Marfa Independent School District -

Great News, Shorthorn Nation! Our newly revised school calendar now includes Thanksgiving Break, Monday through Friday, November 23–27, along with other improved adjustments. Students, teachers, and instructional staff will enjoy the entire week off to rest, recharge, and spend time with family. Enjoy your well-deserved break, Shorthorns!

GOOD LUCK, ALYSSA HARDEN! Shorthorn Nation is cheering you on as you compete in the UIL State Cross Country Championship! Alyssa proudly represents Marfa ISD as she looks to finish her incredible season with a Top 10 finish and a state medal! MARFA PROUD!

Shorthorn Action Continues

You're Invited!

Marfa Early Childhood Center

Parent Information Day

Marfa ISD invites parents and families to join us for an informational meeting about the Marfa Early Childhood Center!

Come learn more about our upcoming program, designed to provide young children with a safe, nurturing environment where they can learn, grow, and begin building a bright future.

This will be an opportunity to learn about the program, ask questions, and get information about the next steps.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026
3:30 p.m.
Marfa Elementary School

We look forward to meeting you and sharing more about this exciting opportunity for our youngest Shorthorns!

Every little step builds a bright future!

Marfa ISD – Elevate Excellence, Ride for the Brand!

🍁 YOU’RE INVITED TO MARFA ISD’S THANKSGIVING LUNCH! 🦃 Marfa ISD invites our community to join us for a delicious Thanksgiving meal as we celebrate the season of gratitude and togetherness! 📅 Friday, November 13, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM 📍 Carl Robinson Cafeteria Community Pricing: Adults: $8 | Children: $5 MISD employees and Board of Trustees receive a complimentary lunch. We look forward to sharing this special tradition with our Shorthorn families and community! 🍂

STATE BOUND! Join us TODAY at 2:15 PM as we send off Alyssa Harden to the UIL State Cross Country Championships! MEET AT MSG GYM! Line the streets, wear your purple and white, and help us cheer Alyssa on as the Marfa Police Department escorts her out of town! Good luck, Alyssa! Shorthorn Nation is behind you!

🍿 Popcornopolis popcorn has arrived! 🍿

Calling all parents of Marfa Elementary students who participated in our fundraiser! All orders have been sorted and are ready for pickup beginning today at Marfa Elementary. If you need to pick up after school hours, please email Ms. Enriquez at jenriquez@marfaisd.com to make arrangements.

Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraiser.We appreciate our Shorthorn families!

GOOD LUCK, LADY HORNS!

🏆 AREA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!

The Marfa Lady Shorthorns take on Aspermont TONIGHT!

📍 Stanton High School
⏰ First serve at 5:30 PM!

Let’s bring home another CHAMPIONSHIP! 🏐

LET’S GO, LADY HORNS!

2026 BLACKOUT PEP RALLY! 📅 Friday, November 6, 2026 ⏰ 2:30 PM 📍 Marfa Shorthorn Gym WEAR YOUR NEON COLORS & BLACKOUT GEAR! Join us as we bring the energy, excitement, and SHORTHORN PRIDE to pump up our community for Friday night’s DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL GAME! 🏆🏈 🎓 SPECIAL SENIOR TRIBUTE! We will also showcase our Class of 2027 Senior Slideshow, celebrating and honoring our outstanding seniors and the memories they’ve made along the way!

ONCE A SHORTHORN, ALWAYS A SHORTHORN! Join us Friday, November 6, 2026, for Marfa Alumni Night at our last home football game! Dust off your letterman jacket, wear your purple, and reconnect with fellow Shorthorns. Former football players, cheerleaders, and band members will have reserved seating and special recognition during halftime! Bring your family and help us celebrate your legacy! See you at Martin Field!

Shorthorn Nation,
Our students are competing in three championships this week!
Big things are coming for our Horns!
Continue Riding for the Brand!

