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.
La Transferencia Electrónica de Beneficios por Pandemia (P-EBT, por sus siglas en inglés) es un beneficio de alimentos único para las familias que perdieron el acceso a comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido debido al cierre de las escuelas. A fin de mayo, las escuelas les enviarán instrucciones para realizar una solicitud a las familias elegibles para la P-EBT. La solicitud de la P-EBT estará disponible la primera semana de junio.
Los beneficios de alimentos de la P-EBT son para los niños que recibieron beneficios de alimentos del Programa Asistencial de Nutrición Suplementaria (SNAP, por sus siglas en inglés) para marzo de 2020 y para los niños que estén certificados para recibir comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido en Texas durante el año escolar 2019-20. Para obtener más información, visite: hhs.texas.gov/PEBT
Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) is a one-time food benefit for families who lost access to free or reduced-price meals due to school closures. Eligible P-EBT families will receive application instructions from schools in late May. The P-EBT application will open the first week of June.
P-EBT food benefits are for children who received SNAP food benefits for March 2020 and children who are certified for free or reduced-price school meals during the 2019-20 Texas school year. For more information, visit: hhs.texas.gov/PEBT
Junior High and High School students, please stop by the high school office to clean out your lockers and turn in any books or items you still have checked out.
Thank you Mrs. Eppenaur for making our kindergartners feels special.
Dear Parents,
Registering Pre-K, Kindergarten and New students will be May 19th-22nd at the high school office between 8:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. New students need to bring copies of their birth certificates, immunization records, social security card and parent ID. If you have any questions please call the school at 432-729-5500.
Estimados padres,
Alumnos inscribiendo para Pre-K, Kinder y nuevos alumnos estarán listos y se pueden recoger el 19-22 de Mayo en la oficina de la escuela secundaria durante las horas de 8:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. Los nuevos alumnos en el distrito deben traer copias de sus certificados de nacimiento, vacunas, tarjetas de seguro social e identificación de los padres. Si tiene alguna pregunta por favor llame a la escuela al 432-729-5500.
Marfa ISD Graduation Plan
Graduation will be held at Martin Field on Friday, May 29, 2020 at 7:00p pm. In case of rain, the ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 7: oo pm.
Be advised, this permission is subject to change as underlying public health conditions change.
Outdoor ceremonies must meet the following requirements:
• School systems must cap the number of total participants (inclusive of students, families, and
staff) to a level that can be managed in the outdoor venue to maximize social distancing, both
during the event and during entry and exit. (Cap of 10 per student, 2 Sections of five, you must have a ticket to enter the event)
• School employees and school facilities must comply with the guidance for School Employees
in School Facilities except as authorized by this guidance.
• Students and parents (or legal guardians) must comply with the guidance on Student NonInstructional Visits except as authorized by this guidance.
• Prior to attending the ceremony, participating students and attending family members will
be screened (via questioning) by school system employees for any of the following new or
worsening signs or symptoms of possible COVID-19:
o Cough
o Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
o Chills
o Repeated shaking with chills
o Muscle pain
o Headache
o Sore throat
o Loss of taste or smell
o Diarrhea
o Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit
o Known close contact with a person who is lab confirmed to have COVID-19 if exposure to
the active confirmed case occurred within the last 14 days
Those found with any of these signs or symptoms must be excluded from the activity.
• Graduates or promoting students may only be brought together for one event per class or
breakout group. No rehearsals will be permitted.
• Keep 6 feet or more of spacing between all participants, except that members of the same
family (five individuals or fewer, excluding the graduate if seated with the household)
may be allowed to sit together in the audience but must be at least 6 feet away from any
other family groups at all times.
• Hand sanitizer or hand washing stations will be available at all venue entrances.
• School employees at the ceremony will be limited to the minimum number needed to
logistically support the ceremony.
• Diplomas or other documents may not be handed from person to person unless gloves are
worn by those distributing diplomas or other documents to students.
• Consistent with the actions taken by many institutions across the state, Marfa ISD recommends that all employees, students, or other visitors wear cloth face coverings (over the nose and mouth) while attending the ceremony, or if they will come within 6 feet of another person who is not a member of that person’s household, except when photos are taken. If available, they should consider wearing non-medical grade face masks.
• Care will be taken and efforts made to mitigate virus exposure when participants
come into contact with documents and other objects such as diplomas and awards.
• School employees will be stationed appropriately to ensure compliance with all
requirements and to limit congregation.
• A robust communication plan must be in place to address steps to be taken before, during,
and after the ceremony to ensure that participants are aware of safety protocols at the
ceremony and explicit instructions to graduates or promoting students not to congregate
outside of school sponsored ceremonies or events. (Further information to be distributed as plans are finalized)
• Members of the audience will have assigned seating
• Families will be given arrivals and departures times to ensure appropriate social
distancing
MHS Class of 2020 Graduation Parade Friday Evening
Families and friends of the Class of 2020, along with community members, are invited to honor this year’s graduating class during a parade this Friday evening, May 15. The parade begins at 7:30 pm.
Marfa ISD and the Marfa Police Department ask parade attendees to park along the parade route, remain in their vehicles, and practice social distancing guidelines at all times. Parking spots for each graduate’s immediate family will be reserved along the west side of the County Courthouse. All other parking spots along the parade route are open to the public.
Seniors will be driven in decorated vehicles and proceed from the high school headed east down Lincoln Street. The parade will turn left to go all the way around the Courthouse, then continue south down Highland Avenue, turning right on Oak Street where the parade will end.
Music, announcements, and senior highlights will be broadcast live on KRTS at 93.5 FM and stream at marfapublicradio.org. The school will also stream the event live on the Marfa Shorthorns Facebook page.
Following the parade, KRTS will air a special hour-long program of dance music put together by the MHS junior class to honor the graduating seniors. Everyone is invited to tune in to 93.5 to join the socially-distanced afterparty.
Virtual College Night
https://youtu.be/rkdco0JuKHQ
We are thankful to our panelists for sharing their perspectives for our students. It was an informative, interactive night and we had 23 students participate! Go Horns!
Marfa ISD is proud to announce the valedictorian and salutatorian of the class of 2020. Congratulations Jarad and Bella!
This is a reminder that there will be a Virtual College Night held for 7-12 students (and parents). Students have an invite in their school email. For parents interested in participating, the website is https://zoom.us/j/98178415927?pwd=OXhkRzdlY1VRM28rSGlWb2V4NS84QT09 and you will need to contact Dr. Sherrill for the password at jsherrill@marfaisd.com
Presenters will be:
- Dr. Michael San Francisco, Dean of Honors College, Texas Tech University
- Alejandro Castro, Angelo State University
- Daphne Rodriguez, Sul Ross State University
- JR Torrez, Odessa College
- Dr. Lillian Porter, University of Texas Permian Basin
Monday April 27, 2020 Thank a Healthcare Hero Day-Wear Blue
Tuesday April 28, 2020 Coach Ramirez’s 100 Rep Challenge-Show us your workout
Wednesday April 29 2020 Sports Team Day-Wear your teams’ jersey/shirt/colors
Thursday April 30, 2020
Please see the attached link for information from Judge Guevara regarding Covid-19 testing availability in Presidio County.
https://5il.co/ff7b
Marfa ISD will continue to offer breakfast and lunch deliveries at the six satellite locations and Robinson cafeteria Monday - Wednesday. On Thursday, meals will be given for Thursday AND Friday. There will be NO meal service on Fridays. If you have any questions, please contact the school at 432-729-5500.