Education

There are four elementary schools, one middle school, and on high school on Fort Bliss property run by El Paso Independent School District. Personnel living off post should be aware that there are also ten other school districts in the El Paso area. El Paso, Socorro, Gadsden (NM), Ysleta, Canutillo, San Elizario, Clint, Anthony, Fabens, and Tornillo. Where you reside designates the school your children will attend. The El Paso Independent School District is the largest district and the one with the most military students in attendance. The School Liaison office can answer any questions you might have at 915-569-5064.

The El Paso area has a variety of educational opportunities to address the needs of military Families arriving at Fort Bliss. These opportunities are provided by nine public school districts in the El Paso area and one in Gadsden, NM. An established relationship between Fort Bliss and area school districts exists through formal venues. All nine El Paso School Districts in the El Paso area entered into the Secondary Education Transition Study (SETS) Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) in 2001.

A students' home school is determined by their residential address; however, opportunities to attend other campuses exist for military Families based on space availability. Contact your School Liaison Office 915-569-5064 (7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.) regarding the myriad of academic opportunities including dual-credit, Early College High School, dual-language, magnet programs, and so much more.

Geographically Fort Bliss is within the El Paso ISD School boundaries with one high school, one middle school, and four elementary schools located on federal property.

• There are a variety of accredited non-public schools to include Parochial and Private schools
• Ten Charter schools
• There is a robust active Home School Network both on and off the installation.
• Child Youth and School Services (CYSS) facilities are conveniently located across from several elementary schools on Post. Transportation to and from designated off Post schools is provided by CYSS to their facilities. Please contact Parent Central Services at 915-568-4374/ 568-4646 to register your child and determine if this service is provided at your school. Hours 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

All districts make school bus transportation available to all students living two or more miles from the home school, students living on a Board approve hazardous route, for eligible special education students as approved by an ARD committee, and those attending special programs such as an Early College High School or magnet programs. This service is provided at no cost to students. Bus routes and any subsequent changes are reported at the school. Further information may be obtained by calling the district campus principal or designee. When a pupil transfer request is approved, the parent is responsible for the student's transportation.

Private, Parochial, and Homeschooling

El Paso is home to a number of parochial, private, and charter schools providing educational services at all grade levels PreK-12. There are several different types of private schools from which to choose. Parochial, nondenominational and independent schools are increasing in numbers in the El Paso area. Fort Bliss and El Paso are also home to several active Home School organizations supporting area families. To learn more about these options please contact the Fort Bliss School Liaison at 915-569-5064 located at 505 Pershing Rd. Hours 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Discipline

All school Districts in the El Paso and New Mexico area have a discipline management plan. All students and parents are given a code of conduct at the beginning of each school year.

Private, Parochial, and Homeschooling

El Paso is home to a number of parochial, private, and charter schools providing educational services at all grade levels PreK-12. There are several different types of private schools from which to choose. Parochial, nondenominational and independent schools are increasing in numbers in the El Paso area. Fort Bliss and El Paso are also home to several active Home School organizations supporting area families. To learn more about these options please contact the Fort Bliss School Liaison at 915-569-5064 located at 505 Pershing Rd. Hours 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.