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☀️ Summer Shake-Up Fun! 🍽️📚 Marfa ISD students have made unforgettable memories this summer through Summer Shake-Up! One exciting highlight was Kid Café, where students learned cooking, teamwork, creativity, and career skills—all while having fun. Thank you to our community partners for helping make this an amazing summer of learning and adventure! 💜🤍 #MarfaISD #SummerShakeUp #ShorthornPride #LearningBeyondTheClassroom

📚🎒 Back to School Bash is TOMORROW! 🎒📚 Marfa ISD families, don’t miss this great opportunity to get your student ready for the new school year! Join us Wednesday, July 15 from 3:00–7:00 PM at the Marfa ISD Gym- 413 W Columbia Marfa, Tx 79843 (Next to the elementary) ✅ FREE Sports Physicals ✅ FREE School Vaccinations ✅ FREE Backpacks (while supplies last for qualifying students) Important: Students must be enrolled at Marfa ISD and proof of enrollment is required to receive services. A huge thank you to Big Bend Health, Bravo Health, and the Texas Department of State Health Services for partnering with Marfa ISD to help our students start the school year healthy and prepared. We look forward to seeing all of our Shorthorn families there! 💜🤍

🏆 2026 Marfa Shorthorns Fall Sports Schedules 🏆 The wait is over! Our 2026 Fall Sports Schedules are now available for: 🏈 Marfa Football 🏐 Marfa Volleyball 🏃 Marfa Cross Country We can’t wait to cheer on our Shorthorns all season long! Mark your calendars, wear your purple and white, and come out to support our student-athletes as they represent Marfa ISD with pride. Please Note: All game dates, times, and locations are subject to change due to officials’ availability, weather, travel considerations, or other unforeseen circumstances. Please continue to check Marfa ISD Athletics for the most up-to-date schedule information. www.marfaisd.com

At a special called meeting Saturday, July 11, 2026, the Marfa ISD Board of Trustees unanimously named Stephen McCanless as the Lone Finalist for Superintendent of Schools and the district’s next leader. Please join us in welcoming Mr. McCanless to the Marfa family!

🏐 Join us tomorrow! Celebrate Raven Martinez as she signs to continue her volleyball career at Sul Ross State University! 📅 Monday, July 6, 2026 🕠 5:30 PM 📍 Marfa Shorthorn Gym Come help us celebrate this exciting milestone. Congratulations, Raven!

💜📣 What an Incredible Week at UCA Cheer Camp! 📣💜 The Marfa JH & Varsity Cheerleaders represented Shorthorn Nation with pride, determination, and outstanding spirit! 🏆 Camp Awards & Accomplishments ⭐ Day 2 Spirit Evaluation – Superior (Both Squads) ⭐ Day 3 Camp Routine Evaluation – Superior 🥇 1st Place – Small School Camp Routine Championship 🥇 1st Place – Spirit Championship (Both Squads) 📣 Spirit Sticks Earned Every Day! 🌟 Senior Recognition 💜 Giselle Torres 💜 Itzel 📍 Pin It Forward Awards Congratulations to Mia Rosas and Giselle Torres, selected by their UCA Team Leaders for exemplifying spirit, passion, commitment, respect, and leadership throughout camp. We are incredibly proud of our cheerleaders and coach for their hard work, teamwork, and dedication all week long. Thank you for representing Marfa ISD with excellence! Congratulations, Shorthorn Cheer! 💜🤍📣 #ShorthornNation #MarfaCheer #UCACamp #Superior #CampChampions #GoShorthorns

📣 Come support the Marfa Cheerleaders! 📣 Join us at Sul Ross State University for the Cheer Camp Showcase on the final day of camp! Doors Open: 9:25 AM (2nd Floor Only) Starts: 9:30 AM • Camp Routine Championship • Spirit Championship • Squad Credentialing • Senior Recognition & Awards Please note: SPECTATORS are NOT permitted on the floor.

🏀 Game Day in Marfa! 🏀 Come out and support the Marfa Shorthorns as they host a boys’ summer basketball round robin this Saturday, June 27 at the Marfa Shorthorn Gym! Game Schedule: 🏀 11:00 AM – Presidio vs. Marfa 🏀 12:00 PM – Presidio vs. Alpine 🏀 1:00 PM – Alpine vs. Marfa

💜📣 Our Marfa Junior High and Varsity Cheer squads are crushing it at cheer camp!

Both teams have earned Spirit Sticks each day and received Superior (Blue Ribbon) ratings on their routine evaluations. We are so proud of their hard work, teamwork, and Shorthorn spirit!

Keep it up, ladies!

