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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.

The Canutillo Independent School District this week announced the hiring of veteran music instructor Andres Rodriguez as the new band director for Canutillo High School. Rodriguez will begin his tenure on July 8.

Congressman Silvestre & Carolina Reyes Elementary School and Northwest Early College High School in the Canutillo Independent School District were named to the Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll list for their work in academically preparing students for the future workforce.

Canutillo High School’s Candice Marrufo and Alderete Middle School’s Nidia Avila have been named finalists for regional Principal of the Year honors by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals – an award honoring the top campus administrators in the El Paso area.

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.

Canutillo High School celebrated the commencement of 360 graduates in a ceremony at the Don Haskins Center that highlighted the students' academic achievements and bright futures. Among the graduates, several were recognized for earning prestigious scholarships, a testament to their hard work and dedication.

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.

This evening at the heart of McKelligon Canyon amongst a backdrop of stars and majestic desert scenery, 89 Northwest Early College High School graduates walked across the stage to accept their high-school diplomas, marking a significant milestone for the Class of 2024.

Three Canutillo Independent School District students were recognized by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Paso on Thursday for embracing the spirit of mentorship and helping further the mission of the organization.

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 summer, Sebastian Esparza has no plans to sleep in late or relax by the pool. The Northwest Early College High School student known for his quiet determination and passion for social change is headed to the nation’s capital to help create solutions to real-life problems facing our nation.

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.

Canutillo High School's Math team performance added up to a great sum of success at the UIL Regional Academic 1-5A Meet in Lubbock, Texas.

A huge weight has been lifted off of Evelyn Gesualdo-Lopez’s shoulders as she prepares to cross the graduation stage on May 30. The soon to be Canutillo High School graduate has secured a number of prestigious scholarships to fund the next chapter of her academic career.

As the Canutillo High School Class of 2024 gets ready to take on the graduation stage next month, one of its members will be there in more than memory thanks to the work of a Girl Scout from Reyes Elementary School.

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.

The ability to pay for college right out the Gates is within grasp for a trio of Canutillo Independent School District seniors.

Angel Rodriguez and Evelyn Gesualdo-Lopez from Canutillo High School and Mykohl Arellano from Northwest Early College High School have been named finalists for the prestigious Gates Scholarship.

A group of female students at Northwest Early College High School took a megabyte out of the competition scoring multiple NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Awards out of 3,300 high school applicants across the nation.

What is the chemistry of cabbage? Are all soda cans created equal? What are magical flames? Judges received the answers to these questions and much more at this year’s District Science Fair hosted by Canutillo Middle School this past weekend.

When the school bell rings, the fun begins. Last night, parents got a chance to catch a glimpse of all the engaging activities their kids are participating in when the school day ends. The Garcia Elementary Texas ACE program students dazzled the audience with their incredible talents in cheerleading, dance and ballet at the “Cheer up and Dance” talent showcase held at the Canutillo High School auditorium.

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.

The Canutillo High School band and choir let the music play as they showcased their talent at the UIL Regional Solo and Ensemble competition. The results were music to their ears.

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.

Two Reyes Elementary School Red Hawks are celebrating their triumph over cancer by trying to give the gift of life to others battling the disease right here in El Paso. The pair are hosting a blood drive in partnership with Vitalant Blood Donation Services.

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.

When the National Elks Organization put out a call to area elementary school kids to participate in their annual poster contest in honor of National Red Ribbon Week, the students at Deanna Davenport Elementary School were up for the challenge.
 

Amanda Blake, a counselor at Canutillo High School, recently set sail on a unique voyage that took her far beyond the confines of her campus walls.

Nearly two dozen students from Northwest Early College High School took care of business at the 2024 regional Business Professionals of America competition.
 

Canutillo High School senior Sara Lane is ready to take flight into her future after being awarded a full-ride $200,000 scholarship from the U.S. Navy NROTC, propelling her closer to her dream of becoming a military pilot.
 

