CANUTILLO | A Premier District

Today at Jose Damian Elementary I had the distinct honor of witnessing a heartwarming celebration—a testament to the transformative power of mentorship and the unwavering dedication of our students. The occasion was a special presentation recognizing one of our own, Austin Miramontes, a senior at Canutillo High School, as the "Big of the Year" in our collaborative program with Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Paso.

I am continually inspired by the unwavering commitment and active participation of our community members in shaping the future of our district. In recent weeks, our district has embarked on a journey of community outreach and engagement, aimed at providing facts and information regarding the upcoming May 4 Canutillo bond election.

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,

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.

We need your input on our upcoming budget process, which includes a projected deficit of $7.8 million. To gather your feedback, we're using a tool called ThoughtExchange. All of our voices matter, so your participation is crucial and valued.