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Big Bend Sentinel
Published September 30Marfa schools host ‘Let’s Talk About It’ open forum
Marfa ISD invites parents, families and community members to join Superintendent Stephen McCanless and district leaders for an evening of open conversation, collaboration and community engagement at the district’s first “Let’s Talk About It” open forum and community gathering…
Big Bend Sentinel
Published September 29Biblioteca Pública de Presidio emprende nuevo programa para niños pequeños
PRESIDIO — La Biblioteca Pública de Presidio pondrá en marcha un nuevo proyecto dirigido a niños de entre 1 y 3 años de edad, enfocado en fomentar la lectura temprana y facilitar la socialización a través de la interacción con otros pequeños. El programa, encabezado por Carmen…
Big Bend Sentinel
Published September 29Presidio Public Library launches new toddlers program
PRESIDIO — The Presidio Public Library is launching a new project aimed at children between 1 and 3 years old, focused on promoting early literacy and facilitating socialization through interaction with other toddlers. The program, led by Carmen Elguezabal, seeks to support…
Big Bend Sentinel
Published September 25MISD gains new school breakfast, lunch benefits
Marfa ISD announced it will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2026-2027 school year. Schools qualifying to operate CEP serve breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and eliminate…
Big Bend Sentinel
Published September 24Marfa and Presidio districts set to finally resolve Redford issue
MARFA — At a regular Marfa Independent School Board meeting Monday night, Superintendent Stephen McCanless made the surprising announcement that he and Presidio ISD Superintendent Carmen Rubner have come to an agreement regarding the decades-long conundrum of matriculating…
Big Bend Sentinel
Published September 24Shorthorns host Community Celebration Thursday
Please note that the celebration will be postponed if inclement weather continues. Marfa ISD was awarded the 2026 Community Partnerships Grant to strengthen parent and community engagement and build partnerships that support student goals and success. The grant also helps the…
Big Bend Sentinel
Published September 15McCanless doubles role at district, district doubles-down on college readiness
MARFA—New Marfa ISD Superintendent Stephen McCanless is now also taking on the role as the district’s junior high/high school principal. In early September, the Marfa ISD community was issued a memo about the change.