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🇺🇸 ATTENTION ALL VETERANS! CALLING ALL VETERANS! 🇺🇸 Marfa ISD proudly invites all veterans to join us on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, as we honor your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to our great nation!

🇺🇸 MARFA ISD VETERANS DAY PROGRAM 🇺🇸 Join us Wednesday, November 11, 2026, as we come together to honor the brave men and women who have served our country! 📍 Marfa Shorthorn Gym 10:00 AM – Coffee with Veterans (NHS) 10:30 AM – Veterans Day Assembly (MISD) 11:00 AM – Veterans Day Lunch for Veterans (NHS) We look forward to honoring our veterans and thanking them for their service and sacrifice! 🇺🇸

Congratulations to our outstanding teachers and district employees selected for special recognition this week! Thank you for your dedication to our students and Marfa ISD. Special thanks to the Marfa Education Foundation for providing each honoree with a small gift of appreciation. We are proud to celebrate you! 💜

Congratulations to our very own Ms. Martha Stafford on being selected as a panelist for today’s event featuring Leon Smith, the 2026 National Teacher of the Year! We’re proud to have her represent Marfa ISD and share her experience and passion for education. Join us today, November 9, at 4:30 p.m. at the Espino Conference Center at Sul Ross State University in Alpine. This free event is open to everyone!

🏐💜 CONGRATULATIONS, MARFA LADY SHORTHORNS! 💜🏐 🏆 2026–2027 DISTRICT VOLLEYBALL HONORS 🏆 We are incredibly proud to recognize our Lady Shorthorns for their outstanding accomplishments on and off the court! 🌟 Outstanding Setter Dariela Munoz 🛡️ Defensive MVP Zoey Salgado 🥇 First Team All-District Giselle Torres Itzel Urrutia 🥈 Second Team All-District Madison Cash Liliana Zubia Adeline Marquez 📚 Academic All-District Dariela Munoz Zoey Salgado Giselle Torres Coach Ontiveros is proud of your hard work, dedication, and determination. Your love for the game has truly paid off! Coach Ontiveros couldn't be prouder of each of you. You have represented the Marfa Lady Shorthorns with heart, pride, and excellence both on the court and in the classroom.

Shorthorn Nation, we’re playoff bound! 🏈 The Marfa Shorthorns will take on the Rocksprings Angoras in the first round of the UIL Football Playoffs! 📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Balmorhea, Texas Ticket prices and additional game information will be announced soon. LET’S GO, SHORTHORNS!

CONGRATULATIONS, ALYSSA HARDEN! What an incredible finish to an outstanding season! Alyssa placed 36th out of 147 runners at the UIL State Cross Country Championships, finishing with a personal-best time of the season! Your dedication brought you to this moment. You represented Marfa with pride, and we couldn’t be prouder of you! Congratulations, Alyssa! You made Shorthorn Nation proud!

Great News, Shorthorn Nation! Our newly revised school calendar now includes Thanksgiving Break, Monday through Friday, November 23–27, along with other improved adjustments. Students, teachers, and instructional staff will enjoy the entire week off to rest, recharge, and spend time with family. Enjoy your well-deserved break, Shorthorns!

GOOD LUCK, ALYSSA HARDEN! Shorthorn Nation is cheering you on as you compete in the UIL State Cross Country Championship! Alyssa proudly represents Marfa ISD as she looks to finish her incredible season with a Top 10 finish and a state medal! MARFA PROUD!

Shorthorn Action Continues

You're Invited!

Marfa Early Childhood Center

Parent Information Day

Marfa ISD invites parents and families to join us for an informational meeting about the Marfa Early Childhood Center!

Come learn more about our upcoming program, designed to provide young children with a safe, nurturing environment where they can learn, grow, and begin building a bright future.

This will be an opportunity to learn about the program, ask questions, and get information about the next steps.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026
3:30 p.m.
Marfa Elementary School

We look forward to meeting you and sharing more about this exciting opportunity for our youngest Shorthorns!

Every little step builds a bright future!

Marfa ISD – Elevate Excellence, Ride for the Brand!

