The FireAnt Festival may be over, but the honor of FireAnt Royalty lasts forever! 👑👑
Congratulations to Marshall High School seniors Maggie Hammett and Thomas Williams for being nominated as this year’s FireAnt Princess and FireAnt Prince for our school! Thomas was proudly chosen as FireAnt King by the Independent Committee, and we couldn’t be more proud of both of these outstanding seniors. Join us in congratulating MHS royalty!
Don't forget to turn your clocks back! Daylight saving time ends this, Sunday, November 1, 2026!
At 2:00 A.M. local time, clocks fall back 1 hour to 1:00 A.M. Enjoy your one extra hour of rest, Mavericks!
Travel through each day of Red Ribbon Week with us - We had a blast!
Monday: Be a Hero, Stay Drug Free - Superhero Costume
Tuesday: 100 Years Drug Free - Camo Day & Dress Like a Senior Citizen
Wednesday: Give Drugs the Boot - Western Day
Thursday: Future Ready - Future College or Career
Friday: Be the Hero of Your Own Story - Storybook Character Day
#RedRibbonWeek #SayNoToDrugs #MarshallMavericks
October was full of college exploration, scholarship celebrations, and opportunities for our Mavericks to prepare for life beyond graduation!
📣 Check out this month's newsletter to see what we've been up to and what's coming in November!
Closing out National Principals Month by hearing from all of our amazing campus Principals and Directors. Be sure to check it out to hear why they love what they do!
MISD is grateful for their leadership, dedication, and passion for serving our students so well. ❤️
To watch the video, please follow the link here: National Principals Month 2026 Interview
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #WeLoveOurPrincipals #MarshallProud #PrincipalsMakeItHappen #MISD
Support our MHS performers at Boogie Woogie & help shape their futures! 🎺
Join us on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2:00 PM to cheer on four incredible Marshall High School performing groups:
✨ Maverick Guard
✨ Jazz Ensemble
✨ Mav Choir
✨ Mavettes
The Boogie Woogie festival is graciously awarding scholarships to students with an interest in the performing arts - no specific major required! What started as just one scholarship has grown to four, and with your help, we can fund even more. 100% of ticket proceeds from both Friday and Saturday evening performances go directly to the scholarship program.
Come out to the FREE afternoon performance at 2:00 P.M. to enjoy amazing local talent, and support the arts in our community! Boogie Woogie is November 13-14 at Memorial City Hall!
📅 MHS Performing: Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2:00 PM
🎟️ Get Your Friday & Saturday evening tickets here or scan the QR code: Boogie Woogie 2026
#MarshallTX #MarshallHighSchool #BoogieWoogie #SupportTheArts #MHSMavericks
Congratulations to our October CTE Student Features and CTE Student of the Month! Each student was nominated by their teacher.
Brianna Reyes: CTE Program - Culinary Arts
Jurnee Hollie: CTE Program - Graphic Design (Yearbook)
Trenstin (TJ) Williams (Not pictured): CTE Program - Animal Science
Audry Ellis: CTE Program - Teaching & Training
Caleah Parish: CTE Program - Culinary Arts
Audry Ellis was selected as September's CTE Student of the Month by Marshall EDC, Marshall News Messenger, Prysmian, and Fason Tree Service. Congrats to each of these hardworking students!
On Tuesday, as the Marshall Education Foundation Grants were being awarded, Dr. Crain realized one of the recipients from Marshall Early Childhood - Twila Boykins, was one of her students from her very first year of teaching at Karnack ISD. Talk about a full-circle moment having the opportunity to celebrate her work as an educator in Marshall ISD as she serves the next generation of students!
Twila Boykins received a $2,000 grant for "A Space to Thrive". This is a classroom initiative designed to provide Pre-K students with disabilities access to developmentally appropriate play materials, educational resources, sensory tools, and hands-on learning activities that directly support their individualized educational needs.
Thank you, Marshall Education Foundation for continuing to support our faculty and staff and making these special moments happen for our Mavericks!
We recently celebrated our Human Resource team for Human Resources Day! Not all are pictured, but we are proud to take a moment to appreciate the incredible people who take care of our faculty and staff. They are essential, patient, and always willing to provide support!
#HumanResources #HRHeroes #MarshallISD
Serving across MISD from 1980 to 2014, including her time working in our Child Nutrition Department and as the Cafeteria Manager at Sam Houston Middle School, Ms. Smith gave 34 years of heartfelt dedication to our students and schools.
We are profoundly grateful for her decades of service to generations of Mavericks and extend our deepest condolences to her family and friends during this time.
#MaverickPride #GameDayRecap #MarshallProud
Introducing your 2026 Marshall High School Homecoming King and Queen, Yonatan Serrato and Gabriella (Gabby) Black! Our Runner Ups were Evan Zaragoza and Daisy Ramirez!
Congratulations to all the Homecoming Court nominees:
12th Grade:
Gabriella Black
Daisy Ramirez
Betsy Baez
Naveah James
Yonatan Serrato
Jagger Abernathy
Evan Zaragoza
Errick Clough
11th Grade:
Breah Hawkins
Lexani Gaona
10th Grade:
JaiLeigh Jones
Kai'Lian Charles Bass
9th Grade:
Adeline Gaona
Ryan Velazquez
A huge thank you to the MHS STUCO for bringing all the Homecoming festivities to life! More photos on our FB here: Homecoming Court Photos
Marshall ISD is among the 84 recipients of over $20 million in JET grants!
