🐜🔥 The Fire Ants stopped by! 🔥🐜
Our local Fire Ant Festival is this weekend and the mascots made a special visit to the MISD Administrative Building and Little Mav Academy! We loved welcoming our fiery friends and getting into the festival spirit!
#GoMavs
From collaborative planning and professional development to unwavering support and guidance, our MISD Instructional Coaches go above and beyond to empower educators, foster growth, and help us continue striving for excellence.
Thank you to our exceptional Instructional Coaches for the leadership, dedication, and support you provide across our district. We are grateful for all you do to help our Mavericks Make It Happen!
The Gifted and Talented Referral Window is now open! The referral window opened today, Monday, October 5, and will close on Friday, November 13.
English link: Gifted and Talented Google Form_ENG
Spanish link: Gifted and Talented Google Form_SPN
To learn more on our website, please click here: Marshall ISD Gifted and Talented
Don't miss out! There's still time to OPT-IN to VU Scholarships today!
#VUScholarships #MaverickProud
❤️🖤 The September edition of The Maverick Way: CCR Chronicles is here! Check out last month’s College & Career Readiness highlights and see what’s coming up for our Mavericks in October. 🎓
🍂 Faculty: Return on 10/19/2026 for Staff Development
🍁 Students: Return on 10/20/2026
Have a safe and restful time off, Mavericks!
Custodian Appreciation Day!
Today we are celebrating our incredible custodians who work behind the scenes to keep our schools clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for our students and staff each day. While these photos may not show all of our custodians, we appreciate you today, and every day!
#CustodianAppreciationDay
Behind the scenes with the Marshall High School KMAV Crew!
These Mavericks are capturing the moments, sharing the stories, and bringing exciting news and updates to our school community. From preserving memories to keeping you up-to-date on all things Mavericks, our KMAV Crew is making news happen!
Link to watch their latest newscast: KMAV Newscast
Little Mav Academy is HIRING! We are looking for a dedicated and caring Instructional Aide to join our team! ❤️
We’re seeking someone who values the important role of being an early childhood advocate and is passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children, their families, and the community we serve. Ready to make a difference? Apply today!
📚 Learn More About Little Mav Academy:
Learn More About Little Mav Academy
📝 APPLY TODAY:
Apply Today
Or visit marshallisd.com → Careers → Current Employment Opportunities → Select “Instructional Aide” under LMA Childcare Aide.
Come be a part of the Little Mav family!
We’re recognizing the dedication, passion, and countless hours our principals give to their campuses each and every day. Their leadership, commitment, and care help create positive environments where students and staff can learn, grow, and thrive.
Thank you to our incredible MISD principals for all you do!
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #GoMavs
A special thank you to Magda Altnau, the Marshall Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Ortiz (MISD orchestra director) and Melissa Hammers, MISD Fine Arts Coordinator, for coordinating this amazing experience and helping bring such a talented artist to our students. Opportunities like these make a lasting impact and inspire the next generation of musicians!
ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF WILLIAM B. TRAVIS:
William B. Travis Elementary is currently without running water due to a water main break on South Washington Street.
Parents/guardians may pick up their students as soon as possible. Students may remain at school until the end of the school day if they are not picked up earlier. At the end of the school day, bus routes will run as normal, and parents/guardians may also pick up their students at that time.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
MISD has a great group of students who are eager to bring new ideas to the table, find ways to make MISD even better, and help create positive change across our district. We’re excited to hear their voices and see the impact they’ll make this year!
#VUScholarships #Seniors #GoMavs
The Marshall High School Fall Art Show is coming up - save the date!
Location: Michelson Museum of Art
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time: 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Please join us as we showcase the amazing art our high school students have created!
We had a great evening at last night's School Board Meeting celebrating our students, staff, and campuses.
We started the evening with a special Pledge Leader, Hunter Cowart, a 4th Grade David Crockett Elementary STEM Program Student! He received 4 tickets to Piney Park's Fall Festival. Thank you Piney Park for this award!
