Marfa Independent School District -

🏅 STATE TRACK MEET FINISHER 🏅 Congratulations to Marfa Shorthorn Ayden Alvarez on an incredible performance at the UIL State Track & Field Meet! 💪🔥 Ayden finished 4th in the State in the Boys 1A Shot Put with an outstanding throw of 49’ 3.25”! What an amazing accomplishment competing against the best athletes in Texas! 👏 Your hard work, dedication, and determination have made Marfa ISD and the entire community proud. The future is bright, Ayden! MarfaPride #ShorthornsShowOut #UILStateTrack #ShotPut #StateBound

Ayden Alvarez will compete at 2:00 P.M. today, 5-16-2026, at Mike A. Myers Track and Soccer Stadium during the UIL State Track & Field Championships in Austin, Tx. Good luck, Shorthorns- Ayden and Coach Pippen!

🎓📚 A huge THANK YOU to the Marfa Education Foundation for generously gifting yearbooks to our graduating Class of 2026! 💜🤍 Because of their support, our seniors will have a lasting keepsake to cherish the memories, friendships, accomplishments, and unforgettable moments from their final year at Marfa ISD for years to come. ✨ This is just ONE of the many ways the Marfa Education Foundation has continued to invest in our students, staff, and schools throughout the year. Their generosity and commitment to education continue to make a meaningful impact across our district. We truly believe we have the #1 Education Foundation in the entire Tri-County area, and we are incredibly grateful for this amazing partnership that always puts students first!💜 Congratulations and cheers to the Marfa ISD Class of 2026! 🎉🎓 #MarfaPride #ClassOf2026 #StudentsFirst #MarfaEducationFoundation #ShorthornsShowOut

💜🤍 Marfa ISD is proud to recognize and celebrate the AMAZING work of our Parent Teacher Organization! 🤍💜 The Marfa ISD PTO continues to go above and beyond for our students and staff, and we truly believe they are one of the BEST PTOs in the entire Big Bend Region! ⛰️ ✨ From supporting classroom initiatives and teachers… to funding special celebrations and experiences for students… their impact is felt across our entire district. Most recently, they helped reward and celebrate our outstanding UIL Academic Teams at both the elementary and secondary levels for their hard work, dedication, and success! 🏆📚🎉 While our PTO may be small in numbers, their generosity, heart, and commitment to Marfa ISD are as mighty and expansive as the Big Bend itself. Their willingness to serve and support our schools helps create meaningful experiences and lasting memories for our students. Thank you, PTO, for believing in our students, supporting our staff, and continuing to champion the mission of Marfa ISD. Your kindness and dedication do not go unnoticed, and Shorthorn Nation is incredibly grateful for all that you do! 🐮 💜 #MarfaPride #ShorthornsShowOut #ThankYouPTO #BigBendStrong #MarfaISD

💜🤍 Marfa ISD is proud to recognize and celebrate the AMAZING work of our Parent Teacher Organization! 🤍💜 The Marfa ISD PTO continues to go above and beyond for our students and staff, and we truly believe they are one of the BEST PTOs in the entire Big Bend Region! ⛰️ ✨ From supporting classroom initiatives and teachers… to funding special celebrations and experiences for students… their impact is felt across our entire district. Most recently, they helped reward and celebrate our outstanding UIL Academic Teams at both the elementary and secondary levels for their hard work, dedication, and success! 🏆📚🎉 While our PTO may be small in numbers, their generosity, heart, and commitment to Marfa ISD are as mighty and expansive as the Big Bend itself. Their willingness to serve and support our schools helps create meaningful experiences and lasting memories for our students. Thank you, PTO, for believing in our students, supporting our staff, and continuing to champion the mission of Marfa ISD. Your kindness and dedication do not go unnoticed, and Shorthorn Nation is incredibly grateful for all that you do! 🐮 💜 #MarfaPride #ShorthornsShowOut #ThankYouPTO #BigBendStrong #MarfaISD

💜🤍 Marfa ISD is proud to recognize and celebrate the AMAZING work of our Parent Teacher Organization! 🤍💜 The Marfa ISD PTO continues to go above and beyond for our students and staff, and we truly believe they are one of the BEST PTOs in the entire Big Bend Region! ⛰️ ✨ From supporting classroom initiatives and teachers… to funding special celebrations and experiences for students… their impact is felt across our entire district. Most recently, they helped reward and celebrate our outstanding UIL Academic Teams at both the elementary and secondary levels for their hard work, dedication, and success! 🏆📚🎉 While our PTO may be small in numbers, their generosity, heart, and commitment to Marfa ISD are as mighty and expansive as the Big Bend itself. Their willingness to serve and support our schools helps create meaningful experiences and lasting memories for our students. Thank you, PTO, for believing in our students, supporting our staff, and continuing to champion the mission of Marfa ISD. Your kindness and dedication do not go unnoticed, and Shorthorn Nation is incredibly grateful for all that you do! 🐮 💜 #MarfaPride #ShorthornsShowOut #ThankYouPTO #BigBendStrong #MarfaISD

