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➗🌟 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

🍎✨ EXCELLENCE IS ON THE MENU AT MARFA ISD! ✨🍎 Marfa ISD is proud to announce that our cafeteria earned a clean inspection report from the Texas Department of State Health Services, with no violations cited! This outstanding achievement is thanks to the dedication and hard work of MISD Food Services Manager Mayra Marquez and her staff, who work diligently to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students. Thank you for taking such great care of our Shorthorns! 💜 #MarfaISD #ElevateExcellence #RideForTheBrand

SHORTHORN SCIENTISTS AT WORK! 🧪🔬 Our Marfa 5th graders are putting science into action! Students explored the physical properties of matter, including mass, magnetism, solubility, and relative density through hands-on investigation. From testing hypotheses to making observations, our young scientists are discovering how science works in the real world! 🧲⚖️🧪 Keep exploring, Shorthorns! 💜🤘 #MarfaShorthorns #ShorthornScientists #HandsOnLearning #ElevateExcellence #RideForTheBrand

📚 Our 2nd grade Shorthorns are hard at work learning how to find text evidence to support their answers! They are building strong reading skills by learning to go back into the text, find the evidence, and explain their thinking.

Way to work hard, 2nd grade! Keep it up, Shorthorns! 💜🤘

8th Grade SHORTHORNS ARE GEARING UP FOR THE FUTURE! Our Shorthorns are elevating their postsecondary game—and starting early! 🚀 Marfa ISD is proud to announce our partnership with Sul Ross State University GEAR UP, beginning with our 8th-grade cohort! Through GEAR UP, students will gain access to college and career readiness opportunities, mentorship, college tours, financial aid resources, and more as they prepare for life beyond high school. Start Early. Dream Big. GEAR UP. Join OUR Brand! #MarfaShorthorns #GEARUP #ElevateExcellence #WeAreTheBrand #CollegeAndCareerReady

8th Grade SHORTHORNS ARE GEARING UP FOR THE FUTURE! Our Shorthorns are elevating their postsecondary game—and starting early! 🚀 Marfa ISD is proud to announce our partnership with Sul Ross State University GEAR UP, beginning with our 8th-grade cohort! Through GEAR UP, students will gain access to college and career readiness opportunities, mentorship, college tours, financial aid resources, and more as they prepare for life beyond high school. Start Early. Dream Big. GEAR UP. Join OUR Brand! #MarfaShorthorns #GEARUP #ElevateExcellence #WeAreTheBrand #CollegeAndCareerReady

Homecoming Week: September 28 - October 2, 2026

🎓📸 SENIORS, IT’S YOUR TIME TO SHINE! Class of 2027 Senior Portraits are coming! 📅 Monday, September 21, 2026 Seniors, come ready to look your best and capture a milestone you’ll remember for a lifetime! 💜 🎓 Cap & Gown 📸 Senior Portraits ✨ Memories for a Lifetime Location and specific times will be announced shortly! Dress your best and bring your Shorthorn smile! 🤘💜 #MarfaShorthorns #ClassOf2027 #SeniorPortraits #RideForTheBrand #ElevateExcellence

Picture Day: Monday, September 21, 2026

Order your homecoming shirt today! https://gogandy.com/marfa-hcs26

Weekly Memo: Week 4

🧪🥨 MIXING IT UP WITH THE SHORTHORNS! 🔬💜 Mrs. Loya’s science students put their lesson on mixtures into action—with a tasty twist! Students created their own heterogeneous mixtures by making trail mix, seeing firsthand how different ingredients can be combined while still keeping their individual properties. 🥨 Mix it. 🔬 Observe it. 🧠 Learn it. And maybe snack on it, too! 😋 Hands-on science makes learning stick! #MarfaISD #ElevateExcellence #RideForTheBrand #ScienceInAction #ShorthornLearning

🎨🖌️ THE ART OF THE BRAND! Ms. Powers’ Art students are bringing still life to life! Students studied everyday objects and explored perspective, composition, color, and observation before recreating what they saw through painting. Along the way, they learned how different paints, brushes, and application techniques can completely change the finished piece—and these Shorthorn artists did an amazing job! 🎨👏 Creativity is part of our Brand of Excellence! 🧑‍🎨 #MarfaISD #ElevateExcellence #RideForTheBrand #TheArtOfTheBrand

🎨✨ ART IN ACTION AT MARFA ISD! Ms. Powers’ Art I students are exploring how light and shadow can add contrast, depth, and dimension to their artwork. In a community known for its art and creativity, our students are building their own artistic skills through hands-on learning and creative expression. 🖌️ Learning new techniques. 🌟 Exploring creativity. 🎨 Bringing ideas to life. Elevating Excellence in the art classroom! #MarfaISD #ElevateExcellence #RideForTheBrand #ArtInAction #ArtEducation

SCIENCE IN ACTION AT MARFA ISD! Mrs. Donaldson’s freshman Biology students took learning from the textbook to the lab as they extracted DNA from fresh strawberries! Through this hands-on investigation, students are exploring how DNA serves as the foundation of all living things and why understanding it is essential to the study of life. 🔬 Hands-on learning. 🧬 Real-world science. 🍓 Engaged Shorthorns. This is what Elevating Excellence looks like in the classroom! #MarfaISD #ElevateExcellence #RideForTheBrand #ScienceInAction #Biology #ShorthornLearning