ALYSSA HARDEN is STATE BOUND!
Congratulations to Alyssa Harden on her 8th-place finish at the UIL Regional Cross Country Championships, earning a Top 10 medal and a ticket to STATE!
Have you ever seen Alyssa running around Marfa? Well, if you have, you’ve witnessed the hard work and dedication that have brought her to this moment!
Those miles have paid off!
Well deserved, Alyssa! We’re proud of you!
NEXT STOP: UIL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS!
Shorthorns on the rise!
GOOD LUCK, LADY SHORTHORNS!
Marfa Lady Shorthorns compete at the Regional Cross Country Championships today!
The team will hit the course at 11:00 AM, led by junior Alyssa Harden- TWO-TIME DISTRICT CHAMPION!
We are proud of these competitors for their hard work, determination, and dedication to represent MISD with their best!
👻🎃 BOO GRAMS ARE HERE! 💜🧡
The Marfa High School Freshman Class is spreading some spooky fun this Halloween! Surprise a friend, classmate, or teacher with a special Boo Gram! 🍬
👻 $1 – Super Blow Pop Ghost
🍭 $3 – Goody Bag of Candy
🎃 $7 – Large Goody Bag of Treats & Trinkets
🗓️ Order Deadline: October 28 at 4 PM
🦇 Delivery: October 30
Support our Freshman Class and send someone a little Halloween cheer! 💜
GO SHORTHORNS! 🐮
Week 10 | October 26–31
Monday is an early release day.
Red Ribbon Week activities run all week, with an assembly Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at the football field.
Five Shorthorn runners compete at regionals Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. in Fort Worth.
Seniors visit Blue Origin Wednesday, and volleyball playoffs vs. Rankin are Thursday; site and time are pending.
Football plays at Sierra Blanca Friday.
The PTO Fall Festival is Saturday—details to come!
Monday, October 26, 2026
Early Dismissal
CLOSED: October 24, 2026
MISD RED RIBBON WEEK
PEP RALLY FRIDAY! 10-23-2026
Wear your jersey and get drafted to help us take on EPLA! Join us Friday at 2:20 p.m. in the Marfa Shorthorn Gym. The community is welcome!
MARFA SHORTHORNS—RIDE FOR THE BRAND!
SAT Testing Update
SAT administration was not possible today due to a nationwide technical issue with the SAT testing program.
The test has been rescheduled for tomorrow, October 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for students in grades 11 and 12.
Testing will take place in the library with Mrs. Baker and proctors.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
🚀 BIG OPPORTUNITY, SHORTHORNS! 🚀
We’re excited to offer the SAT to our juniors and seniors as they prepare for their next steps after high school!
The test will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, in the Marfa ISD Library, with Ms. Baker and our proctors.
Good luck to our Shorthorns—you’ve got this!
Special thanks to Mrs. Baker for organizing this opportunity for our students and Mrs. Hartnett for all the test preparation provided for our students!
🏈 FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL! 🏈
The Marfa Shorthorns take on El Paso Leadership Academy this Friday, October 23, at 6:00 p.m. in Marfa!
Congratulations to our newest National Honor Society members: Seth Nunez, Adeline Marquez, Mikayla Bentley, Austin McGary, and Liliana Zubia!
Being selected for NHS is an accomplishment to be proud of. Members are recognized for scholarship, leadership, service, and character—and are expected to keep showing those qualities in their school and community.
We’re proud of each of you and excited to see the difference you’ll make as Shorthorns.
🏞️ Adventure awaits our 4th graders!
Mrs. Susan Flusche’s class received their National Park passes during an informative presentation and engaging visit with a park ranger from the Fort Davis National Historic Site.
What a wonderful way to connect classroom learning with the history and beauty of our national parks!
We hope these passes inspire many exciting adventures and discoveries! 💜🦬
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
October 19-24, 2026
Lady Horns get the win!
Seniors' get the victory in their final home game!
🎨 A little color, creativity, and design! 🎨
Ms. Powers’s art students explored paper marbling as part of their design unit. Students experimented with colors and patterns to create their own one-of-a-kind designs. We love seeing their creativity come to life!
📚 History Fair excitement is building! 📚
Our 7th graders visited the Museum of the Big Bend to learn about the rich history of our region. As they explore local stories and brainstorm project ideas, students are getting ready to compete in the Regional History Fair this February.
We can’t wait to see what topics they choose to bring to life! 🏛️
🫧 Freshman Science in Action! 🫧
Mrs. Donaldson’s freshman class explored membrane permeability, transport proteins, and surface tension through a hands-on bubble lab. They also put their bubble-making skills to the test in a friendly contest to see who could create the largest bubble!
Learning science can be a lot of fun! 🧪
🏐 GAME DAY & SENIOR DAY! 🏐
Join us today, October 17, at 12:00 p.m. for our seniors’ last home game! Before the game, we’ll celebrate Giselle, Itzel, Madison, Dariela, and Zoey during a special senior recognition ceremony. The game will begin right after the ceremony.
Come out and help us celebrate our seniors!
