr. Casillas, Ms. Alonso, and Ms. Holguin, attended the two-day leadership […]

Parent Newsletter 11/3/19

This past week was a great week at EPLA, with several cultural events being the highlight.  Some of those events included: 1.  Grade Level CRSHH Assemblies 2.  Halloween “Fright Night” trick-or-treating for the community 3.  Fall Dance for EPLA Scholars 4.  Red Ribbon Dress-up Days (Monday–Red or Pink Day, Tuesday–Twin Day, Wednesday–Sports & College Jersey Day, Thursday–Halloween, Friday–Free […]