Tuesday: Volleyball AREA Championship Game
Friday: Football DISTRICT Championship Game
Saturday: Cross Country UIL State Championship Meet

🍂🎃 THE MARFA PTO FALL FESTIVAL IS HAPPENING NOW! 🎃🍁 🎉 SO MUCH FUN, SO MUCH TO DO, AND SO MUCH GOOD FOOD! Come out and join us at Hibbitts Gym! 🍔 Hungry? Stop by the Marfa Shorthorn Booster Club for some of the BEST CHEESEBURGERS IN TOWN! 😋 There’s something for everyone! Come check out: 🎨 Chinati Foundation 💜 Marfa PTO 🍪 Salgados' Sweet Snacks 🎓 Marfa ISD National Honor Society 🛍️ Scentsy 🎯 PTO Games & Activities 🍰 Cake Walk, Delicious Treats & MORE! 🍁 Bring the whole family, grab something delicious, play some games, and support our local organizations! 📍 Hibbitts Gym ⏰ HAPPENING NOW UNTIL 3:00 PM! 🎃 Before you head out for an evening of trick-or-treating, stop by and enjoy some FALL FESTIVAL FUN!

🎃 HAPPENING NOW! MARFA PTO FALL FESTIVAL! Come join the fun TODAY 12:00noon until 3:00 PM at Hibbitts Gym! 🎉 🎃 Food, Games, Cake Walk & More! Bring the family and support our Marfa PTO! 🍁🎃 ¡YA COMENZÓ EL FESTIVAL DE OTOÑO DEL PTO DE MARFA! ¡Vengan a divertirse HOY hasta las 3:00 PM en el Gimnasio Hibbitts! 🎉 🎃 ¡Comida, juegos, caminata de pasteles y mucho más! ¡Traigan a toda la familia y apoyen al PTO de Marfa! 🧡

AREA VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFF GAME: Marfa Lady Shorthorns vs. Aspermont 📅 Date: Tuesday, November 3 🕠 Time: 5:30 PM CST 📍 Location: Stanton High School – Stanton, Texas Admission Prices: Adults: $4.00 Students: $2.00 Cheer on our Lady Horns as they continue their playoff journey! GO LADY HORNS!

⏰FALL BACK, SHORTHORNS! ⏰ Don’t forget! Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 1, 2026! Remember to set your clocks BACK ONE HOUR before heading to bed Saturday night! Enjoy that extra hour of sleep, Shorthorn Nation! #MarfaISD #ShorthornPride #FallBack #DaylightSavingTime

JOIN US TOMORROW FOR THE MARFA PTO FALL FESTIVAL! Bring the whole family out for an afternoon of fall fun! 📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026 ⏰ 12:00–3:00 PM 📍 Hibbitts Gym 🎃 Food, Games, Cake Walk & More! Come out, enjoy the festivities, and support our Marfa PTO! We hope to see everyone there! 🍁🧡 🍁🎃 ¡ACOMPÁÑENOS MAÑANA AL FESTIVAL DE OTOÑO DEL PTO DE MARFA! 🎃🍂 ¡Traigan a toda la familia para disfrutar de una tarde llena de diversión! 📅 Sábado, 31 de octubre de 2026 ⏰ 12:00–3:00 PM 📍 Gimnasio Hibbitts 🎃 ¡Comida, juegos, caminata de pasteles y mucho más! ¡Vengan a disfrutar de las actividades y apoyar al PTO de Marfa! ¡Los esperamos a todos! 🍁🧡

LADY SHORTHORNS PLAYOFF TICKETS! Tickets for Thursday’s Bi-District Volleyball Playoff Game between Marfa and Rankin are available for purchase online through Hudl! 📅 Thursday, October 29 ⏰ 5:30 PM 📍 Buena Vista – Imperial, TX 🎟️ PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://fan.hudl.com/tickets/VGlja2V0ZWRFdmVudDZhZTIwNjRlMWE1MGQ1NjI5MDBlMDk4Yw== You can also scan the QR code on the attached flyer to purchase your tickets! Come support our Lady Shorthorns as they take on the Rankin Red Devils! GO LADY SHORTHORNS! 🏐

IT’S PLAYOFF TIME, SHORTHORNS! Our Lady Shorthorns are headed to the UIL Bi-District Volleyball Playoffs! Come out and cheer them on as they take on the Rankin Red Devils! 📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026 ⏰ 5:30 PM 📍 Buena Vista – Imperial, TX 🏐 Marfa Lady Shorthorns vs. Rankin Red Devils $5 Adults / $3 Students GO LADY SHORTHORNS! 🏐

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!