Marfa Independent School District -

A letter from our Superintendent, Stephen W. McCanless, to the Shorthorn Community!

2026–2027 Course Scheduling Reminder Students who have not yet finalized their 2026–2027 course schedules still have an opportunity to meet with Mrs. Baker this week. Seniors & Juniors: Tuesday or Wednesday Sophomores & Freshmen: Wednesday Please check your school email for the sign-up sheet and enter your information in an available time slot. Make sure your schedule is ready before the new school year begins!

Lady Horns Volleyball is back in action! Come out Monday and support our Lady Horns as they take the court at the Marfa Shorthorn Gym! We’re excited for another great day of volleyball and competition. 📅 Monday, August 10 🏐 Marfa vs. Fort Davis — 10:00 AM 🏐 Marfa vs. Van Horn — 11:30 AM 🏐 Fort Davis vs. Van Horn — 1:00 PM Come pack the gym and cheer on our Lady Horns! 💜🤍🏐 #MarfaShorthorns #LadyHorns #ShorthornPride

SENIORS, IT’S YOUR TURN TO PAINT THE STREETS! 🎨 The Marfa High School Class of 2027 is ready to leave their mark! 👑🎓 Seniors, come out for a fun evening of creativity, memories, and Shorthorn pride as we kick off your SENIOR YEAR by painting the streets! 🖌️🎨 📅 Monday, August 17, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 PM 📍 Marfa High School Bring your creativity, your senior spirit, and get ready to make the street YOURS! 💜🤍 CLASS OF 2027 — this is your year! 🎓👑💜 #ClassOf2027 #PaintTheStreets #MarfaHighSchool #SeniorYear #ShorthornPride #MHS2027

Marfa ISD ISO Family and Community Engagement Specialist

Job Summary:
Design, coordinate, oversee, and direct comprehensive programs that encourage deep family and parental involvement in the school ecosystem. Provide continuous, high-quality adult literacy, educational pathways, and skill-building programs to the immediate family members, parents, and legal guardians of students enrolled in the Marfa ISD and Ft. Davis ISD Texas ACE Program to prevent learning loss and strengthen rural family success.

Marfa ISD ISO Site Coordinator

Job Summary:
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (Texas ACE) After-School Site Coordinator manages daily after-school and summer center operations for Marfa Independent School District elementary, middle, or high schools. Responsibilities include the design, implementation, and coordination of comprehensive out-of-school-time activities; close collaboration with parents, students, school-day personnel, and community partners; direct staff supervision; and day-to-day center management. Candidates must possess prior experience in program development or youth management, the ability to multitask, and a proven capacity to resolve challenging situations productively and objectively. Strong verbal and written communication skills with prior supervisory experience are highly preferred.

Marfa ISD is proud to partner with organizations that go above and beyond for our students and families. Thank you to our community partners for your generosity, kindness, and unwavering support. Together, we’re building brighter futures for every Shorthorn! 💜🤍

Marfa ISD is proud to partner with organizations that go above and beyond for our students and families. Thank you to our community partners for your generosity, kindness, and unwavering support. Together, we’re building brighter futures for every Shorthorn! 💜🤍

🏐 Season Opener Alert! Volleyball season is here! Come out and support your Marfa Lady Shorthorns as they kick off the 2026 season at the 6th Annual Coach Pancho Martinez Memorial Scrimmages. 📅 Friday, August 7, 2026 📍 Marfa Shorthorn Gym ⏰ First match begins at 8:00 AM Cheer on our Lady Shorthorns as they begin another exciting volleyball season! Your support means everything to our student-athletes. Go Shorthorns! 🏐💜🤍

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Cross Country Season Begins This Saturday! Good luck to our Marfa Shorthorns Cross Country Team as they open the 2026 season at the West of the Pecos Cross Country Meet in Pecos! 📅 Saturday, August 8 📍 Maxey Park – Pecos, TX ⏰ First race begins at 9:00 AM We wish all of our runners the best of luck as they kick off a new season. Run hard, compete with heart, and make Marfa proud! Go Shorthorns! 💜🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🐮

📣 MARFA ISD IS HIRING! 🍎💜

Looking for a place where you can make a real difference every day? Join the Marfa ISD family and become part of a small school with a big impact!

We are currently seeking:
🔹 Welding Teacher
🔹 1st Grade Teacher
🔹 2nd Grade Teacher
🔹 Music Teacher
🔹 Instructional Aide
🔹 Special Education Teacher

At Marfa ISD, you'll find:
✅ Supportive Team Environment
✅ Professional Growth Opportunities
✅ Health Insurance Benefits
✅ Small Class Sizes
✅ A Community That Feels Like Family

Help us inspire students, strengthen our community, and shape the future—one child at a time.