Marshall ISD is using funds from the JET Grant to purchase equipment for our new Advanced Manufacturing / Engineering program in Robotics & Automation. With TWC's support, Marshall ISD will add CNC Vertical Mill, a CNC Turning Mill, a ER-41A Robot, and a CRX-51A Fenceless Robot. All of these are complete certification trainers that will allow students to earn industry-based certifications on each. They will learn how to use the devices, programmable logic controllers, as well as troubleshoot the machines.
The Vertical Mill cart provides students the opportunity to learn about vertically arranged drilling. This cart will help students learn to write code to efficiently and consistently produce finished products with high quality tolerances.
The CNC Turning cart provides students the opportunity to learn about horizontally arranged lathing, help students learn to write code to efficiently and consistently produce finished products with high quality tolerances.
The ER-4iA is the most commonly used robot in industry and students will learn to code the robot for a variety of applications in an advanced manufacturing setting.
The CRX Collaborative robot is also a FANUC product, providing students the opportunity to learn on an icon-based coding, aka block coding, which is a growing area of what is active on the market today.
For more information on the JET Grant, please follow the link below:
Governor Abbott Announces Over $20 Million In Career Training Grants Across Texas
Marshall ISD is heartbroken to share the passing of one of our dedicated game workers and proud MHS alumnus... In Loving Memory of Waylon “Buc” Buchanan Jr.
Marshall ISD Athletics would like to take a moment to recognize and honor the life and dedicated service of Waylon “Buc” Buchanan Jr., a proud 1981 graduate of Marshall High School and a longtime member of our Marshall Athletic Game Worker family. For many years, Buc faithfully served in numerous roles within the Marshall ISD Athletic Department, working alongside his father, Waylon Buchanan Sr. His dedication, commitment, and willingness to serve made him a valued part of our athletic family.
We are deeply saddened by Buc's passing this week. His years of service, loyalty, and contributions to Marshall Athletics will always be remembered and appreciated. Buc was more than a game worker; he was part of the Marshall Maverick family, and his presence will be greatly missed. We extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Buchanan family during this difficult time.
Once a Maverick, Always a Maverick!
Rest in peace, Buc. Thank you for your many years of faithful service. ❤️
Soprano 2: Abigail Argote, 18th Chair
Alto: Ketaurh' Sutton, 13th Chair; Addison Mann, 26th Chair
Bass: Alexis Badillo Ramos, 11th Chair; Landon Bryant, 16th Chair, Parker Harrison, 20th Chair
Mavericks Make All Region Choir Happen!
Scenes from last night’s Homecoming Carnival and Pep Rally! Thank you to all who came out from the community. 🎉
Our high school campus was packed with high energy, delicious food, exciting booth games, and incredible student performances. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate, support our students, and bring the Maverick spirit! Mav Pride runs deep!
More images on our Facebook: Homecoming Carnival and Pep rally
#Homecoming2026 #MavNation #MarshallISD #HocoCarnival #HocoPepRally
Please join us tomorrow morning at 8:15 A.M. to congratulate our band and send them off with Maverick Spirit as they head to Mesquite for the UIL Area Contest! Buses pull out at 8:30 A.M.
#BigredPride #UILBound #MaverickProud #SendOff #MavericksMakeBandHappen
Strong community partnerships help us keep our students safe, informed, and connected. 🚒
Jordy Gaddis, Captain at the Marshall Fire Department, spoke with high school students about kitchen fire safety. The discussion covered staying attentive while cooking, keeping flammable materials away from stovetops, preventing grease buildup, and using cooking equipment safely. Students also learned how to respond to kitchen fires, including never using water on a grease fire, proper fire extinguisher use, and knowing when to evacuate and call 911.
Thank you, Captain Gaddis, for teaching essential fire safety skills and spending the day with our culinary students!
Introducing our 2026 Alumni Award of Excellence Recipients! Marshall ISD is honored to recognize Dr. Walter Samuel McAfee (Central High School, Class of 1930) and Ray Ben Nesbitt (Marshall High School, Class of 1952) for their remarkable contributions and lasting impact on Marshall and beyond.
On Friday, October 9, 2026, we celebrated their extraordinary legacies as they were inducted into the Marshall High School Hall of Fame. Their accomplishments continue to inspire generations, and we are proud to honor their place in our community’s history. Dr. McAfee's sister, Velma McAfee Williams, niece, Yvonne Williams Boyd and cousin Maxine McAfee who nominated him for this award accepted it on his behalf. Mr. Nesbitt’s family was unable to join that evening, so Dr. Langley and faculty members accepted this award on his behalf.
To learn more about their lives, accomplishments, and lasting legacies, visit:
Marshall Independent School District has met the qualifications for the second year in a row to be named a CTAT CTE District of Distinction for 2026-2027!
This distinction recognizes the district for high-quality career and technical education programs that prepare students for college, careers and the workforce.
CTAT's CTE District of Distinction program recognizes Texas school districts that demonstrate strong CTE leadership, innovative programming, alignment with workforce needs and positive student outcomes. Districts are selected based on established criteria that include industry-based certifications, career pathways, industry partnerships and other practices that strengthen student preparation for high-demand careers.
Marshall Independent School District offers CTE programs designed to connect classroom learning with postsecondary education and workforce opportunities. “Marshall ISD offers 20 CTE programs designed to connect classroom learning with postsecondary education and workforce opportunities. From dual credit course options in cosmetology, health science, culinary arts, welding, diesel mechanics, etc. to internship and practicum placements at HoltCat PowerSystems, Marshall Animal Hospital, Marshall Floral Co., and Dillards Feed House to name a few, our CTE Mavs are excelling in career connected learning,” said Charlotte Leon, Director of CTE.
We commend Dr. Leon on her commitment to our CTE programs, our educators, and students who work diligently to prepare for success in college, careers, and beyond.
