Marfa Independent School District -

📣 Congratulations to our 2026–2027 Marfa Cheerleaders! 💜 Say it loud, say it proud — we are so proud of you! Thank you for bringing energy, leadership, and true Shorthorn Spirit to Marfa ISD. Let’s go, Shorthorns! 🤘 #ShorthornPride #MarfaISD #MarfaCheer 📣

Marfa ISD Weekly Memo: March 16 - 21, 2026

📚 Reminder, Shorthorns! We’ll see everyone back on campus Monday, March 16, 2026. Classes will resume for ALL students and employees. Let’s start the week strong! 💜 #MarfaISD #ShorthornPride

🚨 Community Notice – Marfa ISD 🚨 The Marfa Police Department will be conducting training exercises at Marfa High School today and tomorrow (March 14–15). You may notice an increased presence of law enforcement and first responders in the area. ⚠️ Please note: This is ONLY a training exercise. There is no emergency. We appreciate the Marfa Police Department and first responders for their continued commitment to keeping our schools and community safe.

🎓 Attention Marfa Senior Class! 🎓
Graduation will be here before you know it, and it’s time to make sure you’re ready for the big day!

🧑‍🎓 Cap & Gown Online Store Deadline:
📅 Closes March 15, 2026

Be sure to order your graduation cap and gown so you’re ready to walk the stage and celebrate all your hard work!

🔗 Order Here:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/catalogBrowse/1079751/MARFA-HIGH-SCHOOL/Graduation/3167701222/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/

Let’s get ready to celebrate the Marfa High School Class of 2026! 💜🤍

Congratulations to our Marfa Golfers for a great performance at the Marfa Invitational Tournament! 1st Place Lady Horns 2nd Place Marfa Boys

🥎 Marfa Softball at the Wink Tournament!

The Lady Horns are ready for tournament action! Come out and support our girls as they compete in Wink.
📅 Thursday, March 5
⏰ 12:30 PM – Marfa vs Ft. Stockton
⏰ 6:30 PM – Marfa vs Pecos
🏆 Saturday, March 7 Single Elimination Bracket begins at 9:00 AM

#LadyHorns #MarfaSoftball #ShorthornPride

🎭✨ Let's Go, MARFA! ✨🎭 Our Marfa One Act Play Cast & Crew take the stage TODAY at the District Competition in Van Horn! 🕓 Performance Time: 4:00 PM 📍 Location: Van Horn Months of dedication, rehearsals, creativity, and teamwork all lead to this moment. We are incredibly proud of the hard work our students and sponsors have put into bringing their story to life on stage. Let’s send them all the Shorthorn pride and good luck as they represent Marfa ISD! 💜 🎬 Break a leg, cast and crew! We’re cheering you on all the way! #MarfaShorthorns #OneActPlay #UILTheatre #BreakALeg #ShorthornPride

💜 Marfa ISD 2026–2027 School Calendar is Here! 💜

⛳💜 It’s Tee Time, Shorthorns! 💜⛳ Come out and support our Marfa golfers as the boys and girls tee off at 9:00 AM right here in Marfa for their first tournament of the season! Drive. Chip. Compete. 🐮 ⛳️ #ShorthornsShowUp #MarfaISD #HornPride

VAN HORN JH Track Meet Schedule 🎖️🏃🏻‍♂️
Thursday, March 5, 2026

💜 Marfa ISD Weekly Memo | March 2–7 💜
It’s a BIG week for our Shorthorns — Golf, One Act Play, Track, Softball, Career testing & more!

Let’s show up and support our students as we head into Spring Break! 🐂✨
#ShorthornPride

🌴☀️ Early Dismissal FRIDAY! ☀️🌴 Spring Break is almost here, Shorthorns! 📅 Friday, March 6, 2026 🌸 Elementary Campus 🍎 11:00 AM – Lunch 🚌 11:45 AM – Bus Pick-Up 🏫 12:00 PM – Dismissal 🌊 JH / HS Campus 🍎 11:45 AM – Lunch 🚌 12:00 PM – Bus Pick-Up & Dismissal Let’s finish strong and head into Spring Break refreshed and ready! 😎🌺 Enjoy a safe and relaxing break, Marfa! 💜 Shorthorns! #MarfaISD #SpringBreak #EarlyDismissal #ShorthornPride

📚💜 MARFA SHORTHORNS REMINDER! 💜📚

We WILL have school on Monday as we head toward Spring Break!
MARCH 2, 2026

Let’s finish strong, Shorthorns! 💪

It’s going to be a GREAT week filled with exciting events, activities, and important moments on both our events calendar and school calendar. There is so much to look forward to!

