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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Canutillo ISD superintendent to retire at end of 2025
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Canutillo Independent School District Superintendent Pedro Galaviz is retiring after nearly 13 years guiding the district, CISD announced in a news release on Thursday, May 15. Galaviz, who took the helm of the district in May 2013, will retire at the end of the 2025 calendar year, the school district said. 'Serving as superintendent of this incredible district has been the honor of my life,' Galaviz said. 'This community embraced me and my family from the moment we arrived. Canutillo has become our home, and I will always be grateful for the opportunity to lead and grow alongside our students, educators and families.' Since taking the helm in May 2013, Galaviz has overseen a period of historic growth and transformation for the district, Canutillo ISD said. Under his leadership, Canutillo ISD earned three consecutive A ratings from the Texas Education Agency — becoming the only district in the El Paso region to achieve that distinction, the district said. Other highlights of his tenure include, according to the district: ● Earning the U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon School Designation for Northwest Early College High School. ● Leading the district to be named the Best Small School District in Texas by the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards — the first and only El Paso-area district to receive this recognition. ● Launching the region's first public Montessori program, providing a student-centered approach to early education. ● Opening two groundbreaking middle school programs: the STEAM Academy at Canutillo Middle School and the Public Service Academies at Alderete Middle School, which offer specialized academic pathways in science, technology and public service careers. ● Guiding the successful passage of the 2024 Bond, a voter-approved measure that will modernize campuses and accommodate future student growth across the district. 'None of these accomplishments would have been possible without the hard work and vision of our teachers, staff, principals and the families who support us,' Galaviz said. 'Together, we built something special. Canutillo ISD has become a model for what's possible when a community commits itself to equity, excellence and innovation in education.' Galaviz also noted the challenges facing public education in Texas, including ongoing state underfunding, increasing political pressure on schools, and the need for continued support of educators. 'Public education is at a critical crossroads,' he said. 'Now, more than ever, we need our communities to remain engaged and united in support of public schools. Our educators and students deserve our full backing, and I encourage everyone to stay involved, stay informed, and continue advocating for what's best for all children.' Galaviz also said he is confident about the district's future, adding that he will continue to be part of the Canutillo community. 'I may be retiring from my role, but I'm not leaving Canutillo,' he said. 'I live here. I raised my family here, and I remain committed to supporting this district and its success however I can. I am Puro Canuto!' The Board of Trustees will discuss a transitional process, including the appointment of a potential interim superintendent and the hiring process for a permanent superintendent, at an upcoming school board meeting, the district said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Canutillo ISD to offer free meals this summer to all children
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Canutillo Independent School District will offer free breakfast and lunch this summer to all children as part of the 'Seamless Summer Option' federal program, which is designed to continue nutrition services during the break. The school district says meals are available to children under the age of 18 regardless of their enrollment status. Meals will be served free of charge and will be the same for all children, the school district said. 'Meals will be served free of charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), age, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service,' the school district said. Meals will be provided at the following sites, times, and dates: From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. breakfast and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. lunch on June 2-27 at Canutillo High School, 6675 S. Desert Blvd. From 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. breakfast and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. lunch on June 2-27 at Northwest Early College High School, 6701 S. Desert Blvd. From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. breakfast and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. lunch on June 2-5 at Canutillo Middle School, 7311 Bosque Rd. From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. breakfast and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. lunch on June 2-5 at Alderete Middle School, 801 Talbot Rd. From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. breakfast and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. lunch on June 2-13 at Canutillo Elementary School, 651 Canutillo Ave. From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. breakfast and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. lunch on June 2-13 at Davenport Elementary School, 8401 Remington Dr. From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. breakfast and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. lunch on June 2-13 at Garcia Elementary School, 6550 Westside Dr. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Water main rupture cancels Canutillo ISD, EPCC classes in Northwest El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A main water rupture has canceled high school and college classes on Wednesday, April 30, in Northwest El Paso. According to the Canutillo Independent School District on Facebook, a water main rupture, caused by contractors at the El Paso Community College's Northwest Campus, has canceled classes for Northwest Early College High School for the rest of the day. Parents may pick up their children at any time and school buses are en route to return students home, according to Canutillo ISD. According to EPCC on Facebook, the Northwest Campus was closed immediately. Classes and operations were moved online. EPCC said the main water rupture only affects the Northwest Campus. In addition, the college said to follow Tejano Alerts for updates on evening classes and the reopening of the campus. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- General
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Canutillo ISD honors students admitted to top schools
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Three students in the Canutillo Independent School District have been accepted to Ivy League schools and two others have been accepted to other prestigious East Coast schools, the district said. The students are attending Northwest Early College High School and will graduate this spring as part of Class of Early College, a U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon campus, had a ceremony and celebrated the three students on Friday, April school honored the following students for their admission to Ivy Leagueschools:● Yamilette Contreras, admitted to Yale University● Fatima Garcia Meraz, admitted to Princeton University● Sebastian Esparza, admitted to the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn).Additionally, Northwest Early celebrated seniors Brandon Enciso for being admittedto Northeastern University in Boston and Aladeotan Falola for being admittedwith a full-ride scholarship to Washington and Lee University in Virginia as part ofthe QuestBridge Program. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Politics
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CISD Board of Trustees member served with lawsuit for removal
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Armando Rodriguez, a member of the Canutillo Independent School District's (CISD) Board of Trustees was served with a lawsuit last Friday, March 14, on his removal from the board, according to the citation. The citation says Rodriguez has 20 days from when the lawsuit was filed to respond with a written answer. As we previously reported, a group of local citizens filed a petition to have Ramirez removed from the board in May 2024, due to his previous arrest records of driving while intoxicated since his election into the board in 2005. Petition filed for removal of CISD Board of Trustees member The petition also stated that Rodriguez allegedly had his attorney try to expunge and clear his record so that the court records would be hard to find, according to court records. The petition also gave a timeline of Rodriguez's arrest, stating that his first arrest was in September 2013, his second arrest was in January 2015, and his third arrest was in December 2021. The petition also stated that after Rodrguez's third arrest, he was required to have DWI supervision and a camera ignition interlock device installed in any vehicle that he was currently driving, according to court records. Rodriguez shared a statement to KTSM after the petition was filed in 2024, which reads the following: 'The petition is a frivolous and meritless attempt by a sitting board member to attack my pro-public education stances. Ms. Breanne Barnes has asked her colleagues to file this ridiculous attempt at circumventing the people's vote so that she can continue to push school vouchers, faith-based education and other anti-public education initiatives. The group that filed the petition failed in their attempt to defeat the bond election and they are now resorting to theatrics to intimidate the district and reverse the will of the voters. It's my hope that an impartial judge will respect the electors that selected me to serve. I have been upfront about my legal issues and have worked to address them. I have not been convicted of any crime that merits my removal and I intend to continue to serve the children and taxpayers of Canutillo.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
