Good morning MHS Juniors and Seniors! Please pick up your Jostens ring/graduation packet today, Monday, Nov. 16, between 8:30 am - 12 noon at the high school office.
Marfa ISD will move all classes to remote instruction effective tomorrow, Monday, November 16, 2020 based on our current positive COVID-19 cases, the testing positivity percentage and the requirement for many students and staff members to quarantine. All classes will remain remote through Friday, November 20, 2020. In-person classes will resume on Monday, November 30, 2020.
During this time period, students are expected to log on to their classes at the regularly assigned class period time each day. Attendance will be taken each day as usual. Curbside meals for all students and all community children, ages 1-18, will be served through Friday, November 20, 2020. Curbside meals will be available at the school cafeteria from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Marfa ISD will have their regular monthly board meeting on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 6pm via zoom Here is the link and the password is 3HFZnN . If you have any comments or questions please email me at oaguero@marfaisd.com .
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76721690174...
It’s that time of the semester again to inform the school if you are changing your current method of instruction, such as moving from remote instruction over to face-to-face instruction. If you are not switching methods, you do not need to contact the school.
In addition, given the current positive cases of COVID19 in the district, you may also opt to remain in remote instruction until Monday, November 30th after the Thanksgiving break.
To contact the school, call 432-729-5500.
Comidas recogidas por los padres en la acera en la cafetería Robinson. Comidas gratuitas para estudiantes y cualquier niño de 18 años o menos:
Cuándo: jueves 12 y viernes 13 de noviembre de 2020
Qué: Desayuno y almuerzo (menú regular / viernes de Acción de Gracias)
Hora: 10:00 AM a 12:30 PM
Curbside parent pickup at Robinson Cafeteria has been extended through Friday, November 13, 2020. Free meals to students & any child 18 years of age & younger:
Where: Robinson Cafeteria
When: Thursday, November 12 & Friday, November 13, 2020
What: Breakfast & Lunch (regular menu meals/Friday Thanksgiving meal)
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
UPDATED NOVEMBER 11, 2020
November 11, 2020
Dear Parent/Guardian,
In keeping with Marfa ISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all students’ families that two employees and a student of Marfa ISD who have been confirmed to have COVID-19 were present on the Marfa Junior/Senior High School and Marfa Elementary campuses November 9 and 10, 2020. Due to privacy requirements, we will not be releasing the name of the individuals or details that may identify them. All facilities will be thoroughly disinfected according to our safety response protocol. In addition, the local health department will conduct contact tracing investigations and notify those who have potentially been exposed. Marfa ISD school buildings will be closed until November 16, 2020. Remote instruction will continue for all students from Nov. 11 through Nov. 13, 2020. Students need to continue to check email and Google Classroom and complete daily assignments. Students will return to campus on November 16, 2020. While we do not have reason to believe that those who were not in close contact with the infected individual have reason to be concerned, we ask that you, as always, watch for symptoms of COVID-19. Any of the following symptoms indicate a possible COVID-19 infection:
Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth;
Sore throat;
New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline);
Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain; or
New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever.