Let’s show up, stay focused, and make it an amazing week together!

🎨✨ Congratulations to Our Marfa Elementary Artists! ✨🎨 Today our incredible Pre-K through 5th grade students proudly showcased their work at a professional art studio — and they absolutely shined! From abstract expression and finger painting to mixed media collages, paper sculptures, 3D constructions, and beautiful kiln-fired ceramics, our young artists demonstrated imagination, skill, and confidence beyond their years. Visitors experienced everything from hand-built clay pieces and functional pottery to colorful design studies exploring line, shape, texture, and form. This is what a strong, well-rounded elementary art program looks like. 💜 Through their creativity, students are developing: • Fine motor skills • Exploration of texture and materials • Understanding of 2D vs. 3D design • Exposure to clay and kiln processes • The confidence to take creative risks Art builds thinkers. It builds problem-solvers. It builds courage. We are so proud of our Marfa Shorthorn artists for sharing their talent, imagination, and heart with our community today. Keep creating, keep dreaming, and keep shining! 🎨💫 #MarfaISD #ShorthornPride #StudentCreativity #FutureArtists

Competition READY!

🎨💜 Good Luck, Shorthorns! 💜🎨 Today we are cheering on our incredible Marfa Shorthorn students as they compete at the VASE Art Competition! 🖌️✨ Your creativity, dedication, and artistic talent represent the very best of Marfa ISD. From bold designs to powerful storytelling through art- you are impressive! We are so proud of the time and passion you’ve poured into your pieces. Go showcase your talent with confidence! 💜 Shorthorns Show Out! Show Up! 💜 #MarfaISD #ShorthornPride #VASE2026 #ArtExcellence

🎨✨ SHORTHORN ARTISTS!✨🎨
Our incredible Marfa ISD elementary students are ready to take over the gallery this weekend — and you do NOT want to miss it!

The Marfa Studio of the Arts Student Show is a celebration of creativity, imagination, design, and fearless artistry. From ceramics and crafts to watercolors and light boxes, our young artists have explored different styles and created powerful pieces that deserve a spotlight.

🗓 Saturday, February 28
⏰ 3:00–6:00 PM
📍 MSA Gallery – 106 E. San Antonio
🍪 Cookie decorating station with Shannon Moberly
🎨 Student artwork on display
💜 A community coming together to celebrate creativity

This event is made possible by the incredible educators of the Studio in the Elementary School program and the amazing organizations and sponsors who believe in investing in our children’s talent and imagination.

When we support the arts, we support confidence, innovation, and student voice.
Marfa — let’s pack the gallery.
Let’s celebrate these young artists.
Let’s show up for our Shorthorns.

#ShorthornsShowOut #ShorthornsShowUp #MarfaISD #MarfaStudioOfTheArts #StudentArtists #MarfaPride 🎨💜

🚨💼 YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO SIGN UP to present at the MISD Career Fair Event! 💼🚨

The Marfa ISD Career Fair & Expo is happening March 18, 2026 at the JH & HS Campus — and you don’t want to miss this opportunity to inform students of the many career paths available to them!

Hailed as one of the BEST career fairs in West Texas, this event connects students with professionals in:

🏥 Medical Field
⚖️ Law
🎥 Digital Media
🚔 Law Enforcement
🛡️ Homeland Security
📚 Education
🍴 Food Industry
…and so much more!

This is your opportunity to explore careers, ask questions, make connections, and start building your future.

Sign up today and be part of one of the biggest and most impactful events of the year!

💜 Shorthorns Show Out! 💜

#MarfaISD #CareerFair2026 #ShorthornPride #FutureReady #WestTexasExcellence