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📢 Attention Marfa High School 10th & 11th Graders!
Get ready for the PSAT at Marfa High School ✍️

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30 A.M.
🎓 Who: Current sophomores & juniors
💲 Cost: FREE for all 10th & 11th graders!
📍 Where: Marfa High School

The PSAT is more than just practice—it’s an important step that helps you prepare for the SAT, qualify for scholarships, and open doors to future opportunities. 🌟

❓ Questions? Contact Ms. Baker for more info.

#MarfaShorthorns #PSATReady #FutureStartsHere #MarfaPride

🎃🍂 Join Us for the Marfa ISD Fall Festival & Health Fair! 🍂🎃

Marfa PTO invites everyone for an afternoon of fun, community, and celebration! Bring your family and friends for games, prizes, food, and health resources! 💜

📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025
⏰ 12 PM – 3 PM
📍 MAC Building
💰 Free Entry!

🎯 Enjoy:
✨ Booths & Games
✨ Delicious Food
✨ Health Fair Resources
✨ Family Fun for All Ages!

Come out, support our students, and enjoy a spooktacular fall afternoon in Marfa! 🍁

#MarfaISD #FallFestival #HealthFair #GoHorns #WeBeforeMe #ShorthornPride

🎉 Marfa ISD — Week at a Glance (October 20–25, 2025) 🎉

We’ve got a full and exciting week ahead for our Shorthorns! 💜🤍
Regional Cross Country Meet — Good luck to all our runners representing Marfa, PSAT Testing, Field Trips for Elementary, Pink Out Pep Rally, Shorthorns Football Games, and the Fall Festival — Let’s make it a great week, Horns! 🐮🔥🎡🍂🎃

#MarfaISD #GoHorns #FallFestival #ShorthornPride

🎀 RED RIBBON WEEK IS HERE! 🎀
📅 October 28th–31st
Theme: “Life Is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free!” 🧩

Take a stand against drugs! 💪
Here’s what’s happening each day:

❤️ Tuesday, Oct. 28: Wear RED — We are RED-Y to say NO to drugs!
😴 Wednesday, Oct. 29: Wear PAJAMAS — Follow your dreams, stay drug-free!
🧢😎 Thursday, Oct. 30: Wear a HAT & SUNGLASSES — We’re too cool for drugs!
🎃 Friday, Oct. 31: Wear your HALLOWEEN COSTUME — Say “BOO” to drugs! (No scary masks or weapons, please!)

Let’s show our Shorthorn pride and commitment to making healthy choices all week long! 💜🐮
#RedRibbonWeek #MarfaShorthorns #DrugFreeIsTheWayToBe

💙💛 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony 💛💙

Join us as we celebrate excellence, leadership, and service at Marfa ISD’s National Honor Society Induction Ceremony!

📅 Wednesday, October 15, 2025
🕖 7:00 P.M.
📍 Gregg Auditorium

Come support our newest inductees as they are honored for their academic achievement, character, leadership, and commitment to service. 🌟

Congratulations to all our new NHS members — we are proud of you! 💜

#MarfaISD #ShorthornPride #NationalHonorSociety #ExcellenceInAction #GoHorns

📸✨ Say Cheese, Shorthorns! ✨📸

Picture Day is coming up on Wednesday, October 15, 2025!
📅 Grades Pre-K through 11th will have their photos taken, starting at 9:00 A.M. with our elementary students.

Dress to impress, look sharp, and bring your best smile — these are the memories that last a lifetime! 💜

#MarfaISD #ShorthornPride #PictureDay #SayCheese

REMINDER:

🎓✨ Class of 2026 — It's Time! ✨🎓
Your graduation journey starts here! 🎉 Use the QR code below to order your caps, gowns, and graduation gear today.

The link will take you straight to your school's Jostens page — quick, easy, and all about celebrating YOU! 💜🤍

Don't wait… senior year is flying by fast! 🚀

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💜✨ Marfa ISD Open House & Family Connection Night! ✨💜

We’re excited to welcome all Marfa ISD families — Elementary through High School — to join us for our Open House on Thursday, October 9, 2025!

🕓 4:30–5:00 PM: Visit your child’s classroom, meet teachers, and celebrate the amazing learning happening at Marfa ISD!

