ATTENTION- Marfa ISD currently has no telephone or internet service. Teachers will not be able to communicate with students by Zoom, Google Meets, or email at this time. Remote students may have access to email and Google Classroom, and, if so, should complete required assignments. We will announce when service is restored.
Lots of fun at our first Halloween Truck or Treat tonight at Martin Field. More than 100 kids and “big kids” stopped by for a treat.
Marfa ISD has been notified that two elementary student and two high school students have tested positive for CoVID19. One elementary student has been quarantined and not on campus since Oct. 22. The second elementary students has been quarantined since Oct. 12. One high school student has been quarantined and not on campus since Oct. 23. The second high school student has been quarantined and not on campus since Oct. 27. 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
Tonight's Marfa High School Football game against Buena Vista has been postponed to Monday, Nov. 2 due to health issues in both communities. General admission tickets will be valid for Monday's game. Seniors and first responders will be honored beginning at 6:50 p.m. Kick-off is at 7:30 p.m.
Maintenance Director Kevin Klock assisted by Gerardo Ureste are installing new sinks at the Jr/Sr High School campus. Good job!!
Marfa ISD counselor Luane Porter, reminds us all about the importance of self-care. “Please remember to take care of yourself and practice some self-care. Remember...you must put on your oxygen mask first before you can help others.”
Congratulations to Girls Varsity Cross Country team for winning the district championship! The team advances to the regional meet in San Angelo November 9&10. Ummi Chanez was the first place runner today. Ava Flores was the top junior high runner. Congratulations to all these athletes on a great season
Shorthorn Football - Marfa vs. Buena Vista, Martin Field, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. The following procedures are in place to safely allow spectators to attend this games. 1.) Football players & cheerleaders are eligible for 4 FREE tickets from the coaches. 2.) General admission tickets are FREE and only 50 are available. Call (432) 729-5500 to reserve your tickets. Ticket limit is 4 per person and must be picked up by 2:00 pm Friday at the administration office. 3.) Available seating areas are marked 1-48. 4). Seating will be on a first come, first serve basis. Individuals must stay within their designated seating area. 5). ENTRANCE PROCEDURES: · Marfa (HOME) spectators will PARK and ENTER / EXIT through areas designated along Gonzales Street and ENTER / EXIT through the “Tennis Court Area” and will sit on the home side of the field (WEST SIDE). · VISITORS will park on Lincoln Street and ENTER / EXIT the “M Gate” and will sit on the visitor side of the field (EAST SIDE). TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE GATE
Marfa ISD has been notified that an employee has tested positive for CoVID19. The employee has been quarantined and not on campus since Oct. 16. 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
Marfa ISD has been notified that a parent of MISD students has tested positive for CoVID19. The students have not developed symptoms at this time. The family is in quarantine. 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
Red Ribbon Week will be recognized Oct. 26-Oct. 30. A special program will be presented during the week, and students are encouraged to dress up during the week following the daily themes to remind us all that a drug-free life is the life to live.
Monday - Bright Future Ahead - Dress Up as Your Future Career
Tuesday - Too Bright for Drugs - Wear neon colors, hats and shades
Wednesday - Don’t Get Roped Up in Drugs! Wear western clothes
Thursday - Paint Marfa Rojo! Wear Red to show you’re drug free
Friday - Scare off Drugs! Wear Halloween costumes
Please remember - no blood, guts, violence or masks - only safety masks and VIP: Students should be able to get in and out of their costumes by themselves for bathroom breaks. If they can’t, it’s Pajama Day instead.
Shorthorn Football - Marfa vs. Fort Davis, Martin Field, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23.
The following procedures are in place to safely allow spectators to attend this games. 1.) Football players & cheerleaders are eligible for 4 FREE tickets and can be picked at the high school office. 2.) General admission tickets are FREE and only 50 are available. Call (432) 729-5500 to reserve your tickets. Ticket limit is 4 per person and must be picked up by 2:00 pm Friday at administration office. 3.) Available seating areas are marked 1-48. 4). Seating will be on a first come, first serve basis. Individuals must stay within their designated seating area. 5). ENTRANCE PROCEDURES: · Marfa (HOME) spectators will PARK and ENTER / EXIT through areas designated along Gonzales Street and ENTER / EXIT through the “Tennis Court Area” and will sit on the home side of the field (WEST SIDE). · VISITORS will park on Lincoln Street and ENTER / EXIT the “M Gate” and will sit on the visitor side of the field (EAST SIDE). TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE GATE
Shorthorn Reminder - Face-to-face instructions begins again tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 21. 2020.
All parents/guardians must call your child's school office today to report if your child will remain a remote learner or will return to face-to-face instruction Wednesday, Oct. 21. Office phone: 432-729-5500
Dear Parent/Guardian,
In keeping with Marfa ISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all students’ families that we will extend our school closure two additional days. In-person instruction will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020.
The additional days will allow our staff to finish a thorough cleaning of all facilities. All facilities will be thoroughly disinfected according to our safety response protocol. Students returning to campus on Oct. 21, 2020 will continue safety measures including wearing masks, washing hands often, and using one-way entrances and exits.
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; o
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.marfaisd.com
Sincerely,
Oscar N. Aguero Superintendent
Updated
NOTIFICATION OF CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASE ON CAMPUS
October 12, 2020
Dear Parent/Guardian,
In keeping with Marfa ISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all students’ families that three additional students who were lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 were present on the Marfa Junior/Senior High School campus on October 8, 2020 and one substitute teacher was on the Marfa Elementary campus on October 9, 2020. This brings the total to eight students, one staff member, and a substitute teacher. 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 October 19, 2020. Remote instruction will continue for all students from Oct. 12 through Oct. 16, 2020. Students need to continue to check email and Google Classroom and complete daily assignments. Students and staff will return to campus on October 19, 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:
o Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth;
o Sore throat;
o New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline);
o Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain; or
o 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.marfaisd.com
Sincerely,
Oscar N. Aguero
Superintendent
Correction on CoVID Closing Notice:
School website address is www.marfaisd.com
Updated
NOTIFICATION OF CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASE ON CAMPUS
October 9, 2020
Dear Parent/Guardian,
In keeping with Marfa ISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all students’ families that five students who were lab-confirmed to have COVID-19 were present on the Marfa Junior High/High School campus October 6, 2020. One staff member that works at both Marfa Elementary and Marfa Junior High/High School was present on both campuses on October 6, 2020 is also lab-confirmed positive. 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 October 16, 2020. Remote instruction will continue for all students from Oct. 12 through Oct. 16, 2020. Students need to continue to check email and Google Classroom and complete daily assignments. Students and staff will return to campus on October 19, 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:
o Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher when taken by mouth;
o Sore throat;
o New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline);
o Diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain; or
o 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
Marfa ISD will be transitioning to virtual learning from October 12 to October 16, 2020.
Robinson cafeteria will be providing breakfast and lunch for all students via our curbside meal
service at Robinson Cafeteria. Meals are free for all students enrolled at Marfa ISD. Students
must be counted as present at virtual school in order to receive meals free of charge. If a meal
is taken by a child who is counted absent in virtual school the meal will be charged to the
student’s meal account.
What: Curbside Meal Service with Regular Menu
Where: Robinson Cafeteria
Time: 10:00AM to 12:30PM
Dates: October 12, 2020 to October 16, 2020
We will keep you informed in the event additional days of virtual school are implemented after
October 16, 2020.
Thank you, mask up, & stay safe!
Robinson Cafeteria Staff
Students who do not have internet access must let their teachers know before the end of the school day today so that paper assignments can be picked up on Monday. There will be no extracurricular activities until Oct. 21, 2020.