Loretto Academy shares school updates and new programs
ABC-7 joined Loretto Academy as they returned to school this week. Loretto Academy started school on Aug. 11. Athletics Director Oscar Nieto tells…
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IDEA Mesa Hills welcomes their first senior class
IDEA Public Schools welcomed back nearly 6,000 students for the upcoming 2025-26 school year at 10 schools across the El Paso area. This school…
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Parents speak on new cell phone policy for Texas public schools
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas’s new cell phone policy is beginning to take affect. House Bill 1481 requires public schools to restrict student use…
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Words of Wisdom: Overcoming those school blues
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The first week of school can be intimidating for many students, especially with all the changes. As students navigate…
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Words of Wisdom: Prioritizing relationships in the digital age
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— With today’s cutting-edge technology, a hyperfocus on likes on social media, and the rise of artificial…
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Fabens High School brings school spirit to kick off first week of school
ABC-7 joined Fabens High School as the Fabens Independent School District returned to school this week. Roxana Amador is the first female principal…
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Word of Wisdom: Encouraging teachers and educators this school year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)— In today’s installment of our Words of Wisdom segment, Adair Margo is encouraging teachers and educators as they also…
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Canutillo ISD focuses on major construction projects this school year
Canutillo ISD’s big focus is the start of major construction for the 2024 Canutillo Bond. This fall, CISD is scheduled to have ground breaking for…
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Words of Wisdom: Overcoming social pressures this school year
El Paso, Texas (KVIA)— Today’s students face mounting social pressure from their peers. The rise of social media also creates further pressure…
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Socorro ISD talks on new superintendent, school year’s plans after layoffs
ABC-7 joins the Socorro Independent School District at Paso Del Norte Fine Arts Academy to talk about new plans for the school year. SISD is…
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Texas DPS sends reminders for safer school routines
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As more students hit the books with a new school year starting, now is a good time to review school zone laws. The Texas…
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Words of Wisdom: Looking forward to the first day of school
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)—This back-to-school season, ABC-7 is bringing back our Words of Wisdom segment. All this week, notable El Paso figures are…
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ABC-7 joins Irvin High School as EPISD students return to classrooms
El Paso Independent School District students and teachers begin a new school year on Monday. ABC-7 joins Irvin High School as they announce new…
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Anthony ISD shares new features to improve school programs, safety
ABC-7 joined Anthony High School as Anthony Independent School District’s first week of school comes to an end. Superintendent Oscar Troncoso shared…
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ABC-7 joins Gadsden ISD for energized start-off of new school year
ABC-7 joined Riverside Elementary School and Santa Teresa High School to showcase their programs Gadsden Independent School District’s new school…
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YISD welcomes back students on first day of school
The Ysleta Independent School District welcomes students back to its 49 campuses on Monday for the 2025-26 school year. YISD is providing free school…
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Mayfield High School kicks off the new LCPS school year
Mayfield High School brought high energy to start off the 2025-26 school year for Las Cruces Public Schools. ABC-7 joined Principal Eric Fraass and…
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Clint ISD highlights student programs on first week of school
Clint Independent School District welcomed back approximately 10,500 students and 800 teachers at 14 schools. ABC-7’s Good Morning El Paso had a…
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San Elizario ISD shares back-to-school tips on first day
ABC-7 kicks off the back-to-school campaign with San Elizario ISD re-opening classrooms on Tuesday. Good Morning El Paso spoke with Jesus Martinez,…
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School supply prices decrease slightly compared to last year, data shows
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As the back-to-school season ramps up, one longtime local business is working hard to support teachers, parents, and…
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15th Annual School Uniform Swap at Eastlake High on Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso parents will have the opportunity to participate in a school uniform swap on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The 15th…
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Texas Legislature approves $8.5 billion boost for public schools after years of stagnant funding
By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune May 29, 2025 “Texas Legislature approves $8.5 billion boost for public schools after years of stagnant funding”…
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Texas students make gains in reading but struggle with math, STAAR scores show
By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune, Graphics by Edison Wu, The Texas Tribune June 17, 2025 “Texas students make gains in reading but struggle with math,…
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Managing kid’s screen time this summer
More screen time in the summer can mean a rougher transition going back to school. Experts at the El Paso Center for Children share how excessive…
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NMSU Alumni Pond loses its water
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — New Mexico State University says that around 2 years ago Alumni Pond lost its water because of a leak in the liner of the…
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The Great Khalid Foundation opens new music education space
EL PASO, Texas– A new music education space is now open in downtown El Paso, thanks to “The Great Khalid Foundation.” The foundation was created by…
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El Paso dietician shares tips for packing healthy, kid-friendly lunches
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As the school year begins, many parents will be packing lunches for their children. Having healthy, kid-approved meals can be…
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New Mexico State University welcomes students back
LAS CRUCES, NM (KVIA) — Today marks the first day of classes at New Mexico State University. The university is welcoming 15,000 students back to…
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IDEA Public Schools in El Paso to welcome first graduating class
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — IDEA Public Schools in El Paso kicked off the 2024-25 school year, welcoming over 6,000 students across its 10 campuses. This…
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Parents split over EPISD utensil charge policy at Tippin Elementary
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Parents at an El Paso Independent School District elementary school are responding to a policy in place at the start of the…
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