Marfa Independent School District -

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.

Marfa students Jose Martinez, Raul de Hoyos, Jesus Sanchez, Jose Ocon, and Saul Lozano captured the street painting last night from a bird's eye view! Great job! See the Marfa Shorthorn Facebook page to view the videos.

Senior year begins!

Seniors paint the street tonight! See you at 7:30 p.m. in front of the high school. Masks are required. Physical distancing is recommended. Only two family members per senior may attend. Let's get ready for another great Shorthorn school year! Go Seniors 2021 and Go Horns!!

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 August 28th 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

Watch the Volleyball game tonight at 3:45pm on Zoom! Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/3554342686?pwd=eUFpZ2xwM09nL0NIZWpkSG9IT0ZrUT09 Meeting ID: 355 434 2686 Passcode: sports

Marfa ISD will have their regular monthly board meeting on Monday, August 24, 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 UB97C5. If you have any comments or questions please email me at oaguero@marfaisd.com https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74029301057?pwd=eUd0M1pkNXNOaWR0U2RoWFNrN2VoQT09

DATE CORRECTION - Seniors 2021 - It's street painting time! Get your paint and brushes ready for painting at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26. Masks are required and physical distancing should be followed. Seniors may bring only two family members with them.

Seniors 2021 - It's street painting time! Get your paint and brushes ready for painting at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24. Masks are required and physical distancing should be followed. Seniors may bring only two family members with them. Questions? Call 729-5500. Go Horns!

Notice of Public Meeting For more details read our PDF https://5il.co/jkym

The deadline to apply for P-EBT food benefits has been extended to August 21. Did your child receive free or reduced-price school meals through the National School Lunch Program during the 2019-2020 school year? If so, your family may be eligible for this one-time food benefit. Visit hhs.texas.gov/pebt to learn more about P-EBT. For questions regarding eligibility or if you need help applying, contact the P-EBT Call Center at 833-613-6220. The public charge rule does not apply to P-EBT benefits. If a family thinks their child was incorrectly denied P-EBT benefits, they need to contact HHS within 15 days of receiving their denial notice by calling the P- EBT Call Center or by email at AES_PEBT_Complaints@hhsc.state.tx.us. They must provide proof they received free to reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program, to get P-EBT benefits. Proof includes the award letter that is sent to parents when their children become eligible for the National School Lunch Program. If children attend a CEP or P2 school, a school ID or report card can be used. La fecha límite para solicitar beneficios del P-EBT ha sido extendido hasta el 21 de Agosto. Si tu niño(a) recibió comidas gratis o a un precio reducido por medio del Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares (NSLP en inglés) durante el año escolar 2019-2020, tu familia podría ser elegible para recibir este beneficio único de alimentos. Para más información sobre el P-EBT, visita: http://hhs.texas.gov/es/pebt. Si tienes alguna pregunta sobre elegibilidad o necesitas ayuda para completar tu solicitud, comunícate con el Centro de atención del P-EBT al 833-613- 6220. El reglamento de carga pública no aplica a los beneficios de P-EBT. Si solicitaste beneficios a favor de tu niño(a) y tu solicitud fue denegada por error, comunícate con HHS dentro de los 15 días siguientes de haber recibido la notificación. Llama al Centro de atención del P-EBT o envía un email a AES_PEBT_Complaints@hhsc.state.tx.us. Necesitarás comprobar de que tus niños recibieron comidas gratuitas por medio del Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares para recibir beneficios del P-EBT. El comprobante puede ser la notificación que recibiste cuando tus niños calificaron para el Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares. Si tu niño(a) asistió a una escuela CEP o P2, la identificación escolar o la boleta de calificaciones puede servir como comprobante.

Hey SHORTHORN fans, The Spirit Store is working on an online sale. We will have face coverings and spirit shirts available. Stayed tuned for more details. GO HORNS!

Public Notice of Sheriff's Sale click the link for more details. https://5il.co/iyfc

Marfa ISD has changed their start of school date. The first day of school is now Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

Marfa ISD is working diligently to finalize our returning to school plan. Two things for certain are that Marfa ISD will begin school on August 10, 2020 and will offer both face-to-face instruction and distance learning methods for delivering instruction. Parents will determine which method they prefer for their student. Once a method of instruction is determined, students will be required to remain in that method for the remainder of that six-week grading period. We also know that in order for a student to participate in extracurricular activities, they must choose the face-to-face instruction method. What is uncertain at this time is what face-to-face instruction will look like. Marfa ISD is considering the following methods: Students choosing face-to-face instruction will attend school Monday through Friday as we traditionally have done. This method will make it more difficult to follow social distancing recommendations but allows students to have teacher support daily, or Students choosing face-to-face instruction will have blended learning where half of the students will physically attend school Monday and Wednesday and the other half will physically attend school on Tuesday and Thursday. On the days that students do not physically attend they will be required to complete required assignments via distance learning. Everyone will have distance learning instruction on Friday. This will allow for social distancing to occur and deep cleaning to happen on Fridays but limits the time a student has with a teacher. Marfa ISD administration is very interested in knowing how you feel about each method. Marfa ISD administration will be at the Presidio County Courthouse lawn at the following dates and times for you to visit with us. Thursday, July 10, 2020 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Thursday, July 10, 2020 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Monday, July 13, 2020 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday, July 13, 2020 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday, July 15, 2020 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Wednesday July 15, 2020 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Marfa ISD administration can also be contacted Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at 432-729-5500. Thank you for your support during these uncertain times. Oscar N. Aguero

June's Regular Board Meeting will be held in the Marfa Shorthorn Gym at 6:00 pm on Monday, June 15, 2020.

MARFA ATHLETICS Strength and Conditioning UPDATE In order to maintain the highest health and safety standards for MISD students and staff, the first two weeks of the summer strength and conditioning program will be administered virtually via Zoom or other electronic methods. Although we are all eager to get back on the field and on the court as soon as possible to prepare for the upcoming sports season, the safety of our students and community members will continue to be our number one priority.