If you or any member of the Marfa ISD community do begin experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, we encourage you to contact your local health provider. We encourage anyone in the Marfa ISD community who is lab-confirmed positive for COVID-19 to please notify the school by calling 432-729-5500. The safety and wellbeing of our students and staff are our highest priority. We will keep you updated with any new information through the school website, social media, and phone messages. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 432-729-5500 or visit our website at www.marfisd.com Sincerely,
Oscar N. Aguero
Superintendent
Comidas gratuitas para estudiantes y cualquier niño de 18 años o menos en la cafetería Robinso; servicio de acera :
Cuándo: miércoles 11 de noviembre y jueves 12 de noviembre
Qué: Desayuno y almuerzo (menú regular)
Hora: 10:00 AM a 12:30 PM
Curbside parent pickup at Robinson Cafeteria. Free meals to students & any child 18 years of age & younger:
When: Wednesday, November 11th & Thursday, November 12th
What: Breakfast & Lunch (regular menu meals)
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
November 10, 2020
Dear Parent/Guardian,
In keeping with Marfa ISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all students’ families that an employee of Marfa ISD who has been confirmed to have COVID-19 was present on the Marfa Junior/Senior High School and Marfa Elementary campuses November 9 and 10, 2020. Due to privacy requirements, we will not be releasing the name of the individuals or details that may identify them. All facilities will be thoroughly disinfected according to our safety response protocol. In addition, the local health department will conduct contact tracing investigations and notify those who have potentially been exposed. Marfa ISD school buildings will be closed until November 13, 2020. Remote instruction will continue for all students from Nov. 11 through Nov. 12, 2020. Students need to continue to check email and Google Classroom and complete daily assignments. Students will return to campus on November 13, 2020. While we do not have reason to believe that those who were not in close contact with the infected individual have reason to be concerned, we ask that you, as always, watch for symptoms of COVID-19. Any of the following symptoms indicate a possible COVID-19 infection:
Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth;
Sore throat;
New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline);
Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain; or
New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever.
If you or any member of the Marfa ISD community do begin experiencing any of these symptoms in a way that is not typical, we encourage you to contact your local health provider. We encourage anyone in the Marfa ISD community who is lab-confirmed positive for COVID-19 to please notify the school by calling 432-729-5500. The safety and wellbeing of our students and staff are our highest priority. We will keep you updated with any new information through the school website, social media, and phone messages. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 432-729-5500 or visit our website at www.marfisd.com Sincerely,
Oscar N. Aguero
Superintendent
Ms. Powers’ art students put drawing skills to work.
Marfa ISD has been notified that a Marfa Jr./Sr. High School student has tested positive for CoVID19. The student has been quarantined since November 1, 2020. The district is following its safety response protocol and will continue to monitor the situation. If you or your child develop symptoms, please contact your healthcare provider. For more information about symptoms, click here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
Ms. Lara’s classes celebrate the fall season with decorating pumpkins. It’s fall, y’all!
Ms. Powers’ art students made cyanotypes. Beautiful work!
Greetings, the food service department would like to inform the public, the annual Thanksgiving meal provided by the Robinson Cafeteria staff, taking place on November 13, 2020 will only be for students, Marfa ISD staff, and children of the community 18 years and younger (meals for all students & children 18 years & younger are free of charge). There will not be any meals for purchase by the general public this year.
This year has been quite the year for our department, throwing us loops and turns and our annual Thanksgiving meal is no exception. We’ve hosted the Robinson Cafeteria Annual Thanksgiving Meal for many, many, years and we are looking forward to next year! Our hope is that the upcoming year brings many health blessings to all!
Thank you and may you & yours have a very wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!
Robinson Cafeteria Staff
Picture day for students in grades PK-11 will be tomorrow Tuesday, Nov. 10th at the Shorthorn Gym. Photos for remote students will be as follows:
Elementary from 10:30-11 a.m.
JH & HS from 11:00-11:30 am
Marfa ISD has been notified that an employee has tested positive for CoVID19. The employee has been quarantined and not on campus since Oct. 30. The district is following its safety response protocol and will continue to monitor the situation. If you or your child develop symptoms, please contact your healthcare provider. For more information about symptoms, click here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
Nike and the New York Times are filming a documentary about 6-man football and will be at the football games tonight in Marfa and tomorrow in Van Horn. All students, staff, and spectators attending the game(s) must complete a talent release form. Students under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the form. Pick up and return forms to the high school office today by 4 p.m.
The high school journalism students and their teacher Ms Powers conducted a mock election today. 90 students voted- that’s 68% of enrolled students- higher than the national average! Way to go MHS! The winner is Democratic candidate Joe Biden with 47 votes followed by incumbent President Donald Trump with 29 votes. In 3rd place is Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins with 11 votes, Libertarian Jo Jorgensen with 2 and one write-in candidate Loretta receiving 1 vote
The internet at Marfa ISD has now been restored. Classes and class meetings will resume as scheduled.