📰✨ EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! ✨📰 The 2025–2026 Marfa ISD Yearbooks have officially ARRIVED and are NOW ON SALE! 📚💜🤍 From unforgettable high school events and athletics… to staff photos… to the CUTEST little Shorthorns of all — our elementary students and class photos are included too! 🐾✨ This is one keepsake you do NOT want to miss before they SELL OUT! 👀 Want to know who was voted: 😂 Class Clown 💰 Most Likely to Be Rich & Famous ❤️ Cutest Couple 🌟 And many more senior superlatives?! You’ll have to grab a yearbook and see for yourself! Make memories. Relive memories. Get ready for Yearbook Signing Day with your friends and classmates! ✍️📖 🎉 YES — ONLY $20! 🎉 See Mrs. Chavez, Mrs. Gomez, or Ms. Powers to purchase your yearbook before they’re gone! 📚✨ #MarfaPride #ShorthornsShowOut #Yearbook2026 #MemoriesThatLast #MarfaISD

🏊‍♀️💜 Several Marfa High School students are currently completing intensive Lifeguard Certification Training thanks to the incredible partnership and coordination between Workforce Solutions Borderplex — especially Alexis Rivera — the City of Marfa, American Red Cross, SRSU instructor Kara Poole, and Marfa Independent School District. These outstanding young women and men are demonstrating tremendous work ethic, discipline, and dedication as they complete: ✅ 16 hours of online coursework ✅ 21 hours of in-water rescue and First Aid training ✅ Extensive swimming and lifesaving skill requirements Last night alone, students trained from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM — pushing themselves physically and mentally to earn this important certification. Most importantly, these students are doing this to serve their community and help ensure that Marfa’s youth, families, and older residents continue to have safe opportunities for swimming, recreation, wellness, and summer activities. 🌊☀️ If you see these students around town, please take a moment to thank them for their commitment, leadership, and willingness to serve others. Marfa is proud of you! 💜🤍 #MarfaPride #FutureLifeguards #ShorthornsShowOut

🏆💜 The 2026 Marfa ISD All Sports Banquet & Awards Ceremony was an unforgettable night celebrating the heart, hustle, and pride of Shorthorn Nation! 💜🏆 A HUGE shoutout to the incredible Marfa Athletic Booster Club for absolutely going above and beyond to make the evening special! From serving more than 300 guests to the amazing decorations, organization, setup, cleanup, and countless behind-the-scenes details — they truly OUTDID themselves and helped create a night our students and families will never forget! 👏✨ Congratulations to our newest members of the Letter Jacket Club, our outstanding award recipients, and every athlete who represented Marfa with determination, sportsmanship, and pride this year! 🏅🐾 What an incredible way to celebrate and close out a tremendous year of Marfa athletics. The future of Shorthorn Nation is bright! 💜🤍 #ShorthornsShowOut #MarfaPride #ShorthornNation

STATE QUALIFIER SEND-OFF Friday, May 15, 2026 @ MSG 8:00AM Go, Ayden!

Reminder: Lifeguard Training Friday, May 15 - 17, 2026 📍 Location: Sul Ross Pool * Enter through Entrance 1 * Park in the large parking lot and walk to the back entrance of Building #22 🕔 Friday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (updated start time) 🕗 Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 🏊 Important: * Come ready to swim — swim test is first * You must complete your Red Cross online modules before class and show your completion email 🎒 Bring: * Swimsuit (wear it to class) * Towel & dry clothes * Water, food, and snacks * Goggles optional Please arrive on time since class will begin promptly at 5:00 PM.

Splash Day!
Thursday, May 21, 2026!

🌎Marfa Junior High students recently had an incredible educational field trip experience at Mimms Ranch thanks to the efforts of Mr. Phil Boyd! 💜🤍

💧Hosted by the amazing Dixon Water Foundation, students participated in multiple hands-on demonstrations, interactive presentations, and learning activities led by professionals from the Borderlands Research Institute, Dixon Water Foundation, and Mimms Ranch personnel.

Students explored important topics including:
💧 Water conservation
🌿 Native plants and organisms of our region
🐄 Overgrazing and land management
🌎 Watersheds and environmental stewardship
🔬 Conservation science and ranch sustainability

A huge thank you to everyone who helped provide this outstanding real-world learning opportunity for our students! Experiences like these help connect classroom learning to the land, wildlife, and natural resources that make our region so unique.

