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🏆💜 NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED! MARFA SHORTHORNS MAKING THEIR MARK! 💜🏆 Congratulations to the Marfa ISD Yearbook Club and Digital Media Instructor Adele Powers on earning national recognition from Treering Yearbooks! Our talented Shorthorns were named Runner-Up in the School Spirit Yearbook Cover Category! Their award-winning design captured the heart of Marfa through its creativity, local connections, school spirit, and signature Shorthorn purple! Every detail tells a story that is uniquely OURS. A special congratulations to Mrs. Powers for inspiring our students to turn their creativity into something truly extraordinary! Small school. BIG creativity. NATIONAL recognition! 🌟 ELEVATING EXCELLENCE IS THE STANDARD. #MarfaISD #ShorthornPride #ElevateExcellence #RideForTheBrand #Yearbook #NationalRecognition

🍿💜 POPCORN FOR A PURPOSE! SUPPORT OUR MARFA SHORTHORNS! 💜🍿 Our 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are joining forces with the Marfa PTO for a delicious Popcornopolis Fundraiser! From Caramel Corn to Kettle Corn and Zebra Popcorn, there’s something sweet and tasty for everyone! Every purchase helps support our Shorthorns! 🐂 📅 Important Dates: 📝 Monday, October 5, 2026: All order forms and money are due back at school. 🚚 Delivery: Popcorn orders are expected to arrive approximately three weeks after October 5. Thank you to our amazing families and community for supporting our students and helping make this fundraiser a success! Let’s POP together for our Shorthorns! 🍿💜 #MarfaISD #MarfaPTO #Popcornopolis #SupportOurShorthorns #RideForTheBrand #ElevateExcellence

📣💜 DAY ONE OF MINI CHEER CAMP WAS CHEERTASTIC! 💜📣 Our Mini Shorthorn Cheerleaders ROCKED Day 1 of Mini Cheer Camp! From learning chants and dances to showing off their Shorthorn spirit moves, these girls brought the ENERGY, SMILES, and SPIRIT! 🐂✨ And guess what? We’re just getting started! DAY 2 IS COMING UP TOMORROW! 🎀 These mini cheerleaders know how to ELEVATE and CELEBRATE the Shorthorn Way! We can’t wait to see them bring even more Shorthorn spirit tomorrow! BIG SPIRIT. LITTLE SHORTHORNS. ONE PROUD BRAND! 💜📣 #MarfaISD #MiniCheerCamp #ShorthornSpirit #RideForTheBrand #ElevateExcellence

🌧️💜 MARFA ISD COMMUNITY CELEBRATION – WEATHER UPDATE! 💜🌧️ We are keeping a close eye on the weather as we prepare for our Shorthorn Community Celebration! Our event is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, September 24, weather permitting. If the rain continues, we may need to postpone our celebration until next week. Should that happen, we will announce the new date and time as soon as they are confirmed. We appreciate your patience and understanding! We look forward to bringing our Shorthorn families together for an evening of food, music, fun, and community spirit! 💜 Rain or shine, our Shorthorn spirit remains strong!

🌎✈️ FIRST STAMP, LASTING MEMORIES! 💜 A huge thank you to First Stamp, Sarah Williams, and Alpine ISD for hosting such an informative meeting tonight, and to Marfa’s very own Alexis Viella for sharing her incredible First Stamp experience from summer 2026! We are excited for our Marfa Shorthorns to have the opportunity to apply for this life-changing travel experience and explore the world beyond the Big Bend! Big dreams start in small towns! 🌍💜 #MarfaISD #FirstStamp #RideForTheBrand #ElevateExcellence

MARFA ISD COMMUNITY CELEBRATION! Join us this Thursday as we come together to celebrate our amazing Shorthorn students, families, and community! Marfa ISD invites everyone to an evening filled with Shorthorn spirit, delicious hamburgers and cheeseburgers, family-friendly activities, music, and so much more! 📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026 ⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 400 W Lincoln Street (by the Football Field) 🍔 Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers 📣 Mini Cheer Performance 🎶 Live Music 🎨 Hoof Painting 💜 Family Fun & Shorthorn Spirit! We are excited to celebrate the students and families who make Marfa ISD such a special place. Bring the whole family, enjoy an evening together, and help us celebrate what it means to be a SHORTHORN! ONE SCHOOL. ONE FAMILY. ONE BRAND. #MarfaISD #RideForTheBrand #ElevateExcellence #ShorthornPride #MarfaCommunity

📐💜 TRANSFORMING LEARNING IN 8TH GRADE MATH! 💜📐 Ms. Hinojos’ 8th-grade math students took a hands-on approach to learning geometric transformations as they prepared for their upcoming math test! Using pegboards and geometric shapes, students brought graphing concepts to life by exploring reflections, rotations, and translations. Instead of simply seeing transformations on paper, they were able to build, move, and visualize each one! A little hands-on learning goes a long way in helping our Shorthorns make connections and strengthen their mathematical understanding! 💜 #MarfaISD #ShorthornMath #HandsOnLearning #ElevateExcellence #RideForTheBrand

🌎✈️ FIRST STAMP INFORMATION MEETING! Marfa ISD 10th graders and families interested in the First Stamp travel program are invited to attend an informational meeting on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Alpine High School! 📅 Monday, September 21, 2026 🕠 5:30 PM 📍 Alpine High School Sarah Williams, First Stamp representative, will be in Alpine to share information about the program and the exciting opportunities available to students. Former First Stamp participants and their parents are also encouraged to attend and share their experiences with interested students and families. Marfa and Alpine students are invited to attend! Come learn more about this opportunity to explore, travel, and experience the world beyond the classroom!

