Marfa ISD classes continue next week. School will be dismissed for the holiday on Wednesday, Dec. 22 after the morning evacuation/reunification drill. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.
Parent Survival Tips During the Holiday Season!
The holiday season brings joy and stress for parents. Here's some resources to help kids thrive, courtesy of Child Mind Institute:
Anxiety and Being Kind to Yourself. Self-compassion can help parents (and anyone else) manage anxiety. https://childmind.org/article/be-kind-to-yourself/
The Family Gathering: a Survival Guide. How to help your kids be at their best and have fun, too. https://childmind.org/article/the-family-gathering-a-survival-guide/
How to Take Stress Out of the Holidays. Help kids rise to the occasion, and don't aim too high. https://childmind.org/article/how-to-take-the-stress-out-of-the-holidays/
How Mindfulness Can Help Caregivers. Parents of children with special needs find these techniques reduce stress and anxiety. https://childmind.org/article/how-mindfulness-can-help-caregivers/
How Parent Support Groups Can Help. Online or off, communities share experience, comfort and friendship. https://childmind.org/article/how-parent-support-groups-can-help/
Need additional resources, contact Marfa ISD School Counselor, Luane Porter, at 432-729-5500 or email at sporter@marfaisd.com
Ballet Folklorico members performing this semester.
Sul Ross State University Professor Jesse Kelch talked about geology and careers in geology during Mrs. Donaldson's science classes. Students explored different types of rocks found in the Chihuahuan Desert and discussed careers in the geology field.
DSHS will offer the Pfizer Vaccine (1st and 2nd dose) at Marfa Shorthorn Gym for children ages 5-11 years of age on December 9, 2021 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. or until they run out. To sign up, contact Beverly Dutchover at 432-729-5500 prior to December 9, 2021. Please pick up the required paperwork from the nurse by Wednesday afternoon to be prepared for the clinic.
On Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 2:00P Marfa ISD's SHAC Committee invites all stakeholders (parents, community members, students, staff and administrators) to attend the upcoming meeting where our current Local School Wellness Policy will be assessed and reviewed. The meeting will be held at Robinson Cafeteria. We encourage all stakeholders to participate in reviewing and updating the Local School Wellness Policy and Local Wellness Plan for SY 2021-2022.
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.