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.

Dr. Jessica Melendez-Carrillo, principal of Reyes Elementary School, was honored with the prestigious Bravo Award by the Texas Council of Women School Executives (TCWSE) at their annual conference in Austin, TX.

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.

Leaders from Canutillo Middle School will be headed to the nation’s capital to help widen the pool of diverse educators and leaders within science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education nationwide.

Canutillo High School freshman Mya Sanchez is set to make waves on the runways of New York Fashion Week when she walks the shows of swimwear designer Krissy King. 

In her classroom at Deanna Davenport Elementary, special education teacher Sarah Spencer is making a big impact by harnessing the power of 3D printing to enhance the learning experience for students with disabilities.
 

The Canutillo Independent School District on Wednesday announced the appointment of longtime educator Maggie Castillo as the next principal of Jose H. Damian Elementary School. Her appointment is effective Jan. 2, 2024.

It is full STEAM ahead for Canutillo Middle School teacher Lisa Roskosky who was named a 2023-2024 Hopper-Dean K-12 Fellow in recognition for her work in advancing computer science education.

Three outstanding seniors from Canutillo High School on Friday got the news they had anxiously been waiting on for weeks: The prestigious QuestBridge program had matched them with a university and a free four-year full-ride scholarship to earn their college degree.
 

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.
 

If it makes dollars it makes sense was the lesson learned by students at Congressman Silvestre and Carolina Reyes Elementary School after a visit from Junior Achievement of El Paso.

Students throughout Canutillo ISD helped to lift spirits and spread the message of hope by collecting and delivering Hope Kits to those currently battling breast cancer.
 

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas tree, how lovely are your branches! This year, the holiday tree’s branches decking the halls of the Texas House Chamber will be even lovelier thanks to the creativity of students at Congressman Silvestre and Carolina Reyes Elementary school.
 

Congressman Silvestre and Carolina Reyes Elementary School stands among the top-ranked public elementary schools in the country. The school is a 2024 Best Elementary School, based on rankings by the U.S. News & World Report.

Northwest Early College High School is on a roll when it comes to providing students with access to advanced placement opportunities. 

A trip to Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX to compete at the Fall Fandango Math Meet added up to major success for the Canutillo High School math team. The group took home first place in the Calculator Applications category.

Five outstanding Canutillo High School students are a few steps closer to their quest of earning a college degree from one of the nation’s top universities after being named finalists of the prestigious Questbridge National College Match scholarship.

Two Northwest Early College High School students are one step closer to finding their perfect match.
 

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.
 

When the Scherr Law Firm won a court settlement worth more than $10 million last year, lead attorney Maxey Scherr decided to take some of her commission and do something positive for the community.

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).
 

A group of students at Canutillo High school are broadening their horizons by establishing a new student organization aimed at fostering cross-cultural understanding and celebrating diversity within the school community.
 

Students at Canutillo Middle and Alderete Middle schools got versed in the proper prose and purpose of writing.
AMS and CMS collaborated to bring visiting authors and educators Sara Holbrook and Michael Salinger to help students understand the purpose and value of writing in the classroom.
 

Four Canutillo High School students have claimed seats at the congressional table.They will be joining other high school students from throughout the region in the Texas 16th Congressional District’s Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC) organized by Congresswoman Veronica Escobar.

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 High School this year is putting its best foot forward in honoring an alum who has worked tirelessly to represent the values that make CHS one of the best high schools in the region.

A total of 15 students at Northwest Early College High School (NWECHS) are flexing their strong academic gains upon earning honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.
 

Canutillo ISD and The Hospitals of Providence - Transmountain Campus have joined forces to offer a group of Canutillo High School (CHS) special-education students an opportunity to gain real-world work experience as they prepare to graduate this coming spring.

Northwest Early College High School is once again one of America’s Best High Schools, according to a national ranking of campuses done by U.S. News & World Report magazine.
 

