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San Elizario ISD kicks off new school year, what students need to know
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Nicole Ardila , KVIA ABC-7
· July 21, 2026
· 2 min read
Back-to-school season has officially started as San Elizario ISD kicks off the 2026-27 school year on Tuesday. San Elizario ISD joins Good Morning El Paso's Nicole Ardila Tuesday morning to give the latest updates to students and parents. The school district is highlighting the remarkable transfo...
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Key takeaway Coach Gonzalez brings 10 seasons of football coaching experience and has served as a teacher and coach at San Elizario High School for the past 10 years.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The start of the new school year in San Elizario ISD brings attention to the district's efforts to adapt to changing enrollment numbers. By reorganizing grade levels at Josefa Sambrano Elementary School and Lorenzo Loya Primary School, the district is taking steps to ensure that students receive a quality education despite a decrease in enrollment. This move to an early-childhood campus structure, serving students in Pre-K 3 through second grade, will be worth watching as it unfolds. The district's four-day week schedule also continues, a notable aspect of the San Elizario ISD calendar. As the school year progresses, it will be interesting to see how these changes impact student outcomes and community engagement. The recognition of partnerships with organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs of El Paso also highlights the importance of community involvement in supporting local students.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Back-to-school season has officially started as San Elizario ISD kicks off the 2026-27 school year on Tuesday. San Elizario ISD joins Good Morning El Paso's Nicole Ardila Tuesday morning to give the latest updates to students and parents. The school district is highlighting the remarkable transfo...
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