🌎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
💧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
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.
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
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.
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 💜🎓
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
May 11 - 16, 2026
🚨 ATTENDANCE RECOVERY OPPORTUNITY 🚨
Shorthorns — don’t fall behind!
Additional Make-Up Hours will be offered:
📅 Monday, May 11, 2026
⏰ 8:30 A.M.
📍 Marfa ISD Auditorium
This is an important opportunity to regain eligibility, recover attendance hours, and stay on track for graduation. Finish strong, Marfa! 💜🤍 #MarfaPride #ShorthornsShowOut
Shorthorns — don’t fall behind!
Additional Make-Up Hours will be offered:
📅 Monday, May 11, 2026
⏰ 8:30 A.M.
📍 Marfa ISD Auditorium
This is an important opportunity to regain eligibility, recover attendance hours, and stay on track for graduation. Finish strong, Marfa! 💜🤍 #MarfaPride #ShorthornsShowOut
The online superintendent search input survey will be closing at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 11
The seven-question survey takes less than five minutes to complete, and all staff, parents, and community members are encouraged to participate.
To complete the survey, please click this link .
https://forms.gle/ZbXC7B3qLQqtVwHcA
The seven-question survey takes less than five minutes to complete, and all staff, parents, and community members are encouraged to participate.
To complete the survey, please click this link .
https://forms.gle/ZbXC7B3qLQqtVwHcA
Superintendent Search 2026
Thank you for your interest in the Superintendent position at Marfa ISD. We have compiled a list of qualifications for our next Superintendent and the application is now available. Please be advised that all applications and supporting documents must be received by Thursday, May 28, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m. (CST).
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
• Texas Superintendent certificate required
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in education with classroom teaching
experience required
• Superintendent experience preferred
• Central Office and/or Campus Administration experience required
• Residence within Marfa ISD required
• Doctorate degree preferred
Please e-mail suptsearches@wabsa.com or call Valerie Durocher Herbert
at (210) 979-6633 to request an application packet.
For additional information, please contact Education Consultant,
Dr. Sherri Bays at bayssherri@gmail.com or by phone at (210) 825-4397.
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT BOARD MEMBERS
Thank you for your interest in the Superintendent position at Marfa ISD. We have compiled a list of qualifications for our next Superintendent and the application is now available. Please be advised that all applications and supporting documents must be received by Thursday, May 28, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m. (CST).
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
• Texas Superintendent certificate required
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in education with classroom teaching
experience required
• Superintendent experience preferred
• Central Office and/or Campus Administration experience required
• Residence within Marfa ISD required
• Doctorate degree preferred
Please e-mail suptsearches@wabsa.com or call Valerie Durocher Herbert
at (210) 979-6633 to request an application packet.
For additional information, please contact Education Consultant,
Dr. Sherri Bays at bayssherri@gmail.com or by phone at (210) 825-4397.
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT BOARD MEMBERS
REMINDER: Attendance RECOVERY OPPORTUNITY!
Monday, May 4, 2026
11:00 A.M. at the Auditorium
Check In with Ms. Marginot
Monday, May 4, 2026
11:00 A.M. at the Auditorium
Check In with Ms. Marginot
REMINDER: Attendance RECOVERY OPPORTUNITY!
Monday, May 4, 2026
11:00 A.M. at the Auditorium
Check In with Ms. Marginot
Monday, May 4, 2026
11:00 A.M. at the Auditorium
Check In with Ms. Marginot
💜🤍 Marfa ISD is Grateful 🤍💜
We are incredibly thankful for the continued support and partnership of the Marfa Education Foundation and their unwavering commitment to our students and staff.
Their investment in education goes beyond the classroom, and we are especially grateful for their Teacher Reimbursement Scholarships, which are supporting two of our outstanding educators; Mrs. Loya and Ms. Hinojos.
👏 Thank you for believing in our teachers, our students, and the future of Marfa ISD.
Together, we are building something special.
