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🎙️ Shoutout to Marfa Public Radio & Marfa Education Foundation! 📻 Thank you for highlighting the incredible impact MEF is making in our district—providing thousands in scholarships and funding opportunities that go beyond the classroom. From classroom grants and student programs to enrichment experiences and recognizing excellence—MEF continues to invest in our students’ future. Special thanks to Abby Boyd & Christy Miller for helping lead the Arm Wrestling Fundraiser, which has raised nearly $18,000 in just two years! Marfa Public Radio recently hosted Mr. Salgado and Ms. Linda Ojeda of Marfa ISD to share all the excitement over the upcoming arm wrestling event!💪 We’re grateful for the partnership and continued support of MEF!

💪 Marfa, let’s show up! 💜🤍 Come out and support the Marfa Education Foundation as they raise funds for scholarships benefiting our Marfa High School graduates. Join us for a fun and exciting Arm Wrestling Championship—cheer on the competitors, support a great cause, and help invest in the future of our students. 📍 Planet Marfa 🗓 Sunday, April 19, 2026 ⏰ 1:00 PM Let’s rally together and support the next generation of Shorthorns!

Area Track Meet 2026

Area Track Meet 2026

REGIONAL TRACK MEET – SHORTHORNS READY! 🏅 The Marfa Shorthorns are headed to the Regional Track & Field Championships! 📍 Abilene, TX – Abilene Christian University 🗓 May 1–2, 2026 Our athletes will compete against the best in the region as they continue their journey toward state.

🏆 Congratulations to our Marfa student-athletes who competed at the Area Track Meet! Your hard work and efforts were on full display, and we are proud of each and every one of you.

👏 Extra congratulations to our Regional Qualifiers who are advancing to the next round of competition—we’re behind you all the way!

Keep representing Marfa with excellence.
Go Shorthorns! 💜🤍

🎨💜 Marfa ISD is incredibly proud of our young artist! 💜🎨 Congratulations to Genesis Johnson of Marfa Elementary for having her artwork “Various” featured by Region 18 Education Service Center as part of the “Spectrum of Creation” exhibit in honor of Autism Acceptance Month. Genesis, your creativity and talent shine bright, and you represent the heart of what makes Marfa ISD so special. We are proud of you for sharing your unique voice and perspective through art! 👏 Keep creating, keep inspiring, and keep showing the world what Shorthorns are made of! #ShorthornsShowOut #MarfaISD #StudentSuccess #AutismAcceptance #Region18 #ArtInAction 💜🤍

🚨 AREA CHAMPION ALERT 🚨 Congratulations to Ayden Alvarez on being crowned AREA CHAMPION in Shot Put with an incredible throw of 50’9”! 💪🔥 Hard work. Power. Dominance. Ayden also won the district title in discus. Let’s keep it rolling at the next level! 🏆🐂 #ShorthornsShowOut #AreaChampion #MarfaStrong #TrackAndField

Congratulations, Alyssa!

📢 Make-Up Hours Opportunity – Let’s Finish Strong!

Shorthorns, we’ve got you covered! 💜🤍
If you’re below the 90% attendance requirement, this is your chance to get back on track and earn your credits.

🗓 Monday, April 20, 2026
⏰ 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

You’ve already been notified of hours owed—now it’s time to take action! Multiple opportunities have been provided, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

🎓 Stay eligible. Stay on track.
💪 Show up, put in the work, and finish strong!

MISD was proud to be part of an incredible day of inclusion and connection! 💜🤍 Students participated in the 3rd Annual Field Day hosted by Sul Ross State University in partnership with the 588 Educational Cooperative. Our students joined in adaptive games, team activities, and meaningful engagement alongside Sul Ross student-athletes. A huge THANK YOU to our partners and supporters—especially Ms. Firmin, Ms. Tara Salgado, and Ms. Bridget Orr—for making this experience possible for our students! #ShorthornsShowOut #MarfaISD #CommunityStrong

🚨 PROM REMINDER – IMPORTANT DEADLINE 🚨 Friday is the LAST DAY to turn in a Guest Form for Prom! 🗓 Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2026 ⏰ Time: 1:00 PM (No exceptions) 📌 Important Requirements: All guest forms MUST be fully completed and approved: ✔ Approved by the guest’s school administrator (principal or designee) verifying the guest is in good standing in: • Behavior • Grades • Attendance ✔ Signed by the Marfa student’s legal guardian • Parent/guardian signatures must be authentic • Forgery by students will not be accepted and may result in disciplinary action These guidelines are in place to ensure a safe, respectful, and successful event for all Marfa ISD students. Let’s do it right, Shorthorns!