💜🤍 Thank you to Livingston Insurance Agency for once again providing spirit shirts for our students! We are grateful for their continued support of Marfa ISD and their longstanding commitment to our school community. Partnerships like these make a difference for our students and staff. Thank you, Livingston Insurance Agency, for supporting our kids and our schools. #MarfaISD #ShorthornNation #CommunityPartnerships #ThankYou 💜🤍

📣💜 Marfa Cheerleaders are spending the week at Sul Ross State University for Cheer Camp and are working hard to prepare for the upcoming school year! Our MARFA Squad is building the skills needed to promote school spirit and support Shorthorn Nation all year long. Keep up the great work, ladies! 💜🤍📣 #MarfaISD #ShorthornNation #MarfaCheer #GoShorthorns 💜🤍

🏐 Congratulations to Raven Martinez! 🏐 MISD is excited to announce that Raven has signed to play volleyball at Sul Ross State University! We are proud of you and can’t wait to see what you accomplish as a Sul Ross Lobo! ❤️🖤🐺 #ShorthornNation #SulRossState #FutureLobo #Volleyball #ClassOf2026 #MarfaISD

🏀⭐ Congratulations to Raven Martinez, Class of 2026! ⭐🏀 Raven will represent Marfa ISD and the West All-Star Team in the Texas State 6-Man Association Basketball Game. 📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM 📍 D.L. Ligon Gym, Midwestern State University Good luck, Raven! We are proud of you and your outstanding accomplishments. 💜🤍🏀 #ShorthornNation #MarfaISD #TexasState6Man #WestAllStars #ClassOf2026 #GoShorthorns

📢 TSIA Testing Reminder 📢 Marfa ISD high school students can take the TSI Assessment on the following dates: 📝 June 8, 2028 – 1:00 PM 📝 June 17 & 18, 2028 – 2:00 PM Students, please check in at the Front Office upon arrival. Testing will take place in Mrs. Baker’s office. Arrive on time, bring any required materials, and be ready to do your best! 💜🤍 #MarfaISD #ShorthornNation #TSIA #CollegeReady

🌟 Summer Work = Student Success! 🌟 Marfa ISD leaders are hard at work this summer preparing for a successful school year. Mrs. Baker (MISD Counselor), Mrs. Rachel Gomez (Programs Director), and Ms. Valerio (PEIMS Coordinator) participated in the BB-RISE & PBIZ Pathway to Precision training to ensure Marfa students’ accomplishments are accurately reflected in Texas’ accountability system. Their dedication helps create opportunities and success for our students tomorrow! 💜🤍 #MarfaISD #ShorthornNation #StudentSuccess #LeadershipMatters #ShorthornPride

Soccer Sign ups!
May 20th-July 15th
$95 per player or $75 each for multiple family members.
Scholarships are available!!
Ages 4-17
(August 1st,2008-July 31st 2022)
All coed teams
First Practice week of August 24th, 2026
First game Sept. 12th

The Alpine Public Library Presents:
Family Science Night!
June 23, 2026
5:00-7:00 PM
Grades K-6

📣 MARFA ISD IS HIRING! 🍎💜

Looking for a place where you can make a real difference every day? Join the Marfa ISD family and become part of a small school with a big impact!

We are currently seeking:
🔹 Welding Teacher
🔹 1st Grade Teacher
🔹 2nd Grade Teacher
🔹 Music Teacher
🔹 Instructional Aide
🔹 Special Education Teacher

At Marfa ISD, you'll find:
✅ Supportive Team Environment
✅ Professional Growth Opportunities
✅ Health Insurance Benefits
✅ Small Class Sizes
✅ A Community That Feels Like Family

Help us inspire students, strengthen our community, and shape the future—one child at a time.

💜 Small School. Big Impact.
📍 Marfa, Texas
🌐 Visit www.marfaisd.com for more information and application details.

#MarfaISD #NowHiring #TeachInTexas #EducationJobs #SpecialEducationTeacher #MusicTeacher #ElementaryTeacher #WeldingTeacher #InstructionalAid #SmallTownBigImpact #MarfaTexas #JoinOurTeam 💜⭐

☀️🍎 Marfa ISD Summer Food Program is Back! 🍎☀️ Free breakfast and lunch will be available for all children and teens 18 years old and younger from June 1 – June 25 at the Marfa ISD Cafeteria. 📅 Monday–Thursday 🥞 Breakfast: 8:30–9:00 A.M. 🥪 Lunch: 11:00 A.M.–12:30 P.M. ✅ No registration ✅ No ID required ✅ No paperwork needed Come enjoy healthy, nutritious meals all summer long! 💜 #MarfaISD #SummerFoodProgram #ShorthornPride #HealthyMeals #FreeMealsForKids ☀️🥪🍎💜

🎓💜 Graduation Weather Update 💜🎓 Due to the potential for rain, the Marfa ISD Class of 2026 Graduation Ceremony will be held indoors. 📍 Marfa ISD Gym 413 1/2 W. Columbia St. Marfa, TX 79843 📅 FRIDAY, May 29, 2026 🕖 7:00 P.M. We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 with you! 🎓💜 #MarfaISD #ClassOf2026 #ShorthornPride