Get Ready for the 2024-2025 School Year

As summer winds down in El Paso, families are gearing up for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.
I’ve created a guide to important dates and events to mark on your calendar:

Texas Tax-Free Weekend

Don’t miss the Texas sales tax holiday from August 9-11, 2024. During this weekend, enjoy exemptions on school supplies, clothing, and shoes priced under $100 from state and local sales taxes. It’s the perfect opportunity to save while preparing for the new school year.

First Days of School

Prepare for the first days of school across major districts in the El Paso region:

• July 22, 2024:
  • Clint Independent School District
  • Las Cruces Public Schools
• July 23, 2024:
  • San Elizario Independent School District
• July 29, 2024:
  • Tornillo Independent School District
  • Ysleta Independent School District
• July 31, 2024:
  • Gadsden Independent School District
• August 1, 2024:
  • Anthony Independent School District
• August 5, 2024:
  • Burnham Wood Charter Schools
  • Canutillo Independent School District
  • El Paso Independent School District
  • IDEA Public Schools
  • Socorro Independent School District
  • Fabens Independent School District (FISD)
• August 12, 2024:
  • Harmony Public Schools
• August 21, 2024
  • NMSU
• August 26, 2024
  • UTEP 
  • EPCC
  • SWU

Back to School Events

Whether you’re in need of school supplies, new clothes, health screenings, or just looking to get excited for the new school year, El Paso offers numerous events and resources to help you prepare. Get a head start on back-to-school preparations with these upcoming events in El Paso:

• June 17 – July 15: EPNC Annual Back to School Backpack Drive
• June 25: Back 2 School Event
• June 27: Back to School Event with El Paso Health
• July 6: Back to School Event at Economy Wholesale Grocers
• July 10: Preparing for Success
• July 13: Texas Tech El Paso Back to School Health Fair
• July 13: Canutillo Back to School Event
• July 13: Back To School Mega Market
• July 13: Backpack Drive Fundraiser
• July 13: Back-to-School Volleyball Clinic
• July 20: 14th Annual School Uniform Swap
• July 20: MOB Back-to-School Event
• July 20: GALAXY of Learning
• July 20: EPCSO Back to School Event
• July 21: Back to School Free Haircuts
• July 25: Matador Mania
• July 26: Back-to-School Meet-Ups
• July 26: RAD EAST Back 2 School Summer Night
• July 26: Back to School in the Garden
• July 26: Movie Night and Backback Giveaway
• July 26: NEEPALOOZA: A Back to School Celebration and Market
• July 27: Summer VetFest
• July 27: Back 2 School Pop Up Shop
• July 27: San Elizario Community Health Fair
• July 27: Aliviane’s Back to School Wellness Fair
• July 27: LiveActive Walk/Run Summer Fun 3K
• July 27: KFOX14/CBS4 Back-to-School Expo
• July 27: Back to School 2024 Drive-Thru Event
• July 27: Home Guide Real Estate Back to School Supply Drive
• July 27: You Eat I Eat Backpack and School Supplies Giveaway
• July 27: Kelly Hunger Relief Back to School
• July 28: DAISO and TODOELPASO Back to School Early Shopping Event
• July 28: Back to School Vendor
• July 28: Justice 4 Juniors Back to School 
• July 28: Back to School Backpack Giveaway
• July 30: 2nd Annual Back to School Fiesta
• July 31: 2nd Annual Back to School Fiesta
• August 1: Back to School Festival
• August 2: Anthony Back 2 School Night
• August 3: Optimal Block Party
• August 3: Back to School Bash!
• August 4: Back to School Backpack Giveaway
• August 7: Back-to-School Free Haircuts
• August 10: PBS KIDS Back to School Bash

Start planning now for a smooth transition into the 2024-2025 academic year!