💜 Small School. Big Impact.
📍 Marfa, Texas
🌐 Visit www.marfaisd.com for more information and application details.

#MarfaISD #NowHiring #TeachInTexas #EducationJobs #SpecialEducationTeacher #MusicTeacher #ElementaryTeacher #WeldingTeacher #InstructionalAid #SmallTownBigImpact #MarfaTexas #JoinOurTeam 💜⭐

School Board Vacancy

MAKE A DIFFERENCE
LEAD OUR FUTURE

Marfa ISD is seeking two dedicated community members to fill Place 4 and Place 5 on the Marfa ISD Board of Trustees.
This is an opportunity to help shape the future of our students and our district.

💜📚 Marfa ISD educators are still rocking this summer! MISD instructional leaders recently participated in Math RBIS (Research-Based Instructional Strategies) Refinement training, strengthening instructional practices that promote deeper learning, productive struggle, and student success. When our teachers grow, our students thrive! #MarfaISD #ShorthornPride #TeacherGrowth

Congratulations to our Marfa ISD coaches on being selected to serve in leadership and committee roles with the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) Region 8! Their leadership will help advocate for girls athletics and student-athletes across the region while proudly representing Marfa ISD. We are proud of your commitment to making a difference both on and off the field. #ShorthornPride #TGCA

☀️ Summer Shake-Up Fun! 🍽️📚 Marfa ISD students have made unforgettable memories this summer through Summer Shake-Up! One exciting highlight was Kid Café, where students learned cooking, teamwork, creativity, and career skills—all while having fun. Thank you to our community partners for helping make this an amazing summer of learning and adventure! 💜🤍 #MarfaISD #SummerShakeUp #ShorthornPride #LearningBeyondTheClassroom

📚🎒 Back to School Bash is TOMORROW! 🎒📚 Marfa ISD families, don’t miss this great opportunity to get your student ready for the new school year! Join us Wednesday, July 15 from 3:00–7:00 PM at the Marfa ISD Gym- 413 W Columbia Marfa, Tx 79843 (Next to the elementary) ✅ FREE Sports Physicals ✅ FREE School Vaccinations ✅ FREE Backpacks (while supplies last for qualifying students) Important: Students must be enrolled at Marfa ISD and proof of enrollment is required to receive services. A huge thank you to Big Bend Health, Bravo Health, and the Texas Department of State Health Services for partnering with Marfa ISD to help our students start the school year healthy and prepared. We look forward to seeing all of our Shorthorn families there! 💜🤍

🏆 2026 Marfa Shorthorns Fall Sports Schedules 🏆 The wait is over! Our 2026 Fall Sports Schedules are now available for: 🏈 Marfa Football 🏐 Marfa Volleyball 🏃 Marfa Cross Country We can’t wait to cheer on our Shorthorns all season long! Mark your calendars, wear your purple and white, and come out to support our student-athletes as they represent Marfa ISD with pride. Please Note: All game dates, times, and locations are subject to change due to officials’ availability, weather, travel considerations, or other unforeseen circumstances. Please continue to check Marfa ISD Athletics for the most up-to-date schedule information. www.marfaisd.com

At a special called meeting Saturday, July 11, 2026, the Marfa ISD Board of Trustees unanimously named Stephen McCanless as the Lone Finalist for Superintendent of Schools and the district’s next leader. Please join us in welcoming Mr. McCanless to the Marfa family!

🏐 Join us tomorrow! Celebrate Raven Martinez as she signs to continue her volleyball career at Sul Ross State University! 📅 Monday, July 6, 2026 🕠 5:30 PM 📍 Marfa Shorthorn Gym Come help us celebrate this exciting milestone. Congratulations, Raven!

💜📣 What an Incredible Week at UCA Cheer Camp! 📣💜 The Marfa JH & Varsity Cheerleaders represented Shorthorn Nation with pride, determination, and outstanding spirit! 🏆 Camp Awards & Accomplishments ⭐ Day 2 Spirit Evaluation – Superior (Both Squads) ⭐ Day 3 Camp Routine Evaluation – Superior 🥇 1st Place – Small School Camp Routine Championship 🥇 1st Place – Spirit Championship (Both Squads) 📣 Spirit Sticks Earned Every Day! 🌟 Senior Recognition 💜 Giselle Torres 💜 Itzel 📍 Pin It Forward Awards Congratulations to Mia Rosas and Giselle Torres, selected by their UCA Team Leaders for exemplifying spirit, passion, commitment, respect, and leadership throughout camp. We are incredibly proud of our cheerleaders and coach for their hard work, teamwork, and dedication all week long. Thank you for representing Marfa ISD with excellence! Congratulations, Shorthorn Cheer! 💜🤍📣 #ShorthornNation #MarfaCheer #UCACamp #Superior #CampChampions #GoShorthorns