Marfa Independent School District

Teacher of the Month – Victoria Villarreal Congratulations to Victoria Villarreal, our Teacher of the Month! Ms. V is a dedicated and hardworking educator who consistently goes above and beyond for her students. She stays late after school to ensure her classroom is organized, engaging, and ready for learning each day. Her creative ideas make school both fun and meaningful for her students. It is evident that Ms. V truly cares about each child she teaches. She greets everyone with a smile and is always willing to lend a helping hand. She creates a classroom environment where students love to learn, special memories are made, and every child is supported and encouraged to grow. Ms. V is dedicated, thoughtful, and deeply committed to her students and our school community. We are proud to celebrate her!

about 2 months ago, Linda Ojeda

Marfa Elementary Student of the Month - Itzayel Baeza & Kavon! Congratulations to Itzayel Baeza, our December Student of the Month! This is Itzayel’s first year at Marfa Elementary, and he has already made a wonderful impression. His personality shines like a bright rainbow after a storm. He is incredibly uplifting and supportive of others, often putting others’ needs before his own. Itzayel consistently pushes himself through productive struggle, and his hard work is paying off! He has shown tremendous growth! We are so proud of his growth, determination, and positive spirit! 🌟 January Student of the Month – Kavon Congratulations to Kavon, our January Student of the Month! Kavon is always eager to learn. He listens carefully to his teachers, follows the rules, and comes to school ready to do his best each day. We are especially proud that he can now write his name — what an exciting accomplishment! Keep up the great work, Kavon! We are so proud of you!

about 2 months ago, Linda Ojeda

🎉🌟 Congratulations to Our Marfa Shorthorn Students of the Month (JH / HS)! 🌟🎉

We are incredibly proud to celebrate our Secondary Campus Students of the Month:

🏅 Ty Bejaran – 8th Grade
🏅 Dariela Muñoz – 11th Grade
🏅 Isaiah Ramos – 12th Grade

These outstanding Shorthorns were recognized by their teachers for their strong leadership among peers, commitment to academic excellence, and for representing the very best of the Marfa Shorthorn Way each and every day.

Your hard work, character, and positive example do not go unnoticed. Keep leading, keep striving, and keep making us proud! 🐮

#ShorthornNation #MarfaPride #StudentExcellence #MarfaISD

about 2 months ago, Linda Ojeda

🔬🧪 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

2 months ago, Linda Ojeda

2 months ago, Linda Ojeda

🧪🌎 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!

2 months ago, Linda Ojeda

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!

2 months ago, Linda Ojeda

2026 Spring Schedules

2 months ago, Linda Ojeda

February 9 - 14, 2026

2 months ago, Linda Ojeda

🎉 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!

2 months ago, Linda Ojeda

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!

2 months ago, Linda Ojeda

🎭Ramón Esquivel, professor at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), instructs MISD students in Marfa Live Arts' 15th annual playwriting program at MISD 🎭

We are incredibly grateful to Mrs. Hartnett and Ms. Foster for partnering with Marfa Live Arts and Professor Esquivel to bring meaningful, creative learning experiences into our classrooms.

Resident playwright, Ramón Esquivel, worked closely with students to help them develop their voices, confidence, and creativity through the playwriting process. His guidance made this experience truly special and impactful for our students.

We are thankful for collaborations like this that connect professional artists, dedicated teachers, and students in powerful ways. 💜✨

#MarfaISD #MarfaLiveArts #ArtsInEducation #CommunityPartnership #StudentVoices #ShorthornPride

2 months ago, Linda Ojeda

🎭✨ 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

2 months ago, Linda Ojeda

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

2 months ago, Linda Ojeda

🏀💜 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

2 months ago, Linda Ojeda

🏀💜 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

2 months ago, Linda Ojeda

February 3, 2026

2 months ago, Linda Ojeda

📣 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

3 months ago, Linda Ojeda

Weekly MEMO
January 26, 2026 - January 31, 2026

3 months ago, Linda Ojeda

🎓 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

3 months ago, Linda Ojeda