El Paso school district communities wear maroon in solidarity with Uvalde
El Paso schools districts urged students, educators and staff to wear maroon Tuesday in support of Uvalde students returning to school, three months after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in which 19 students and two teachers were killed May 24.
The El Paso, Socorro, Ysleta, Canutillo, Fabens, Clint, Tornillo, Anthony and San Elizario independent school districts all took to social media to encourage their school communities to show support for Uvalde by wearing maroon, the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District's school color.
EPISD tweeted, "Our gesture will serve as a display of courage, strength and unity for the Uvalde community as it begins the 2022-23 school year."
Socorro ISD officials said, "We are behind everyone returning to school and want them to know that we are thinking of them as they move forward with incredible courage. We admire their strength and resilience and know they will accomplish wonderful achievements during the 2022-2023 school year. Be strong and take comfort that #TeamSISD and so many others are supporting Uvalde CISD to remain, as your district motto says, 'Loyal and true.' ”
Uvalde district officials delayed the start of school to allow for more time to add security features such as improved locks on doors, more cameras and fencing, and additional patrols. Uvalde school district Superintendent Hal Harrell told parents some of the safety improvements wouldn't be completed in time for the first day of classes, including the installation of additional security cameras and more secure school vestibules and entrances.
Uvalde school officials said virtual learning would be an option for those who still are experiencing emotional and mental trauma.
The district said 136 students enrolled in the virtual academy.
Other cities in Texas also are showing their support for Uvalde, including the Houston ISD, San Antonio ISD and Austin ISD.
USA Today contributed to this report.
School districts stand with Uvalde
I caught some Purple Heart Heroes supporting #uvalde I may have cried this morning seeing a sea of maroon so far away from Uvalde; the support is amazing. #TeamSISD #UvaldeStrong pic.twitter.com/U6HZIh3TT8
— Lia Grew-M. Ed. (@Lgrew_PHE) September 6, 2022
Clint ISD stands with Robb Elementary. Hope it has been a great first day of school. ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/Z4mWdWuKiv
— Clint ISD (@ClintISD) September 6, 2022
From El Paso with love.
The Moody boys each wore maroon today in support of the Uvalde community.
The strength and love in our communities will carry us through even the darkest of days. #ElPasoStrong #UvaldeStrong #txlege pic.twitter.com/ew7fGnVX0X— Joe Moody (@moodyforelpaso) September 6, 2022
Our Pre-K classes marooned out in solidarity with Uvalde for their first day of school. #SmallTownTough pic.twitter.com/XjKmwieX1T
— Fabens Independent School District (@FabensISD) September 6, 2022
#TISDProud pic.twitter.com/QsNpZxaq6k
— Tornillo I.S.D. (@TornilloISD) September 3, 2022
Thank you #TeamSISD for joining the statewide Maroon Out in support and solidarity with the Uvalde community on their first day of school today! Socorro ISD wishes Uvalde a great day and wonderful school year. We send you strength for today and hope for tomorrow. #UvaldeStrong pic.twitter.com/Zl9FQExFjg
— Dr. Nate Carman (@CarmanNate) September 6, 2022
AISD Wildcats send their best wishes to @Uvalde_CISD students and staff on their first day of school. May the Uvalde spirit shine strong for a good and safe school year. 🤍 pic.twitter.com/oLMhYukmSF
— Anthony ISD Wildcats (@_AnthonyISD) September 6, 2022
Fabens #MaroonedOut in solidarity with Uvalde CISD today as it is their first day of school. Have a wonderful school year! #TogetherIsBetter #SmallTownTough pic.twitter.com/MWtJOvNWQB
— Fabens Independent School District (@FabensISD) September 6, 2022
Our hearts are with you, Uvalde, as you begin this new year. On Tuesday, Sept. 6, we encourage students, staff and our community to wear maroon and white in support of Uvalde ISD as they return to school. Austin ISD stands with Uvalde. #UvaldeStrong pic.twitter.com/fQbjLY9lDV
— Austin ISD (@AustinISD) September 5, 2022
Carnegie Vanguard HS admin and staff support @Uvalde_CISD. #UvaldeStrong #HISD @HoustonISD @TeamHISD @HISDHighSchools pic.twitter.com/oPWj6sNj7b
— Carnegie Vanguard HS (@CarnegieRhinos) September 6, 2022
We will be wearing Maroon on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 in support of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX. Sending our best wishes to all staff, students and parents. pic.twitter.com/DS9nOVRnm5
— Clint ISD (@ClintISD) September 2, 2022
Don’t forget, Canutillo! Wear maroon today to show your support to the @Uvalde_CISD community on their first day of school.
We stand with U! #BestSmallDistrictinTexas #AAADistrict pic.twitter.com/XRIKNail9n— Canutillo ISD (@CanutilloISD) September 6, 2022
In solidarity with Uvalde CISD, San Elizario ISD invites everyone to wear maroon Tuesday, Sept. 6, for it will be Uvalde CISD's first day of school. Join us to show our love and support for Uvalde, and wish them a great school year. #UnitedwithUvalde#IAmASanEliChampion pic.twitter.com/dgdOwrhHHR
— San Elizario ISD (@SanElizarioISD) September 6, 2022
EPISD, let’s wear maroon Tuesday, Sept. 6, in support of Uvalde CISD's return to classes. Our gesture will serve as a display of courage, strength and unity for the Uvalde community as it begins the 2022-23 school year. #UvaldeStrong #MaroonOut #EPISDProud #ItStartsWithUs pic.twitter.com/oXETM8oEvO
— elpaso_isd (@ELPASO_ISD) September 2, 2022
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