Election Day Means Early Dismissal for These El Paso Schools

Ok El Paso parents, if your kid tells you they’re off early on Election Day, it’s not a lie! It’s the truth.

Parents in Socorro Independent School District and Ysleta Independent School District should plan ahead for Tuesday, November 3, as students will be dismissed early to give staff members an opportunity to vote on Election Day.

Both districts have scheduled shortened school days, so families may need to make arrangements for student pickup, transportation and after-school care.

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According to Socorro ISD, the early release schedule will be:

• Elementary and PK-8 schools: 11:45 a.m.
• Middle schools: 12:05 p.m.
• High schools: 12:55 p.m.

Ysleta ISD students will also have a half-day of school. Dismissal times are:

• Pre-K 3 half-day students: 11 a.m.
• Pre-K centers for 4-year-olds: 11:30 a.m.
• Elementary and K-8 schools: 11:30 a.m.
• Middle and high schools: 12:30 p.m.

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Voting information for parent

The early release allows employees to participate in the November 3 general and special election.

Before heading to the polls, voters should check their registration status, review their personalized sample ballot and bring an acceptable form of identification, such as a Texas driver's license or U.S. passport.

Official resources:

• All early voting locations, hours and wait times
• Sample ballots and current election information
• Texas voter information