Marfa junior high and high school students can now stop by the new Career, College, and Counseling Center outside Mrs. Porter’s office to pick up information for career tips, college and financial aid, bullying, mental health, and alcohol and drug information.
Thank you to Marfa Education Foundation and Marfa ISD for supporting this beneficial project for our students!
Congratulations to the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade UIL academic participants for a first place finish at the district meet in Fort Davis this week. The students earned 630.5 points to tie with Fort Davis for first place.
Marfa ISD has been notified that one student has tested positive for COVID 19. The student was on the campus today, Dec. 1, 2021. The school district will follow its safety protocols and will continue to monitor the situation. If you or your child develop symptoms please contact your health care provider. For more information about symptoms, follow this link: https://www.cdc.gov/.../symptoms-testing/symptoms.html COVID rapid tests are available for MISD staff and students. Contact district nurse Beverly Dutchover at 432-729-5500.
Please join us for an evening of holiday music at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 8 at Gregg Auditorium.
Job opportunities! We have two positions available - Full time custodian and a special education classroom paraprofessional. Applications are available online at www.marfaisd.com or at the administration office at 400 W. Lincoln, Marfa, TX. Competitive wages and benefits.
Due to low attendance because of illness and families traveling for the holidays, we will release all students and staff at 12 noon tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 19. Classes will resume at 8:00 a.m., Monday, Nov. 29.
DSHS will offer the Pfizer Vaccine at Marfa ISD for children ages 5-11 years of age today, Thursday, Nov. 18 from 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. or until they run out. Vaccines will be limited and will be first come, first served. Contact Beverly Dutchover at 432-729-5500 to register.
Another informative day for Marfa Shorthorns…today juniors and seniors traveled to Sweetwater to learn about technical career options at Texas State Technical College.
Alpine High School senior Aiden Morrissey spoke to 7th and 8th graders this week about the challenges of being a teen and encouraged all to look straight ahead and be true to themselves. Thanks Aiden!
After a long day with a lot of walking and mounds of information at Angelo State University and Howard College, juniors and seniors have a fun evening of games at Sports Next Level. Good memories! Thank you to Alamito Foundation for sponsoring the fun games!
Shorthorns learn more career options as juniors and seniors visit the Howard College campuses in San Angelo.
Shorthorns are planning for their futures! Juniors and seniors visit Angelo State University for a campus tour, to learn about ASU traditions and to discover degree programs.
Robinson cafeteria would like to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving holiday! In an effort to continue to keep our students and staff safe and healthy this Holiday Season, there will be no meal sales to the general public this year for our annual Thanksgiving meal. We thank you for adhering to policy and always ensuring you obtain a Visitor’s Pass at the elementary or high school office prior to coming to the cafeteria to drop off your child’s school lunch or visiting us at Robinson Cafeteria.
Happy Holidays!
DSHS will offer the Pfizer Vaccine at Marfa ISD for children ages 5-11 years of age on November 18, 2021 from 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. or until they run out. Vaccines will be limited and will be first come, first served. To sign up, contact Beverly Dutchover at 432-729-5500 prior to November 18, 2021.
We are asking that you pick up the needed paperwork from the nurse by Wednesday afternoon to be prepared for the clinic.
Marfa High School students at Sul Ross State University’s Sully Showcase.
DSHS will offer the Pfizer Vaccine at Marfa ISD for children ages 5-11 years of age on November 18, 2021 from 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. or until they run out. Vaccines will be limited and will be first come, first served. To sign up, contact Beverly Dutchover at 432-729-5500 prior to November 18, 2021.
Juniors and Seniors get ready to attend Sully Show at SRSU.
FAFSA Night for area high school students. Odessa College financial aid representatives and MHS Counselor Luane Porter are hosting a financial application workshop tonight at Robinson Cafeteria.
We are honoring our Veterans on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. Please join us for this special event. Veterans - please call the school to confirm your attendance. 432-729-5500
School picture retakes is Tuesday, Nov. 9. Please bring the picture packet with you. If you did not receive one, the photographer will give you one when your picture is taken. All students and staff who were absent on the first picture day will have their pictures taken. This is also Senior picture retake.