#MarfaISD #CommunityStrong #TeacherSupport #ShorthornPride
As part of the superintendent search process, the Board of Trustees is seeking input from staff, parents, and community members to support its selection of the next Superintendent of Marfa ISD. This online superintendent search input survey will be available beginning today, through 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 11
The seven-question survey takes less than five minutes to complete, and all staff, parents, and community members are encouraged to participate.
To complete the survey, please click this link .
https://forms.gle/ZbXC7B3qLQqtVwHcA
The seven-question survey takes less than five minutes to complete, and all staff, parents, and community members are encouraged to participate.
To complete the survey, please click this link .
https://forms.gle/ZbXC7B3qLQqtVwHcA
💜🤍 SHORTHORN NATION! 🤍💜
Let’s give a BIG welcome to Marfa’s STATE QUALIFIER, Ayden Alvarez! 🏆
🚔 Join us for a police and community escort as we bring Ayden back home in true Shorthorn fashion!
📍 Meet-Up Location: East entrance of town (near Tumble Inn RV)
⏰ Estimated Arrival: 6:15 PM
We’ll escort Ayden into town and make our way to Marfa High School to celebrate his incredible achievement along with our outstanding coaching staff!
Let’s meet at the route, bring the energy, and show Ayden how proud Marfa is!
🔥 Shorthorns Show Out! 🔥
#ShorthornPride #StateQualifier #MarfaISD
💥 STATE BOUND! 💥
Congratulations to Ayden Alvarez on qualifying for the STATE TRACK & FIELD MEET in Shot Put!
Let’s go, Shorthorn! 💪🔥 #ShorthornPride
🚨 WEATHER UPDATE – REGIONAL TRACK MEET 🚨
Due to weather adjustments, the schedule for the Regional Track & Field Championships in Abilene has been updated.
📍 Location: Elmer Gray Stadium – Abilene Christian University
📅 Dates: May 1–2, 2026
⏰ Key Updates:
* Friday (May 1): 3200m Run
Running Prelims begin at 6:30 PM
* Saturday (May 2):
* Field Events begin at 9:00 AM
* Running Finals begin at 6:30 PM
⚠️ Please review the updated schedule carefully for specific event times.
Let’s show up and support our Marfa Shorthorns as they compete at the Regional Championships! 🏃♂️🔥
#ShorthornsShowOut #MarfaISD #RegionalTrack #UILTrack
🎉📚 Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration Roundup is HERE! 📚🎉
Marfa ISD is excited to welcome our newest Shorthorns for the 2026–2027 school year! 🐂💜
🗓 Dates: May 1, 7 & 8, 2026
📍 Location: Marfa Elementary School
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
We are enrolling:
⭐ Pre-K 3
⭐ Pre-K 4
⭐ Kindergarten
📌 What to Bring:
✔ Birth Certificate
✔ Social Security Card
✔ Immunization Records
✔ Proof of Residency
✔ Parent/Guardian ID
💡 Give your child a strong start at Marfa ISD! Our programs focus on early learning, social development, and school readiness in a caring and supportive environment.
📞 Questions? Call us at 432-729-5500
💜 We can’t wait to welcome the next generation of Shorthorns!
#MarfaISD #ShorthornPride #FutureShorthorns #PreK #KindergartenReady
Marfa ISD is excited to welcome our newest Shorthorns for the 2026–2027 school year! 🐂💜
🗓 Dates: May 1, 7 & 8, 2026
📍 Location: Marfa Elementary School
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
We are enrolling:
⭐ Pre-K 3
⭐ Pre-K 4
⭐ Kindergarten
📌 What to Bring:
✔ Birth Certificate
✔ Social Security Card
✔ Immunization Records
✔ Proof of Residency
✔ Parent/Guardian ID
💡 Give your child a strong start at Marfa ISD! Our programs focus on early learning, social development, and school readiness in a caring and supportive environment.
📞 Questions? Call us at 432-729-5500
💜 We can’t wait to welcome the next generation of Shorthorns!
#MarfaISD #ShorthornPride #FutureShorthorns #PreK #KindergartenReady
