Ellen Colunga

Congratulations to Ysleta MS Theatre on making history at their FIRST EVER UIL Middle School One-Act Play Contest! 🎭 Their production of “Lord of the Pies” earned 3rd place and alternate to the District Contest! They also took home two acting awards and a Stage Manager Award. ⭐️

Congratulations to YWLA Middle School Theatre! 🎭 Their performance of “She Wrote, Died, then Wrote Some More” earned 2nd Place at the UIL Zone Contest and a spot at District! Several students also received acting and stage technician awards, including a Best Performer Award! ⭐️

Kicking off the 2026-2027 year for our YISD Dance Teams at the UTEP Dance Camp! So happy to be able to be there to cheer you all on! Congrats to Bel Air HS, Bel Air MS, Del Valle HS Entrelace, Eastwood MS, Parkland MS, Ysleta HS Tribal Rhythm, Ysleta MS, YWLA MS and YWLA HS!

Huge congrats to all the dancers who showed up for Day 1 of auditions for the Parkland HS Caperettes Dance Team! Under the direction of new coach Mrs. Jessica Warner, the energy in the room was incredible! So much passion, talent, and heart on display. The future is bright! 💃✨

Ysleta HS Theatre Tribe had an AMAZING rehearsal last night in Lubbock at the UIL Area 1 One Act Play Contest! 🎭🔥 They hit the stage THIS AFTERNOON for a shot at advancing to the Region 1 Contest on April 22 at Texas Tech! Break a leg! we’re cheering you on all the way! 🏹

Big congratulations to Del Valle HS Theatre on being crowned 5A Bi-District Champs! 🎭🏆 They hit the stage TODAY in Lubbock for the Area round! Break a leg and keep shining! 💫👏

Today & tomorrow we host our inaugural MS/HS DEAL Dance Assessment at Riverside HS! 💃 Dance 1 students from across YISD will learn choreography on the spot, refine it with their teacher, and perform for adjudicators. Excited to showcase our amazing beginning dancers!

Congratulations to Ysleta High School for all the accolades they earned while at the 4A Bi-District UIL One Act Play Contest! And now they're on to the Area contest in Lubbock! Let's go, Indians!

Congratulations to Hanks, Bel Air, Parkland, and Del Valle High School theater programs on their wonderful performances at the District 2-5A UIL One Act Play Contest! Kudos to Del Valle and Bel Air High School on their advancement to Bi-District!

Congratulations to our YISD Dance Teams that earned Division I ratings at the inaugural Far West Texas Dance Team Spring Assessment! They were all honored at the YISD Board Meeting tonight. Del Valle HS Fuego, Ysleta HS Danza Folklorico, Ysleta HS Dancing Spirit, and YWLA Legacy!

YISD dance teachers experienced choreography and technology PD sessions presented by some of our very own educators at Job Alike day! This team of teachers is so collaborative and supportive of each others dance programs. You can feel the love!