Marshall Early Childhood Center is currently accepting new students for its Head Start program.

Marshall ISD Superintendent Dr. Jerry Gibson announced Friday that as of Nov. 9, the district is suspending virtual learning as an option and requiring all students to return to on-campus, face-to-face learning.

Marshall ISD recognized Mr. Sam Baxter, a longtime supporter of the district and its students, for his contributions to the MavU dual credit program during Monday’s regular October meeting of the MISD Board of Trustees.

Held during the third full week of October each year, National School Bus Safety Week is an active and evolving public education program and an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties - to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety.

Marshall ISD now has the capability to provide free COVID-19 testing to the district’s students and staff as part of the Virtual Care for Families program.

Marshall ISD’s Board of Trustees approved a recommendation by MISD administration to provide a special “pandemic” pay scale for the district’s substitute teachers that will substantially increase the daily rates for subs in MISD classrooms during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Tickets for the Marshall Mavericks' football season opener on Friday, Sept. 25, vs. New Caney High School in Maverick Stadium will go on sale beginning Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 8:00 a.m. through Marshall ISD's new online ticketing site provided by Hometown Ticketing.

Marshall ISD’s Board of Trustees officially set the tax rate for the 2020-2021 school year at $1.2563 per $100 valuation, which is a slight decrease from the total tax rate of $1.26 a year ago.