Attention Junior and Senior Parents/Guardians! Come join us Monday, September 13th at 6:00 pm in the high school auditorium for our Shorthorn Success Night. Ms. Scott will discuss school information and expectations, grade level teachers will review classroom expectations, and Mrs. Porter will talk about child development, social media, graduation requirements, state assessment requirements, and suggestions for student success.
This is a great opportunity to be involved in your child's educational experience at Marfa ISD. Come for the information, stay for the door prizes! We look forward to seeing you there!
For questions, please call Marfa Junior-Senior High School at 432-729-5500.
Thank you, Liz Rogers, Attorney at Law, for talking to our seniors about their rights and responsibilities when turning 18! It was great information covering a variety of topics such as laws, voting, jury duty, employment, drugs and alcohol.
Correction on the vaccine date. The correct date is Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. at the Marfa Shorthorn Gym.
The Department of State Health Services will administer the second Pfizer Vaccine at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, September 9, at the Marfa Shorthorn Gym. Children 12- to 15-years old must be accompanied by their parent/guardian. There is no charge for the vaccine.
With the increase in COVID cases and other common viruses, we are asking that parents/guardians please keep their child home if she/he has a fever, cough, or sore throat. This will be an excused absence with a note from the parent or a medical provider explaining the illness. District nurse Beverly Dutchover has COVID tests available for students. Please contact her at 432-729-5500 to schedule a test if needed.
Shorthorn Homecoming is tonight at Martin Field! Pre-game show begins at 5:45 p.m. The MHS Homecoming court will be presented and the Queen, King, Prince, and Princess will be announced. Kickoff is 6:05 p.m. when the Shorthorns take on Holy Cross Catholic School. The Athletic Booster Club will have the concession stand open selling popcorn, hot dogs, nachos and more! Go Shorthorns!
School begins tomorrow, Monday, August 16.
Student drop off begins at 7:40 am
Drop off for elementary will be on the west side of the building. Doors will open for students to enter the building at 7:45 a.m. Pick up will begin at 3:45 pm.
Junior High drop off is at the football field entrance and High School drop off is at the front of the high school.
All junior high and high school students will meet in the auditorium at 8 am for a general assembly.
Students are encouraged to bring bottled water.
Seniors Paint the Street at 7:30 pm tonight, Friday, August 13! Bring your paint and make your mark on the street! Congratulations Class of 2022! Go Horns!
Senior Paint the Street is canceled today due to weather. We will reschedule. We will post a new date for painting tomorrow
Senior Picture Day is tomorrow, Wednesday, August 11, at Marfa Shorthorn Gym. Seniors, please check your school email for appointment times. The appointment schedule will also be posted at MSG.
Attention SRSU students
If you are a graduate of a high school in Brewster, Jeff Davis, or Presidio Counties with 24 semester credit hours and a GPA of 3.0 or higher, please consider applying for the Bechtel Book Grant.
In Marfa, applications can be picked up at Marfa ISD Central Office or email Bianca Gonzalez - bigonzalez@marfaisd.com.
The deadline to apply is noon on August 20, 2021.
Online Registration assistance will be available at Meet the Teachers from 4:30-6 p.m., Thursday, August 12 at both campuses.
This year, parents must register online through the school's Parent Portal. Paper forms are no longer available.
The registration link is on our website - www.marfaisd.com Click on: Explore Scroll to: Parents Click on: Ascender Parent Portal.
Please call or stop by either campus office for assistance or for more information. 432-729-5500
The Department of State Health Services will administer the Pfizer Vaccine to anyone ages 12 and older at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 10, at the Marfa Shorthorn Gym. Children 12- to 15-years old must be accompanied by their parent/guardian. There is no charge for the vaccine. Please call the school administration office at 432-729-5500 (select 4) if you want you or your children to be vaccinated.
Upcoming events for Seniors - Class of 2022!! Senior Picture Day is Wednesday, August 11. Check your email for appointment time. Street painting is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 12. Go Shorthorns! Go Seniors!
School supplies give away Sunday, August 8!!
And, ice cream!!!
Gonzalez Street in front of the high school will be closed today and for several days as the City of Marfa prepares the street for the Class of 2022 to paint it - a long-time Shorthorn tradition. Thanks for your continued support of MISD. Go Horns!
School supply give away!
School supplies give away on Sunday, August 8th, 12:30pm till they’re gone.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will host a Drive-Up School Supplies Give Away and Ice Cream To Go on Sunday, August 8th from 12:30pm till everything is gone. The event will be contact-free. Please come by St. Paul’s, the rock church behind the Marfa Courthouse, where volunteers will be handing out brand-new backpacks filled with school supplies. Volunteers will also have ice cream sandwiches to go. If you don’t need supplies or it’s just a hot day, please come by and get an ice cream. Everyone is welcome.
Need help with online registration for your child's school enrollment? Come to our Registration Roundup August 3rd, 9AM-2PM @ Robinson Cafeteria!
The Chinati Foundation initiates series of free family days in July
Calling all tri-county families! The Chinati Foundation invites local families to free workshops at the museum. Occurring from 8-11am Saturday mornings on Chinati’s grounds, participants will explore selections from the museum’s collection, engage in artmaking experiences, and meet fellow Big Bend residents.
On July 24th, educators will introduce families to Dan Flavin’s untitled (Marfa Project). Upon viewing Flavin’s fluorescent light artworks, participants will work together to make a colorful and playful direct animation film. This workshop will explore concepts of light, motion and transformation.
The July 31st event is all about construction. Families will experience Donald Judd’s 100 untitled works in mill aluminum and consider notions of space, shape and placement. Participants will then work together to build a city out of wood blocks and pieces.
Light snacks and water will be provided to participants.
All ages are welcome; young children are encouraged.
Enrollment is limited to 25 total participants per session.
Priority will be given to military families, veterans and first-time museum attendees. Please sign up for your workshop of choice by visiting chinati.org/july-family-days/ or contact Molly Bondy at 432 729 4362 EXT.223/mbondy@chinati.org.
Covid safety protocols, including masking and respecting social distancing, will be observed.
