Construction on the new track started today! The junior high student drop off and pick up will be in front of the high school during construction.
Break a leg! One Act Play students will perform "The Magic Well" by Herman Armann at 4 p.m. today at Van Horn High School. The public is invited to the performance but should arrive at least an hour before as the schedule may change. Donel Lara is the One Act Play director. Actors and crew are Zaley Porter, Emily Hernandez, Diego Jurado, Aubrie Aguilar, Francisco Rosas, Febi Brimhall, dalys Chacon, Nathan Pena, Ashley Certain, Zach Wilson, Maryfer Martinez, Loretta Rivera, Luis Solis, Ana Gallegos, Alexis Gonzales, Cristian Ontiveros, Lesly Torres, and Ummi Chanez. Go Horns!
DSHS will offer Pfizer vaccines at Marfa Shorthorn Gym for children ages 5-11 and Pfizer or Moderna vaccines and boosters for children 12 years of age and older on March 9, 2022 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. or until they run out. To sign up, contact district nurse Beverly Dutchover at 432-729-5500 prior to March 9, 2022. Please pick up the required paperwork from the nurse by Tuesday, March 8, to be prepared for the clinic.
Congratulations to the students who competed in the regional science fair today at UT Permian Basin and are now advancing to state and national competition! Participating students are Aubrie Aguilar, Alexis Gonzales, Juan Avila, Soraya Vallez, Febi Brimhall, Brianna Sanchez, Zoe Tolliver, Alyssa Harden, and Adonise Lujan. Gonzales, Aguilar and Avila's entry, "Germs and You" won overall and will advance to national competition in Atlanta in May. Brimhall, Sanchez, and Vallez took second place with their entry, "How to Efficiently and Effectively Clean up Oil Spills" and advance to state competition. Sixth graders Harden and Tolliver also advance to state. Harden placed second with "Double the Bubble," and Tolliver placed third with "How Much Weight Can Break it." State competition will be held at Texas A&M College Station. The students' science teachers are Elizabeth Donaldson and Cheri Aguero.
Reminder - Monday, February 21, 2022 is a full instructional day for all students.
Congratulations to winners of the annual junior high monologue writing event sponsored by Marfa Live Arts. Winning writers are Joshua Kelly, Mateo Meza, Natalie Ortiz, Zoel Salgado, Flavio Udave, Ava Flores, Amaya Gomez, Dylan Ibarra, Ayven Pippen, and Ricardo Ramos. Please come and support our local youth and community actors at 5 p.m. today at Planet Marfa. It's free and all are welcome!
Please come and support our local youth and community actors at this annual feel-good event!
Mrs. Eppenauer’s Kindergarten class celebrated 100 days of school and also thanked Mrs. Porter for her counseling services this year. This week is School Counselor Appreciation Week. Thank you Mrs. Porter for all you do!
SPORTS UPDATE: Thursday, February 3, 2022 - Junior High Basketball games have been canceled.
JH teams will NOT practice after school today.
Good morning. School will begin at 10 am today, Thursday, Feb. 3. Buses will begin picking up students at 9:30 a.m.
Due to the predicted winter storm and for the safety of our staff and students, classes will begin at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. If the weather worsens, an updated messages will be posted.
Our highest priority continues to be the safety of our students and staff. As we continue to monitor the potential for significant weather later this week, forecasts indicate that weather may impact us during the late hours of Wednesday and early morning of Thursday, which may call for a late start on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Marfa ISD administration will continue to monitor the weather/forecast and make plans for the safety of all students and staff. Currently, there are no plans for closure. However, if weather comes through that jeopardizes our safety, closures will be communicated through social media, local news outlets, and through the School Messenger system.
Take a look! A picture of our Ballet Folklorico dancers is included in two magazines this month - Good Housekeeping and Woman's Day - in a feature article about Marfa. We are so proud of our students and their coach, Arturo Alferez.
Due to staff and substitute shortages and student absences associated with COVID-19, we are changing the 2021-2022 Marfa ISD school calendar. The district will be trading certain school holidays and early release days for the canceled school days. The following changes have been made to the calendar.
School Cancelation School in Session
January 20, 2022 February 9, 2022—full instructional day
January 21, 2022 February 21, 2022—full instructional day
January 24, 2022 April 13, 2022—full instructional day
April 18, 2022—full instructional day
It is our goal at Marfa ISD to work diligently to keep our staff and students safe. Therefore, during times of high COVID infection rates, the district determines it necessary to modify our regularly scheduled school days.
Our teachers, support staff, and administrators are working during these school closure days to plan lessons to provide meaningful lessons and keep students on track for learning. Marfa ISD teachers work to meet our students’ individual needs, and will be utilizing this time develop strategies accordingly. The maintenance staff are also working to keep our facilities clean and disinfected.
We recognize that decisions about school schedules impact families and we work tirelessly to minimize lost instructional time. Please know that we are here to support you and our students. The district continues to offer free COVID testing for students. If your child needs to be tested, please contact our district nurse, Beverly Dutchover, at (432) 729-5500. We encourage all students to wear masks and limit social gatherings. If you or your child develop symptoms, contact a healthcare provider. For information about symptoms, follow this link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
Thank you, Marfa ISD School Board!
REMINDER: DSHS COVID vaccine clinic Thursday, Jan. 20, at Marfa Shorthorn Gym. Ages 5- to 11-years-old, 12 noon-2:00 p.m.; Ages 12-years and older, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Please pick up required forms at the elementary school office prior to the clinic. The office is open today until 3:30 p.m.
Due to the rise in COVID infections, Marfa ISD will cancel all classes on Thursday, Jan. 20 through Monday, Jan. 24. Classes will resume Tuesday, Jan. 25. Staff will report to school for professional development on these days to coordinate lessons and strategies to support students who are experiencing quarantine. District nurse Beverly Dutchover, located at the elementary school, will offer testing for students and staff. We encourage all students to wear masks and limit social gatherings. If you or your child develop symptoms, contact a healthcare provider. For information about symptoms, follow this link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html
Marfa ISD is having a general election on May 7 , 2022. Candidates have between Wednesday, January 19, 2022 and Friday, February 18, 2022 to file. Interested candidates can pick up their packets at the Marfa ISD administration office.
Marfa ISD classes will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 8:00 a.m. Students are encouraged to wear masks. Students who have COVID symptoms such as fever, sore throat, or congestion should see a medical provider or call the district nurse Beverly Dutchover at 432.729.5500 to schedule a COVID test appointment before returning to school.
DSHS will offer the Pfizer Vaccine at Marfa Shorthorn Gym for children ages 5-11 and vaccines and boosters for children 12 years of age and older on January 20, 2022 from 12 noon-4:00 p.m. or until they run out. To sign up, contact district nurse Beverly Dutchover at 432-729-5500 prior to January 20, 2022. Please pick up the required paperwork from the nurse by Wednesday, January 19 to be prepared for the clinic.
