Panther Talk
A LOOK AT WHAT IS GOING ON AT MART I.S.D.
October 14, 2024
District News:
We've Got Spirit - YES WE DO!
Mrs. Hall's Floral Design class has started a new tradition at MHS. A Texas-sized mum is on display in the cafeteria for Homecoming.
The best view will still be from Texas Avenue!
Life Skills Field Trip
Mrs. Powell and her high school students took a short trip to Marlin to see the 'Big Boy' locomotive Wednesday.
FCA Honors Micah Kirven
Mart HS FCA, led by Coach Davis, organized staff and students to pray over the family of Micah Kirven Friday at the pep rally. Our thoughts go out to the Mexia ISD community and all who loved this remarkable young man.
Food Distribution Survey
Shepherd's Heart and MHS students have been distributing food the second Tuesday of each month from 3pm-4pm. Food distribution numbers were lower this month and we are considering changing the time. If you are someone who uses or could use this service, please complete the survey found here: https://forms.gle/ZsbvDhyp2PuDTqiE6
Unity Day - Wednesday
Unity Day is Wednesday! For more information on Pacer's initiative to stop bullying visit: https://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/unity-day.asp
Congratulations Cross Country Athletes!
Wednesday was a great day for Mart Cross Country runners at their District Meet in Moody. High School got started Wednesday morning and every athlete brought home a medal. The Varsity Girls team placed 2nd and qualified for the regional meet in Huntsville on Monday Oct 21st. All of the JV boys and girls came home with top 10 Medals, including Cameron Lehrmann who is the JV Boys District Champion. JH competed Wednesday afternoon and also brought home some medals. Ellie Williams finished in 1st Place and is the JH Girls District Champion and Miley Garcia finished in 2nd Place and is the District Runner Up. The girls team finished in 4th place. On the boy's side Jalon Jones finished in 2nd Place e and is the District Runner Up. Also finishing in the top 15 and bringing home medals were Levi Davis in 9th place and Brayden Allison in 13th place. The boy's team finished in 2nd Place. Congratulations to all these runners and to Mr. Coach Allison for a great cross country season. Good luck to the Varsity Girls at the Regional Meet!
Ex-Student Spotlight
Ex-Student Spotlight
Attention Ex-Students! We want to highlight your accomplishments and dreams. Submit your story to betsy.burnett@mymartisd.org.
Fundraisers
Big Kahuna Fundraiser
Mart Elementary's Big Kahuna Fundraiser kicked off Tuesday. This fundraiser allows the campus to pay for activities such as Inflatable Day, Trades Day, Polar Express day, and much more. If you would like to support this fundraiser, contact any Mart Elementary student.
Cross Country Regional Qualifiers Shirt
Order your a regional CC shirt and support your Lady Panthers as they compete at Regionals Oct 21st.
Orders are due Monday Oct 14th at 11:59pm. Shirts will be here Friday Oct 18th.
Please get a shirt to show support for these young ladies and all their hard work this year. We are so proud of them and the way they represent Mart Athletics!
Calendar
This Week - Homecoming!
Homecoming Theme: WE GOT THE BEAT!
Monday - 🏈Spirit Day - Wear your favorite band shirt🏈
Tuesday - 🏈Spirit Day - Cowboys vs Rockstars🏈 JAM 1st - 3rd Grade
Wednesday - 🏈Spirit Day - Wear Orange for National Unity Day🏈 PSAT Testing, KidVenture at Baptist Church, 6:00-7:30pm
Thursday - 🏈Spirit Day - 80's Work Out "Jazzercize"🏈 GT Field Trip to Fort Parker, JAM 4th - 6th Grade
Friday - 🏈Spirit Day - Living the Legacy - Purple Out 🏈 Elementary 1st 9 Weeks Awards, Senior Luncheon, 12:30 Release, 3:30 Parade
No school Monday for students - October 21 - Staff Development Day
Looking Ahead
October 21 - Staff Workday/Student Holiday
October 23 - Band Marching Contest in Riesel, HS Open House, Mart PD Parent Meeting
October 28 - 31 - Red Ribbon Week
November 1 - Staff Workday/Student Holiday
November 6 - FAFSA Parent Information Night
November 7 - MCC Preview Day
November 21 - Senior Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Clinic
Mart ISD App
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NFHS Network
Hey Panther Fans,
All home athletic events will continue to be streamed live through NFHS network. If you can’t be there in person make sure to tune in at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com and watch your favorite athletes!
Mart I.S.D.
Email: betsy.burnett@mymartisd.org
Website: www.martisd.org
Location: 1100 JL Davis Ave., Mart, TX, USA
Phone: (254) 876-2523
Facebook: facebook.com/MartISD
Twitter: @MartSchoolDistr
Career and Technical Education
Public Notification of Nondiscrimination
Mart ISD offers career and technical education programs in Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Business Management & Administration, Education & Training, Health Science, Hospitality & Tourism, Human Services, and Information Technology. Admission to these programs is based on student graduation plan and availability.
It is the policy of Mart ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
It is the policy of Mart ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Mart ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.
For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator at betsy.burnett@mymartisd.org, (254) 876-2523, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator at haley.pankonien@mymartisd.org , (254) 876-2672.