#MarfaPride #ShorthornsShowOut #MarfaISD

✨🎓8th Grade Promotion🎓✨

Join us as we honor an important milestone in the lives of our students during the Marfa ISD 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony! 💜🤍

📅 Friday, May 22, 2026
⏰ 6:00 P.M.
📍 Marfa ISD Auditorium

This special evening celebrates the hard work, growth, determination, and accomplishments of our outstanding 8th grade students as they complete their middle school journey and take the next big step into high school. 🌟

An 8th grade promotion is more than just a ceremony — it is a meaningful rite of passage that recognizes years of learning, friendships, perseverance, and personal growth. As our students prepare for the opportunities and challenges ahead, we proudly celebrate all they have achieved and the bright futures waiting for them.

#MarfaISD #ShorthornNation #8thGradePromotion #ClassOf2030 #MarfaPride #ShorthornsShowOut

🏆Marfa ISD All Sports Banquet🏆

Join us as we celebrate and honor the dedication, hard work, and accomplishments of our Marfa Shorthorn athletes! 💜🤍

📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026
📍 Marfa Activities Center (MAC Building)
⏰ 6:00 P.M.
🎉 JH & HS Athletes

Let’s come together as a community to recognize our student-athletes and give them the celebration they truly deserve!
🎟️ Student-Athletes who participated in sports this year will get in free and receive two tickets for their adult guests.
🎟️Additional Tickets are $10.00
🎟️ STUDENTS will receive their tickets on Wednesday.

🐾Marfa ISD students are making a real difference — one furry friend at a time! 🐾

A huge shout-out to the talented students in Ms. Adele Powers’ Art Classes for designing and creating auction paddles that played a role in raising an incredible $8,900 for an animal charity supporting pet adoption efforts in West Texas!

🎨🐶 Because of their creativity, compassion, and hard work, more pets now have a better chance at finding loving homes. 🏡🐾

As a special thank you, students visited Pet Marfa this week to meet some of the dogs they helped support through this meaningful project. What an amazing opportunity for students to see the impact of their work firsthand! ❤️

We are proud of our students for using their talents to serve others, support animals in need, and represent Marfa ISD with kindness and heart within our community and BEYOND!

Special thanks to:
🐶 One Tail at a Time – West Texas (OTAT-WTX)
🎨 Ms. Adele Powers
🧪 Mrs. Donaldson
🧪 Mrs. Loya
🐾 Pet Marfa
#MarfaISD #ShorthornsShowOut #MarfaPride #PetMarfa #OTATWTX #StudentCreativity #CommunityImpact #AdoptDontShop #ArtWithPurpose

Sunday, May 17, 2026

🎙️✨ BIG congratulations to the talented students in Ms. Adele Powers’ Journalism & Digital Media Class on the successful launch of their very first professional podcast series with Marfa Public Radio! ✨🎙️

Our students took on real-world storytelling by creating podcasts covering topics such as:
🎓 Life in a small rural school
🏈 High school sports culture
💼 After-school jobs
🤝 Growing up and graduating with the same classmates
🌵 Honest conversations about life in Marfa and the emotions of senior year coming to an end

Through this incredible experience, students learned how to:
🎧 Produce, edit, and publish audio stories
🎤 Use professional microphones, headphones, and editing software
🗣️ Strengthen communication, collaboration, and technical literacy skills
💜 Build confidence through storytelling and creative expression

This project gave our students the opportunity to share their voices, experiences, and perspectives with the community in a powerful and professional way.

👏 Special shoutout to Marfa Public Radio’s Zoe K for her outstanding mentorship, guidance, and support throughout this experience!

Shorthorns Show Out! We are proud of these students for representing Marfa ISD with creativity, professionalism, and heart.

🎓✨ Marfa ISD Signing Day 2026 ✨🎓
Join us as we celebrate the incredible Class of 2026 and their next chapter in life!

📍 Marfa Shorthorns Gym
🗓 Thursday, May 14, 2026
⏰ 11:00 A.M.

From universities and technical schools to military service and the workforce, our seniors are making Marfa proud!
🎓 Texas A&M University
🎓 Sul Ross State University
🎓Angelo State University
🎓 University of Texas at San Antonio
🎓 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
🚒 San Antonio College Fire Academy
🛠️ Southern Careers Institute
🔧 Western Tech
🚛 Workforce Solutions: Commercial Driver Operations
💼 Entering the Workforce

We are proud of every student for taking the next big step toward their future. The Shorthorn legacy continues!
#MarfaISD #ShorthornPride #SigningDay2026 #ClassOf2026 #ShorthornsShowOut 💜🎓

Marfa ISD students, Ava & Amaya, proudly participated in the Odessa College graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 9, 2026, after completing their Core Completion of Study program. Alongside several students earning associate degrees and certifications, Ava and Amaya continue to make Shorthorn Nation proud! ✨ #MarfaPride #ShorthornsShowOut