2026 Spring Schedules
February 9 - 14, 2026
🎉 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!
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!
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!
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!
🎭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
🎭✨ 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
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
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
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
🏀💜 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
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
🏀💜 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
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
February 3, 2026
📣 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
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
Weekly MEMO
January 26, 2026 - January 31, 2026
January 26, 2026 - January 31, 2026
🎓 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
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
❄️ WINTER WEATHER EVENT ❄️
🗓 Begins Friday, January 23, 2026
Presidio County officials are urging residents to prepare for a winter weather event that may bring very cold temperatures, icy roads, and possible power outages into early next week.
To support community safety and stranded travelers:
📍 Warming Shelter
➡️ Marfa ISD Cafeteria (opens Friday evening)
📍 Overnight Shelter
➡️ Marfa Shorthorn Gym
Shelters will provide warming space, restrooms, charging stations, non-emergency support, and overnight accommodations as needed.
Please plan ahead, stay informed, and travel safely.
🗓 Begins Friday, January 23, 2026
Presidio County officials are urging residents to prepare for a winter weather event that may bring very cold temperatures, icy roads, and possible power outages into early next week.
To support community safety and stranded travelers:
📍 Warming Shelter
➡️ Marfa ISD Cafeteria (opens Friday evening)
📍 Overnight Shelter
➡️ Marfa Shorthorn Gym
Shelters will provide warming space, restrooms, charging stations, non-emergency support, and overnight accommodations as needed.
Please plan ahead, stay informed, and travel safely.
January 19 - 24, 2025
Huge congrats to the Marfa JH Lady Horns for bringing home 3rd Place at the Sanderson Tournament! 🏀
Great job Coach Hinojos, Aubrey, Lucilla, Mia, Dania, and Fatima! We are proud of you!
Marfa ISD and Balmorhea ISD will host a donation drive to support funeral expenses for Gabriel Tavarez Modesto, a Pre-K student at Fort Davis ISD.
📍 Marfa Shorthorn Gyms
🗓 Friday, January 9, 2025
🏀 6:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Varsity Games
Donations go directly to assist with funeral expenses.
Thank you for supporting our neighboring community during this difficult time.
📍 Marfa Shorthorn Gyms
🗓 Friday, January 9, 2025
🏀 6:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Varsity Games
Donations go directly to assist with funeral expenses.
Thank you for supporting our neighboring community during this difficult time.
Welcome Back! 2026 Spring Semester!
🏀🎄Annual Basketball Holiday Celebration🎄🏀
Our JH girls basketball team had the opportunity to come together to celebrate one another and build team unity as they prepare for the second half of the season. Best of luck on your next game on Thursday, January 8, 2026!
Thank you, Coach Jessica Hinojos, for creating a special time of togetherness for our student-athletes. 💜✨
Our JH girls basketball team had the opportunity to come together to celebrate one another and build team unity as they prepare for the second half of the season. Best of luck on your next game on Thursday, January 8, 2026!
Thank you, Coach Jessica Hinojos, for creating a special time of togetherness for our student-athletes. 💜✨
✨🎄 Junior High Ugly Christmas Sweater Design Contest 🎄✨
Our Junior High students had a fun and festive opportunity to showcase their creativity during our Ugly Christmas Sweater Design Contest! This engaging activity promoted creative writing, planning, drafting, and artistic expression, all while celebrating the holiday spirit.
Congratulations to the winners!
A special thank you to English teacher Ms. Gore for creating a meaningful and fun project that brought learning and holiday cheer together for our students! 💜🎨🧶
#FestiveAndFocused #MarfaJH #SweaterWeatherScholars #LearningWithTinsel #CreativeShorthorns
Our Junior High students had a fun and festive opportunity to showcase their creativity during our Ugly Christmas Sweater Design Contest! This engaging activity promoted creative writing, planning, drafting, and artistic expression, all while celebrating the holiday spirit.
Congratulations to the winners!
A special thank you to English teacher Ms. Gore for creating a meaningful and fun project that brought learning and holiday cheer together for our students! 💜🎨🧶
#FestiveAndFocused #MarfaJH #SweaterWeatherScholars #LearningWithTinsel #CreativeShorthorns