Students and staff at Jose Damian Elementary School (JDE) are super stars when it comes to supporting military-connected families. The campus earned the distinction of being named a 2023-2024 Texas Education Agency (TEA) Purple Star Designated campus.
 

The Northwest Early College High School Class of 2024 began the new school year back-packing old school style to stir up some childhood nostalgia as they embark on their final year of high school.
 

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.

Northwest Early College High School students were clamoring with excitement as they greeted new and old friends upon returning to campus after a refreshing summer break.
 

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.

Students throughout Canutillo ISD are starting the new school year armed with new technology to keep them connected to learning in and out of the classroom.

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.
 

Drivers can expect a surge in traffic surrounding Canutillo High School when the new school year begins on Monday, July 31.
 

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.
 

Daniel Hernandez was looking at the big picture when he decided to contribute his artistic talents by painting a large firebird mural at Jose Damian Elementary (JDE).

Reyes Elementary School is once again being honored for its commitment to serving those who serve. For the second consecutive year, the campus has earned the Outstanding Unit award through the Fort Bliss Partners in Education program for the close partnership and collaboration with the 86th Expeditionary Signal Battalion 11th Corps Signal Brigade from Fort Bliss.

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.
 

The Canutillo Independent School District today announced the appointment of longtime educator Candice Marrufo as the next principal of Canutillo High School, the District’s flagship campus. Her appointment is effective immediately.
 

A cohort of students and teachers from Canutillo High school are getting more than just some fun in the sun this summer by embarking on a five-week hands-on research opportunity alongside science and engineering professors at the University of Texas at El Paso.

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.

The Canutillo High School Class of 2023 took their final flight as Eagles across the stage at the University of Texas at El Paso’s Don Haskins Center. With diplomas in hand, 387 graduates bid farewell to their high school career welcoming the next phase of their lives soaring with possibilities.

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 Middle School Honor Band and Percussion Ensemble earned first-place gold at the WorldStrides Anaheim Heritage Festival, prompting the champions to exclaim: “We are going to Disneyland!”

Reyes Elementary School in the Canutillo Independent School District welcomed 3 and 4 year olds into a lifelong of learning this week with a signing ceremony to welcome them into pre-k or kindergarten.
 

Graduating seniors from the Eagle Class of 2023 received their caps and gowns early on Wednesday as commencement celebrations begin at Canutillo High School.

A crop of 70 newly minted Northwest Early College High School graduates crossed the Plaza Theatre stage this evening marking an end to both their high school and early college journey. Many are walking away with not only their high-school diploma, but an associate degree as well.

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.
 

A team of Northwest Early College High School students got a lesson on the ways of Wall Street as they competed against 182 area teams in the Securities Interest and Financial Markets (SIFMA) Foundation Spring 2023 Market Game competitions.

Northwest Early College High School in the Canutillo Independent School District is one of America’s Best Schools, a national educational organization determined this weekend.
 

Students at Jose J. Alderete and Canutillo middle schools creatively demonstrated that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure by turning unwanted materials into masterpieces, earning them high ranks in the El Paso-area recycling nonprofit Green Hope Project’s environmental art contest, Trash to Treasure.

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 University of Texas at El Paso and El Paso Community College visited Canutillo High School in search of a few good seniors while bearing scholarships for new recruits as a welcome gift as part of the Operation College Bound program.

Deanna Davenport Elementary School did it again. The campus has once again been named a 2022-23 Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Distinguished School for its commitment to helping students own their education by increasing student access, engagement and achievement in PLTW programs.

The next generation of criminal justice experts in El Paso began their journey into the profession on Tuesday night during a pinning ceremony at Canutillo High School.

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 path to practice medicine is not always the easiest, but for Northwest Early College High School senior Janelle Navarrette it is one worth traveling in order to better serve the children of Canutillo.

The Northwest Early College High School Student Council members have once again shown they are worth their weight in gold. They have been recognized as a 2023 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Student Council (NatStuCo) for their exemplary record of leadership, service and activities that improve the school and community.
 

