There’s “Snow Much to Read” at Marfa ISD’s annual Scholastic Book Fair, November 4-8, 2019. Community members are invited to shop for children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews (or yourself) during the Fair: Monday-Thursday, 7:45-4:00 pm and Friday 7:45-12:00, noon at the school library on the High School campus. Family Night shopping is Thursday, 5:00-7:00 pm.
Can’t make it during open hours or live out of town but still want to help us achieve our goal of 900 new books for the library? Shop our Online Book Fair until 11/12/19. Go to http://onlinebook fairs.scholastic.com to find Marfa’s wish list. Contact MISD school librarian Crawford Marginot at 432/729-5500 for more information.
Marfa ISD will continue celebration of Red Ribbon Week with a color run on Monday, October 28, 2019. The color run will start at Coffield Park at 6:00 PM and finish at Martin Field. All community members are welcome!
Happy Friday! Marfa ISD will be having a pep rally today at 3:05 PM in the Marfa Shorthorn Gym.
Special thanks to our law enforcement community for celebrating Red Ribbon Week with us.
Marfa ISD will be kicking off Red Ribbon Week with an assembly at Martin Field tomorrow at 10:00 AM. Community members are welcome to attend! We will have special guests from law enforcement and border patrol. All students are encouraged to wear red.
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The Marfa Martians presentation is now online at the link above. These scientists pushed the bounds of possibility and created new knowledge from their project. Special thanks to all contributors!
The Marfa High School Student Council has adopted the following spirit days for next week's Red Ribbon Week.
Wednesday, October 23 - Red Ribbon Kick Off - Wear Red
Thursday, October 24 - Throwback Thursday - Dress in any decade you want to say no to drugs
Friday, October 25 - Block out drugs - Wear Sunglasses and/or hats
Monday October 28 - Stand Up to Drugs - Wear your Wacky Socks
Tuesday, October 29 - Dress for success with no drugs - Professional Dress Up Day
Big win for the Lady Shorthorns in 5 games.
Safety and Security Team Notes from October 8, 2019. The next meeting will be January 22, 2020 @ 2:00 PM.
There will be a Jr High open house on Thursday, October 10th from 5:30 - 6:30 PM. All parents are invited!
Marfa ISD has received questions regarding a potential early release for today.We apologize for this misinformation but there is NOT early release today. As a reminder, any communications from the school will come from (432)729-5500. Again, we apologize for the miscommunication.
Mrs. Loya’s class talking about cell structure, enzymes, and nutrients. Learning about cells are the basis for all other secondary sciences.
The point of philosophical chairs is not to win a debate but the exchange of ideas.
After an exhaustive search due to the Immanuel Christian cancellation, Marfa ISD has not been able to secure an opponent for football game for Friday, September 20th. Homecoming court will be announced during the community pep rally that begins tonight at 7:00 PM, after the parade. Homecoming king and queen will be presented at tonight's festivities. They will also be re-introduced during the football contest next Friday, September 27 vs. Faith Christian. Come out and support the Shorthorns at the parade, pep rally and homecoming ceremonies tonight.
Schedule of Events for Homecoming 2019
Thursday September 19
6:00 PM - Community Parade
7:00 PM - Introduction of Court & Announcing 2019 Homecoming King & Queen
Senior Skit
Community Pep Rally
Senior Snake
Burning of the M
Court and king/queen will also be announced at next week’s varsity football game vs. Faith Christian. Go Shorthorns!
Immanuel Christian has cancelled the game vs. Marfa Shorthorns scheduled for Friday September 20th. At this time, MISD is seeking a replacement opponent for the homecoming game. We will make an announcement regarding the homecoming game at approximately 9:00 AM tomorrow morning.
Marfa ISD fall photos will be taken on October 8. All students, plan to take photos. Seniors will be able to retake photos if needed. Class photo will be taken PK-6.
PINK OUT SHIRTS AVAILABLE TO ORDER
You can order online or at Marfa ISD Central Office. Online orders can be sent to your address or to the school. If you want to pick up at the school, use CENTRAL OFFICE in the Campus and Grade boxes during checkout.
Each month Marfa JSHS and Marfa Elementary will be featuring one of our amazing staff members. This month's selection for elementary is Caroline Coale!
Each month Marfa JSHS and Marfa Elementary will be featuring one of our amazing staff members. This month's selection for MJSH is Robert Klockman! Congratulations Mr. Klockman and welcome to the district.