For our Extra Mile presentation this month, we recognized Mrs. Lankford with David Crockett Elementary and STEM Program for her outstanding service to our students in the classroom. She received a $25 gift card from Jucy's and some free items from Whataburger. Thank you to both of these businesses for these gifts!
Here is what Dr. melinda Jennings, Campus Principal at David Crockett had to say with her nomination:
"Mrs. Lankford goes the extra mile to expose students to a variety of culturally diverse opportunities in the art classroom. She plans activities for the various grade levels to enhance their learning experiences. Mrs. Lankford doesn't just care about the students' learning experiences though; she loves her students and cares for them each individually. She came back to Crockett after leaving for a brief time because of her commitment to the students and the school. Mrs. Lankford makes herself available to others and volunteers wherever there is a need on campus. She works well with her team and they support each other. I've never seen her idle. She volunteered for morning drop-off and for afternoon pick-up duty. I actually asked her about an activity/event for the campus on Friday morning; and by dismissal time, she had already pulled information and had the beginnings of a plan. I appreciate her willingness to help and assertiveness to get things done. I am confident that when I ask Mrs. Lankford to take care of something, she will get the job done. Thank you Mrs. Lankford for the outstanding job you do to serve the students and staff of David Crockett Elementary."
To top it off, we celebrated two of our campuses for receiving TEA Distinction Designations for their outstanding accomplishments during the 2025–2026 school year! William B. Travis earned distinctions in Reading Language Arts (RLA), Mathematics, Academic Growth, Closing the Gaps, and Postsecondary Readiness. Sam Houston STEM Academy earned distinctions in Reading Language Arts (RLA), Mathematics, Postsecondary Readiness, and Science.
Congratulations to all of these recipients! #MaverickProud
A BIG thank you to the Marshall High School Class of 1975 for their generous donation to MISD! Their support made it possible to replace the glass doors on the trophy case located just outside the MHS gym.
We’re grateful for alumni who continue to support our schools and help preserve the memories and traditions that make being a Maverick so special! Thank you, Class of 1975!
We would also like to say a very special thank you to Jeff Alvis with Maverick Awards and Gifts for providing us with our new beautiful sign! Thank you, Mr. Alvis!
Bus 30 Update, September 21, 2026
This afternoon once school released, one of our MISD buses, Bus 30, was involved in a minor accident when it was struck from behind by another vehicle. We are thankful to report that no injuries were reported. All students were safely accounted for and transferred to another bus and transported home.
We appreciate our transportation staff and first responders for their quick response and care for our students!
On Friday, September 18, 2026, Marshall ISD had the honor of celebrating Coach Dennis Parker as we officially dedicated our football field in his name: Dennis Parker Field.
From 1984 through 1990, Dennis Parker served as head football coach and athletic director at Marshall High School. During those seven years, he helped transform Marshall football into a program that demanded respect across the state of Texas.
Coach Parker believed that if Marshall wanted to be the best, they had to play the best. He boldly scheduled powerhouse programs such as Dallas Carter and Odessa Permian, challenging his players to compete against the very best Texas had to offer.
His teams answered that challenge. The 1988 Mavericks reached the State Quarterfinals, the 1989 team advanced to the State Semifinals, and in 1990, Coach Parker led Marshall to the 5A State Championship.
But his greatest impact went beyond wins and championships. Coach Parker established a standard of excellence, toughness, discipline and confidence that influenced generations of young men and helped put Marshall football on the map.
That is why Dennis Parker Field is such a fitting tribute. Every time the Mavericks take the field, his legacy is a reminder of what he taught them: Be the best. Play the best. Expect the best.
Coach Parker didn’t just coach Marshall football. He helped build it. For that, the Marshall community will always be grateful.
Thank you, Coach Parker, for your leadership, your vision and the lasting legacy you gave to Marshall football. The field at Maverick Stadium will forever be known as Dennis Parker Field.
What a night for the Mavs! Our Marshall Mavericks took down Nacogdoches 38–7 on September 18, 2026! Keep up that momentum, mavs!
#GoMavs #MavsWin #MarshallMavs