The Canutillo High School Student Council has set the gold standard for its exemplary record of leadership, service and activities that improve the school and community. The group has been recognized as a 2023 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Student Council (NatStuCo).

The Canutillo High School Chamber Choir and the Canutillo Middle School Honor Choir proved pitch perfect at the UIL Choir Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluation by earning superior ratings.
 

A couple of aspiring federal law enforcement agents are a few steps closer to realizing their career dreams after receiving a full-ride scholarship to the University of Texas at El Paso.
 

Students at Northwest Early College High School got the chance to display their artistic talents in various mediums at the Fine Arts Showcase which showed that fine arts are fired up on the campus.

The Jose J. Alderete Middle School and Canutillo High School cheer teams were not fooling around when they took the floor to compete at cheer competitions around Texas April 1 -2. The two teams displayed some serious Eagle spirit resulting in each being hailed champions.

Canutillo Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Pedro Galaviz this week announced the appointment of Maria Varela as the next principal at Bill Childress Elementary School. Her appointment is effective Monday, April 3.
 

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.
 

Canutillo High School head football coach and District athletic director Scott Brooks has enjoyed quite the banner season leading the Eagle football team to an area championship and being hailed the El Paso Times Football Coach of the Year.

The Canutillo High School Stage Players are enroute to Area competition after snagging the UIL 5A Bi-District One-Act Play top spot.

With prom season vastly approaching, high school students everywhere are in search of that perfect dress or tux to make a statement on their big night without breaking the bank.
 

A Canutillo High School teacher has been recognized by his alma mater as a top public school mentor in the region for his commitment to help new teachers navigate their career path.

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.
 

Two Canutillo High School students earned statewide kudos and a little cash for their efforts to showcase the work being done at their school to create inclusive environments for students with disabilities.

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.

Work hard and play hard is a concept the Canutillo High School Class of 2023 know all too well as they spent the afternoon reaping the rewards of their efforts to ensure their college-readiness at the FAFSA Fiesta.
 

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.

Some sound financial choices of a couple of Northwest Early College High School students amounted to significant investments towards their futures.

Canutillo Independent School District’s innovative dual-language program received high marks from the top English-language acquisition officer in the U.S. Department of Education during a visit on Thursday.

The news that over a dozen Canutillo High School music students are advancing to compete at the state level was music to their ears.

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.
 

Northwest Early College students arrived at their classroom Thursday morning to find they had just entered a make-believe active airplane crash scene right in the middle of their school.

The secret is out: Canutillo High School star running back LJ Martin announced on Wednesday that he will attend and play football at Brigham Young University next fall.

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!

Student artists, teachers, and art lovers from throughout Canutillo flocked to the CISD Administration Building on Thursday evening for the opening of a new art exhibit at Galería Canutillo — the first new art show there nearly seven years.

There’s no ice rink at Congressman Silvestre & Carolina Reyes Elementary, but that didn’t stop third- through fifth-grade physical education students at the school from getting a basic lesson on hockey straight from the best players of the sport in the region.
 

Northwest Early College High School (NWECHS) has once again been recognized for expanding female students’ access to advance their prowess in the world of computer science.

A group of female students at Jose J. Alderete Middle School (AMS) were empowered by the written word when award-winning poet and teacher Alessandra Narváez Varela stopped by to pay them a visit.

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.

A student and teacher duo from Northwest Early College High School are among the 16 teams from throughout the United States selected to study the impact of World War II as part of a special National History Day project.
 

Canutillo High School (CHS) head captain of the Flight Dance Company Alan Herrera had all the right moves to earn the title of 2023 All-State Dancer and a spot on the Texas Dance Educators’ Association (TDEA) Convention in Houston last week.
 

With the new year came a new cohort of little learners to join Garcia Elementary School’s (GES) Montessori program - the first public Montessori program in the region.

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.