Additional Events in BLUE 🩵

🎓💜 MARFA ISD STUDENTS & FAMILIES — COLLEGE NIGHT! 💜🎓 Marfa ISD high school students and parents are invited to College Night: Beyond Graduation at Alpine High School! 📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026 ⏰ 6:00–7:45 PM 📍 Alpine High School | 300 E. Hendryx Ave. Come learn about financial aid, college and career pathways, student services, enrollment, and more! Presenters include Odessa College, Sul Ross State University, BB-RISE, and OneGoal. ✨ Your future starts with a plan. Come explore what’s possible beyond graduation! 💜🤍 Marfa Shorthorns — Elevate Excellence. Ride for the Brand.

📸 Picture Day Reminder! Students received their picture packets last week. For families needing additional information or wishing to place an order online, please refer to the attached order forms, which include a QR code and online ordering instructions. Payment is NOT required on Picture Day. Parents and guardians may conveniently place their orders online. Thank you for helping us capture these special Shorthorn memories!

Weekly Memo September 21-26, 2026

🌺🏐 ALOHA, SHORTHORN NATION! IT’S GAME DAY! 🏐🌺 The Lady Horns are hitting the road! Join us Saturday, September 19 as Marfa takes on Fort Davis in Fort Davis! 💜 🌴 MARFA @ FORT DAVIS ⏰ 12:00 PM 📍 Fort Davis, Texas 🌺 Hawaiian Theme Wear your Hawaiian gear and come support our Lady Horns on the road! 🌺🌴🏐 RIDE FOR THE BRAND! 🤘💜 #MarfaISD #LadyHorns #GameDay #RideForTheBrand #ElevateExcellence

LEADERS WHO LEARN, LEAD THE WAY! 📕 At Marfa ISD, Elevating Excellence means continuing to grow at every level! Our MISD Leadership Team is engaging in a collaborative book study focused on strengthening leadership practices, supporting our teachers, and ultimately improving outcomes for our students. Because when school leaders keep learning, reflecting, and growing, that commitment reaches classrooms across the district. #MarfaISD #ElevateExcellence #RideForTheBrand #LeadershipMatters #AlwaysLearning

Marfa ISD is accepting applications for a: FULL-TIME SCHOOL COUNSELOR We are seeking a dedicated, student-centered counselor ready to support the academic, social-emotional, and postsecondary success of our Shorthorns. Join a district committed to helping every student grow, succeed, and prepare for what comes next. 📍 Marfa, Texas 📩 Contact Superintendent Stephen McCanless for additional information. Come Ride for the Brand and help us Elevate Excellence! #MarfaISD #NowHiring #SchoolCounselor #RideForTheBrand #ElevateExcellence

➗🌟 ROUNDING UP SOME SERIOUS MATH SKILLS! 🌟➗ Our 4th-grade math superstars are making numbers make sense! Using number lines and Bluebonnet Math, students practiced rounding while turning a challenging concept into an engaging, hands-on learning experience. We love seeing those smiles, growing confidence, and strong math skills in action! 💜📐 #MarfaISD #BluebonnetMath #MathInAction #ElevateExcellence #RideForTheBrand

JobCon 2026 At Sul Ross State University Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Upcoming Early Dismissal Days

💻⚡ TECH KEEPS US CONNECTED! ⚡💻 Today, on National IT Professionals Day, Marfa ISD recognizes our IT Director, Mr. Salcido, for keeping our district connected, supported, and moving forward! From computers and iPads to networks, software, troubleshooting, and everything in between, Mr. Salcido works behind the scenes every day to keep technology working for our students and staff. Thank you, Mr. Salcido, for solving problems, finding solutions, and keeping Marfa ISD connected! 💜💻 Happy National IT Professionals Day! #MarfaISD #ITProfessionalsDay #RideForTheBrand #ElevateExcellence

🏔️📍 LEARNING THE LAY OF THE LAND! 🗺️ Mr. Pineda’s students learned topographic maps and contour lines in geography class... and they weren't PLAY-DOH-ing around with this activity. Students created their own mountains and hills, then sliced them into sections to trace and create contour lines—giving them a hands-on look at how elevation and slope are represented on a map. They learned that the closer the contour lines are, the steeper the slope; the farther apart they are, the more gradual the slope. Hands-on learning at work! 💜🏔️ #MarfaISD #ShorthornLearning #HandsOnLearning #ElevateExcellence #RideForTheBrand