Heart Safe Schools

Clint ISD is proud to announce that Ricardo Estrada Middle School (REMS) has officially become the first designated Heart Safe School in El Paso County. This achievement is the result of a pioneering partnership with El Paso Children's Hospital and Project ADAM, a national initiative dedicated to responding to sudden cardiac arrest in schools and saving lives. 

About the initiative: As the first pilot site in the county, REMS underwent a rigorous evaluation of its cardiac emergency preparedness. Key components of the initiative included: 

• Three-Minute AED Access: A comprehensive audit ensured that Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are strategically placed so they can be reached from any point on campus within three minutes. 

• Specialized Response Team: A dedicated Cardiac Emergency Response Team (CERT) of 11 staff completed intensive CPR and AED training. 

• Voluntary Excellence: In a display of community commitment, the entire REMS custodial staff voluntarily completed CPR certification to support the campus-wide safety net. 

• Real-World Drills: On November 10, 2025 the school conducted a timed, high-stakes drill in collaboration with the Horizon Fire Deparment to test response times and coordination. 

"This designation provides our families, staff, and students with the peace of mind that Ricardo Estrada Middle School is fully prepared to act in the event of a cardiac emergency," said Clint ISD Superintendent, Dr. Juan I. Martinez. "Being the first district in the county to implement ADAM underscores our commitment to student health and safety above all else." This milestone was made possible through the expert guidance of the El Paso Children's Hospital Project ADAM team, as well as the support of Chief Menendez and the Horizon Fire Department. Project ADAM (Automated Defibrillators in Adam's Memory) is a national non-profit program that helps schools and communities establish cardiac emergency response plans to prevent sudden cardiac death. 

Clint ISD is committed to providing a high-quality education to all students. Our mission is to prepare all students to be successful citizens. The district will work in partnership with the community and the family to create oppertunities for the student to maximize personal potental. We are the District of Innovation where Together... we build tomorrow!