El Paso’s Back 2 School Expo Returns to the Cielo Vista Mall August 2
KISS 93.1 FM IS PROUD TO HOST THE ANNUAL BACK 2 SCHOOL EXPO PRESENTED BY WESTERN TECH and GECU
KISS-FM along with Western Tech and GECU presents the Back-2-School Expo: a full day of back-to-school fun at Cielo Vista Mall on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
The Back-2-School Expo happens during one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year as parents and students prepare for Back to School. Each year, dozens of vendors display their products and distribute useful information to thousands of Mall-goers. The expo will feature fashion shows and exhibitions on the center stage located right in front of women’s Dillard’s (lower level).
FREE SWAG AND PRIZES
Multiple vendors throughout the mall will showcase their back-to-school items and will be giving out free goodies and registering to win great prizes to help you with your Back-to-School needs.
WHEN IS THE 2025 BACK 2 SCHOOL EXPO?
WHEN: Saturday, August 2nd
HOURS: 10 A.M. – 6 P.M.
WHERE: Cielo Vista Mall - 8401 Gateway Blvd W
IT'S ALL THANKS TO THESE SPONSORS
A special thank you to our sponsors: Western Tech and GECU (presenting sponsors), also EP Electric, El Paso Children’s Hospital, Babytree Surrogacy, Cielo Vista Mall, Laura’s Productions, and Bright Nights 915.
It’s Back to School time! Shop for the best savings of the year and get everything you need for the start of school. Great exhibitions from dance groups and clubs will be featured from noon to 5:30 pm on the Main Stage along with a Fabulous Fashion Show brought to you by Laura’s Productions featuring all the latest Back to School fashions at 1 pm and 4 pm.
WESTERN TECH
Western Technical College believes that education is an important step to finding a rewarding career in today’s fast paced world. Curriculum offerings are designed to help students prepare for career opportunities in various technical and healthcare fields. Western Technical College will help you achieve your educational goals through a combination of hands-on experience, traditional classroom work and industry-specific career development. Western Tech provides quality training and education to students and working adults as they prepare you with the skills you need to succeed and advance in your chosen careers.
EL PASO ELECTRIC INVITES YOU TO REGISTER TO WIN A $500 SCHOLARSHIP
El Paso Electric wants to help students power up their education opportunities as the “Scholarship Sponsor” of the KISS FM Back to School Expo…August 2nd at Cielo Vista Mall. Students can register for the chance to win one of four $500 scholarships at the KISS-FM booth. EPE is transforming the energy landscape by providing safe, sustainable and reliable energy. By presenting these scholarships, EPE is committed to empowering our community. Winners will be selected at random after the expo and winners will be contacted. Must be 18 or over to register. Students can register but must provide parental/guardian information.
EL PASO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
El Paso Children’s Hospital, created by El Pasoans for generations to come. This is El Paso’s Hospital. The pediatric experts have been knocking it out of the park for families in more than 40 pediatric subspecialties. The ability to heal doesn’t just come from medicine, it comes from compassion. El Paso Children’s Hospital is devoted to safety and committed to giving your family the best care possible – keeping families home.
BABYTREE SURROGACY, SPONSOR OF THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL COLORING CONTEST
Head on over to the Babytree Surrogacy booth where your kiddos can get a back-to-school coloring sheet and free colors, plus register for additional awesome prizes given away at their booth to help you get ready for back to school.
GECU, SPONSOR OF THE MASCOT SHOWCASE
Calling all high school mascots: G-E-C-U presents the Mascot Showcase at the Back-to-School Expo at Cielo Vista Mall on August 2nd! Make sure that YOUR school is represented! Call 915-544-9550 to sign up. It’s happening at the KISS-FM Back-to-School Expo. Join Dru Blu, G-E-C-U’s award-winning mascot, on the stage and show your school pride! Call 915-544-9550 to sign up by July 30th.
THANKS CIELO VISTA MALL, THE HOST OF THE EVENT
At Cielo Vista Mall you can save big on back-to-school styles, El Paso’s go-to family shopping destination and proud host of this year’s Back to School Expo.
LAURA’S PRODUCTIONS, RODUCER OF FASHION SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS
Fashion Shows will take place on the main stage in front of Dillard’s at 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm, along with exhibitions from cheer groups, dance groups and our sponsors from 12noon – 5pm.
BRIGHT NIGHTS 915, PROVIDING THE STAGE DECORATIONS
Bright Nights 915! Bright Party Lights! Brighten up any celebration with a beautiful neon rental from Bright Nights. WITH over 60 neon rentals for every occasion…..Décor, giant lit-up marquee letters, multi-colored back drops and balloons. They can even help you create your own masterpiece. Go with the glo at Bright Nights 915
BACK TO SCHOOL BOOTH SPONSORS WHO WILL BE AT THE EVENT:
Alignment Health
Health Plans of Texas
Idea Public School
Laura’s Productions
Premier High School El Paso East and West
LAST BUT NOT LEAST, THANK YOU, EL PASO
This community event would be nothing if it weren't for the good people of El Paso showing up each year to make it a success. We can't thank you enough, and we hope to see you there again as we prepare for another school year.