Marfa Independent School District -

Marfa vs. Sierra Blanca, Martin Field, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 Marfa High School Football Game Protocols for Spectators The following procedures are in place to SAFELY allow spectators to attend SHORTHORN FOOTBALL games. 1. Athletes/cheerleaders are eligible for a minimum of 4 tickets per home game. (More tickets may be available depending on attendance capacity.) . Athletes/cheerleaders will purchase, and pick up, these tickets at the high school office. 2. General admission tickets can be purchased by: · Calling (432) 729-5500 to reserve your tickets · Ticket limit is 4 per person at $3.00 per ticket · Reserved tickets must be paid for, and picked up, by 2:00 pm Friday at the high school office or administration office. . For the Sept. 25 football game, only 60 General Admission tickets are available. · PLEASE BRING THE EXACT DOLLAR AMOUNT. NO CHANGE WILL BE AVAILABLE. CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. 4. Available seating areas are marked 1-48. 5. Seating will be on a first come, first serve basis. Individuals must stay within their designated seating area. 6. 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 SOLD AT THE GATE

Marfa ISD Homecoming is Oct. 2, 2020! Spirit week begins, Monday, Sept. 28. Let's celebrate Shorthorn Pride all week!

Parents of Jr./Sr. High School students - if you have decided that your child will attend face-to-face instruction beginning Monday, Sept. 21, instead of continuing with remote instruction this grading period, please call the school office at 432-729-5500.

Marfa ISD will have their regular monthly board meeting on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 6pm via zoom and face to face. The face to face meeting will be in the High School Auditorium. Here is the link and the password is 130YHx . If you have any comments or questions please email me at oaguero@marfaisd.com https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77258232318?pwd=YldoTnh0QktoUFFpSUQ2eERqMXBzdz09

This is a reminder that Marfa ISD's face to face instruction will begin Monday, September 21, 2020. Marfa ISD staff cannot wait and is exited to see the students return. Remote instruction will continue as is. Thank you and continue to be safe.

Marfa ISD would like to inform you that on September 8, 2020, The Marfa City Council approved Gonzales Street to become a one way street heading north between Lincoln and Columbia. This will help make the dropping off and picking up of students safer and more efficient. This will also allow us to practice social distancing during student drop off and pick up, because parents will be required to stay in their vehicles and students will not be walking across traffic.

Marfa High School Homecoming game has been rescheduled to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 2. Mark your calendar for this great Shorthorn tradition! The Shorthorns take on West Texas Co-Op. Information about activities and game tickets will be posted soon. Go Horns!!

Marfa ISD has been advised by our local health advisor, Dr. Schwartz, that there is a spike in cases of Covid-19 and recommends extending our remote only instruction for one more week. Due to this recommendation, Marfa ISD will be remote only for the week of September 14th through the 18th. Face to face instruction will begin, Monday, September 21, 2020 unless otherwise advised. Marfa ISD is sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you, but please understand that this decision is made with the safety of our students, staff, and community as the utmost priority.

Nineteen years ago, on this day, the United States of America came under attack by terrorists. 2974 people died this 11th day of September at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and on 4 hi-jacked planes. On this 19th year anniversary of September 11, 2001, certainly many people feel that the events of that day must never be forgotten. Today we remember and honor the thousands of people who died in the events of September 11, 2001. We recognize the endurance of those who survived, the courage of those who risked their lives to save others, and the compassion of all who supported one another. May the lives remembered, the deeds recognized, and the spirit reawakened be eternal beacons, which reaffirm respect for life, strengthen our resolve to preserve freedom, and inspire an end to hatred, ignorance and intolerance. Let’s make sure that none of us take for granted our personal liberties and freedoms that have come through great sacrifice, past and present.

School Calendar for 2020-2021 school year.

Marfa Independent School District would like to announce that all children enrolled in the District for the 2020-2021SY will be provided breakfast and lunch free of charge. Read all about our changes for the food service department. https://5il.co/kqak

Good afternoon Shorthorns! School begins tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 8 with remote instruction for all students. Junior high and high school students are required to log in to a Zoom, Google Meets or Google Classroom at 8 a.m. tomorrow. Please check your school email for the link. Elementary students should have picked up either paper packets or a computer and have been contacted by their teacher for tomorrow's instruction. If you have questions, please call the school Tuesday. - 432-729-5500

Meet the Shorthorns at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 at Martin Field. Go Shorthorns!!

Jr./Sr. High School Students - Please check your school email or the parent portal for your class schedule. Remote instruction for all students begins Tuesday, Sept. 8. Beginning Monday, Sept. 14, students can attend in-person or continue with remote learning. Please call the school 729-5500 for more information.

Jr./Sr. High School 20-21 Class Schedule times: 1st Bell - 7:55 a.m. 1st Period - 8:00-8:49; Breakfast - 8:49-9:07; 2nd Period - 9:11-10:00; 3rd Period - 10:04-10:53; 4th Period - 10:57-11:46; 5th Period/JH Lunch - 11:50-12:30; 5th Period/HS Lunch - 12:34-1:14; 6th Period - 1:18-1:58; 7th Period - 2:02-2:51; 8th Period - 2:55-3:44. Please check your school email for Zoom/Google Meets notifications from your teachers.

Attention Junior/Senior High students - Ms. Gomez will be at the school until 5 pm today to hand out class schedules. Stop by!

Hi New 7th Graders, Welcome to a new year at the junior high campus. The new school counselor Mrs. Luane Porter and I want to meet you and your parents or guardians at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, Sept.3 in a Zoom meeting. Please check your school email for the meeting information. Here's the link: https://zoom.us/j/91813489925?pwd=NmtNTlpwK3NNUHYxeWxNaXZ1YWh6QT09 If you didn't receive the email or you are new to the district, please call the school at 729-5500 and ask for the password.

Hello 8th Graders! We would like to welcome you back and get to visit with you! Please log in and join us for a Zoom meeting at 2 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 3. The information for the meeting is in the email sent to your school email account today. Text your friends and let them know! We look forward to seeing and hearing from you! Thank You, Marfa Jr. High Team

Hello new 7th Graders! We would like to welcome you and get to visit with you! Please log in and join us for a Zoom meeting at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3. The link for the meeting is in an email that was sent to you today. Text your friends and let them know! We look forward to seeing and hearing from you! Thank You, Marfa Jr. High Team

Attention Jr./Sr. High School students. Student computers will be issued Monday, August 31, by class. Please come to the high school office to pick up a computer and charger. Masks and physical distancing are required. Dual credit students have been issued computers. Any student who did not return a computer in May, must bring the computer and charger to school Monday to be registered and reissued. All students will have remote instruction Sept. 8-11. Please call the office if you have any questions - 432-729-5500. Seniors: 10:00 a.m. Juniors: 11:00 a.m. Sophomores: 1:00 p.m. Freshmen: 2:00 p.m. 7th & 8th graders: 3:00 p.m.