🍁 YOU’RE INVITED TO MARFA ISD’S THANKSGIVING LUNCH! 🦃 Marfa ISD invites our community to join us for a delicious Thanksgiving meal as we celebrate the season of gratitude and togetherness! 📅 Friday, November 13, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM 📍 Carl Robinson Cafeteria Community Pricing: Adults: $8 | Children: $5 MISD employees and Board of Trustees receive a complimentary lunch. We look forward to sharing this special tradition with our Shorthorn families and community! 🍂

STATE BOUND! Join us TODAY at 2:15 PM as we send off Alyssa Harden to the UIL State Cross Country Championships! MEET AT MSG GYM! Line the streets, wear your purple and white, and help us cheer Alyssa on as the Marfa Police Department escorts her out of town! Good luck, Alyssa! Shorthorn Nation is behind you!

🍿 Popcornopolis popcorn has arrived! 🍿

Calling all parents of Marfa Elementary students who participated in our fundraiser! All orders have been sorted and are ready for pickup beginning today at Marfa Elementary. If you need to pick up after school hours, please email Ms. Enriquez at jenriquez@marfaisd.com to make arrangements.

Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraiser.We appreciate our Shorthorn families!

GOOD LUCK, LADY HORNS!

🏆 AREA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!

The Marfa Lady Shorthorns take on Aspermont TONIGHT!

📍 Stanton High School
⏰ First serve at 5:30 PM!

Let’s bring home another CHAMPIONSHIP! 🏐

LET’S GO, LADY HORNS!

2026 BLACKOUT PEP RALLY! 📅 Friday, November 6, 2026 ⏰ 2:30 PM 📍 Marfa Shorthorn Gym WEAR YOUR NEON COLORS & BLACKOUT GEAR! Join us as we bring the energy, excitement, and SHORTHORN PRIDE to pump up our community for Friday night’s DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL GAME! 🏆🏈 🎓 SPECIAL SENIOR TRIBUTE! We will also showcase our Class of 2027 Senior Slideshow, celebrating and honoring our outstanding seniors and the memories they’ve made along the way!

ONCE A SHORTHORN, ALWAYS A SHORTHORN! Join us Friday, November 6, 2026, for Marfa Alumni Night at our last home football game! Dust off your letterman jacket, wear your purple, and reconnect with fellow Shorthorns. Former football players, cheerleaders, and band members will have reserved seating and special recognition during halftime! Bring your family and help us celebrate your legacy! See you at Martin Field!

Shorthorn Nation,
Our students are competing in three championships this week!
Big things are coming for our Horns!
Continue Riding for the Brand!

Tuesday: Volleyball AREA Championship Game
Friday: Football DISTRICT Championship Game
Saturday: Cross Country UIL State Championship Meet

🍂🎃 THE MARFA PTO FALL FESTIVAL IS HAPPENING NOW! 🎃🍁 🎉 SO MUCH FUN, SO MUCH TO DO, AND SO MUCH GOOD FOOD! Come out and join us at Hibbitts Gym! 🍔 Hungry? Stop by the Marfa Shorthorn Booster Club for some of the BEST CHEESEBURGERS IN TOWN! 😋 There’s something for everyone! Come check out: 🎨 Chinati Foundation 💜 Marfa PTO 🍪 Salgados' Sweet Snacks 🎓 Marfa ISD National Honor Society 🛍️ Scentsy 🎯 PTO Games & Activities 🍰 Cake Walk, Delicious Treats & MORE! 🍁 Bring the whole family, grab something delicious, play some games, and support our local organizations! 📍 Hibbitts Gym ⏰ HAPPENING NOW UNTIL 3:00 PM! 🎃 Before you head out for an evening of trick-or-treating, stop by and enjoy some FALL FESTIVAL FUN!

🎃 HAPPENING NOW! MARFA PTO FALL FESTIVAL! Come join the fun TODAY 12:00noon until 3:00 PM at Hibbitts Gym! 🎉 🎃 Food, Games, Cake Walk & More! Bring the family and support our Marfa PTO! 🍁🎃 ¡YA COMENZÓ EL FESTIVAL DE OTOÑO DEL PTO DE MARFA! ¡Vengan a divertirse HOY hasta las 3:00 PM en el Gimnasio Hibbitts! 🎉 🎃 ¡Comida, juegos, caminata de pasteles y mucho más! ¡Traigan a toda la familia y apoyen al PTO de Marfa! 🧡