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🔬🧪 Good Luck, Shorthorn Scientists! 🧪🔬 Thanks to the support of the Marfa Education Foundation, Shorthorn Scientists compete at the Regional Science Fair at The University of Texas Permian Basin today! Mrs. Lizzy Donaldson's students worked hard to develop projects that include: ✨ Experiments testing variables ✨ Demonstrations explaining scientific concepts ✨ Research-based investigations ✨ Modeling and engineering design projects Topics range from plant biology (light effects 🌱), chemistry, physics (energy⚡), environmental science (water quality and usage💧), to behavioral studies and more! These students represent the very best of Shorthorn Nation — curious minds, problem solvers, and future innovators. We are so proud of your dedication, creativity, and commitment to excellence. #ShorthornNation #MarfaISD #FutureScientists #RegionalScienceFair

🧪🌎 Hands-on science in action! Our 7th grade students in Mrs. Loya’s class explored the three types of plate boundaries in a fun, edible way. Using graham crackers to model continental crust, icing to represent the mantle, and fruit roll-ups as oceanic crust, students reviewed divergent, transform, and convergent boundaries while seeing how Earth’s plates move and interact. Learning came alive as students built, observed, and discussed how these processes shape our planet. Great job to our young scientists for diving into geology with curiosity and creativity!

A huge thank you to Marfa Hardware Company and owner Yoseff Ben-Yehuda for continuing to support Marfa ISD and our students! Their generous donation of paint is helping us freshen up our elementary Pop Zone, and their ongoing support — from student street painting projects to other student-centered initiatives — shows a true commitment to our kids and our community. We are grateful for partners like Marfa Hardware who invest in making our schools brighter, more welcoming, and full of pride. Thank you for being such an important part of Shorthorn Nation!

2026 Spring Schedules

February 9 - 14, 2026

🎉 Happy Counselor Appreciation Week to Marfa ISD’s one and only Mrs. Trava Baker! 💜

Mrs. Baker is truly a shining star on our campus. Every day, she makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our students through her dedication, organization, and commitment to helping them reach their goals. From guiding students through postsecondary planning and college and career pathways, to keeping our campus aligned with state testing and accountability, she helps keep our school moving forward.

She is also a trusted mentor for our teachers, generously sharing her experience and supporting their instructional work. Her leadership, heart for students, and steady guidance are a beacon for our district.

We are proud and grateful to have Mrs. Baker as part of our Marfa Shorthorn family. Thank you for everything you do for our students, staff, and community!

You’re invited to be a presenter at our 2026 Marfa Career Fair — one of our most exciting and student-favorite events of the year!

Thanks to the incredible partnership with the Marfa Education Foundation and Abby Boyd, we bring students a wide variety of career paths, hands-on experiences, and engaging presentations that spark curiosity about their future.

We’re looking for professionals, businesses, and community members to sign up, get involved, and help our students explore real-world opportunities. Your voice and experience can make a lasting impact!

Join us in helping students discover, learn, and dream big. We’d love to have you be part of this special event!

🎭✨ 2026 MARFA LIVE ARTS Junior High Monologue Workshop! ✨🎭

A huge thank you to our amazing teacher, Ms. Gore, and the incredible Marfa Live Arts team for bringing the 2026 monologue workshop into our classrooms. Our students laughed, wrote, created, and fully embraced the experience—loving every moment of it!

Special shout-out to Rachel Tate, who worked with our students and was absolutely phenomenal. This collaboration sparked creativity, confidence, and a love for performance in our students, and we are so grateful for the opportunity.

Thank you for investing in our kids and making learning come alive! 💜

#MarfaISD #MarfaLiveArts #JuniorHighCreativity #ArtsInEducation #Grateful #ShorthornPride

2026 DAR Good Citizens Award Goes to AVA FLORES!

Congratulations to Ava Flores, who was recognized by the Daughters of the American Revolution as this year's DAR Good Citizens Award recipient.

This award honors students who exemplify dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities.

We are incredibly proud of you, Ava—way to represent Marfa with character and excellence! 💜🐂

#ShorthornPride #MarfaISD #DARGoodCitizen #StudentLeadership

🏀💜 Congratulations,JH Shorthorns! 💜🏀

Congratulations to our Junior Shorthorns Boys Basketball Team for competing strong at the Junior High District Tournament! A 3rd place finish with a big win against Fort Davis—great work by our boys and their coach. We are proud of you!

⭐ All-Tournament Team Selections:
👏 Diego Labrado
👏 Logan Pippen

Way to represent Marfa with grit, teamwork, and Shorthorn pride! 🐂💜
#ShorthornPride #MarfaISD #JHBasketball

🏀💜 Congratulations, Lady Horns! 💜🏀

Congratulations to our Junior Lady Horns Basketball Team for competing strong at the Junior High District Tournament! A 3rd place finish—great work by our Lady Horns and their coach. We are so proud of you!

⭐ All-Tournament Team Selections:
👏 Mia Rosas
👏 Dania Fernandez

Way to represent Marfa with heart, hustle, and teamwork! 🐂💜
#LadyHorns #ShorthornPride #MarfaISD #JHBasketball

February 3, 2026

📣 Marfa ISD Open House – February 3, 2026 📣
Hosted by Marfa Independent School District

🏫 Parents are invited to:
• Visit classrooms (Elementary, JH & HS)
• Meet teachers
• Schedule conferences
• Hear district updates from Superintendent Arturo Alferez
• Enter our parent raffle (5 chances to win $20 Visa gift cards!)

🚨 IMPORTANT:
⏰ Official start times WILL be sent through Thrillshare and other district messaging apps.
📱 Please watch your messages so you don’t miss it!

💜 Stay informed, support your Shorthorns, and join us for a great evening of connection and celebration!

#MarfaISD #ShorthornPride #ParentEngagement #OpenHouse #MarfaTexas

Weekly MEMO
January 26, 2026 - January 31, 2026

🎓 Honor Roll Alert! 🎓

Congratulations to our Early College students who earned Honor Roll recognition at Odessa College while earning college credit through Marfa ISD’s Early College program. Your hard work is paying off — we are so proud of you! 💙💛

#EarlyCollege #HonorRoll #MarfaISD #ShorthornPride #CollegeCredits #BrainsAndGoals #FutureFocused #HardWorkPaysOff

❄️ WINTER WEATHER EVENT ❄️
🗓 Begins Friday, January 23, 2026

Presidio County officials are urging residents to prepare for a winter weather event that may bring very cold temperatures, icy roads, and possible power outages into early next week.

To support community safety and stranded travelers:

📍 Warming Shelter
➡️ Marfa ISD Cafeteria (opens Friday evening)

📍 Overnight Shelter
➡️ Marfa Shorthorn Gym

Shelters will provide warming space, restrooms, charging stations, non-emergency support, and overnight accommodations as needed.

Please plan ahead, stay informed, and travel safely.

January 19 - 24, 2025

Huge congrats to the Marfa JH Lady Horns for bringing home 3rd Place at the Sanderson Tournament! 🏀 Great job Coach Hinojos, Aubrey, Lucilla, Mia, Dania, and Fatima! We are proud of you!

Marfa ISD and Balmorhea ISD will host a donation drive to support funeral expenses for Gabriel Tavarez Modesto, a Pre-K student at Fort Davis ISD.

📍 Marfa Shorthorn Gyms
🗓 Friday, January 9, 2025
🏀 6:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Varsity Games

Donations go directly to assist with funeral expenses.
Thank you for supporting our neighboring community during this difficult time.