🏫 5:00 PM: Head over to the Shorthorn Gym for a Family Connection Meeting — learn about district goals, upcoming initiatives, and ways to stay connected and involved.

Come be part of our Shorthorn family and see all the great things happening across our campuses! 💜🐮

#MarfaShorthorns #FamilyConnectionNight #OpenHouse2025 #OneTeamOneDream #ExcellenceEveryDay

👑💜 Congratulations to our 2025 Marfa High School Homecoming King & Queen! 💜👑

🎉 A big shoutout to Asael Zubia and Ava Flores for being crowned Homecoming King and Queen!

Thank you both for proudly representing your classmates and Marfa ISD! 💪🐮

#MarfaShorthorns #Homecoming2025 #RoyalHorns #ShorthornPride 💜✨

📚✨ SAT Testing This Week! ✨📚

Marfa ISD will host SAT Testing for all Juniors and Seniors this week!

💻 Tuesday, Sept. 30: Students will check that their online testing program is ready to go on their Chromebook or laptop.
📝 Wednesday, Oct. 1: Official SAT Testing Day — students will test using their Chromebook or personal laptop.

🔌 Don’t forget to bring your laptop and charger both days!

Let’s get ready to do our best, Shorthorns! 💜 #MarfaShorthorns #SATReady #ExcellenceEveryDay

💜 It’s Homecoming PEP RALLY Night in Marfa!
Thursday, September 25, 2025

🎉 Parade
Lineup at 6:00 PM in front of the auditorium
Parade kicks off at 6:30 PM and heads back to the football field 🚗✨

📣 Pep Rally at the Football Field (7:15 PM)
*Announcement of Parade Winners 🏆
*Homecoming Court Introductions – junior court- to King & Queen candidates 👑
*Cheer Performances 🎶
*Senior Skit & Snake 🐍 (MHS students only!)
*Burning of the M 🔥
*School Song & Alma Mater 💜

Don’t miss this night full of tradition, pride, and Shorthorn spirit! See you there! 🎇

#MarfaShorthorns #Homecoming2025 #PurplePride #BurnTheM

📣 Attention Parents/Guardians of Marfa High School Seniors! 🎓
🕰️6:30 P.M. Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Join us TONIGHT for an online Zoom meeting with important information about college and post-graduation options for your senior.

Thanks to the generous support of the Marfa Education Foundation, Marfa High School has exclusive access to CCC (College • Community • Career)—a resource that gives our seniors unique guidance and opportunities not available anywhere else in the Big Bend Area.

🌟 💻 The Zoom link has been sent via text message to all parents.
✅ No microphone or camera required—just log in, listen, and type into the chat box with any questions or comments.

We encourage all parents to attend and take advantage of this amazing opportunity for our seniors!

💜🐂 #MarfaShorthorns #ClassOf2025 #SeniorSuccess #MarfaEducationFoundation #CCC #CollegeCommunityCareer #BestOfTheBigBend

📢 Attention Marfa High School 10th & 11th Graders!
Get ready for the PSAT at Marfa High School ✍️

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30 A.M.
🎓 Who: Current sophomores & juniors
💲 Cost: FREE for all 10th & 11th graders!
📍 Where: Marfa High School

The PSAT is more than just practice—it’s an important step that helps you prepare for the SAT, qualify for scholarships, and open doors to future opportunities. 🌟

❓ Questions? Contact Ms. Baker for more info.

#MarfaShorthorns #PSATReady #FutureStartsHere #MarfaPride

📢 Attention Marfa High School Juniors & Seniors!
It’s almost time for the SAT at Marfa High School ✍️

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30 A.M.
🎓 Who: Current 11th & 12th graders (FREE for all juniors and seniors!)
📍 Where: Marfa High School
The SAT is more than just a test—it’s a chance to open doors to scholarships, college admissions, and future opportunities. Stay consistent, stay positive, and give your best effort! 💜

💡 How to Prepare:
✅ Follow CCC strategies and study guide resources
✅Take practice tests – get familiar with the format and timing.
✅ Review key subjects – math, reading, writing, and grammar.
✅ Use free resources – check out Khan Academy for SAT practice.
✅ Set a study schedule – make daily practice a habit.
✅ Focus on weak areas – spend extra time where you need it most.

❓ Questions? Contact Ms. Baker for more info.

#MarfaShorthorns #SATReady #FutureStartsHere #MarfaPride