Curbside parent pickup at Robinson Cafeteria. Free meals to students & any child 18 years of age & younger:
When: Wednesday, November 11th & Thursday, November 12th
What: Breakfast & Lunch (regular menu meals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
November 10, 2020
Dear Parent/Guardian,
In keeping with Marfa ISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all students’ families that an employee of Marfa ISD who has been confirmed to have COVID-19 was present on the Marfa Junior/Senior High School and Marfa Elementary campuses November 9 and 10, 2020. Due to privacy requirements, we will not be releasing the name of the individuals or details that may identify them. All facilities will be thoroughly disinfected according to our safety response protocol. In addition, the local health department will conduct contact tracing investigations and notify those who have potentially been exposed. Marfa ISD school buildings will be closed until November 13, 2020. Remote instruction will continue for all students from Nov. 11 through Nov. 12, 2020. Students need to continue to check email and Google Classroom and complete daily assignments. Students will return to campus on November 13, 2020. While we do not have reason to believe that those who were not in close contact with the infected individual have reason to be concerned, we ask that you, as always, watch for symptoms of COVID-19. Any of the following symptoms indicate a possible COVID-19 infection:
Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth;
Sore throat;
New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline);
Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain; or
New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever.
If you or any member of the Marfa ISD community do begin experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, we encourage you to contact your local health provider. We encourage anyone in the Marfa ISD community who is lab-confirmed positive for COVID-19 to please notify the school by calling 432-729-5500. The safety and wellbeing of our students and staff are our highest priority. We will keep you updated with any new information through the school website, social media, and phone messages. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 432-729-5500 or visit our website at www.marfisd.com Sincerely,
Oscar N. Aguero
Superintendent
Ms. Powers’ art students put drawing skills to work.
Marfa ISD has been notified that a Marfa Jr./Sr. High School student has tested positive for CoVID19. The student has been quarantined since November 1, 2020. The district is following its safety response protocol and will continue to monitor the situation. If you or your child develop symptoms, please contact your healthcare provider. For more information about symptoms, click here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
Ms. Lara’s classes celebrate the fall season with decorating pumpkins. It’s fall, y’all!
Ms. Powers’ art students made cyanotypes. Beautiful work!
Greetings, the food service department would like to inform the public, the annual Thanksgiving meal provided by the Robinson Cafeteria staff, taking place on November 13, 2020 will only be for students, Marfa ISD staff, and children of the community 18 years and younger (meals for all students & children 18 years & younger are free of charge). There will not be any meals for purchase by the general public this year.
This year has been quite the year for our department, throwing us loops and turns and our annual Thanksgiving meal is no exception. We’ve hosted the Robinson Cafeteria Annual Thanksgiving Meal for many, many, years and we are looking forward to next year! Our hope is that the upcoming year brings many health blessings to all!
Thank you and may you & yours have a very wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!
Robinson Cafeteria Staff
Picture day for students in grades PK-11 will be tomorrow Tuesday, Nov. 10th at the Shorthorn Gym. Photos for remote students will be as follows:
Elementary from 10:30-11 a.m.
JH & HS from 11:00-11:30 am
Marfa ISD has been notified that an employee has tested positive for CoVID19. The employee has been quarantined and not on campus since Oct. 30. The district is following its safety response protocol and will continue to monitor the situation. If you or your child develop symptoms, please contact your healthcare provider. For more information about symptoms, click here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
Nike and the New York Times are filming a documentary about 6-man football and will be at the football games tonight in Marfa and tomorrow in Van Horn. All students, staff, and spectators attending the game(s) must complete a talent release form. Students under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the form. Pick up and return forms to the high school office today by 4 p.m.
The high school journalism students and their teacher Ms Powers conducted a mock election today. 90 students voted- that’s 68% of enrolled students- higher than the national average! Way to go MHS! The winner is Democratic candidate Joe Biden with 47 votes followed by incumbent President Donald Trump with 29 votes. In 3rd place is Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins with 11 votes, Libertarian Jo Jorgensen with 2 and one write-in candidate Loretta receiving 1 vote
The internet at Marfa ISD has now been restored. Classes and class meetings will resume as scheduled.
ATTENTION- Marfa ISD currently has no telephone or internet service. Teachers will not be able to communicate with students by Zoom, Google Meets, or email at this time. Remote students may have access to email and Google Classroom, and, if so, should complete required assignments. We will announce when service is restored.
Lots of fun at our first Halloween Truck or Treat tonight at Martin Field. More than 100 kids and “big kids” stopped by for a treat.
Marfa ISD has been notified that two elementary student and two high school students have tested positive for CoVID19. One elementary student has been quarantined and not on campus since Oct. 22. The second elementary students has been quarantined since Oct. 12. One high school student has been quarantined and not on campus since Oct. 23. The second high school student has been quarantined and not on campus since Oct. 27. The district is following its safety response protocol and will continue to monitor the situation. If you or your child develop symptoms, please contact your healthcare provider. For more information about symptoms, click here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
Tonight's Marfa High School Football game against Buena Vista has been postponed to Monday, Nov. 2 due to health issues in both communities. General admission tickets will be valid for Monday's game. Seniors and first responders will be honored beginning at 6:50 p.m. Kick-off is at 7:30 p.m.
Maintenance Director Kevin Klock assisted by Gerardo Ureste are installing new sinks at the Jr/Sr High School campus. Good job!!
Marfa ISD counselor Luane Porter, reminds us all about the importance of self-care. “Please remember to take care of yourself and practice some self-care. Remember...you must put on your oxygen mask first before you can help others.”
Congratulations to Girls Varsity Cross Country team for winning the district championship! The team advances to the regional meet in San Angelo November 9&10. Ummi Chanez was the first place runner today. Ava Flores was the top junior high runner. Congratulations to all these athletes on a great season
Shorthorn Football - Marfa vs. Buena Vista, Martin Field, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. The following procedures are in place to safely allow spectators to attend this games. 1.) Football players & cheerleaders are eligible for 4 FREE tickets from the coaches. 2.) General admission tickets are FREE and only 50 are available. Call (432) 729-5500 to reserve your tickets. Ticket limit is 4 per person and must be picked up by 2:00 pm Friday at the administration office. 3.) Available seating areas are marked 1-48. 4). Seating will be on a first come, first serve basis. Individuals must stay within their designated seating area. 5). ENTRANCE PROCEDURES: · Marfa (HOME) spectators will PARK and ENTER / EXIT through areas designated along Gonzales Street and ENTER / EXIT through the “Tennis Court Area” and will sit on the home side of the field (WEST SIDE). · VISITORS will park on Lincoln Street and ENTER / EXIT the “M Gate” and will sit on the visitor side of the field (EAST SIDE). TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE GATE