🏃🏻‍♀️🔥 AREA TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE HERE! 🔥🏃🏻‍♂️ Our Marfa Shorthorns are ready to compete and represent Shorthorn Nation this Friday, April 17, 2026! The hard work and dedication have all led to this opportunity —we are ready and excited! Best of luck to our athletes and coaches— go compete, go represent, and GO SHOW OUT! 💜🤍 #ShorthornsShowOut #MarfaPride #AreaTrack #RunWithHeart

⛳️ Shorthorns Ready for Round 2! ⛳️ The Marfa Boys Golf Team tees off today as they head into Round 2 of the Regional Tournament! After Round: 🏌️‍♂️ Sammy – 110 🏌️‍♂️ Dylan – 96 🏌️‍♂️ Seth – 114 🏌️‍♂️ Diego – 122 🏌️‍♂️ Alberto – 133 🔥 Team Total: 442 Let’s keep pushing, stay focused, and finish strong! We’re proud of you, Shorthorns—go show out! 💜

⚾️ Shorthorns Baseball! ⚾️ Great job to our Junior Horns baseball team with a strong showing today in Alpine at historic Kokernot Field! The team played tough, competed hard, and represented Marfa with pride. Shoutout to our players and coaches—keep grinding, we’re proud of you! 👏🔥 #ShorthornsShowOut #MarfaPride #HornNation

⛳️ Shorthorns Golf! 💜🤍 Great first round by our Marfa Shorthorns at the Regional Golf Tournament at Quicksand Golf Course! Proud of the effort and focus from: Sammy, Seth, Alberto, Diego, and Dylan 👏 Keep it going, boys—finish strong! #ShorthornsShowOut #MarfaPride

⛳️ Good Luck, Lady Shorthorns! 💜🤍 Wishing our Marfa Girls Golf Team the best at the Regional Tournament! Shoutout to Ava, Dareila, Amaya, Raven, and Adeline—we are so proud of your hard work and dedication. Go represent Marfa with pride!

Marfa ISD Students are amazing—Congratulations on completing the 10th Annual MonologueWorkshop for the 2026 Spring Theater Showcase! 🎭✨ Thank you to Marfa Live Arts, Rachel Tate, and MISD's Ms. Catherine Gore for creating a space where our students found their voice, expressed creativity, and brought powerful ideas to life. From unique characters to meaningful stories, our students showed just how much talent and heart they carry. 💜 Thank you to everyone who made the Spring Showcase at Planet Marfa a success for these incredible young storytellers! Congratulations to these young playwrights! 7th Grade: Azul Alvidrez, Ranger Dugan, Fatima Floresvillar, Liam Lopez and Lyla Luppino. 8th Grade: Itzayanna Duran, Olivia Esparza, Raivon Hamilton, Juliet Hinojos, Fabian Marquez and Logan Pippen #ShorthornsShowOut

🎨✨ Shorthorns Show Out! ✨🎨 Huge shoutout to our incredible students, teachers, and community partners for an unforgettable Furniture Showcase & Student Art Gallery at the Locker Plant! With support from The Chinati Foundation, Ms. Maritza Bautista, and Mr. Pat Keesey, our talented students from Ms. Powers’ Digital Media & Art classes brought their ideas to life—from concept to creation. 🪑🎭

🎨✨ Shorthorns Furniture Gallery Show! ✨🎨 Huge shoutout to our incredible students, teachers, and community partners for an unforgettable Furniture Showcase & Student Art Gallery at the Locker Plant! With support from The Chinati Foundation, Ms. Maritza Bautista, and Mr. Pat Keesey, our talented students from Ms. Powers’ Digital Media & Art classes brought their ideas to life—from concept to creation. 🪑🎭