Texas Teachers & Nurses Score Big This Appreciation Week
El Paso, TX is full of amazing teachers and nurses that deserve to be celebrated every single day! And that’s exactly why there is a whole week dedicated to both professions because being a teacher and nurse is not an easy job!
During the pandemic we saw how hard nurses worked to make sure every single patient who walked through the hospital doors were taken care of, and teacher’s had to turn their worlds around to make sure they could still provide students with a great education despite not being inside of a classroom.
The past few months have not been great for teachers in the El Paso area as budgets continue to be cut meaning jobs are getting cut too.
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It's that special time of year when we pause to honor the incredible individuals who educate our minds and heal our bodies—our dedicated teachers and nurses.
From May 5 to May 12, 2025, communities across El Paso and the nation are coming together to show gratitude for these everyday heroes. And what better way to say "thank you" than with some well-deserved freebies and discounts?
Teacher Appreciation Week Freebies & Discounts (May 5–9, 2025)
- BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: Free Snickers Pizookie for students via Awesome Achievement Program. Teachers can sign up here.
- Buffalo Wild Wings: 20% off dine-in or takeout with valid teacher ID (May 5–11).
- Einstein Bros. Bagels: 20% off online gift card purchases.
- Grimaldi’s Pizzeria: 15% off all orders with valid teacher ID (May 5–9).
- Insomnia Cookies: BOGO Classic Cookie in-store with valid ID (May 5–11).
- La Madeleine: BOGO free bakery item for rewards members (May 6).
- Logan’s Roadhouse: 20% off entrées with valid teacher ID (May 5–12).
- McAlister’s Deli: Free Big Tea in-store with badge or ID (May 5–12).
- Smoothie King: 20% off in-store orders (May 6–8).
- Sonic Drive-In: Free snacks and discounted meals via Sonic Teachers’ Circle Rewards (May 5–9).
- Whataburger: Free breakfast menu item from 5–9 a.m. with valid ID (May 5–9).
- Cicis Pizza: Large specialty pizzas for $5.99 online (May 5–10).
- SONIC: Free large drink or slush with purchase using code TEACHERS in app (May 4–8).
National Nurses Week Freebies & Discounts (May 6–12, 2025)
- Buffalo Wild Wings: 20% off dine-in or takeout with nurse ID (May 5–12).
- Chipotle: Enter to win a free entrée e-card by verifying employment by May 12.
- Insomnia Cookies: BOGO Classic Cookie in-store with nurse ID (May 5–11).
- Logan’s Roadhouse: 20% off entrées with valid nurse ID (May 5–12).
- McAlister’s Deli: Free Big Tea in-store with badge or ID (May 5–12).
- Smoothie King: 20% off in-store orders (May 6–8).
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